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951. Proverbs of Solomon

Proberbs 10:1--22:16

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... four times: 15:1, 23; 16:1, 4), while a painful word further stirs it up. Waltke comments regarding verse 2a: “Instead of brutalizing people with their knowledge of the cause-effect relationship in God’s ordained moral order, the wise state it kindly, sensitively, and gently with an aim to save their audience, not to condemn and destroy it” (Waltke 2004, 614). Verse 3 reminds us that this cause-effect nexus is not mechanistic but rather is upheld by an ever-observant God. Verse 4 corresponds to verse ...

952. How Beautiful Your Feet

Song of Songs 7:1-13

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... of the poem views the passage as Solomon’s last attempt to betroth the maiden and add her permanently to the ranks of the royal harem. The descriptive song of the bawdy onlookers (7:1–5) is particularly sexual in focus, lacking the sensitivity and dignity of the more euphemistic sensual symbolism encountered earlier in the poem, as well as the mutuality of the sexual experience. The “grasping” and “climbing” and the breast/genital orientation of the king’s speech (7:6–9) invoke images of ...

953. The Remnant of Israel

Isaiah 10:20-34

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... country was desolated. Yet after the siege was lifted, even this remnant did not return to the Lord. Therefore, destruction has been decreed and will ultimately bring down both Judah and Jerusalem. Through the ministry of the prophets, a true remnant is sensitized. They will return and rely on the Lord. The expectation of repentance and restoration is symbolized in Isaiah’s son Shear-Jashub (“a remnant will return,” 7:3). The Lord, who dealt graciously with his people in Egypt and rescued them from ...

954. Ariel

Isaiah 29:1-24

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... time (29:11–12), formalism and hypocrisy (29:13–14), and dependence on human scheming and planning apart from God (29:15–16). Yet, however dark the day may be, God still has a message of salvation for his people. Isaiah now calls to spiritually sensitive people—those known as deaf, blind, poor, afflicted, and needy. The deaf and the blind are those who have suffered the judgment of God and now respond to his revelation. The afflicted and the needy are those who have experienced God’s judgment and ...

955. True Religion

Isaiah 58:1-14

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... law of God and a delight in the presence of God; but when sought for a reward, it degenerates into formalism or pharisaism. The love of God must show itself in love of one’s neighbor. Godliness is shown not by appearing outwardly pious but by being sensitive to the suffering of people. The Lord regards those who fast in humility. To fast in humility is to have regard for God and for others. This regard for others is expressed by giving people a sense of importance and freedom, by giving people food, and ...

956. Judgment and Restoration

Isaiah 66:1-24

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... exhibiting a spirit of true contrition. In their corruption, injustice, and hatred, they were presenting sacrifices offensive to the Lord. The prophecy of Isaiah concludes with God’s concern for true worship (66:1–6). God desires to have fellowship with those who show sensitivity to his word by acts of obedience, love, and justice. The love of God is evident in those who are humble and contrite in spirit. They may suffer in an unjust world, but he promises to vindicate them. On the other hand, he will ...

957. The Burning of a Scroll

Jeremiah 36:1-32

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... is read three times: at the temple to the people, in the secretaries’ room to the scribes, and at the royal winter apartment to the king and his officials (36:8–26). The reverence with which the scribes treat the message shows that some spiritual sensitivity remains in Judah (36:11–18). It also indicates the credibility of Jeremiah. The officials, however, show contempt. The hiding of Jeremiah and Baruch is well advised in view of 26:20–23. To tear their clothes (36:24) would be a sign of self ...

958. The Trial Before Festus

Acts 25:1-12

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... years (ca. AD 60–62) before his death. Josephus credits him with maintaining peace in Judea by controlling the activities of revolutionaries (Jewish Antiquities 20.185–88). The political situation quickly deteriorated after Festus was replaced with others far less sensitive to Jewish law and custom. His ability to control his subjects is reflected in this brief account of his interaction with Jewish leadership (25:1–5), where he refuses to have Paul transferred to Jerusalem as suggested by the Jewish ...

959. Forgiveness for the Sinner

2 Corinthians 2:5-11

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... the cessation of the punishment inflicted on the individual who opposed his authority, causing distress both for Paul and for the church, and counsels forgiveness, granting it freely himself in concert with the rest of the church (2:5, 7, 10). Then, with particular pastoral sensitivity to the needs of the offender as well as those of the body and himself, Paul encourages the community not only to forgive the offender but also to comfort him and to reaffirm its love for him. This they should do lest he be ...

960. Paul Boasts About His Sufferings

2 Corinthians 11:16-33

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... ridicule) an illogical tolerance of teaching that aims to “enslave” or “exploit,” and a ludicrous willingness to accept as an authority anyone who attempts to dominate them (11:20). Accordingly, in words full of irony, Paul observes that with such criteria sensitivity may justly be construed as weakness, and he laments his lack of strength. Nevertheless, in an attempt to redeem his own, Paul is ready to descend to whatever type of comparison they might find persuasive and to match any kind of boast ...

961. Second Meeting with Jerusalem Leadership

Galatians 2:1-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... of their perception of the leading of God on the matter (2:8) and was not simply an administrative decision. (3) They parted as equal partners in the overall enterprise of evangelization (2:9). (4) The one additional comment made by the Jerusalem leaders, concerning sensitivity to the poor, really did not need to be stated since Paul already had that area of need in mind (2:10). Even on this rather trivial point, Paul does not waver from his previous statement in verse 6 that the “pillars” added nothing ...

962. Humanity Reaching Out

Matthew 2:1-12

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James L. Killen

... children dramatizes something that is an all-too real aspect of life in our world. When the soldiers left, a community of people was left crying out in grief and in anger and probably thinking that they would never dare to cherish hope again. If we are sensitive to what goes on around us, we must sometimes feel that way too. It is the result of the inhumanity that always seems to be at work to destroy everything truly human and everything genuinely divine among us. The Bible writers were well aware of the ...

963. Dead Hearts and New Beginnings

John 3:1-17

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King Duncan

... his pastor he said, “I don’t know why God just doesn’t take me on home!” His pastor, trying to reassure him answered, “God must still have something for you to do.” The old man snapped, “Well, I’m not going to do it!” We must be sensitive to people’s heartaches and trials. We may, in all good intention, make a statement of faith, as this pastor did, that comes across as far too glib because the person we are seeking to reassure knows that we have never been where he or she is. Still, the ...

964. A Happy Ending

Joshua 5:9-12

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Charley Reeb

... Four, I was not much more. When I was Five, I was just alive. But now I am Six, I’m as clever as ever. So I think I’ll be six now forever and ever.[1] This is a cute poem, but beneath its adorable rhyme lies a very sensitive issue for all of us: resistance to change. The truth is that most of us are creatures of habit, and once we get comfortable we like things to remain the same. If you don’t believe me, look at where you are sitting now. Then look at those sitting around ...

965. Dealing with Difficult People

1 Peter 3:8-18

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Charley Reeb

... us. Praying for a difficult people also helps us humanize them. For the truth is “Hurt people hurt people.” When we, through prayer, are able to recognize that often times people are difficult because they are hurting inside it helps us gain understanding and sensitivity. Recently I read that if someone hates you it is usually for one of three reasons: "They see you as a threat, they hate themselves or they want to be you." Remember that. Reflect on that. How does it apply to you? Respond Respectfully ...

966. Elephants in the Room: Addiction

Romans 7:15-22

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Charley Reeb

... be a witness for the Lord.” Only one power can break the chains of addiction – the power of God. If you are struggling with addiction, know that God has never stopped loving you. God has never given up on you. God has never let you go. If your ears were sensitive enough to hear, you would hear God crying out, “O child, I love you too much to see you waste the life I have given you. Please let me help you come back to life.” Amen. Let us pray: "God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot ...

967. Elephants in the Room: Depression

Lamentations 3:17-26

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Charley Reeb

... as did Martin Luther, Abraham Lincoln, Winston Churchill, and the great preacher Charles Spurgeon. If depression is so common and affects so many people, why is it considered an “Elephant in the Room?” One reason is because our church culture still has trouble being sensitive to this issue. How often have I heard well intended but misinformed people of faith demean others who suffer from depression? They say, “Snap out of it! If you really were a Christian you would not act like this!” This kind of ...

968. True North

Matthew 22:34-40

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Charley Reeb

... first warming up. Spending time with God is our time to stretch our souls and warm up our hearts before God. It prepares us for our day. Christ’s followers should never begin a day without first warming up before God. This is how our souls become sensitized to God’s guidance each day. Imagine how different your days would be if you were guided by the greatest commandment. Imagine the change in your attitude when you truly love God with all your being each day — when your heart feels God’s love, when ...

969. Judas Hangs Himself

Matthew 27:1-10

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... marched him off in chains to Pilate, the governor. Pilate was the fifth procurator of Judea (which also included Samaria and Idumea), serving the emperor in that capacity from A.D. 26 until 36. He was a cruel and corrupt official, who was not at all sensitive to Jewish mores (a flaw that put him in trouble with the Jewish populace from the very first). 27:3–10 Matthew interrupts the narrative to report the end of Judas, who had betrayed him. The exact sequence of events is uncertain. Some have questioned ...

970. Captains or Parties

Matthew 21:33-46

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Kristin Borsgard Wee

... houses. We pat ourselves on the back for having a good brain or a big bank account. We identify with our possessions. On the other hand, we push aside everything that incriminates us. We blame our parents for our shortcomings or our friends or our sensitive emotional makeup. Ultimately we even blame God for some of the bad things in our lives. In our story, the tenants claim everything as their own, even though they are simply renting. They pride themselves on their ability to work, the fruit they produce ...

971. Jesus and Beelzebub

Mark 3:20-30

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... :20, but is intended here as well. The saying in 3:28–29 distinguishes between blasphemies … against the Holy Spirit and all other sins, in that there is no forgiveness for the former. The idea of an unforgivable sin has haunted the minds of sensitive people in all Christian centuries, but all such anxiety is misdirected. As the context makes plain, Jesus’ warning is against disregarding his message by calling it Satanic (see esp. 3:30), a quite specific deed. A person doing such a thing would have no ...

972. Jesus Before Pilate

Mark 15:1-15

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... that Jesus was simply a serious thorn in the side of the Jewish leaders. The issue between them was another of what Pilate regarded as the stupid religious controversies always afflicting the Jews. Since Pilate appears to have had little regard for Jewish sensitivities about religious matters and seems to have had trouble with the Jewish authorities on more than one occasion (see note), he may very well have seen this as an excellent opportunity to bedevil them by releasing someone they wanted out of their ...

973. The Baptism and Genealogy of Jesus

Luke 3:21-38

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... that early Christians found Jesus’ baptism somewhat embarrassing, either because it implied that Jesus, like his fellow Israelites, needed to repent, or because it implied that Jesus was in some sense subordinate to John. All four of the NT Gospels give evidence of this sensitivity: In Mark 1:7–8 the Baptist freely acknowledges his unworthiness in comparison to Jesus; in Matt. 3:14–15 the Baptist expresses his wish to be baptized by Jesus; in John 1:29–34 the Baptist hails Jesus as the “Lamb of ...

974. Jesus and Beelzebub

Luke 11:14-28

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... sincere in their appeals to Jesus, were miracles performed. Jesus was not interested in entertaining crowds or dazzling opponents (see Luke 23:8–9 where Herod hopes for a miracle, but receives none). The healing of the mute man was proof enough for those sensitive to the presence of God. Jesus answers his accusers by revealing the illogicality of their charge on two grounds. (1) Surely Satan (or Beelzebub) would not work against his own followers (the demons). (2) If it is true that Jesus casts out demons ...

975. An Illustration from Marriage

Romans 7:1-6

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... law (7:3, 6). 7:1 Do you not know, brothers, begins Paul. This is only the second time Paul has addressed the Romans as brothers, and he uses the term advisedly both here and in verse 4 below as an appeal to their mutual trust on the sensitive issue of the law. For I am speaking to men who know the law indicates that even among his Gentile readers Paul could assume a familiarity with the law, which indicates that in Rome, as elsewhere, many of the Gentile converts had previously been adherents to the Jewish ...

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