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1126. The Jewish Leaders as Negative Foil for Jesus’ Followers

Matthew 23:1-39

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Jeannine K. Brown

... alternate way focuses on living for God’s approval and not the approval and honor of people. Of course, this is easier said than done. We long for approval from someone, and sometimes we search our entire life for this approval and honor. Jesus carefully directs the focus of that longing toward God and not honor before others. Strategies for this redirection are provided in 6:1–18, a passage parallel to 23:1–12. Of utmost importance is “practicing [one’s] righteousness” secretly so that there is ...

1127. Jesus Is Anointed and Celebrates the Passover with His Disciples

Matthew 26:1-5, Matthew 26:6-13, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 26:17-30

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Jeannine K. Brown

... now, do not (16:21; 17:22–23; 20:17–19; 26:1–2). 26:11 The poor you will always have with you. Jesus justifies the unnamed woman’s act of anointing him for burial by alluding to Deuteronomy 15:11. In Deuteronomy the context focuses on care for the poor, with its refrain about being “openhanded toward your fellow Israelites who are poor and needy” (15:11 [cf. 15:8, 10]). And this context is certainly something that Jesus and Matthew would have been aware of. So it is inappropriate to take this ...

1128. The Necessity of Vigilance in Light of the Parousia

Mark 13:32-37

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Grant R. Osborne

... the Text 1. The imminent return of Christ demands spiritual vigilance. As stated in the previous section, God has deliberately kept the timing of Christ’s return secret so that his people will remain watchful and ready at all times. We need to understand the doctrine of imminence very carefully, for Jesus also taught there would be a lengthy period before his return (Matt. 13:24–33; 19:28–29; 21:43; 22:9–12; 23:32; 28:19; Mark 4:26–29; 13:10; 14:9), and that is a major theme here and in Matthew 24 ...

1129. The Boy Jesus in the Temple

Luke 2:41-52

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R.T. France

... his bar mitzvah, but there is no evidence until several centuries later for this Jewish coming-of-age ceremony (eventually fixed on the thirteenth birthday, when a boy was reckoned to become a full member of the religious community). In view of Luke’s careful reference to the routine ceremonies after birth (2:21–24), it would be surprising if he failed to mention such a specific focus for this story. He presents it simply as a regular annual visit. Interpretive Insights 2:44 Thinking he was in their ...

1130. Sabbath in Capernaum

Luke 4:38-44, Luke 4:31-37

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R.T. France

... to the agendas of our churches today. Is due attention given to the needs for spiritual deliverance and for physical well-being, along with the more “cerebral” aspects of gospel and pastoral ministry? On the other hand, is there a danger of the more “caring” aspects of ministry taking undue precedence over the teaching and proclamation? And do we, like the people of Capernaum in 4:42, sometimes try to tie Jesus down to our own limited agenda, so that he needs to break loose and move on? Jesus ...

1131. Divided Loyalties

Luke 12:1-12, Luke 12:13-21

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R.T. France

... my cause to God. He lives and reigns who saved the three youths from the fiery furnace of the king of Babylon, and if He will not save me, my head is worth nothing compared with Christ. This is no time to think of safety. I must take care that the gospel is not brought into contempt by our fear to confess and seal our teaching with our blood.1 Those who focus on earthly gain may find that they have missed the essence of true life. Bible: Ecclesiastes 2:17–21. This passage is a powerful “commentary ...

1132. Priorities

Luke 12:35-48, Luke 12:22-34

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R.T. France

... comparative valuations depend on the belief that humankind is the peak of God’s creation. They do not devalue the animal creation or justify human exploitation of animals; rather, it is because the birds really do matter to God that we can be sure that he cares for us even more. 12:25 add a single hour to your life? The alternative translation “add a single cubit to your height” hardly fits the context here. Not many people would want to be half a meter taller, and this would hardly be a “very ...

1133. Consider Others Higher Than Yourself

1 Corinthians 8:1-13

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Preben Vang

... , maybe even as an “irrecoverable sly dig aimed at the early Christians.”3 If such a scenario subconsciously is a part of Paul’s discussion, his pastoral discussion on meat includes a delicate treatment of Jew-Gentile fellowship issues as well. Paul needed to tread carefully in dealing with an issue that may have been both an ethnic and status issue. Meat was expensive in the first century, if it could be found at all, and was not the daily food of most Corinthians. Enjoying meat in a private home was ...

1134. Personal Rights and Christian Testimony

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

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Preben Vang

... of rights, he gladly gave them all up for the sake of the gospel (9:23). His rhetorical question is simply another way of, once again, telling the Corinthians, “Imitate me” (4:16; 11:1). Are you not the result of my work in the Lord? Paul is careful not to claim the Corinthians are his church or to suggest that he is the cause of their salvation. Rather, Corinth is God’s field (3:9), and the existence of a Christ community in Corinth has resulted from Paul’s faithfulness as God’s field worker (3 ...

1135. The Four Horsemen

Revelation 6:1-17

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J. Scott Duvall

... the “word of God and the testimony” of Jesus (see Rev. 1:9). Like Jesus, the sacrificed Lamb, they too had been “slain” (see Rev. 5:6, 9, 12; 6:4; 13:3, 8; 18:24). Now, however, they wait in God’s presence, under his protective care. While it seems natural to see these figures as literal martyrs who are now with the Lord, Revelation also extols the sacrificial suffering of all of God’s people, even when their suffering does not directly result in physical death (e.g., John himself). 6:10 They ...

1136. The Coming Judgment Calls for the Saints to Leave Babylon

Revelation 18:1-24

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J. Scott Duvall

... 6:24). Rather than divorcing the issue of economics from our “spiritual life,” we are encouraged to see the stewardship of money and possessions as a significant dimension of our walk with God (1 Tim. 6:17–19). Over and over again in the Scriptures we are exhorted to take care of the poor and to honor God with material possessions (e.g., Deut. 15:7–8; Prov. 19:17; Luke 12:33; Rom. 15:26; Gal. 2:10; James 2:14–17; 1 John 3:17). Revelation 18:9–19 stands as a stern warning against the ever-present ...

1137. The Horrific End of Nadab and Abihu

Leviticus 10:1-20

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... common to beef stew—with the minor addition of a nail at the bottom. In this story, the woman is the “villain” who is duped into sharing her ingredients, and it shows how easily seemingly insignificant things can accumulate. As Christians, we need to be careful in worship that we don’t let seemingly insignificant concerns take over. If we are not, we can, bit by bit, allow our worship to be transformed from a God-centered event to a human-centered affair. Instead of stealthily crafting a rich soup ...

1138. Job Destroys the Friends’ Major Argument

Job 21:1-34

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Daniel J. Estes

... on what his friends have said, he senses that they have given up on him. They do not seem to be interested in listening to Job but only in talking at him. No doubt his words are punctuated by frustration as he urges them to be silent and to listen carefully to what he is trying to say to them. After that, they can continue to deride him. Just as the friends have dismissed Job as arrogant and blasphemous (cf. Eliphaz’s charges in 15:2–13), so he writes them off as mockers who only want to ridicule him ...

1139. Nabuchadnezzar’s Dream and Daniel's Interpretation

Daniel 2:1-23, Daniel 2:24-49

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Ronald W. Pierce

... darkness what God teaches us in the light. Help them look for opportunities in the dark and desperate world around them, which is too often without knowledge of the one true God, who knows the future, as well as our personal challenges, and cares to get involved in helping us. What not to teach. Do not get distracted by speculations on dates, classifications of wise men, whether the king “forgot” his dream, what kind of conspiracy might have existed, or why Daniel was not called sooner. Moreover, this ...

1140. Nebuchadnezzar’s Testimony and Tree Dream

Daniel 4:1-18

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Ronald W. Pierce

... work of his Spirit in their lives, so that their inner spiritual quality shows outwardly to others around them like a light to a dark world. 3. God is sovereign over human kingdoms and rulers. Employ good examples of how God displays his power and care today—perhaps through “signs and wonders”—emphasizing his kingship over our world by providing for our every need. Point out the effect such experiences can have on us to help us see God’s goodness and greatness as we participate in his kingdom work ...

1141. The Writing on the Wall

Daniel 5:1-31

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Ronald W. Pierce

... to be sensitive to the way God works through life’s everyday events that give us pause, pushing us toward an understanding of who God is as revealed in Scripture. Warn them against the false assumption that God’s patience means he does not care about apathy or prideful rebellion. 3. False confidence and human arrogance. Point to examples in your culture or context in which people use power, wealth, and prestige as either a substitute for or a means by which to manipulate, twist, or exploit godly wisdom ...

1142. Daniel in the Den of Lions

Daniel 6:1-28

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Ronald W. Pierce

... us to live holy lives because he is holy—to name only a few. 2. “Worship” is an action verb. Threatening words can quickly turn into imminent danger, taking us beyond worship as usual to a place of urgent petitions to God for help. Be careful here to emphasize God’s unquestioned ability to rescue and save without implying that he always does so in this life. Do not underemphasize the genuine crisis Daniel faces. All evidence points to a no-way-out situation involving a horrific death within the day ...

1143. The Power of Persistence

Luke 11:1-13, Luke 18:1-8

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Maxie Dunnam

... ? Shall we assume that evil is a mystery but kindness is automatic? Jesus did not think so and neither should we. Jesus looked about him and saw the unmistakable signs of God. The marks of a divine origin in His fallen children spoke of a pure source of concern and care. If a man will give his neighbor bread from unworthy motives, how much more may we depend upon the God who is the Father of all? If a judge will vindicate a woman just to get rid of her, how much more may we expect justice from God? If we ...

1144. Jesus and the Ayatollah

Matthew 22:34-40

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King Duncan

... America and in many places around the world, this is the number to dial when you have an emergency. Many people's lives have been saved because someone called 911. But what if we dialed 911 and nobody answered? Suppose we lived in a world in which people did not care for one another? Wouldn't that be terrible? I am glad there are people who care. Jesus cares. And he wants us to care. In fact he said that the two most important rules in life are to love God and to love other people.

1145. Widows, Elders, and Slaves

1 Timothy 5:1-6:2

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Gary M. Burge

... in the Old Testament (Exod. 22:22; Deut. 26:12) and famously characteristic of Jewish communities. Anna, the widowed prophetess who lived in the temple precincts, provides an example of the destitute widow of 1 Timothy 5:3–5 (see Luke 2:36–38). Paul maintains that care for elders is a divine and social obligation. The second part of this section (5:9–16) treats widows whose record of ministry qualifies them for something like an office parallel to that of overseer or deacon (see 1 Tim. 3:1–7, 8–13 ...

1146. Listening and Doing

James 1:19-27

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Gary M. Burge

... people who look into a mirror at their faces but immediately forget what they have seen (1:23–24). In other words, no lasting impression is made; the word has not really penetrated the heart and life of the person who has heard. But the person who carefully listens to God’s word and continues to put it into practice, not forgetting it—this person receives God’s approval (1:25). It should be noted that the “word” of verse 22 has become in verse 25 “the perfect law that gives freedom.” This is ...

1147. You Shall Be My Witness

Acts 1:1-11

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Maxie Dunnam

... jobs and rarely miss a Sunday in church. That was the first miracle I ever saw.” [4] That woman provides the model. We don’t have to worry about not having something to share. If we love Jesus and He is making a difference in our lives; if we care for others and believe Jesus can make a difference in their lives, then we can share our love and concern, and in doing so, share Jesus. IV. If we’re going to pay attention to what Jesus said and fulfill our calling to be witnesses, we must have “a passion ...

1148. Fix It, Daddy

John 11:17-45

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King Duncan

... is part of God’s plan, as is life. We pray to hold on to our loved ones, but we trust a loving God to care for our loved ones whether in life or in death. Nevertheless, it is a thrilling story. First of all, we have a picture of Jesus ... God, that nothing can ever separate us from his love. That is what we need to know. That is comfort to the breaking heart. The Father cares when his children are in pain. This, then, is the Good News from the story of Mary and Martha, and their brother Lazarus to all those ...

1149. Wounded Healers

Isaiah 52:13--53:12

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Charley Reeb

... hospital where they could be held, rocked, prayed for, and loved. Then she told them about the love of Christ. Some got better, and some died in her arms. Why did Mother Teresa do such a thing? She saw in those who were suffering and dying something that no one cared to see. She revealed what she saw when she was asked to speak to a group about what drove her to this kind of ministry. This little, frail woman with a big, strong spirit arose to the podium and said, “What you do for them, you also do for ...

1150. Why Are Christians So Judgmental?

Matthew 6:2, 5, 16, Matthew 23:1-39

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Charley Reeb

... difference to the next generation, if the church of Jesus Christ is going to continue to be a vessel of transformation in this world, if we care about the future of the church, if our church wants to reach others for Christ, we must take a hard look at what we are doing ... uttered a filthy cuss word. Gasps filled the arena. The church crowd was shocked. Then Campolo said, “The problem is that you care more about that word I just said than the 30,000 children that will starve to death today.” 85% of those ...

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