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2276. Jesus’ Sorrow for Jerusalem

Luke 13:31-35

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Gary M. Burge

Some Pharisees then tell Jesus to leave Galilee or Perea (Herod’s realm) because Herod wants to kill him (cf. 23:7–12). There is not enough evidence to show whether these Pharisees were friends or foes of Jesus. Jesus, however, is not impressed with Herod’s threats. He compares Herod to a cunning fox, saying that in the days ahead he will continue to carry out his ministry (13:32). Nevertheless, Jesus will be leaving Herod’s realm and will arrive in Jerusalem, not because he is afraid of Herod, but ...

2277. Paying Taxes to Caeser

Luke 20:20-26

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Gary M. Burge

... . Thus Jesus is not setting up two separate realms, for the authority of God takes precedence over the state (cf. Acts 5:29). However, one should obey the earthly ruler as one who is delegated by God to enforce justice (cf. Rom. 13:1–7). Jesus’s answer was so impressive that it silenced his adversaries.

2278. The Resurrection and Marriage

Luke 20:27-40

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Gary M. Burge

... is speaking here only of a future resurrection, but this is not supported by verse 38. Jesus’s argument seems to be this: if the patriarchs belong to God, then they are guaranteed a future resurrection. God is only the God of the living, not the nonexistent. Jesus’s answer impresses some teachers, probably Pharisees who disagreed with the Sadducees (20:39). His prowess in answering questions again silences his opponents.

2279. Peter and John Before the Sanhedrin

Acts 4:1-22

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Gary M. Burge

... Spirit (2:4). In this case, however, the power of the Spirit is manifested neither in the speaking of tongues nor in the performance of miracles but in the defense of the gospel message. Since these apostles are “unschooled, ordinary men,” their “courage” impresses these Jewish leaders (4:13). Their willingness to stand firm in the midst of threats and warnings (4:19) proves that they are indeed filled with the Holy Spirit. Peter’s initial reply (4:8–12) repeats his earlier message (3:12–26 ...

2280. Church at Antioch

Acts 11:19-30

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Gary M. Burge

... number of ways, thus highlighting the unity between missions in Judea and missions in the Gentile lands. First, “the Lord’s hand was with them” (11:21a) recalls God’s mighty hand among the believers in Judea (Acts 4:30), and the report of an impressive growth (11:21b, 24) likewise points to earlier reports (2:41, 47; 4:4; 5:14). Second, the fact that Barnabas is sent to Antioch by the Jerusalem church (11:22) strengthens this connection. Third, the fact that “some prophets came down from Jerusalem ...

2281. Paul Speaks to the Crowd

Acts 21:37--22:21

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Gary M. Burge

... connection with “the high priest” and “all the Council” (22:5). Paul then describes his experience on the Damascus Road (22:6–16). Compared with his previous account (9:1–19), here Paul lays particular emphasis on the “bright light” able to impress him even during the “noon” time (22:6). In emphasizing the striking presence of the risen Lord, Paul aims at highlighting the significance of this experience as an epiphany. According to 9:7, Paul’s companions “heard the sound but did not ...

2282. Second Meeting with Jerusalem Leadership

Galatians 2:1-10

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Gary M. Burge

... if he did not need to appear for the purpose of defending his ministry before those who had the power to direct it. Paul’s explanation emphasizes a few points concerning his encounter with Jerusalem on that occasion. He begins, not coincidentally, with the impression that his arrival had the air of one who was the leader of a delegation from the Gentile missionary enterprise (2:1). The mention of his fellow traveler Barnabas and the taking along of Titus (a representative of the harvest won in the Gentile ...

2283. Living as Children of Light

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

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Gary M. Burge

... , they cannot enjoy the peaceable rule of God. This of course includes all human beings in their fallen state, and that deceitful “old self” (4:22) misleads them even here. Because verse 5 is phrased somewhat elliptically, readers can get the impression that idolaters have no part in the kingdom because of their idolatry. Fallen nature instantly assumes the reverse as well, namely, that living a moral life guarantees participation in the kingdom. But participation in the kingdom, in the new family of ...

2284. Paul’s Life as an Example of the Truth of the Gospel

Philippians 3:1-11

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Gary M. Burge

... preach the gospel should also be living examples of it. 3:1–3 · Beware of those who oppose the truth of the gospel: The Greek expression to loipon, which is often translated “finally,” might be better translated as “in addition,” to avoid giving the impression that Paul is concluding the letter. Paul is really using this expression to draw his readers’ attention to what follows: he wants to warn them to be watchful in the face of a recurring danger. There is little in the rest of Philippians to ...

2285. Thanksgiving for the Thessalonians’ Faith

1 Thessalonians 1:1-10

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Gary M. Burge

... men were giving themselves to me, and there was already a definite plan for a lecture” (Oration 51.29). In the following chapter (1 Thess. 2:1–12) Paul describes the character of his entry into the city. The effects of the apostles’ entry were impressive, evidenced by the Thessalonians’ conversion (1:9; Acts 14:11–18; 17:22–31; 19:23–41). The early church condemned idolatry, as people were called to turn to the only “living and true God” in contrast with the dead and false idols (Rom. 1 ...

2286. The Son Superior to Angels

Hebrews 1:1-14

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Gary M. Burge

... not the hope and joy of sinners and the chief object of faith and worship, stands self-condemned. 1:5–14 · Jesus Christ superior to angels:The superiority of the Son to the angels is now distinctly stated and furnished with an impressive biblical demonstration (1:5–14). The author’s evident interest in providing conclusive proof of this point surely indicates that this was a matter of dispute. Possibly his readership attributed an unwarranted eminence to angels as a consequence of their function as ...

2287. A Sabbath-Rest for the People of God

Hebrews 4:1-13

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Gary M. Burge

... :39–40) and “good news” (4:2; see also the verbal formin 4:6, euangelizō, “to evangelize”; cf. Rom. 10:16; Gal. 3:8) and by the striking inversion of order—not “they also,” but “we also” (Heb. 4:2). This serves as an impressive verification of the author’s consistent assumption that the gospel and its demands have remained unchanged from the beginning and that the spiritual world of the ancient people of God with its conditions, blessings, and powers is identical to that in which his ...

2288. Listening and Doing

James 1:19-27

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Gary M. Burge

... those who hear the word of God and obey it” (Luke 11:28). People who hear the word without doing it are compared to people who look into a mirror at their faces but immediately forget what they have seen (1:23–24). In other words, no lasting impression is made; the word has not really penetrated the heart and life of the person who has heard. But the person who carefully listens to God’s word and continues to put it into practice, not forgetting it—this person receives God’s approval (1:25). It ...

2289. Suffering for Doing Good

1 Peter 3:8-22

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Gary M. Burge

... is the principle underlying these verses, with which Peter summarizes the whole section. Christians treasure their fellowship with one another. When they are faced with persecution, their common joy in their Lord becomes all the more precious. But Peter wants to impress on them that their relationship with each other is not entirely inward-looking. People will notice what they say to each other about the injustices they suffer (3:9). Consequently, the Lord must be their model. The quotation from Psalm 34 ...

2290. Denunciation of the Intruding Teachers

Judges 1:1-36

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Gary M. Burge

... building up others. Thus they are like Balaam or like the shepherds of Ezekiel 34:2. Four images create a vivid warning about them: (1) waterless clouds and (2) fruitless autumn trees indicate they promise much but do not deliver; (3) waves seem impressive, but these stir up “shame”; and (4) stars (believed by ancients to be angelic powers) that are wandering rather than in their proper courses (which parallels the clouds being “blown along”) are doomed. Such stars will be destroyed, as was the case ...

2291. You Are a Child of God…Uh-Oh

Matthew 3:13-17

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King Duncan

... last time I checked, 100% of the people who have ever lived have been born of women. Jesus is paying John an enormous compliment. The respect Jesus had for John’s ministry is unquestioned. The respect Jesus had for John’s message is equally impressive. John came preaching, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” (Mt. 3:2) Interesting. According to Matthew 4:17, Jesus’ first sermon was “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” The same theme. This is important. There are those who ...

2292. When Heartbreak Turns to Heartburn

Luke 24:13-35

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Robert Leslie Holmes

... in the resurrection we can no longer be satisfied to live with our old half-measure commitment to Jesus and his church. In Isaac Newton's first law of motion, Newton asserts that everything continues in a state of rest unless it is compelled to change by forces impressed upon it. He is right. Almost everything about this world is in a constant state of flux. Another way of stating the same truth is to say that change is one of life's few constants. There's an old story about two fellows who lived their ...

2293. Which Parade Are You In?

Matthew 21:1-11

Sermon

King Duncan

... t know why he died, but he had stones for his head to rest on.” Yes, my friend, that is how people in civilized England lived around the time of our Civil War--an eight year old girl working 14 hours a day in coal mines. Did you notice what impressed Sarah Gooder about Jesus, though? “He had stones for his head to rest on.” No soft pillow in a luxurious mansion for him. He cared enough to come down where Sarah was! Do you have that much greatness within you--to see the needs of the least and the lowly ...

2294. Do You Have Your Key Ready?

John 20:1-18

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King Duncan

... opportunity to experience victorious living here and now. Tim Zingale tells about a pastor standing at the door of his church on Easter Sunday. “I’ve never seen such a crowd in church,” a woman exclaimed. The pastor didn’t know her, but apparently she was impressed by the number of people at church for Easter worship. Then, as she was shaking his hand and moving toward the outside of the church, she added, “Do you suppose it will make any difference?” He held on to her hand so she couldn’t get ...

2295. Something Different

Matthew 5:1-12

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James L. Killen

... the biggest ideas that you will find in the Bible. It is very important. It has many different levels of meaning. It is a metaphysical description of the true shape of all reality, and it is an eschatological vision of the end toward which all things move. (Aren't you impressed?) But the explanation that is closest to our front door is to say that the kingdom of God is a way of putting your life together. It is a matter of deciding to let God be the ruler of your life. Another way of saying that is to say ...

2296. I Wonder Why Bad Things Happen to Good People

Romans 8:28-29

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Charley Reeb

... glory is the story of Joseph in Genesis. Joseph was the favored son, and his brothers were jealous. In a jealous rage they beat him and sold him into slavery as a youth. Through an amazing turn of events, as Joseph grew older, his abilities impressed the authorities of Egypt and the Pharaoh made him second in command in Egypt! Joseph had the power to get revenge on his brothers, but he didn’t. Instead, he forgave them. His brothers approached him, scared to death, and Joseph said, “Don’t be afraid ...

2297. I Wonder about Life after Death

John 14:1-3

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Charley Reeb

... of death to people, I often get the reply, “Why would I want to think about that?” or “I don’t want to think about that until I am old. I am young now, and I will have plenty of time to think about that much later.” I am impressed with the fact that people continue to think that they are invincible, that is, until they are confronted with their own mortality. I recall going to a funeral home with a grieving family for a wake. One of the family members was a cancer doctor who faced death and dying ...

2298. I Wonder if God Exists

Genesis 1:1-5

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Charley Reeb

... . Is God loving or hateful? Does God care about the world or has God abandoned us? They study world religions and it just confuses them more. In addition, many of them look to the behavior of those who claim to believe in God and are not impressed with what they find. This is a sobering indictment on the church. When I speak with Christians about the existence of God, surprisingly, many are not able to articulate reasons why they believe in the existence of a benevolent being who created the universe and is ...

2299. The Cost of Discipleship

Matthew 17:1-9

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James L. Killen

... all of the nations and powers that are at war with one another will know themselves to be parts of one family and work together for the good of all. Many will say that dream is totally unrealistic. But Desmond Tutu is committed to it. He is not an impressive person. He is just a black man with a great sense of humor, especially when he is talking about himself. But because of his commitment, he acts decisively in the service of that dream. He lived with his life in danger for many years. But God was able to ...

2300. Unstoppable Love

Mark 1:40-45

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Charley Reeb

... bottom line.” Ask the economy, “Will you love me?” The economy will reply, “Sure, as long as you have a job and can pay your bills.” Ask the culture, “Will you love me?” The culture will reply, “Sure, as long as you stay young and do everything you can to impress others.” It is amazing to me how many folks will continue to look for love in all the wrong places. As a minister I have a front row seat to people’s lives and I have never seen a job, a toy, a house, or a romance bring the kind ...

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