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1426. Shimei Curses David

2 Samuel 16:5-14

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... he can.” Sending the ark back into the city brought the awfulness of their situation home to David and his retinue. The start of their withdrawal was far from the triumphant beginning of a campaign that might be expected to result in success. Perhaps David sensed that in this, as in most civil wars, there would only be losers. Any result was going to mean death and distress among his people. Thus David, along with the retreating army, began the journey in ritual mourning (v. 30). Ahithophel and Hushai had ...

1427. Life Through the Son

John 5:16-30, John 5:1-15

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

... began his work of sustaining and watching over the world (see, e.g., Philo, Allegory of the Laws I, 5f.). In this sense, God himself breaks the Sabbath. Building on this conclusion, Jesus argues that if God (whom he calls his Father) is still at ... discussion of God and the Sabbath, but at the phrase, my Father, with its implied claim that Jesus was God’s son in a unique sense (v. 18). To them it sounded as if he was making himself equal with God (something Jesus is said in Phil. 2:6 to have deliberately ...

1428. The Claims of Jesus About Himself

John 8:48-59, John 8:31-41, John 8:42-47

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J. Ramsey Michaels

... Abraham’s descendants, they are proud of having never been slaves of anyone (v. 33). Jesus explains that he is using slavery as a metaphor for sin and death (vv. 34–36). Descendants of Abraham or not, they are subject to death like everyone else and, in that sense, slaves (cf. Heb. 2:14–15). Jesus’ promise to set them free is a promise of life, an alternative to the grim prospect of dying in their sins (cf. vv. 21, 24). Verse 51 will make the promise explicit without the use of metaphor: I tell you ...

1429. The World Hates the Disciples

John 15:18--16:4

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J. Ramsey Michaels

... 10:19; Luke 12:11–12). Though this is the main import of the promise of the Spirit in its historical and literary context, it is likely that the first readers of the Gospel (like many readers today) regarded it as the conferral of authority in a more general sense on those who had been with Jesus from the beginning (v. 27; cf. 1 John 1:1–3). Those who had witnessed his words and deeds on earth were the ones uniquely qualified to be the vehicles of the Spirit’s witness from heaven. But if Jesus, or the ...

1430. Forgiveness for the Sinner

2 Corinthians 2:5-11

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... Destroyer,” Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible (ed. Karel van der Toorn, et al.; Leiden: Brill, 1995), pp. 456–64. 2:7 On the verb overwhelmed (katapinein), see L. Goppelt, “katapinō,” TDNT, vol. 6, pp. 158–59. Interpreters have had difficulty in making sense of Paul’s use of this term in our passage (cf. Thrall, Second Corinthians, vol. 1, p. 177). 2:11 On Satan, cf. 2 Cor. 11:14; 12:7; also C. Breytenbach and P. L. Day, “Satan,” Dictionary of Deities and Demons in the Bible ...

1431. Accusations

2 Corinthians 2:12--3:6

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James M. Scott

... has already begun both his defense and his appeal for reconciliation in the thanksgiving (1:3–11) and in the section on accusations (1:12–2:4). Additional Notes 2:12–13 In Isa. 45:1, the Lord would open doors for Cyrus, his anointed, in the sense of military conquest. 2:13 Titus was a Gentile by birth, and Paul strongly opposed circumcising him during the time of the apostolic council (cf. Gal. 2:3). Titus was not involved in the founding of the church at Corinth. Nevertheless, he was able to deliver ...

1432. Two Kinds of Wisdom

James 3:13-18, James 3:1-12

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Peter H. Davids

... 22; cf. Psalms of Solomon 12:2–3). The structure of this verse is difficult, for the grammar is unclear; but the general sense is clear. The world is a symbol for the culture and institutions of the universe as organized without God and thus the ... word condemns in vice lists (Acts 5:17; 13:45; Rom. 10:2; 13:13; 1 Cor. 3:3). James seems to indicate that the moment one senses even a hint of a bitter spirit, it is time to examine one’s true motivations. See further A. Stumpff, “Zēlos,” TDNT, vol. 2, pp ...

1433. The Ten Commandments

Deuteronomy 5:1-33

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Christopher J. H. Wright

... upon God’s own resting on the seventh day after the completion of God’s work of creation (Gen. 2:2f.). It is thus a day that celebrates creation and enables us to enjoy symbolically the rest that describes the “end” of creation (in both senses). But it is enjoyed in the recognition that it is indeed God’s earth, not primarily ours, that the cessation of work points to. Deuteronomy 5:15 calls on Israel to remember the historical events of their redemption from Egypt. The sabbath is thus linked ...

1434. The Song of Moses

Deuteronomy 31:30--32:47

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Christopher J. H. Wright

... is paradoxical since, at the human historical level, they were on the receiving end of Israel’s victories. Psalm 47 presents a similar paradox, where the nations are summoned to applaud Yahweh because he had subdued them under Israel’s feet. Such a call makes sense only if, in the mystery and imagination of faith, the nations are deemed to have benefited in some way from the history of Israel. If they are to praise God for it, it must be ultimately for their good. Psalm 47 ends even more surprisingly ...

1435. Moses Blesses the Tribe

Deuteronomy 33:1-29

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Christopher J. H. Wright

... of Moses · The speeches have been made, the sermon has been preached, the song has been sung. All that remains is for Moses to bid farewell and leave the stage, which he does in typical fashion (typical of him, and typical in another sense of his great successor), by climbing a mountain. Just before the final ascent, however, comes his parting blessing on the tribes of Israel. There is something beautiful in the fact that after all the dark chapters of curses, challenge, warning, and melancholic prediction ...

1436. David Makes Solomon King

1 Kings 1:28-53

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Iain W. Provan

... of what he has sworn and so ensures that Adonijah is dependent for his life upon Solomon’s own oath. The story is constructed quite deliberately so as to make these connections between the mothers and their sons clear and to invest the characters with a sense of predestination. See further M. Garsiel, “Puns upon Names as a Literary Device in 1 Kings 1–2,” Bib 72 (1991), pp. 379–86. 1:42 A worthy man: The Hb. is ʾîš ḥayil, which can be taken as referring to moral worth. The similar phrase ben ...

1437. Elijah Taken Up to Heaven

2 Kings 2:1-18

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Iain W. Provan

... remnant theme will remain an important one throughout Kings); or about faith (Heb. 11:32–39); or about prayer (Jas. 5:13–18). On the basis of my own reading of the Elijah story, I may also suggest that there are things to be learned from him regarding having a sense of perspective about one’s life of service; regarding the need for humility; regarding willingness to be part of God’s plan, rather than to be the plan itself (cf. Matt. 3:11–15; 11:11; 20:20–27; John 3:27–30; 1 Cor. 3:1–9; Phil ...

1438. Healing of the Water

2 Kings 2:19-22

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

1439. Elisha is Jeered

2 Kings 2:23-25

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

1440. Rebuilding the Temple

Ezra 3:7-13

Understanding Series

Leslie C. Allen

... whole length of the first period” (Japhet, “Sheshbazzar and Zerubbabel,” p. 94). Their brothers posits a parallel and contrast with v. 2. The doubled Heb. ’ahehem, lit. “his brothers” (fellow priests, associates), is here resumed by the single “their brothers,” with the sense of “fellow-Israelites” (REB). The lower limit of twenty years of age, also set in 1 Chr. 23:24, 27; 2 Chr. 31:17, seems to reflect the practice in the narrator’s period. It is at variance with the limit of thirty ...

1441. A Prophecy Against Jerusalem

Isaiah 22:1-25

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John Goldingay

... ” will fulfill “now.” Verse 14 hardly means that Yahweh would refuse to forgive if they did turn back. The implication is rather that no one can offer atonement for them if they do not turn. It is another sharp way of trying to bring them to their senses and to warn the hearers of the terrible consequences of following their example. Again the warning is grounded in the fact that the one who speaks is the Lord, the LORD Almighty (see vv. 5, 12, 15). The title came previously at 3:15, then in a similar ...

1442. God's Mercy and Israel's Unfaithfulness

Isaiah 43:14-28

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... in the ships their cry.” NRSV “the shouting . . . will be turned to lamentation” takes the word for “boats” as another word which looks the same but means lamentation, and then takes the “cry” as a pained rather than a proud one. Again, either understanding makes sense. 43:22 There is no not in v. 22b. NIV assumes that the force of the not in v. 22a carries over. As in English, this is possible but not very natural (cf. NRSV). Difficulties in understanding vv. 22–24 have arisen from assuming ...

1443. Giving Back to Caesar

Matthew 22:15-22

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King Duncan

... writes Adam Hamilton. “When we share with God, our gifts are a way of saying, ‘God, I’m returning to you a portion of what I have . . . to say thank you and I love you.’” (3) That’s the first reason we give back to God--out of a sense of gratitude for all God has done for us. But there’s a second reason we give back to God. It’s because we recognize that everything we have belongs to God in the first place. “The earth is the Lord’s, and everything in it,” writes the Psalmist, “the ...

1444. You Are God's Handiwork

Ephesians 2:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... a dentist to the stars in Los Angeles, California. He also donates his skills to a local women’s shelter, where he fixes the teeth of homeless women, prostitutes, abused women and children. One benefit of his work at the shelter is seeing the women develop a new sense of self-confidence once the work has been done on their teeth. As Dr. Dorfman says of his patients, “She becomes a new person because she sees a new person.” (4) Now why do I say this may be a more difficult task in our society for women ...

1445. Rebirth

John 3:14-21

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John Jamison

... much that he sent his only Son to save it, and then turns around and says that those people who do not believe in him will be condemned. We need to look at the full story, and learn what was actually going on, to see if that helps us make sense out of those things John tells us that Jesus said. But before we listen to the story again, it might be helpful if we take a few minutes to remember how and why these stories were written. It might help us understand why there sometimes seem to be these confusing ...

1446. What a Friend

John 15:9-17

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John Jamison

... share with others. It was someone with whom you spent a lot of time, and even when you were not together, there was something between you that kept the two of you near in your thoughts. This friend became a real part of your life, and in a very real sense, life would just not be the same without them. This friend was a buddy, a pal, an equal with you who shared their lives with you as you shared yours with them. This was a friend who kept promises they made with you, unless it was physically impossible to ...

1447. From Fear to Overflowing Joy

John 20:19-31

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King Duncan

... he love me anymore?” Teenagers have much of the same devastation when called upon to handle the death of a parent. We are usually not aware of it, but that emotion stays with us through our entire lives. A new widow or widower will often have an overwhelming sense of abandonment. Such is also the experience of life without God. But God has not abandoned His people. The story’s told about a small village in Poland the day the Nazis came to town. It was on a Sunday and the people were in church worshiping ...

1448. No Reason to Worry

Matthew 6:25-33

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April Yamasaki

... and most of all he gave thanks for God's grace: "Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!" (2 Corinthians 9:15). Instead of focusing on what he lacked, he focused on all that God had provided. Jesus' own life and ministry were also marked by a deep sense of gratitude to God. He regularly gave thanks for food and drink (Matthew 15:27; 26:27); he gave thanks for his relationship with God (John 11:25ff); he saw his followers as those who had been given to him by God (John 17:26). Instead of worrying about ...

1449. Sheep Without a Shepherd

Mark 6:30-34

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King Duncan

... little more regret and a little less satisfaction?” That’s how many lost sheep are today--little regret and totally satisfied. God sees us as sheep without a shepherd. It saddens Him to see us flounder about with no sense of direction, no sense of purpose, no sense of hope. Sheep are prone to wander. Sheep are also quite fragile. Sheep are naturally defenseless. They must be watched continually. They need protection at night. Predators continually try to infiltrate the flock to kill the sheep. Sheep are ...

1450. Telling the Truth

Luke 3:7-18

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Susan R. Andrews

... yes, even killed. Except that today, in the gospel message, a strange thing happens. Today, we are told that people from all over Judea — crowds of people — are thronging to hear the prophet. Yes, they are eagerly gathering to be bombarded by the truth. Why? Because they sense that in the midst of the Baptist’s blast there is also the blessed truth — the good news that with God, and in God, and only by God, all things can be new. In Luke that good news is clear — a new reality is about to happen ...

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