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126. Oracles of Restoration

Ezekiel 34:1-31, Ezekiel 35:1-15, Ezekiel 36:1-38, Ezekiel 37:1-14, Ezekiel 37:15-28

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... arise between Edom and Israel: “You will live by the sword and you will serve your brother. But when you grow restless, you will throw his yoke from off your neck” (Gen. 27:40). Because Edom has wielded the sword in ancient, bitter enmity against Israel, the Lord decrees, “bloodshed . . . will pursue you” (v. 6). God’s judgment is annihilation for Edom: “I will make you desolate forever; your towns will not be inhabited (v. 9; compare 25:13). God pronounces the third judgment “Because you have ...

127. Jesus’ Compassion and Authority to Feed and Heal

Matthew 15:21-28, Matthew 15:29-39

Teach the Text

Jeannine K. Brown

... vicinity, which, as with much of this part of Galilee, was predominantly Jewish in makeup.1 15:22 A Canaanite woman. The use of “Canaanite” (cf. “born in Syrian Phoenicia” in Mark 7:26) evokes the story of Israel and Canaan and particularly the enmity between the two in Israel’s early history.2This heightens the power of the theme of Gentile inclusion that emerges from 15:21–28. Lord, Son of David, have mercy on me! Interestingly, this Gentile woman appears to know enough about Jesus to call ...

128. “Love Your Neighbor”

Luke 10:25-37

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R.T. France

... extensive comment on it in the form of the parable of the good Samaritan. The recent hostile reception of Jesus and his disciples by a Samaritan village (9:51–56) provides a telling backdrop to a parable that depends for its effect on the enmity between Jews and Samaritans. Historical and Cultural Background The mutual hostility between Jews and Samaritans goes back to the separation of Israel into the two kingdoms of Israel and Judah after the death of Solomon. It reached a peak in the attempts of the ...

129. The Woman, the Son, and the Dragon

Revelation 12:1--13:1a

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J. Scott Duvall

... of true disciples of Jesus (see the sidebar). Theological Insights Revelation often connects with the early chapters of Genesis to tie together the entire story of Scripture.3For example, Revelation 12 shows how Genesis 3:15 is ultimately fulfilled: “And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” (The term sperma, “offspring,” which occurs in Gen. 3:15 LXX, occurs only here in Revelation.) The early church ...

130. Isaac and Abimelek

Genesis 26:1-35

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... digs his own wells, only to have the Gerarites claim ownership of them. The quarreling here is reminiscent of that between Abraham’s servants and Lot’s. Isaac gives the wells names that reflect this dispute: Esek (“contention”), Sitnah (“enmity”); but then he does better with Rehoboth (“wide places”) and Shibah (“seven”). All of this concludes with a covenant between Isaac and Abimelek, solemnized by a covenant meal. The Philistines recognize a spiritual dimension in Isaac’s life (26 ...

131. Attack from Enemies

Exodus 17:8-16

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... (e.g., Epistle of Barnabas 12; Justin Martyr, Dialogue with Trypho 90–91; Tertullian, Answer to the Jews 10). This is the first mention of Joshua, whose name means “the Lord saves.” In the aftermath of the battle the Lord declares his perpetual enmity toward the Amalekites, who sporadically reappear on the stage of Israel’s history. They attack Israel in the period of the Judges (Judg. 6:3). Saul disobeys God by not putting to death Agag, the king of the Amalekites (1 Samuel 15). First Chronicles ...

132. Opposition to the Work

Ezra 4:1-5

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... ésumé of the opposition during the reigns of the Persian kings Cyrus (550–530 BC), Cambyses II (530–522 BC), and Darius I (522–486 BC). As we continue to see, there are enemies on every side of this small community. Part of the enmity must have been the enemies’ envy of the Jews; also they feared that a rebuilt Jerusalem would take away from their own authority in the region. The word translated “hired” (4:5) also means “bribed.” The “counselors” they hire or bribe probably are Persian ...

133. The Prologue

John 1:1-18

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... into the world (the incarnation) is described as light shining in darkness (1:5). Even though John the Baptist’s testimony is clear (1:6–9), still Jesus experiences rejection (1:10–11). But there is more. The darkness is hostile. There is enmity. John 1:5 says that the “darkness has not overcome [the light].” The Greek term translated “overcome” (RSV; NIV note: “understood”) means “seize with hostile intent” (cf. 8:3–4; Mark 9:18). The hostility of the darkness points to the cross ...

134. Jesus Talks With a Samaritan Woman

John 4:1-26

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... the Syriac) inasmuch as the traditional site for Jacob’s Well is 250 feet from there. Further, Shechem is on the road from Judea to Galilee. Jesus’s conversation with the woman of Samaria (4:1–42) is striking on several counts. First, the enmity between Jew and Samaritan is well established (see Luke 10:29–37) and stands behind the woman’s words in 4:9. Moreover, few Jewish rabbis would initiate open conversations with women as Jesus does (see 4:27). Nevertheless, Jesus does so, and the ensuing ...

135. A Light for All Nations

Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-12

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King Duncan

... the geographical names have changed since Jesus’ time, as have the religions. Mohammad had not even been born, so we could not say they were Moslems, but their faith was most certainly different from ours. In this day of religious and ethnic and racial enmity, it’s important to acknowledge that all people are ultimately God’s children. Those of you who are Sound of Music fans remember Maria (“How do you solve a problem like Maria?”), the key character in this much-loved musical. The Sound of Music ...

136. Life Through the Spirit

Romans 8:1-17

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... self, serves self and denies others, and loves self in place of God. Left to itself human nature is red in tooth and claw, locked in combat against God. Whether or not the expressions of human egotism are socially acceptable does not change their fundamental enmity from God and others. Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God (see Heb. 11:6). 8:9–11 Paul now departs from the fulminations of the flesh and turns to the hopeful certainty of the Spirit. The mood shift, accompanied by a shift ...

137. David and Jonathan

1 Samuel 20:1-42

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... was not coming, his anger flared up. The excuse about the sacrifice was seen for what it was and Jonathan bore the brunt of Saul’s rage, so much so that he too might have been killed. There was no longer any question as to whether Saul’s enmity to David was implacable. Jonathan’s anger at the unfair treatment of David and not at his own endangerment ties in with his character as it has been portrayed thus far. 20:35–42 The prearranged signal was sent out, although it was possible for Jonathan and ...

138. David at Nob

1 Samuel 21:1-9

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

David’s Flight – The Priests at Nob: 21:1–9 Having accepted that Saul’s enmity was fixed and that exile was the only option, David sought initial supplies from the priest at Nob. Ahimelech’s wariness on David’s arrival may have reflected an awareness of Saul’s antipathy toward David and a fear of getting involved in a power dispute. However, it is equally ...

139. Abner Goes Over to David

2 Samuel 3:6-21

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... s having made peace with Abner was shocked horror. Joab saw Abner as his enemy. The rivalry of two skilled generals had been exacerbated by Abner’s having killed Joab’s brother Asahel. Joab could not envisage that anyone whom he viewed with such enmity could be seeking peace (v. 25). Joab appears to have viewed conquest in war as the only secure way of obtaining or reclaiming territory. He was extremely suspicious of any kind of diplomatic compromise, although he was a skilled negotiator or at least a ...

140. Job's Reply to Eliphaz

Job 6:1–7:21

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... impetuous words are the consequence of unbearable anguish and misery. Using the metaphor of the market scale, he claims his suffering is beyond measure—exceeding even the imponderable mass of all the sand of the seas. The cause of Job’s suffering is the enmity of God (shadday), which he experiences as an archer’s attack with poisoned arrows that pierce his spirit (ruakh), rather than just the body. Like an army arrayed in ranks and prepared to overrun the enemy, God’s terrors stand ready against Job ...

141. Job’s Reply to Zophar

Job 12:1--14:22

Understanding Series

Gerald H. Wilson

... Job “my servant” (Heb. ʿabdi) and affirmed his blameless and upright character (1:8; 2:3). On the basis of appearances, Job can only conclude that God is treating him as an enemy to be crushed and defeated. 13:25 Job illustrates the extent of God’s enmity with two preposterous examples. God’s hostility toward Job is so extreme that it is almost as if he is chasing after a windblown leaf in order to torment it. Imagine a dry, withered leaf swept from its last hold on the branch of the winter tree ...

142. Saul Tries To Kill David

1 Samuel 19:1-24

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

... 24 David fled to Samuel at Ramah, possibly seeking to reassure Samuel that he had done nothing to precipitate Saul’s action, but probably seeking sanctuary. Ramah was only a few miles from Gibeah, still well within Saul’s reach. Saul’s irrational enmity was not yet assuaged, and even the thought of Samuel’s opposition did not deter him. Three groups of soldiers and finally Saul himself attempted to capture David, but each was overtaken by some kind of ecstatic experience that prevented their taking ...

143. David at Gath

1 Samuel 21:10-15

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

144. David at Adullam and Mizpah

1 Samuel 22:1-5

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

145. Joab Murders Abner

2 Samuel 3:22-39

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

146. Ish-Bosheth Murdered

2 Samuel 4:1-12

Understanding Series

Mary J. Evans

147. Later Opposition Under Xerxes and Artaxerxes

Ezra 4:6-24

Understanding Series

Leslie C. Allen

... in passing. The first of these four letters is mentioned in verse 6 and is defined as an accusation sent to Xerxes. Therefore, it is in parallel to the opposition of verses 4–5 and is ascribed to the peoples of verse 4, further branding them with the enmity of verse 1. The second letter is not quoted but is mentioned in verse 7. We are told that it is sent to Artaxerxes. The third letter is also to Artaxerxes, but this list of senders differs from that of the second letter (vv. 8–16). We are meant ...

148. Dressed for Success?

Luke 24:36-49, Luke 24:50-53, Acts 1:1-11

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... me, and I ate.” So the Lord God said to the serpent, “Because you have done this, “Cursed are you above all livestock and all wild animals!nYou will crawl on your belly and you will eat dust all the days of your life. And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your offspring and hers; he will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.” To the woman he said, “I will make your pains in childbearing very severe; with painful labor you will give birth to children. Your desire ...

Between men and women there is no friendship possible. There is passion, enmity, worship, love, but no friendship.

Oscar Wilde

Marriage is the torment of one, the felicity of two, the strife and enmity of three.

Washington Irving

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