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51. Prologue to the Law of the Temple: The Lord Comes Home

Ezekiel 40:1--43:12

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... with the rest of the passage. Other interpreters (Eichrodt, Ezekiel, p. 545; Gese, Der Verfassungsentwurf, p. 32; Zimmerli, Ezekiel 2, p. 368) consider all of 40:44–46 as secondary, with v. 46b coming later than the rest. As translated in the NIV, the impression that v. 46b denigrates the Levites is stronger than it needs to be. The word only (not in the Heb.) seems harsh and exclusivist. The phrase simply describes the duties of the altar clergy: they are the Levitical priests who approach the Lord with ...

52. Saul’s Finest Hour

1 Sam 11:1-15

Teach the Text

Robert B. Chisholm Jr.

... The threat of Nahash has prompted the people to ask for such a king, but the Lord proves he is capable of protecting them apart from a standing army. He is Israel’s true Savior and King, and the people must remember that, no matter how impressive or successful his human instruments may be. For the exiles, this account is yet another reminder that the Lord is fully capable of delivering them and making them secure, even when they have no human king. Victory and security are accomplished “not by might nor ...

53. Paul's Longing to Visit Rome

Romans 1:1-17

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... same essence (Gk. homoousion) as the Father.” Early Jewish Christians, for whom monotheism was a zealous article of faith (Deut. 6:4), must have been reluctant to equate Jesus with God, but Paul comes extremely close to doing so here. In verse 10 Paul gives the impression that at last he sees daylight in his plans to visit Rome. If and when he comes, however, the success of his venture will depend on God’s design, a design shaped and influenced by his prayers. 1:11–12 One reason for visiting Rome was ...

54. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... even the “super-apostles” (cf. 11:5). 11:23b–29 Paul substantiates his claim in verse 23a that he is a servant of Christ more than his opponents are by adducing a list of his apostolic labors and sufferings. The opponents would not be impressed by this litany of troubles; they criticized Paul’s suffering and weakness, and probably did not boast in such things themselves (cf. 5:12). The fact that Paul does so is part of the double “foolishness” of the section. With respect to literary form ...

55. The Day of the Lord

Isaiah 2:6-22

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... from Lebanon to the Red Sea. The words used of Yahweh are words for royal majesty and for secure exalted-ness that imply the capacity to be a defensive refuge (25:12; 26:5; 33:5, 16). Human impressiveness compromises the one, human strength the other. The cutting down will be a feature of Yahweh’s day (v. 11, 12, 17, 20), the day when Yahweh’s ultimate purpose will be fulfilled. It is designed to be a time of glory, light, blessing, deliverance, safety, and renewal, and believers ...

56. Where’s the Authenticity?

Mark 1:21-28

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Michael L. Sherer

... t speak with authority. There was nothing compelling or persuasive in their message. And there was nothing to authenticate it. Why was Jesus different? We are told in today’s reading from Mark’s first chapter that Jesus spoke well — persuasively, impressively, passionately, in fact. But he married his words with actions that authenticated what he said. The phrase, “He speaks with authority,” appears twice in the reading. The first time, it comes after the teaching Jesus shares. The second time, it ...

57. Proper 4

Genesis 6:1-8:22, Deuteronomy 11:1-32, Matthew 7:21-29, Romans 1:1-17, Romans 3:21-31

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Russell F. Anderson

... like to drop the names of important and influential people. They may do this to gain entrance or merely to impress others. Jesus warns: "Not everyone who says to me Lord, Lord, will enter the kingdom of heaven ..." (v. 21a). Many ... people throw around the name of Christ but they don't really know him. Dropping names around might impress other people but it won't impress God or gain us entrance into the kingdom. We must know Christ through faith. In the arena of faith, it's not just ...

58. I Am The Bread Of Life

John 6:24-35

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Brett Blair

... Jesus to give bread to the people and end the suffering of world hunger. Yet, Jesus spurned that temptation because, he said, that man cannot live by bread alone. One day Jesus was praying by the roadside when the disciples walked up and saw him. They were so impressed by the genuiness of his prayer that they implored him: Master, teach us how to pray. It was in the midst of the Master’s prayer that he reminds us of the importance of the staff of life. He prayed: Give us this day our daily bread. Perhaps ...

59. Fleshing Out The Word

Luke 10:1-24

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Larry Powell

... at one time or another. One of the first things I noticed upon entering the small sanctuary was a rather large wallhanging directly behind the pulpit. It was, I believe, what is referred to as a handmade "latch hook" portraying the last supper. I was impressed by its appearance, unusual size, and by the thousands of pushes and pulls of a needle required to create such a work. Having commented about it during the sermon, I was pleased, following the service, to meet the lady who had created it. Standing ...

60. A Continuing Presence

John 16:5-16

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Larry Powell

... Jesus at his baptism (Matthew 3:16) and led him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil (Matthew 4:1). Consequently, when Jesus addressed the disciples about the Spirit which "was to come," he was not preparing them for some new supernatural presence. He was impressing upon them that the continuing work of the Spirit would assume a more prominent role in God's redemptive activity. It was not a matter of "if," but a matter of "when." And the "when" was to be very soon! In the days which followed, the ...

61. Fish Miracle

1 Corinthians 15:1-11, Isaiah 6:1-13, Luke 5:1-11

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John R. Brokhoff

... miracle that he felt unworthy to be in the presence of one with such divine wisdom and power. He fell down on his knees, asking Jesus to go away from him because he was a sinner. James and John were among the fellow-fishermen and were equally impressed. Jesus assured them that in the future they would be fishers of people. The three beached their boats, left all their equipment, and went with Jesus as disciples. It was the turning point in their lives. Now they had a new career - catching people for God's ...

62. Giving Your All

Mark 12:35-40

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Erskine White

... not make a pretense of long prayers in the public square, but they do it in front of the camera, to show off their piety and their closeness to God. Jesus wasn't impressed with the scribes of His day and I'm sure He isn't impressed with the scribes of our day, either. They will still receive the greater condemnation. Nor was Jesus impressed with the rich people who made a show of putting big money into the temple treasury. We know He watched them because our text says so, but Jesus wasn't dazzled as they ...

63. Into The Whirlwind

2 Kings 2:1-18

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Robert Allen

... hurt others. Our lives can encourage or discourage others. Our lives can be a positive influence or negative influence upon others. We cannot escape the fact that our lives will have an influence upon others. The only choice we have is the kind of influence or impression we leave behind. What kind of influence are you leaving behind? III. Elijah Walked Into The Whirlwind And Was Carried Into The Heavens. As you read the story of Elijah here in 2 Kings, I want to point out a common mistake. Many people have ...

64. The Rich Young Ruler

Mark 10:17-31

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Brett Blair

... moral coward, a man who lacked commitment. And the implication is that had we been in his shoes that day, certainly this story would have had a much different ending. But the fact is that there are a lot of good things that can be said of him. I'm impressed with the fact, for example, that having talked with him only a few minutes, Mark tells us that Jesus looked upon him and loved him. That doesn't sound like a scathing criticism to me. And, I think that we also need to remember that to this young boy ...

65. The True Story of The Magi (Old Title: Just The Facts)

Matthew 2:1-12

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John Jamison

... from that we have supposed there were three gift-givers. And I'm not sure where we got the notion that they were kings. It must have come from that hymn. Word of their arrival from the east made quite an impression around Bethlehem. The greatest impression was made upon Herod. He was so impressed that he threw an open house for them as a "Welcome to Judea" party. During the celebration he pulled them aside and confided in them. He told them that he was even more excited than they were about this new king ...

66. Three Days To See

Mark 10:46-52

Sermon

Helen Keller

... the art of the ages for you who have eyes to see! Upon my short visit to this temple of art I should not be able to review a fraction of that great world of art which is open to you. I should be able to get only a superficial impression. Artists tell me that for a deep and true appreciation of art one must educate the eye. One must learn from experience to weigh the merits of line, of composition, of form and color. If I had eyes, how happily would I embark upon so fascinating a study! Yet I ...

67. Time and Stewardship

Sermon

Larry Powell

... says, "As a man thinketh, so is he." Psychologists tell us that we use "only a fraction of our mind's potential," and our daily newspapers affirm the truth of each of these claims. Next time you see someone playing a computer game, be impressed, but also be challenged - not by the machine, but by the unlimited potential of the human mind. A CHINK IN THE ARMOR The American Association for the Advancement of Science has provided additional evidence that America is in the midst of a "crisis in education ...

68. The Reins of Power

2 Samuel 5:1-5

Sermon

... development of personhood in a child! The matron of a detention center for juvenile delinquents underscored this when she reported her conviction that a delinquent girl in her charge had never known what it was to be loved. What power on earth is more impressive than that which flows through such a life as that of a Saint Francis of Assissi, an Albert Schweitzer, or a Martin Luther? What comparable power could transform a drunkard like Sam Jones or an uneducated shoe store clerk like Dwight L. Moody into ...

69. God Is No Respecter Of Persons

Acts 10:23b-48

Sermon

... thumb than ours; the talent behind our livelihood, given to us by a parent's genes and possibly passed along to our own children - all which is ours is not really ours. It's only on loan. And, considering who is the lender, is it any wonder we don't impress God as being able to have respect - respect-able? If the odds of winning God's respect are stacked against us from birth, we don't help matters much. Not only do our obvious sins lose us our good name before God's judgment throne, but half the time we ...

70. The Importance of Forgiving Others

Matthew 5:17-20

Sermon

... ." And now, in his Sermon on the Mount, our Lord adds a warning, "For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven." One could get the impression that reconciliation with God depends upon the good works which people do in their daily lives, couldn’t one? It sounds as though Jesus is making it almost impossible for ordinary people to become reconciled to God and enter into the kingdom, doesn’t it ...

71. Communion Is Repentance

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

Sermon

... said, "Now, soldier, what can I do for you?" The new recruit replied with a smile, "Nothing sir, I came to do something for you ... I came to hook-up your telephone." Needless to say the sergeant did not talk to the General nor did he make a good impression on the soldier. I'm sure that all his pretense was stripped away in that moment of eternal embarrassment. When you and I come to the Lord's Table for Holy Communion, we can come with pretense - pretending to be someone we are not - or we can come with ...

72. The Narrowness Of The Christian Way - 1950 (date estimated)

Matthew 7:13-14

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Kent Moorehead

... seldom challenged and exposed. This is it: "The Christian way is a narrow way." Now every word of the statement is true, but it is a lie just the same. And it is a lie because it tells only a part of the truth, and thus gives a completely erroneous impression. There is something more that must be added if we are to get the whole truth and nothing but the truth. If you would hear the complete statement of the issue, listen to the way Jesus says it: "Enter ye in at the strait gate: for wide is the gate ...

73. On the Night when He Was Betrayed

1 Corinthians 11:17-34

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T. A. Kantonen

... goodbye to those who are not so intimate but reserve the last precious moments to those nearest our hearts. And after all else is forgotten we remember the pressure of the hand, the quiver of the voice, the tears in the eyes, the lasting impressions of the sunset hour. These impressions have a still greater intensity when we say our final farewell to a loved one, when the sunset is the end of life’s little day, when the memory imprinted is the yearning for "the touch of a vanished hand and the sound of ...

74. The Things In Mary's Heart

Isaiah 9:1-7

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King Duncan

... who had the primary responsibility for the religious instruction of the children. If the elders in the temple marveled at Jesus' knowledge of the Scriptures at twelve years of age, Joseph must have done his job well. Psychology teaches that our earthly father gives us our clearest impression of the nature of God. If our father was harsh, we will probably see God as harsh. If he was gentle, our image of God will likely to be gentle. If Jesus' picture of God was that of a loving Father who would not hold back ...

75. What Gets Into People?

Mark 1:21-28

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King Duncan

... recognized the authority of Jesus! Even Pilate, when he ordered that sign placed above Jesus' head on the cross, `King of the Jews,' may have recognized Jesus' authority. Jesus' authority came from his relationship with the Father. His was Divine authority. THE SECOND IMPRESSIVE THING ABOUT THIS STORY IS THE POSSIBILITY OF DELIVERANCE. Jesus delivered this man with the unclean spirit. He has that authority today. He can deliver us from whatever may get into us. It is sad that so many people even in the ...

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