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826. Jesus Arrested

Luke 22:47-53

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

22:47–53 Luke tells us that while Jesus was still speaking a crowd came up (which, according to v. 52, included chief priests, the officers of the temple guard, and the elders) led by Judas, one of the Twelve. Judas approached Jesus to kiss him (according to Mark 14:44–45 he does kiss him, for it was the sign by which Jesus would be identified to his enemies). Jesus’ question in v. 48 (found only in Luke and possibly inspired by Mark 14:44, which Luke otherwise does ...

827. Solomon's Officials and Governors

1 Kings 4:1-28

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... the kingdom in chapter 12. In terms of genre, scholars draw attention to similar lists of offices from Egyptian and Assyrian kings, a further indication that Solomon’s court is modeled on the surrounding nations. The next itemization is of the twelve “district governors” whose designated tasks include providing daily bread for the burgeoning royal house (4:7–19) and collecting revenues. The stress on surnames and Solomon’s own family suggests a degree of patronage, and conspicuous by its absence ...

828. Jesus Arrested

Mark 14:43-52

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... , the arrest is narrated in resigned objectivity (14:43–52). “My betrayer is at hand” (14:42 ESV, NKJV) immediately identifies Judas, who, as if to remind readers that disciples of Jesus can also be betrayers of Jesus, is again named as “one of the Twelve” (14:43; 14:10; 3:19). Judas’s accomplices are the “chief priests, the teachers of the law, and the elders,” the three constituent bodies of the Sanhedrin, now “armed with swords and clubs” (14:43). As a disciple, Judas knew Jesus’s ...

829. Stephen and the Preparation for Missions beyond Judea

Acts 6:8-15

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... Stephen and Jesus is confirmed when, at the end of his speech, he sees “the Son of Man” (7:56), and his last prayer also resembles that of Jesus (7:59–60; cf. Luke 23:34, 46). The power of the risen Jesus is not limited to the Twelve; he is also present with Stephen and others who are to extend his work beyond the confines of Judea. In introducing the issues involved, Luke notes that Stephen is accused of “speaking against this holy place and against the law” (6:13). This “holy place” can ...

830. Woe On Unrepentant Cities

Matthew 11:20-24

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... . Thus, instead of blessing (11:6), they are to receive woe (v. 21). That the three cities mentioned in verse 21–23 lie relatively close to each other just to the north of the Sea of Galilee suggests that Jesus himself (in contrast to the Twelve, who were sent throughout Galilee) stayed rather close to home. The pronouncement woe to you (v. 21) occurs frequently in Matthew (esp. in chap. 23). Although it warns of final judgment, it is an expression of grief rather than anticipated vengeance. Korazin is ...

831. Clean and Unclean

Matthew 15:1-20

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... stumble over” Jesus and his teaching. Jesus responds by picturing the judgment that will come to those who, like these Pharisees, not only are out of alignment with God (15:13) but also are leading others astray (15:14). Peter, as representative of the Twelve (his frequent role in Matthew; cf. 16:16), asks Jesus to explain the parable (15:15). Jesus’s response to his disciples indicates that he expects them to have understood his teaching here (15:16–17). Despite their insider status in relation to ...

832. The Mirror of Judas

Mark 14:1-11

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Larry Powell

... introspective about our own. 1. Jesus had confidence in him. To begin with, Jesus observed qualities about Judas which were suitable for discipleship. Had there been no goodness, no promise, no ability, Judas certainly would not have been included among the Twelve. Moreover, he was capable and trustworthy enough to be selected as treasurer for the group. So for whatever reason, future potential or ability already acquired, Jesus had confidence in him. Has not Christ placed tremendous confidence in us? The ...

833. Judas Agrees to Betray Jesus

Matthew 26:14-16

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... of the cross in early Christian preaching is reflected in the major emphasis given to it in each of the four Gospels. Matthew 26 records the events of Wednesday and Thursday of the final week of Jesus’ life. 26:14–16 Judas Iscariot, one of the twelve disciples, went to the chief priests and asked how much they were willing to pay if he would deliver Jesus into their hands. The motive behind Judas’ treachery is not completely clear. Perhaps he felt that since Jesus had “failed” to take command as a ...

834. Jesus’s Fourth Discourse—The Community Discourse

Matthew 18:1-9

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... seamlessness, Matthew 18 may be divided into two sections, each beginning with a question posed to Jesus (18:1, 21). These narrative moments lead into Jesus’s extended answer in each case. The Community Discourse includes teachings of Jesus for the twelve disciples on the story level as well as addressing Matthew’s audience quite directly (see “A Narrative Reading” in the introduction). In Matthew 18:1–20, Jesus begins by addressing the disciples’ question about who is greatest in God’s ...

835. Lent 5

Philippians 3:1-11, Psalm 126:1-6

Sermon Aid

B. David Hostetter

... our share of the sufferings of Christ. Forgive our zeal for honors and our reluctance to accept either unnoticed service or too conspicuous suffering, through Jesus Christ, who through humiliation came to exaltation. Amen. DECLARATION OF GOD'S FORGIVENESS Hear the Good News! With the twelve we are invited to eat and drink at our Lord's Table in the kingdom of God. Friends, believe the Good News! In Jesus Christ, we are forgiven. EXHORTATION Forget what is behind and press on to the goal. There you will win ...

836. The Great Commission

Matthew 28:16-20

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

The Gospel’s final story shows Jesus meeting with his disciples on a Galilean mountain (28:16–20; with mountains being locations of revelation in Matthew; cf. chaps. 5–7, 17, 24–25). One of the Twelve has betrayed Jesus, Peter has denied knowing him, and the others have fled at his arrest (26:56). Yet Jesus summons the eleven to meet him in Galilee and refers to them as his “brothers,” signaling restoration of relationship (28:10). As they meet, they worship Jesus (as the women ...

837. Jesus Predicts His Death

Matthew 16:21-28

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... purpose for Jesus’s sacrificial journey—to become “a ransom for many” (20:28). Woven between these predictions and this purpose statement are teachings and object lessons for Jesus’s disciples on the nature of discipleship. Jesus’s relationship with the Twelve is the central plot element in this section. Even in the few passages that begin with other characters (e.g., 17:14–20; 19:3–12), their conclusions show Jesus “debriefing” with his disciples about discipleship (Brown 2002, 47–49 ...

838. The Death of Joseph

Genesis 50:22-26

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... the level of his forefathers. His blessing of his children is not recorded, for they had been blessed by the great patriarch Jacob (ch. 48). Although Joseph had enabled the children of Israel to survive the terrible famine, he remained one brother among the twelve, honored as the firstborn by having received a double inheritance through the elevation of his two sons to the level of his brothers. 50:26 The Egyptians embalmed Joseph and placed him in a coffin in Egypt. The coffin is mentioned in anticipation ...

839. They Saw the Resurrected Jesus

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

Children's Sermon

Various Authors

... that number means? (Let them answer.) It means that about 525 people saw Jesus after he died, was buried and rose again from the tomb. The apostle Paul says that it could have been more, but he knows that Cephas (we call him Peter) saw Jesus, and then the twelve disciples saw Jesus, and then at least 500 people saw Jesus, then James and then the disciples again, and finally Paul saw him also. Add it up and it comes to 525 or more people who saw Jesus after he died and rose again from the dead. We believe ...

840. Evil in the Trenches

Mark 11:12-19

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Larry Powell

... peers dug in somewhere behind barbed wire barricades ... "entrenched evil." But no, it was not to be that obvious. Evil entrenches itself in many ways. We will mention here some of the more glaring entrenchments encountered by Jesus and the twelve as they entered the holy city. 1. Corruption. Dishonesty, misrepresentation, and crookedness are always evil because they are the manifestation of a lie. Corruption had carried over onto the temple steps. The money-changers were short-changing alien Jews who ...

841. In the Eleventh Hour

Mark 14:32-42

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Larry Powell

... with his disciples. He knew it. The shadow of the cross was lengthing, and in three particular portions of Mark chapter 14, we observe three familiar incidents which will forever remain in our memories as pertaining to our Lord’s last meeting with the twelve. Strangely enough, each of them touches upon loyalty. 1. 14:22-25. There was the Passover meal which Jesus dramatically transformed into a messianic banquet which we have come to know as the "Lord’s Supper." Let us assume all the symbolisms and ...

842. Northern Cisjordan Tribes

1 Chronicles 7:1-40

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... of the other northern tribes reveals the Chronicler’s affirmation of these northern groups and hope for a unified Israel rallied around the temple (Levi, chap. 6) and led by a Davidic monarch (Judah, chaps. 2–4). Allusion to an Israel united around Jesus is seen in his calling of the Twelve and the fulfillment of the restoration vision of Joel 2:28–32 in Acts 2.

843. Epiphany 2

John 1:43-51, John 1:35-42

Bulletin Aid

Richard F. Bansemer

... , and he refers to himself as "the Son of Man." Prayer Lamb of God, Son of Man, how quickly you enlisted disciples. I wonder why John the Baptist wasn't one of the originals? Perhaps his own calling as preparer was every bit as sacred as the call to the twelve who followed. Lord, I often feel like I'm tagging along behind you, like Andrew and friend, seeing where you're going, before showing too much interest. I am a curious, cautious follower. Sometimes I'm not even sure it's you I'm following. I'd like to ...

844. Proper 9

Luke 10:1-24

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

Gospel Note While a mission of the Twelve is a common Synoptic theme, only Luke reports a mission of the Seventy as well (the numbers being symbolic of the tribes of Israel and the nations of the world, respectively). The passage is full of eschatological imagery (e.g., harvest, lambs and wolves, Satan's falling), which -- along with ...

845. Betrayal and Desertion

Matthew 26:1-5, Matthew 26:6-13, Matthew 26:14-16

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... preparation for burial (with perfumes often used in embalming) and praises her deed as one that will be recounted along with the spread of the gospel itself (26:13). Her action contrasts Judas’s act of betrayal in 26:14–16. As one of Jesus’s inner circle (“one of the Twelve”), Judas will have opportunity to lead the chief priests to Jesus when he is away from the people, who might rise to Jesus’s defense (cf. 26:5).

846. To Jesus from the Pharisaic Management Consultants

John 9:1-41

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Ray Osborne

... most ordinary individual to do the most ordinary things. I came across a letter once that went something like this: "TO: Jesus, Son of Joseph, Woodcrafter's Carpenter Shop "FROM: Pharisaic Management Consultants "Dear Sir: "Thank you for submitting the resumes of the twelve men you have picked for managerial positions in your new organization. All of them have now taken our battery of tests, and we have not only run the results through our computer, but also arranged personal interviews for each one of them ...

847. The Parable of the Workers

Matthew 20:1-16

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... unequal work. The landowner counters that he paid them an agreed-on and fair wage. They resent not his fairness but his generosity (20:15). Jesus’s parable warns against presuming reward and status in the kingdom (19:30; 20:16), especially for those who are “first” (in story context, the Twelve—who expect higher status in the kingdom; cf. 18:1; 19:27; 20:20–21). The parable also hints at a surprising (and offensive!) equality within the kingdom.

848. Jesus Again Predicts His Death

Luke 18:31-34

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... meaning was hidden from them. This understanding would be imparted to them after the resurrection of Jesus. It is in his rejection that the Scriptures will be fulfilled. But it is in his resurrection that there can be a hope for a coming kingdom of God. Additional Notes 18:31 the Twelve: See commentary and notes on 6:12–16 above. Son of Man: See note on 5:24 above.

849. Painting Out the Lace

Illustration

Staff

You are familiar, no doubt, with one of the most famous paintings ever done by any artist. I refer to "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci, that classic portrayal of Christ and the twelve apostles at the table. Many students of art history believe that the painting, when first created, was somewhat different from the version which we now see. There was initially, it is believed, an exquisite lace border on the tablecloth. When, immediately upon completion, Leonardo invited a group of art students ...

850. The Qualities for a Growing Church

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C. Peter Wagner

A survey of hundreds of pastors reveals the measurable quality factors in the life of a congregation in ranking order. The twelve factors are: 12. Social justice. Either through the congregation as a whole or through specialized Christian agencies, members are striving to make changes in sociopolitical structures that will contribute to a more moral and just society. 11. Social service. Members are serving others outside the congregation. This includes direct personal ...

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