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801. Marrying a Captive Woman

Deuteronomy 21:10-14

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... to the traumatic new situation and to ritually mourn for the parents who are now dead as far as she is concerned. This is to take place within the security of her new home, not in some prisoner or refugee camp, (c) The law compassionately restricts even the soldier’s “bridegroom’s rights,” by postponing any sexual intercourse with the woman until this month of mourning and adjustment is over, (d) If the man finally changes his mind and will not undertake marital responsibility toward her, she is to ...

802. Uncleanness in the Camp

Deuteronomy 23:9-14

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

Community Laws: Defining and Protecting the Community · These last chapters of the central law code have a “flavor” of concern for a compassionate and caring community that takes seriously the claims of kinship and the needs of the weak and vulnerable. That community itself, however, needs clear definition and measures to protect its religious distinctiveness and purity. This need explains the presence, alongside laws that immediately appeal to us by their charitable nature, ...

803. Curses from Mount Ebal

Deuteronomy 27:9-26

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... Again and again the message of the OT is that if you choose the wrong gods you will end in social decay. Biblical monotheism, far from an abstract creed, affirms that only when God is properly honored will society be just and compassionate. Modern western society, reaping the fruit of two centuries of systematically excluding the living God from all practical public relevance, is now plagued by the loss of family stability, respect for property, social compassion, sexual integrity, and the sanctity of life ...

804. Jehoash King of Israel

2 Kings 13:10-25

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... passages if we begin with the second of the two: a review of what has happened in Israel during the reigns of Jehoahaz and Jehoash (vv. 22–25). There was indeed oppression (vv. 4, 22) throughout the reign of Jehoahaz, but God was gracious and compassionate because of his covenant with Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. This reason for Israel’s survival during Jehoahaz’s reign is a deeper one than that given in 2 Kings 10:30. Long before making promises to Jehu about kingship, long before making a covenant with ...

805. Hezekiah Celebrates the Passover

2 Chronicles 30:1--31:1

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... 30:6 is: people of Israel, return (shub) to the LORD. And the promise in 30:9 is: if you return (shub) to the LORD, then your brothers and your children . . . will come back (shub) to this land, for the LORD your God is gracious and compassionate. Apparently, the Chronicler is playing on the exilic condition of the northern kingdom here. The Passover in Jerusalem should be the way in which Judah’s brethren from the north can “turn back to” Yahweh so that they may be released from their captivity. This ...

806. The Lord, Not Idols

Isaiah 44:6-23

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... admittedly not found a passage to correspond to 43:14–21. That will now follow, but it will take on a life of its own. In the meantime, 42:18–44:23 as a whole has mercilessly insisted on the inadequacy of Jacob-Israel. It has compassionately declared Yahweh’s intention to restore and renew the community rather than cast it off. It has graciously affirmed that it will still be retained as servant and in particular as witness in court to the fact that Yahweh is sovereign in history. It has specifically ...

807. Before You Start Ripping Your Clothing

Joel 2:12-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... forgiveness than tearing at their clothes. He writes, “‘Even now,’ declares the Lord, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.’ Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love . . .” Here is what we need to see: Times of suffering are not times of punishment for our sin. However, when we are in a sinful state, we cut ourselves off from God’s healing and helping power ...

808. Chaos and Solitude

Mark 6:30-44, 53-56

Sermon

Ron Lavin

... areas of responsibility. For demands they wrote out: Do everything for all the children; Fix everything that breaks; Answer all questions; Never fail to be alert and loving; Never make a mistake when it comes to money; Always be kind, considerate, and compassionate; Always be responsible, even when I am exhausted from overwork; and Always make the right decisions. They wrote down many additional demands they perceived were expected of them. Then the retreat leader, said, "Now list how you responded to those ...

809. Characteristics of Christ That You and I Need

Mark 8:27-35

Sermon

King Duncan

... discovers the horrible plight of the poor in London society. In particular, because he spends some time in jail, he discovers the harsh, punitive nature of the so-called justice system that is crushing the poor. As a result, Prince Edward becomes a much more compassionate person. This is fortunate because at the very time he returns to the palace to take his rightful place, his father dies and he becomes the new king. In somewhat the same way Christ came into our world and experienced what it is to be ...

810. I Am the True Vine

John 15:1-17

Sermon

Brett Blair

... . By the fruit that he bears? It is just as simple as that. The fruits of the vine are not church attendance, or Biblical knowledge, or your individual stewardship. Even though all of those things are important, the true fruit of the vine is a loving and compassionate life. Folks, it all comes down to this how do you treat other people? That is is simple and as direct as I can put it. How well I remember a particular lady who was in my little country church in Tennessee many years ago. It was interesting ...

811. Wilderness Work

Luke 3:1-6

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Susan R. Andrews

... is your family life? Is it balanced, honest, open, and connected? Or is it stressed, precarious, lonely, brittle, or broken? Repent. Turn around. Change direction. What about your work — whether volunteer or paid — is your work rewarding, creative, compassionate — or is it tedious, overwhelming, demanding, and disconnected from your vision and your dreams, an unsatisfying use of your gifts and your energy? Repent. Turn around. Change direction. And what about your faith? Is it vital, growing, healing ...

812. Sheepish Shalom

Matthew 25:31-46

Sermon

Susan R. Andrews

... is a future possibility not yet a present reality. We still have time to reexamine our lives. We still have time to recreate our values and priorities, not because we want to be “saved,” but because we yearn for the meaning, the purpose, the wholeness which only compassionate service in Christ’s name can bring. And Jesus said, “If you have done it unto one of the least of these, you have done it unto me.” It’s not rocket science, my friends. It’s just simple caring. This is our call and this ...

813. Is God Invited?

John 2:1-11

Sermon

Susan R. Andrews

... to swing out on a rope over the river, and let go, and splash naked into the deep, delightful pool... that is our thirst for God.[1] As Christians, we believe that this insatiable thirst for God can be satisfied by Jesus — by his palpable presence, by his compassionate power, by his healing generosity. The gospel stories give us this Jesus and if we open our hearts we can meet him at weddings and at funerals. We can meet him in the temple and in the marketplace. We can meet him on our marriage bed and on ...

814. A Justice Jesus

Luke 4:14-21

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Susan R. Andrews

... the people of God. They are stories which talk to us about justice. Whether it feels good or not, the Bible gives us a justice Jesus and as such, calls us to be a justice church with justice defined as rightness — as a compassionate commitment to creating wholeness and abundance for all. Even though some congregations are uncomfortable having a Justice Committee, we are called to be justice people, righting the wrongs of society and urging our social and political systems to promote rightness with God and ...

815. A GPS for Your Life

Luke 6:27-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... praying for those who speak evil of us, forgiving those who mistreat us frees us from the downward spiral of hate. Ephesians 4: 31-32 reads, “Get rid of all bitterness, rage and anger, brawling and slander, along with every form of malice. Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” “Get rid of all . . .” Not just some. Get rid of it all! Don’t hold on to a tiny crumb of bitterness or malice. It will grow into rage, anger, even separation and ...

816. All in the Family

Acts 2:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... I have an appointment.” There is a man whose priorities are in their proper order. Communication--commitment--but one final big “C” and that is compassion. Compassion--the ability to “feel with” another person. The church that came out of Pentecost was a compassionate church. They set up one of history’s first welfare programs for widows and orphans--for those who could not provide for themselves. They would not have grown in numbers as rapidly as they did if the common person had not been able ...

817. Grabbing the Bull by the Horns

Luke 9:11b-17

Sermon

King Duncan

... bringing Jesus’ love and message to people where they are. As Taylor Fields says, “Jesus started by meeting needs first. His compassion grew people’s faith, and then He built the church on that faith.” (5) We can do the same work as Jesus. Our compassionate service can grow people’s faith, and the church can be built up on that faith. But first, we have to commit to meet people’s needs. Winston Churchill once said, “To every [person] there comes in his lifetime that special moment when he is ...

818. Planted for a Purpose

Luke 13:1-9

Sermon

John M. Braaten

... what did God do? God became incarnate, he became present with us. So we are to be present with one another, to come to them in love. That is the setting, that's the atmosphere of witnessing, to above all else, care for others and illustrate it by treating them compassionately. We need, of course, to be encouraged to read God's Word so that we can share it. In fact, there is no better way to grow in faith than by letting God speak to you through the Bible. But like all good news it has to get out, it ...

819. When Mickey Mouse Recognizes You...

Luke 14:1, 7-14

Sermon

King Duncan

... you sit at the head table. It’s not whether the maitre d’ at the finest restaurant in town knows you by name. It’s where you sit at the final banquet table which Christ has prepared for all his saints. Those places are reserved for people with compassionate hearts who are willing to do more than give sympathetic nods to those who are hurting, but will also offer a sympathetic hand. There is an old, old story about a young boy who, on an errand for his mother, had just bought a dozen eggs. Walking out ...

820. The Danger Signs of Grief

Illustration

Dr. Donald Ashe

... began talking with her, but she received either no response or monosyllables. Finally, realizing Frances was worse off than she had thought, Ruth asked if she would like her to call the doctor. Frances nodded numbly. Ruth called and was told to bring her right over. The doctor, an understanding, compassionate man, recognized the danger signs of unresolved, long suppressed grief, and took her under his care to help her through the crisis.

821. It Only Takes One

Illustration

King Duncan

... “forgiveness” loosely and mean different things . . . It is more than just relinquishing judgment to God or simply accepting the hurt and letting it pass. True forgiveness occurs when those cold emotions of unforgiveness are changed to warm, loving, compassionate, caring, altruistic emotions resulting from a heartfelt transformation. Forgiveness is both an act and a process. It could be compared to canceling a debt. Forgiveness is not the same as reconciliation. It takes two to reconcile; it takes only ...

822. The Gospel in Miniature

John 3:16

Sermon

King Duncan

... other person feels the same way about you. But God didn’t wait for us to love Him. God knew we would break His heart. God loved us knowing full well that we would never be able to return His love. His love was truly unconditional. A very compassionate woman named Rene Denfield adopted a little girl from the foster care system in her city. Three years later, a caseworker called and said she had another child Rene might be interested in. He was just a toddler, but he’d already suffered a great deal in his ...

823. The Sign of the Dove

Matthew 3:1-17 · John 1:1-34 · Mark 1:1-8 · Luke 3:1-38

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... when choosing a mate. Doves mate for life, so it’s a life-and-death dance. Doves are monogamous and extremely loyal. They desire to live in relationship, and bond to each other completely. When one of the pair is injured, the other will behave compassionately and devote itself to caring for the other. When one is killed or absent, the other will mourn deeply and soulfully. But more beautiful even than the mating dance of the dove is the dove that hovers and soars with wings outstretched and lifted in ...

824. Trust in Me

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-7

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... had broken covenant, according to the law, and was subject to punishment. But like another story we looked at recently, when Jesus faced another woman accused of suspicious morals, the answer was not stoning. The answer was love. We are told that Joseph is a kind and compassionate man. He didn’t want to bring Mary into public disgrace, so he schemed to break it off with her quietly, But then an angel came to him in a dream….and he trusted that message. Joseph chose to marry Mary, and to spare her from ...

825. The Curse of the Tongue

James 3:1-12, James 3:13-18, 2 Timothy 2:14-26, Psalm 34:1-22

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” (Proverbs 15:4) “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen… Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you.” (Ephesians 4:29, 32) This is July Fourth weekend, the one time of year when all the pyromaniacs come out of the closet. This morning I want us to talk about another ...

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