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751. Sin, Faith, Duty

Luke 17:1-10

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... : Unlike the smaller millstone that could be manipulated by hand, the “millstone” to which Jesus refers is the larger variety that would be turned by an animal. Such a millstone would sink someone quickly and completely. 17:5 The apostles: Luke likely means the Twelve (see 6:13). Lord: See commentary and note on 2:11 above. 17:6 mulberry tree: Fitzmyer (p. 1144) suspects that in earlier tradition it was a “mountain” and not a “mulberry tree” that was to be uprooted and planted in the sea ...

752. The Call of the Disciples - James, A Fisher of Men

Matthew 4:23-25, Matthew 4:18-22, Matthew 4:12-17

Drama

Thomas Blowers

A Dramatic Monologue My name is James and I was one of the twelve selected by Jesus to follow him. I still remember the first time I saw him. I looked down the shore of the lake down to where Simon and Andrew were fishing and I saw a stranger approach. Usually Dad, my younger brother, and I were first to reach the shore ...

753. Dorcas

Acts 9:36-43

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... of cloth, sewing needles, and thread of which she had made such loving use, Dorcas lay in state. The ceremonial ablutions and anointing complete, her friends stood around her and wept. A funeral service? Of course. Wait! Word had come that one of the twelve, Peter, was only about ten miles away — a preaching mission in the town of Lydda. What could be more fitting for the funeral of such an outstanding lady to have such an outstanding preacher! Two men were dispatched to request his presence. Whether ...

754. Revelation 7:9-17

Revelation 7:9-17

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... on praise, the gift of salvation, and the eternal presence of divine compassion. Instead of some specific headcount, John’s vision now expands to include “a great multitude that no one could ever count.” Instead of the careful listing of the Twelve Tribes, the assembly John observes is “from every nation, from all tribes and peoples.” This exponentially expanded crowd is united in one act — worshiping at the throne of God and “the Lamb,” raising their voices in unceasing praise. That this ...

755. Murder

Matthew 5:21-26

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... to the message of Jesus. One of the distinct features of Matthew’s Gospel is that the teaching of Jesus is collected into five sections. The Sermon on the Mount (chaps. 5–7) is the first of these blocks. The others are Instructions to the Twelve (chap. 10), Parables of the Kingdom (chap. 13), Life in the Christian Community (chap. 18), and Eschatological Judgment (chaps. 23–25). Each block closes with a formula similar to, “When Jesus had finished saying these things” (7:28; 11:1; 13:53; 19:1 ...

756. A Family Member · Salome

Mt 20:20-21 · Mk 15:40; 16:1-2

Sermon

Gordon Pratt Baker

... deter her. Instead, she took her place among the women serving the Master and never broke stride with them. II In the course of fulfilling his mission Jesus decided to visit every town and village in Galilee. Accompanying him on this visitation were the Twelve, the women he had healed, and "many others." (Luke 8:1-3) It was an ambitious undertaking; for, in all likelihood, 30 to 40 persons comprised his retinue -- no small body considering the fact their journeying would take several months inasmuch as they ...

757. Baptized in Water

Mark 10:35-45, Psalm 104:1-35

Sermon

Thomas C. Willadsen

... to the Christian faith. While this is happening they were slowly working their way to Jerusalem. The clock was ticking and the disciples still didn’t get it. This morning it’s James and John, two of the inner circle, the executive committee of the twelve, the two who, with Peter, went up the mountain with Jesus and saw him transfigured into a dazzling brightness while he talked with Elijah and Moses. They asked a favor of Jesus; they wanted positions of power, status, and authority with Jesus in glory ...

758. Walking On the Knees

2 Samuel 7:18-29

Sermon

Donald Zelle

... require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? (Micah 6:8) Justice, kindness, and humility were a part of David's character. He had done great things for God and for his people. He had unified the Twelve Tribes again. He had conquered the strong fortress of Jerusalem and made it the capital. He had defeated the powerful and bothersome Philistines. He had made the capital city the religious center by bringing there the Ark of the Covenant. He had shown justice and ...

759. The Judas Gene

Matthew 26:14-16

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... that much, and he returned it after the deed was done anyway. If, like the other disciples, he was perennially worried about where he stood in the pecking order, he may also have been reacting to some imagined slight - after all, he was the only one of the Twelve who was not a Galilean. Shouldn't his job as treasurer have had him included with the inner circle of Peter, James, and John? Was it disappointment? Some Jews were fanatic nationalists who were prepared to go to any lengths to drive the Romans from ...

760. No Snap Courses

Luke 17:1-10

Sermon

Carveth Mitchell

... is evident in many places in the Gospels that Jesus was well aware that some of those who followed him were doing so out of ignorance of what was expected of them. They were unaware of the nature and the cost of discipleship. There was a discussion even among the twelve as to who should be greatest among them. (Luke 9:46) James and John were interested that they should sit one at his right hand and one at his left when he came into his glory. (Mark 10:35-45) When Jesus said, "The foxes have holes and birds ...

761. A Glory Revealed in Grace and Love

John 13:1-17

Sermon

... things - here we see him remove his outer garments, put on a towel, and then, one by one, do the work of slaves for his disciples. Can you imagine how that must have felt? Can you conceive the turmoil Jesus’ simple acts created in the hearts of the twelve? "Lord Jesus, you’ve got it all mixed up! I should wash your feet. I am the servant, you are the Lord. Why are you turning the natural order of things completely upside down?" But, as usual, the disciples weren’t "getting it." Jesus wasn’t turning ...

762. Family Record of Moses and Aaron

Exodus 6:13-27

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... . Its primary purpose within this narrative is to explain the importance of the clans of Levites and especially Aaron and his descendents. The motivations behind the shaping of the text in this way are obvious. First, it mentions only the first three of the twelve sons of Jacob/Israel: Reuben, Simeon, and Levi. The fourth son, Judah, will be very important as the family of the Davidic kingship, but he is conspicuous by his absence here. Reuben and Simeon were the first-and second-born of Jacob and Leah ...

763. God Think

Mark 8:27-38

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... a tiger, but inside he’s got the heart of a lamb. He’s courageous. Daring. Even impulsive. But he’s like a bodyguard to Jesus. He’s never going to let anything happen to his team or his Lord. Jesus needed someone like Peter to take the lead among the twelve. He would need someone like this to set the foundation for the early church. Peter the rock would be able to do it, and Jesus knew that. He had all of the attributes of a ferocious leader. But for him to do it God’s way and not his own ...

764. A Holiday For Every Day

1 Thessalonians 5:12-28

Sermon

Dr. Chane M. Hutton

... it he was rejoicing. This continued until he said he was filled with joy. The love, care, and presence of the Lord made him feel as joyful as he had ever felt before. He said that before he realized it he was even thanking the Lord for the twelve years he had with his daughter and for the fact that she was with God. In the Bible, rejoicing and thanksgiving are connected. Secondly, to make Thanksgiving a holiday for every day WE MUST LEARN TO PRAY WITHOUT CEASING. Prayer and thanksgiving are also soul mates ...

765. Who Is the Greatest?

Mark 9:33-37

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... is frequently mentioned as if it functioned as a home base for Jesus during his Galilean ministry. In the house: The term here could imply a house belonging to or regularly used by Jesus and his band of disciples. Peter lived in Capernaum, as did others of the Twelve; cf. 1:29–30. 9:37 Whoever welcomes …: This saying is paralleled almost fully in Luke 9:48. There are several other places in the Gospels where sayings very similar to this one appear, but in varying contexts, e.g., Matt. 10:40; John 12:44 ...

766. Salt and Light

Matthew 5:13-16

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

767. Speaking Truth to Power and Hope to the Powerless

Mark 9:30-37

Sermon

Rick McCracken-Bennett

... for your thoughts. Your response might be, Oh, nothing, just daydreaming. We might be embarrassed to tell the truth. It appears that this was the case for the disciples, and when Jesus asked them what they were chatting about on the road, they were silent. So Jesus called the twelve disciples together and taught them a lesson that he had been trying to teach them for some time: If you want to be first then you have to be last of all, and servant of all (Mark 9:35). No doubt that was not what they wanted to ...

768. The Disciples’ Dumb Dream

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

Richard F. Bansemer

... Gospel of Mark, the ninth chapter, verses 33-35: "... when he was in the house he asked them, ‘What were you discussing on the way?’ But they were silent; for on the way they had discussed with one another who was the greatest. And he sat down and called the twelve; and he said to them, ‘If any one would be first, he must be last of all and servant of all.’ " What does one get out of being a Christian? Each of us has probably asked that of himself on occasion. Ask it again, right now, if you wish ...

769. It's A Question Of Priorities

Mark 9:33-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... didn't want to tell Jesus what they were arguing about. Chris Spielman probably thought at one time in his life that winning at football was the most important thing in life. How his priorities changed when someone he loved had her life threatened by disease. Jesus called the twelve and said to them, "If anyone wants to be first, he shall be last of all, and servant of all." And taking a child, He set him before them, and taking him in His arms, He said to them, "Whoever receives one child like this in My ...

770. Ephphatha...Be Opened

Mark 7:24-37

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... handle it! Can we "rescue" Jesus here, find some way of explicating this conversation that will put him in a bit more flattering light? The commentators have tried to explain. Some have said that Jesus was just having a bad day — he and the twelve had gone north, out of Galilee (the only time the gospels have Jesus leaving his native land) for some rest and relaxation. But instead, he is discovered and confronted by this insistent mother, admittedly, a most uppity woman who was violating every standard ...

771. St. Andrew Christians

John 1:35-42

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... tell a few others. It was up to those who followed Jesus to spread the news about the power and presence they had witnessed, about the miraculous works that were taking place. Taking their cue from Andrew, “bragging on Jesus” became the mission of the Twelve. Bragging on Jesus is why we have the Gospels. Bragging on Jesus is the reason we have Paul’s letters to all those fledgling faith communities. Bragging on Jesus is the most important work any disciple can ever do. Christians don’t impose, but ...

772. In The Eyes of God

Isaiah 20:1-5

Sermon

Gerald Whetstone

... -handed fishermen he saw men who could not only pull nets from the night sea, but could reach for people in the dark nights of their souls. Even as they foolishly quarrel about greatness in the kingdom, Jesus sees in one the willingness to be the first of the twelve to suffer a martyr's death, and in the other a recipient for a powerful vision on the island of Patmos. Now, when God looks into your hearts what does he see, of all that has been, and all that is yet to be? One poetic believer, Gerard Manley ...

773. Luke 6:17-26

Luke 6:17-26

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

This week's gospel text immediately follows Jesus' selection of the twelve. It is their first opportunity to observe and listen to Jesus with the new eyes and ears of those totally committed to and securely a part of his ministry. What a powerful beginning for them all! Returning from the mountain top (Luke's traditional choice for retreats of prayer and ...

774. 2 Samuel 23:1-7

2 Samuel 23:1-7

Sweet

Leonard Sweet

... 71) focuses primarily on the theme of various responses to these "upside-down" words of Jesus. This week's texts (vv.55-69) parallel the beginning of this discourse (vv.22-24) by re-identifying the major players Jesus, the many disciples, and the Twelve) and reiterating their location in Capernaum. By beginning with verse 55 we find ourselves in the middle of Jesus' remarkable words about eating and drinking his body and blood. While the Jews had guffawed at the suggestion that they must eat and drink Jesus ...

775. Jesus Christ, Superstar

Mark 14:12-26

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... Caiaphas and friends and tells them where to find Jesus on Thursday night. A distant choir tells Judas, "Well done" as the curtain comes down. Act Two opens on Thursday night as Jesus hosts the Last Supper. He announces that Peter will deny him and another of the twelve will betray him. Judas confronts him, telling Jesus that he knows very well that Judas is the one that will be the betrayer. Judas leaves and the other apostles go to sleep. Jesus stays awake and prays. He wants to know why he must die, why ...

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