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1301. Questions about Marriage, Divorce, and Celibacy

1 Corinthians 7:1-40

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... consider a further factor, for their marriage will deservedly initiate a concern to give pleasure and comfort to the spouse in a present world full of pressure and trouble. This concern will be added to the valid concern they bear as individuals to please the Lord in response to the call to be about his business (see Mark 13:34–37; Acts 13:2; 1 Cor. 3:13; 15:58). All this Paul would have them consider “for [their] own good” before entering into marriage. This is said not to restrict those who would ...

1302. Living to Please God

1 Thessalonians 4:1-12

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... responds to concerns regarding the church’s sexual ethics (4:3–8) and the issue of labor (4:11–12). But it is also a response to the questions the church had put to Paul, perhaps via letter, about love among the members (4:9–10), the destiny of the dead ... to the will of God in sanctification (Rom. 8:4; Gal. 5:16; 1 John 3:24; 1 Thess. 5:23). 4:9–5:11 Review · Responses to questions:Paul next appears to answer a series of questions put to him by the Thessalonians (see 4:9, 13; 5:1; cf. 1 Cor. ...

1303. Elephants in the Room: Abuse – I Have a Secret

Matthew 11:28

Sermon

Charley Reeb

... country report having been sexually or physically assaulted by a spouse, partner, or boyfriend at some point in their life. Domestic violence is a leading cause of injury to American women between the ages of 15 and 44 and is estimated to be responsible for 20 to 25 percent of hospital emergency room visits by women. Abuse affects the young, the middle aged, the very old in every social, economic, educational, cultural, ethnic background, and religious gathering in our country. What is Abuse? Abuse is the ...

1304. John the Baptist Prepares the Way

Matthew 3:1-12

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... Joseph does not appear in later accounts (e.g., no mention is made of him at the wedding at Cana, John 2:1–12), and since it appears that he was quite a bit older than Mary, most writers conclude that Jesus, as the eldest son, took responsibility for the family when Joseph died and provided for them until he entered into his public ministry (about thirty years of age, Luke 3:23). 3:1–6 Matthew introduces the ministry of John the Baptist, saying that in those days John the Baptist came, preaching in ...

1305. Jesus Heals a Paralytic

Mark 2:1-12

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... This probably indicates that Matthew sees the story as precedent and example of the ministry of the church, which he describes as authorized to “bind” and “loose” (Matt. 16:19), that is, to assure judgment or forgiveness to people depending on their response to the Gospel. In the passage before us, Mark restricts the issue to the legitimacy of Jesus forgiving sins. The effect of the crowd’s exclamation is to underline the unprecedented authority shown by Jesus in the healing and in the forgiving ...

1306. Jesus Before Pilate

Mark 15:1-15

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... 23:6–16 refers to a hearing before Herod Antipas as well as a trial before Pilate, but this is unique to Luke. (Cf. “Pilate, Pontius,” IDB, vol. 3, pp. 811–13; and IDBSup, p. 668.) 15:5 Pilate was amazed: Here Pilate’s response to Jesus is similar to the response of others in Mark, but amazement is consistently contrasted with full understanding and faith (cf. 1:27; 5:20; 10:24, 32; 15:44). 15:6 At the Feast: The reference is to Passover and the seven days of Unleavened Bread. 15:7 Barabbas means ...

1307. God’s Faithfulness

Romans 3:1-8

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... makes himself known—within Israel. “Salvation is from the Jews” (John 4:22). Paul does not say, however, that God gave his words to Israel, but that God entrusted them to Israel. This shifts the emphasis from ownership to stewardship, from possession of the law to responsibility to it. Israel’s knowledge of God was, of course, for its benefit, but it was not limited to Israel. Israel was not to be a dam but a sluiceway, “a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring my salvation to the ends of the ...

1308. Death Through Adam, Life Through Christ

Romans 5:12-21

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... without. Jesus said, “The Son of Man will go just as it is written about him. But woe to that man who betrays the Son of Man!” (Mark 14:21). This verse probes the ineffable tension between the inevitability of sin, on the one hand, and human responsibility for sin, on the other. Humanity is not free to choose not to sin, and yet each sin is freely chosen. Sin is derivative from one man, and, like a despot, sin controls its subjects. Three times Paul emphasizes that sin (or death) reigns (vv. 14, 17, 21 ...

1309. The Trumpets

Revelation 8:6--9:21

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... a sting of a scorpion when it strikes a man. Their work is nasty but temporary. In fact, from the locusts’ perspective, their mission is to torture people; from humanity’s perspective, their experience is sheer agony. In a poetic couplet, John speaks of humanity’s response to those days, when men will seek death, but will not find it/when they will long to die, but death will elude them. Quite possibly, John interprets what he sees by Job’s lament of his birth which this echoes (cf. Job 3:21). Thus ...

1310. The Guilt Offering

Leviticus 5:14--6:7

Understanding Series

W. H. Bellinger, Jr.

... by deception. 5:14–16 This text is concerned that the proper animal, a ram from the flock, one without defect and of the proper value in silver, be offered. The value is standardized by way of the sanctuary shekel. Again, the offering is in response to an unintentional sin, but here it is connected to the LORD’s holy things. Restitution is required, plus an additional twenty percent of the value of what he has failed to do in regard to the holy things. Perhaps the person has misappropriated something ...

1311. The Levites

Numbers 3:1-51

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

... the Levites according to the three sons of Levi and organizes them according to placement, task, and leader. (Note the diagram on p. 185.) The Gershonite clans were numbered at 7,500 (v. 22). They were stationed on the west of the tabernacle and were responsible for all the tent coverings, curtains, hangings, and ropes for the hangings. The leader is Eliasaph. 3:27–32 The clans of Kohath numbered 8,600 and were to camp on the south side of the tabernacle. This position is next in prominence after the ...

1312. Samuel Anoints David

1 Samuel 16:1-13

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... . The call from God in verse 1 makes it clear that the problem was not with the system but with the personnel. God has made another choice, and the aging Samuel has yet another role to fulfill. The language is brisk and to the point. Samuel’s response is reminiscent of the excuses brought by Moses (Exod. 3; 4). His fear of Saul shows the extent to which power had been handed over, and an indication that Samuel was about to remove that power could lead to a fierce and fatal reaction. Saul’s apparent ...

1313. God’s Promise to David

2 Samuel 7:1-17

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... . In any case, God is not bound to one place. The danger of the temple building and its city becoming the basis of a false superstitious trust is seen in Jer. 7:4, 20, 24. There is little evidence that a religiously motivated “anti-Jerusalem-Temple” group was responsible for this passage or that such a group existed. Even Ezekiel, who saw the glory of the Lord departing from Jerusalem, envisaged that glory returning to a purified temple (Ezek. 11:23; 43:1–4; 44:4). In 1 Kgs. 5:3 and 1 Chron. 22:8; 28 ...

1314. Bildad's Second Speech to Job

Job 18:1-21

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... and bridle or they will not come to you.” Bildad accuses Job of calling the friends stupid, when they are really established sages of reputable insight. He is not far from wrong, of course, because Job has disparaged their intellect on several occasions—usually in response to what he feels are their attempts to deny his wisdom (e.g., 12:2–4). Heat and rage often come when we feel belittled and discounted. When we feel “less than” we often use anger as a protective wedge between ourselves and our ...

1315. The Wicked with Tongues like Arrows and the Divine Archer

Psalm 64:1-10

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... forth. Verses 7–8 announce that God has taken the matter in hand, and verses 9–10 describe and invoke the proper human response of praise. Because verses 7–10 appear to answer the prayer of verses 1–6, it is likely that the voice of a ... (64:8 and 7:14–16), the suddenness of their downfall (64:7–8 and 73:18–20; 11:6; 36:12; 52:5), people’s “fearful” response (64:8b–9 and 52:6–7) and their pondering Yahweh’s works of judgment (64:9 and 28:5), and the righteous in refuge rejoicing (64: ...

1316. Jesus Walks on the Water

Matthew 14:22-36

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... Lord that if it is really he, to command him to come to him across the water (note: epi with the accusative; cf. v. 25, where it was suggested by some that epi with the accusative meant “toward the sea”—hardly possible in vv. 28 and 29). In response to Jesus’ word of command, Peter got down out of the boat (v. 29) and started toward Jesus. When he saw how strong the wind was, he lost his courage. Beginning to sink, he called out, Lord, save me. Jesus immediately reached out and caught him, saying ...

1317. The Lord Compassionate and Slow to Anger

Psalm 103:1-22

Understanding Series

Craig C. Broyles

... development can be elucidated further by its dovetailing of key terms: God’s “love and compassion” (vv. 4, 8, 11, 13) Response (attitude): “those who fear him” (vv. 11, 13, 17) God “remembers” (v. 14), humans “remember” (v. 18) Response (behavior): creatures “obey” (vv. 18–22) The psalm makes a gradual shift in attention from God’s mercy to the proper human response to his mercy. The hinge of this shift lies in remembering: as God remembers us, so we are to remember his covenant ...

1318. Jesus Heals Many

Mark 1:29-34

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... action, his merely taking the woman by the hand, another indication of Jesus’ power and authority—this time in the face of illness. Her response is probably intended by Mark as illustrative of the proper response of his readers, who also have been “touched” by Jesus. Elsewhere Mark shows Jesus as commanding service to one’s fellow disciples as the proper response to the Gospel (9:33–35; 10:42–45). In verses 32–34, then, Mark gives one of several “transitional summaries” in the early ...

1319. The People Rebel

Numbers 14:1-45

Understanding Series

W.H. Bellinger, Jr.

... up (v. 9). The leaders fear that the people’s rebellion will cause God to withdraw support for the invasion of the land: If the LORD is pleased with us (v. 8). The question is not so much military might as trust in the divine promise. The response of the people was unanimous; they talked about stoning them. The glory of the LORD appears at the tabernacle, and God addresses Moses and complains about the people: How long will these people refuse to trust, in spite of all the miraculous signs from God? God ...

1320. David In Saul's Service

1 Samuel 16:14-23

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

1321. David's Prayer

2 Samuel 7:18-29

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

1322. Accusations

2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... (1 Cor. 16:17–18; cf. 7:1), Paul now had no peace of mind (lit., “no rest for my spirit”; cf. 7:13b). Only Titus’s report of a positive reply from the church at Corinth could do that. And much was riding on that response for Paul’s entire enterprise: the success of his collection for Jerusalem, the advance of his mission to Spain, and the spiritual lives of the Corinthians themselves. No wonder Paul was uneasy! This anxiety is part of Paul’s regular apostolic suffering on behalf his churches ...

1323. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... is made perfect in the apostle’s weakness (cf. 4:7). 12:9b–10 If Christ’s power is made perfect in Paul’s weakness (and thus indirectly attests to Paul’s revelatory experience and his apostolic authority), then the apostle’s positive response to the revelation of the Lord seems quite logical: he will boast in his weaknesses. This idea of strength in weakness must seem counterintuitive, especially to the opponents, who “take pride in what is seen” (2 Cor. 5:12). However, Paul now realizes ...

1324. Paul's Vision and His Thorn

2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

1325. Defeat of Sihon King of Heshbon

Deut 2:1-23–2:37

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... into the promised land. Sihon’s refusal to let them do so led to his land being not merely traversed, but conquered and annexed to Israel’s tribal allotments. The narrative that follows is a small-scale example of the Old Testament’s view of historical responsibility, of which the story of Pharaoh and the plagues of Egypt is the classic case study. Why did Israel capture the land of Sihon? At one level, it was because Sihon chose to reject a request for peaceful transit (vv. 26–30)—a decision for ...

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