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201. The Day of God’s Glory

Isaiah 35:1-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... glory and sustenance. Isaiah brings out the nature of the glorious kingdom, which will affect all creation—people as well as nature itself. Although the country has been laid desolate like the wilderness because of Yahweh’s judgment, the desolation will give way to the glory of Lebanon and the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. There will be rejoicing, gladness, blossoming, and shouts of joy. The people will see the glory of their God reflected in the restoration of nature. They will also experience a sense ...

Give way to the Better if way to the Better there be, It exacts a full look at the Worst.

Thomas Hardy

203. Living on Full Alert

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17. 20-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

... midst of all of that when Jesus says, “Surely I am coming soon.” Is it any wonder that John replies “Amen, Come Lord Jesus, come.” And when someday we cross that river, when we have fought life’s final war with pain, when death one day gives way to victory, and over there we are fortunate enough to hear our name, maybe, just maybe, the one who would rather die than live without you, will remove his nail pierced hands from his heavenly robe and say, “I promised to not leave you an orphan, welcome ...

204. Questions about the Resurrection and Life in the Age to Come

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... Corinthians “of the gospel I preached to you,” which they received, in which they have placed their trust, and by which they are saved if they continue to “hold firmly” to their faith in its truth. For otherwise, if initial acceptance gives way to confirmed disbelief, they will “have believed in vain” (15:1–2). The content of Paul’s preaching is now crystallized in a creedal form that is introduced with the same technical terms for the careful transmission of tradition as were used before ...

205. The Parable Of the Weeds Explained

Matthew 13:36-43

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... with this parable that a period of final judgment awaits the return of Christ. What it will be like at the end of the age is illustrated by the gathering and burning of the weeds. Beginning with verse 41, the interpretation of the parable gives way to a description of final judgment in the traditional terms of Jewish apocalyptic. The Son of Man will send out his angels to uproot from his kingdom “everything that is spoiling it” (Phillips) and “all who violate His laws” (Weymouth). The same scene is ...

206. Assyria, the Lord’s Instrument

Isaiah 8:1-10

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

... survival beyond disaster with a close that reverts to devastating calamity (7:21–25) is followed by the unexpected shattering of foes instead of their victory, and the ringing declaration God is with us (8:9–10). Talk of two allies and two superpowers (7:18) gives way to an appeal to nations in general (8:9; cf. 5:26–30). The nations’ plans as well as the allies’ plans will not stand (8:10, the same expression as 7:7). The nations’ strategy/plan in opposition to Yahweh and Israel (cf. Ps. 2; 48 ...

207. The New Covenant

Isaiah 54:1-17

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

The prophet calls on the covenant people to rejoice because of the change in their condition (54:1–10). The sufferings of the past and present will give way to a new era. The people are compared to a “barren woman” (54:1), a widow (54:4), and a woman separated from her husband (54:6). The blessedness of the reversal from barrenness and desolation is the reward of the servant. The new age will resemble God’s graciousness to ...

208. The Attack Never Came

Mt 13:1-23

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King Duncan

Let me tell you a story told by James Billington, Librarian of Congress and a student of Russian history. Billington happened to be in Moscow in August of 1991. It was a tense and dangerous time, with the old Soviet regime giving way to a new social order. Boris Yeltzin and a small group of defenders occupied the Russian White House and successfully managed to face off an enormous number of tanks and troops poised to attack, and to restore the old guard in the Soviet Union. Surprisingly, a key role in this ...

209. Bleak Realities, But Blessed Rewards

Matthew 5:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

... Jesus begins with the Beatitudes, which are addressed, not to a general audience, but to those -- apparently the lowliest and most oppressed of society -- who have devoted themselves to the inbreaking Reign. For them, the bleak realities of the present will give way to the blessed rewards of God's future. Liturgical Color Green Suggested Hymns Lord Of Glory, You Have Bought Us Where Charity And Love Prevail Let Us Break Bread Together He Leadeth Me: Oh, Blessed Thought! Hope Of The World Dear Christians ...

210. The Vindication of God and his People

Revelation 20:1-7, Revelation 20:8-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... the first resurrection (i.e., Christ’s), they overcome (20:6; cf. 2 Tim. 2:12; Heb. 12:23). The millennium continues until Christ’s return, when the wicked are judged (20:9–10; cf. Gen. 19:24; 2 Kings 1:9–12; Zeph. 3:8) and death and Hades give way to a new eternal age (20:14–21:1).

211. Yours Is The Earth

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Rudyard Kipling

... Are losing theirs and blaming it on you; If you can trust yourself when all men doubt you, But make allowance for their doubting too; If you can wait and not be tired by waiting, Or, being lied about, don’t deal in lies, Or, being hated, don’t give way to hating, And yet don’t look too good, nor talk too wise; If you can dream—and not make dreams your master; If you can think—and not make thoughts your aim; If you can meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two impostors just the same; If ...

212. Steer Clear

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... investigation revealed the cause of the accident. It wasn't a technology problem like radar malfunction or even thick fog. The cause was human stubbornness. Each captain was aware of the other ship's presence nearby. Both could have steered clear, but according to news reports, neither captain wanted to give way to the other. Each was too proud to yield first. By the time they came to their senses, it was too late.

213. Close, but No Closer

Matthew 21:23-32

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Glenn L. Borreson

... cardinal. The priest hearing her confession asked her, "Madame, as a sign of reconciliation, will you send him the bracelet you are wearing on your arm?" "No," she stated flatly, "that would be too much." How close to the kingdom! How close, but no closer, when good intentions do not give way to action. In the end, good intentions are no substitute for doing the will of God.

214. From Gratitude to Grumbling

Exodus 16:1-36

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Michael P. Green

... discouraging? Now, magnify that situation thousands of times over, move it back some 3,500 years, eliminate the automobile, and you will begin to understand Moses’ predicament in Exodus 16. The thrill of freedom and the excitement of the exodus were soon erased by the discomforts of travel. Gratitude usually gives way to grumbling.

The cross symbolizes a cosmic as well as historic truth. Love conquers the world, but its victory is not an easy one. The old does not give way to the new without trying to overcome it.

Reinhold Niebuhr

Willfulness must give way to willingness and surrender. Mastery must yield to mystery.

Gerald G. May

Fortunately for children, the uncertainties of the present always give way to the enchanted possibilities of the future.

Gelsey Kirkland

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

Horatio Nelson

I have observed, on board a steamer, how men and women easily give way to their instinct for flirtation, because water has the power of washing away our sense of responsibility, and those who on land resemble the oak in their firmness behave like floating seaweed when on the sea.

Rabindranath Tagore

He that rides his hobby gently must always give way to him that rides his hobby hard.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Music and women I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is.

Samuel Pepys

Never give way to melancholy; resist it steadily, for the habit will encroach.

Sydney Smith

Men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.

Thucydides

One of these days the dam of Gods mercy will give way to his justice.

Adrian Rogers

225. A Way Made Ready

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Darrick Acre

Have you been out to see the Christmas lights yet? It is time for the annual excursion, when you pack the car with people on a chilly December evening, and drive around to all the neighborhoods and parks made beautiful by cities or neighborhood associations with lights, lights, and more lights, in a variety of colors and hues. There are bright reds, blues, and greens; beautiful, pastel pinks and yellows; and of course the brilliant elegance of white. As you drive along, there are elves and carolers, Santa ...

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201. The Day of God’s Glory

Isaiah 35:1-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

Give way to the Better if way to the Better there be, It exacts a full look at the Worst.

Thomas Hardy

203. Living on Full Alert

Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17. 20-21

Sermon

J. Howard Olds

204. Questions about the Resurrection and Life in the Age to Come

1 Corinthians 15:1-11

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

205. The Parable Of the Weeds Explained

Matthew 13:36-43

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

206. Assyria, the Lord’s Instrument

Isaiah 8:1-10

Understanding Series

John Goldingay

207. The New Covenant

Isaiah 54:1-17

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

208. The Attack Never Came

Mt 13:1-23

Illustration

King Duncan

209. Bleak Realities, But Blessed Rewards

Matthew 5:1-12

Bulletin Aid

Dennis Koch

210. The Vindication of God and his People

Revelation 20:1-7, Revelation 20:8-10

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

211. Yours Is The Earth

Illustration

Rudyard Kipling

212. Steer Clear

Illustration

213. Close, but No Closer

Matthew 21:23-32

Illustration

Glenn L. Borreson

214. From Gratitude to Grumbling

Exodus 16:1-36

Illustration

Michael P. Green

The cross symbolizes a cosmic as well as historic truth. Love conquers the world, but its victory is not an easy one. The old does not give way to the new without trying to overcome it.

Reinhold Niebuhr

Willfulness must give way to willingness and surrender. Mastery must yield to mystery.

Gerald G. May

Fortunately for children, the uncertainties of the present always give way to the enchanted possibilities of the future.

Gelsey Kirkland

Duty is the great business of a sea officer; all private considerations must give way to it, however painful it may be.

Horatio Nelson

Rabindranath Tagore

He that rides his hobby gently must always give way to him that rides his hobby hard.

Ralph Waldo Emerson

Music and women I cannot but give way to, whatever my business is.

Samuel Pepys

Never give way to melancholy; resist it steadily, for the habit will encroach.

Sydney Smith

Men naturally despise those who court them, but respect those who do not give way to them.

Thucydides

One of these days the dam of Gods mercy will give way to his justice.

Adrian Rogers

225. A Way Made Ready

Mark 1:1-8

Sermon

Darrick Acre

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