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1451. “The Lord Watches over the Way of the Righteous”

Psalm 1:1-6

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C. Hassell Bullock

... , as it has received water and sunlight and has been planted in rich soil. The other tree should be in the final stages of dying from lack of water, sunlight, or nutrients from the soil. Use these two trees as an image for the congregation to understand the blessings of delighting and meditating upon the law of the Lord. In an arid, dry climate, such as existed in much of ancient Israel, trees desperately needed water in order to survive. A tree planted by a stream of water can access that water through ...

1452. “Their Violence Comes Down on Their Own Heads”

Psalm 7:1-17

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C. Hassell Bullock

... the curses of 7:4 and 5, which spell out the content of “this.” Either is possible, but I prefer the former. 7:5 make me sleep in the dust. The ESV reading is more literal to the Hebrew: “lay my glory [kabod] in the dust.” Calvin understands “glory” as a reference to “his memory, or his good name.”6 This term also refers to character in Psalm 4:2 and Job 19:9. 7:6 Arise, Lord . . . rise up. The first imperative (“Arise”) is reminiscent of Numbers 10:35, associated with the moving ...

1453. “Lord, Our Lord, How Majestic Is Your Name in All the Earth!”

Psalm 9:1-20

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C. Hassell Bullock

... to Christ in the New Testament.7The writer of the Epistle to the Hebrews understood the “son of man” of Psalm 8:4–6 messianically (Heb. 2:5–9), and the use of this phrase in the Gospels is certainly a testimony to Jesus’s own understanding of his person and mission. Teaching the Text Sometimes a psalm contains key terms that open up vistas into its meaning. This method gives the preacher/teacher an opportunity to share the way literary features of a psalm open up the marvels of God’s Word ...

1454. “You Will Fill Me with Joy in Your Presence”

Psalm 16:1-11

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C. Hassell Bullock

... of the ultimate state when believers will see God’s face (Rev. 22:4). eternal pleasures at your right hand. The term “right hand” is a metaphor of privilege and authority (see Gen. 48:12–20; Pss. 109:31; 110:5; 121:5). Perowne, among others, understands this text to reveal a hope, even promise, of eternal life.18 Theological Insights If the progression of Psalms 14–16 in the canonical order reflects the mind of the editor of Book 1—and I think it does—the worshiper of Psalm 16 is already ...

1455. “When I Awake, I Will Be Satisfied with Seeing Your Likeness”

Psalm 17:1-15

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C. Hassell Bullock

... noun occurs in Psalm 40:2 (NIV: “place to stand”) and the verb in Proverbs 4:14 (NIV: “walk”). The Hebrew verb for “held” (tmk) is an infinitive absolute used in place of the first common singular (“I have held fast”).[11] Calvin understands “your paths” to be a metaphor for the law,[12] which is quite possible, especially since the ninth commandment (“you shall not give false testimony against your neighbor,” Exod. 20:16) seems to stand behind the psalm. 17:6 my God. As in Psalm ...

1456. “The Lord Is My Light and My Salvation—Whom Shall I Fear?”

Psalm 27:1-14

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C. Hassell Bullock

... 23–30 all have their focus on the Lord’s house, but Psalm 27 brings clarity to this theme. It is not merely the house that attracts David but the Lord of the house, who illuminates his way and removes the fear that otherwise stalks his path. To understand the depth and solidity of David’s trust, we need to look for hints of his story. As we know, one’s story is not always related in short-story form but often comes in phrases and metaphors (see “Theological Insights” in the unit on Ps. 23). When ...

1457. “Ascribe to the Lord the Glory Due His Name”

Psalm 29:1-11

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C. Hassell Bullock

... the finger of God.” The movie shows the power of nature and, when connected with Psalm 29, provides a great visual of the power and sovereignty of God. God is the sovereign King. Cultural Institution: Americans will have a much harder time understanding and appreciating the institution of kingship than will the British or people of other nations that have a monarchy. The attribution of kingship to God is common in the Bible, and the Greek notion of democracy never influenced the Scriptures. But God’s ...

1458. “I Waited Patiently for the Lord; He Turned to Me and Heard My Cry”

Psalm 40:1-17

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C. Hassell Bullock

... ’elohim (40:17b/70:5b) with YHWH. The Epistle to the Hebrews (10:5–10) quotes Psalm 40:6–8 from the Septuagint and applies it to Christ.6The writer hears the voice of Christ speaking in the psalm: Christ came into the world with the attitude of understanding and doing God’s will (40:8) and went to the cross with this intention (“Here I am, I have come to do your will,” Heb. 10:9). Outline/Structure Psalm 40 divides naturally into two parts, the first part being a reflection of the psalmist’s ...

1459. “Ride Forth Victoriously in the Cause of Truth, Humility and Justice”

Psalm 45:1-17

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C. Hassell Bullock

... these two psalms that, intentional or not, calls the reader to listen carefully to these two monarchs. The covenant loyalty of the monarch of Psalm 44, that he trusts no weaponry apart from God’s power to save, connects to the ideal monarch of Psalm 45, who understands the true meaning of being a king. He exists for the sake of truth and justice (45:4). Thus if we are looking for a portrait of the ideal king, we find it here in the companionship of these two psalms. Perhaps that justifies the scribe’s ...

1460. “God Is Our Refuge and Strength, an Ever-Present Help in Trouble”

Psalm 46:1-11

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C. Hassell Bullock

... 46:7, 11). God is, in fact, our orientation, not the landmarks of our world. Now let us see the second word picture from the psalm: “There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, the holy place where the Most High dwells” (46:4). To understand the picture behind this statement in the psalm, we need to read another part of the Genesis story: “A river flowed out of Eden to water the garden, and there it divided and became four rivers” (Gen. 2:10 ESV). It is a description of the world under ...

1461. “In God I Trust and Am Not Afraid. What Can Mere Mortals Do to Me?”

Psalm 56:1-13

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C. Hassell Bullock

... formula that marks out his special relationship with Israel: “I will be your God, and you shall be my people, and I will dwell in your midst” (author’s summary; see Lev. 26:12–13). This metaphor is a way to describe this idea in a picture that we can understand. God keeps our tears to remind himself of the misery we have endured in life (see also Isa. 49:16). Isaiah’s vision of the day of salvation when God wipes our tears away (Isa. 25:8; cf. Rev. 7:17; 21:4) is another metaphor that informs us ...

1462. “Be Exalted, O God, above the Heavens; Let Your Glory Be over All the Earth”

Psalm 57:1-11

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C. Hassell Bullock

... 15 In 57:2, the ESV has “to God who fulfills his purpose for me.” The psalm may represent an early version of the theological notion of Israel as a “light to the Gentiles” (see also Ps. 96:3), a doctrine that reaches its summit in Isaiah’s understanding of Israel’s historic purpose (Isa. 42:6–7). In fact, the suppliant is in agreement with that purpose, which we see him fulfilling in 57:9–10 as he praises the Lord among the nations and sings of him among the peoples. This indeed seems to be ...

1463. The Image of Gold and the Fiery Furnace

Daniel 3:1-30

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Ronald W. Pierce

... grants eternal deliverance to those who trust in him. God Rescues the Faithful from the Furnace (3:24-30): Big Idea: Reflecting his kingdom purposes, God is able to demonstrate his sovereign power and gracious care to those who trust and obey him. Understanding the Text See the unit on 3:1–12 for a discussion of the larger context, structure, and comparisons of this literary unit. Against this backdrop, 3:24–30 is the last section of this narrative, which delights the reader with the deliverance ...

1464. Nebuchadnezzar’s Testimony and Tree Dream

Daniel 4:1-18

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Ronald W. Pierce

... -day “prophets” is different from those in the Bible. Illustrating the Text No amount of human wisdom can address spiritual needs. Quote: Francis Schaeffer. Consider the hopelessness of those who do not know God and consequently live in a world they cannot understand or explain by relying on human wisdom. We were crafted for relationship with God, and the pressure of alienation from God and the failure of human philosophies and wisdom to adequately address a person’s spiritual needs bring us to what ...

1465. Triumph of God’s People and Kingdom

Daniel 7:15-28

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Ronald W. Pierce

... or courageous prophet as in earlier narratives (Dan. 2; 4–5). However, it is common in apocalyptic literature (like Dan. 7–12) for the seer-recipient of a vision to seek its meaning from a mediating angel (“one of those standing there”), to not fully understand what he has heard, and to be deeply disturbed by the traumatic events foreseen.4 7:17 The four great beasts are four kings. The beasts from 7:3–7 arise “from the earth,” suggesting that this scene is not that of a heavenly courtroom ...

1466. Closing

2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... in such a way that they relate directly to—sometimes, in fact, even summarize—the major concerns and themes taken up in the bodies of their respective letters (cf. J. A. D. Weima). Consequently, in important ways the letter closings aid our understanding of Paul’s purpose, arguments, and exhortation. Moreover, if, as L. A. Jervis argues, “The opening and closing sections are where Paul (re)establishes his relationship with his readers and where the function of each of his letters is most evident ...

1467. What Can I Get By With?

Luke 17:5-10

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Maxie Dunnam

... could little Nathan have done at his young age that could possibly have deserved God’s grace? That’s the beauty and the paradox of Grace: God does not demand that we earn his blessings. The grace and love of God transcends our human ability to understand. But even without understanding we are called to accept the gift of grace, freely given, and rejoice. So that’s it!—the core of the Gospel—it is not our merit that releases God’s grace. It’s not even our need, because all of us stand in the ...

1468. If You Are Looking for a Savior...

Matthew 11:2-11

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James L. Killen

... raised, and the poor have good news preached to them. And blessed is anyone who takes no offense at me. (vv. 4-5) These were things that the prophet Isaiah had said would happen when the messiah came to bring in God's new possibility. Jesus knew that John would understand (Isaiah 26:19; 29:18-19; 35:5-6; 42:7; 61:1). Should we be looking for a Savior? And if so, where should we be looking? We need to consider that question. Some of us answer too quickly. We have the idea that being saved simply means we ...

1469. Proverbs of Solomon

Proberbs 10:1--22:16

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... companions. No words can bring them back (19:7). Verse 8 is connected to 18:22 and 19:2 by the Hebrew word for “good”: to find a wife is to “find what is good,” to lack knowledge is “not good,” and by preserving understanding one literally “finds good” (and therefore “prospers”). The unit concludes by repeating verse 5, changing only the last word. Those acquiring sound judgment love their lives (19:8a), while profuse liars will perish (19:9b). Verses 10–15 focus on the court and the ...

1470. The Parable of the Sower & Weeds

Matthew 13:1-23, Matthew 13:24-30

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... commentary on 9:18–38), from great faith (8:5–13) to outright rejection (12:24). In this parable, the spectrum includes, on one end, those who lack any understanding about the kingdom Jesus preaches and brings (13:19) and, on the other, those who hear and understand Jesus’s message and yield much fruit (cf. 3:10 for bearing-fruit motif). Understanding emerges as an important theme in this first parable of Matthew 13 as well as in the two explanations for why Jesus speaks in parables (13:10–17, 34 ...

1471. The Mystery of the Kingdom

Matthew 13:31-35, Matthew 13:36-43, Matthew 13:44-46, Matthew 13:47-52

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... s invitation to his readers) at 13:9 and 13:43 (cf. also 11:15). Though the parables and their truths are difficult to comprehend and accept, anyone with ears among Jesus’s listeners (and in Matthew’s audience) is invited to hear and understand. In three clearly paired sets of parables, Jesus sets forth the mystery of the kingdom that he has already mentioned. The parables of the mustard seed and the yeast both indicate that, though the kingdom is seemingly insignificant or hidden at present, there will ...

1472. Clean and Unclean

Matthew 15:1-20

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... them to have understood his teaching here (15:16–17). Despite their insider status in relation to Jesus’s teaching in parables (13:11, 18–23, 36–43, 51), they do not fully understand Jesus’s teachings. Jesus’s words “Are you [plural] still so dull?” (15:16) demonstrate that they have fallen short of his expectations for understanding. Jesus’s call to “listen and understand” (15:10) invites Matthew’s audience to do what few characters in the story have done well—to hear Jesus and to ...

1473. Gifts of Prophecy and Tongues

1 Corinthians 14:1-25

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... to speak in tongues, a gift he has received with greater frequency than any at Corinth, he nonetheless prefers “in the church” to speak words that are few but meaningful to all as opposed to words that may be numerous but do not promote corporate understanding or response (14:18–19). The Corinthians are exhorted to have a mature evaluation of the gifts by keeping in view a passage from Isaiah (Paul uses the term “law” as it was used among the rabbis, to refer to any part of the Old Testament ...

1474. Living as Children of Light

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... time in regard to successfully (or unsuccessfully) living a life worthy of the calling inherent in that message. The unacceptable lifestyle he describes results from a futile, vain mind, focused on concerns that in the end come to nothing. Such a mind does not understand what God’s true values and standards are; it has no light from the mind of God. In matters of everlasting consequence, it is full of ignorance brought about by hardened refusal to acquiesce where the truth is available (4:18; there is no ...

1475. Prayer and Worship

1 Timothy 2:1-15

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... (1:3–11), wealthy women (2:8–9), teachers who preach freedom from domesticity (4:1–5), and a teaching that the resurrection has already happened (2 Tim. 2:18). Important as these factors are, Paul nonetheless bases his reserve on his narrative understanding of creation and the lingering effects of the fall in the era of redemption (1 Tim. 2:13–14). Still other evangelicals believe that Paul extends to women permission to participate as sharers in the priesthood of all believers in the ministry of ...

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