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1. Support for the Appeal

2 Corinthians 11:1-15

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... trusts, will be blinded to this by the fallacious argument that his knowledge about the faith is somehow inadequate because his self-expression is ineloquent. Another issue in the contest for authority concerned proper apostolic practice with respect to the receipt of financial support (11:7–15). As was the case with the issue of faithfulness to the gospel, the Corin-thians were apparently poised to accept a twisting of the truth that Paul had already taught them about the freedom of an apostle to make ...

2. Supporting David’s Rule

1 Chron 12:1-40

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... Saul and prior to his settlement in Hebron as his capital. This list and account are an important reminder of early support of David by all Israel. Amasai’s Spirit-inspired speech in 12:18 not only voices the loyalty of these defectors to David but also reminds ... ). The accent on joy will become typical throughout the Chronicler’s account. The Chronicler’s depiction of Israelite support for David stands in stark contrast to the struggle depicted through 1–2 Samuel. Through this the Chronicler ...

3. Majority Support

Humor

One of the wittiest men in American politics was Adlai Stevenson. One of his supporters said to him on one occasion, "Governor, you will have the support of every thinking American." Stevenson replied, "Madam, unfortunately that is not enough. I need a majority."

4. Government Support

Illustration

In a newly created nation in Africa, an elderly native was told that he was going to be taxed to support the government. "Why?" he asked. "To protect you from enemies, to feed you when you are hungry, to care for you when you are sick, and to educate your children," he was told. "I see," said the old man. "It's like I have this dog, and the dog is ...

5. Tech Support

Humor Illustration

A helicopter was flying toward Seattle when an electrical malfunction disabled all of the aircraft’s navigation and communications equipment. Due to the extreme haze that day, the pilot now had no way of determining the course to the airport. All he could make out was a tall building nearby, so he moved closer to it, quickly wrote out a large sign reading "Where am I?" and held it in the chopper’s window. Responding quickly, the people in the building penned a large sign of their own. It read: "You are in ...

6. David Becomes King over Israel

1 Chronicles 11:1-3

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... the Chronicler in 11:10 are very important for his ideology. Again all Israel was involved here, and they gave his kingship strong support in order to extend it over the whole land so that it could happen as the LORD has promised. One could say that ... –47 is the Chronicler’s additions (probably from a source unknown to us). The point made by this long list of military supporters is that David drew support from all tribal areas and that he should be seen as the king of All-Israel. 12:1–40 The whole of ...

7. Personal Rights and Christian Testimony

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Teach the Text

Preben Vang

... team to share stories about how the ups and downs of the trip brought them together and how they experienced a sense of commonality and “having each other’s backs” in the work they did, the challenges they faced, and the kingdom impact they made. Financial Support and Freedom to Preach the Gospel Big Idea: One must be careful to avoid situations that can force limitations upon one’s freedom to preach the gospel. One’s own personal rights that would stand in the way of preaching the gospel must be ...

8. David Conquers Jerusalem

1 Chronicles 11:4-9

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

9. David's Mighty Men

1 Chronicles 11:10-47

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

10. Warriors Join David

1 Chronicles 12:1-22

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

11. Others Join David at Hebron

1 Chronicles 12:23-40

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

12. The Sufficiency of Christ

Philippians 4:10-20

Sermon

Maxie Dunnam

... in the Old Testament. That perspective is needed by us Christians – what we do for each other is to be done - not because we want to be kind - it’s to be done as a sacrifice pleasing to God. Not that we have to sacrifice in order to serve and support others, though that may sometimes be the case. But, that we act on behalf of each other, knowing that we act on behalf of and for the sake of Christ. A woman went to the coffee hour after church one Sunday. She stood there alone for a long time. Finally ...

13. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:1-15, 2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... while in Corinth by means of manual labor (cf. also 1 Thess. 2:9), although he later accepted contributions from the Macedonians (2 Cor. 11:9; cf. Phil. 2:25; 4:10–20). Already in 1 Corinthians 9:14, Paul defended his right as an apostle to receive support from the churches, even as he also explained why he voluntarily relinquished that right (1 Cor. 9:15–17). Earlier in 2 Corinthians, Paul has touched on the subject of peddling the word of God (cf. 2 Cor. 2:17), and he returns to this contentious issue ...

14. Paul's Concern for the Corinthians

2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... their hearts to him, just as he has opened his own heart to them (6:11, 13; 7:2). He has assured them that he is not withholding his affection from them, but rather that they are withholding their affection from him (6:12). Even in the matter of refusing support, Paul affirms his strong love for them (cf. 11:11). He desperately wants his love to be be requited, so much so that he brags about their love for him in the hope of actually receiving it (cf. 8:7). 12:16–18 Here Paul handles a concrete accusation ...

15. The Rights of an Apostle

1 Corinthians 9:1-27

Understanding Series

Marion L. Soards

... for him to fail to fulfill that charge would be awful, unthinkable. 9:17 Paul explains how he derives a benefit from his obedience to God’s command to preach that he would not have received had he taken his rightful payment for his services. By not taking support, Paul did not claim his rights. He gave up his own rights for the benefit of being able to offer something to God and to others that he would not have had to offer otherwise. Paul’s practice is simple, although it is so selflessly odd, so God ...

16. Boasting

2 Corinthians 11:16-33, 2 Corinthians 1:1-11, 2 Corinthians 12:1-10

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

17. Daniel’s Vision of a Man

Daniel 10:1--11:1

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... first year of Darius the Mede (9:1) to the third year of Cyrus (10:1). Now all of a sudden, the text reverts to the first year of Darius the Mede (Dan. 11:1). If it is a gloss, though, it is an early one, since the MT is supported by 4QDanc. Additional Notes 10:1 Cyrus used various titles, such as “the king,” “the great king,” or “the king of kings,” before he vanquished Babylon in 539 B.C. After 539 he added the title “king of Babylon” or “king of the lands” (Montgomery, Daniel, p. 405 ...

18. The Kings of the South and the North

Daniel 11:2-35

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... Syrians tried to exert can be seen when the king’s officers came to the village of Modein. There they attempted to entice Mattathias and his sons to participate in a pagan sacrifice. They said to Mattathias: “You are a leader, honored and great in this town, and supported by sons and brothers. Now be the first to come and do what the king commands, as all the Gentiles and the people of Judah and those that are left in Jerusalem have done. Then you and your sons will be numbered among the Friends of the ...

19. Advice About Widows, Elders and Slaves

1 Timothy 5:1-6:2

Understanding Series

Gordon D. Fee

... clear that her being a true widow means at least that she is all alone and in need, that is, that she has no family to support her. But it is equally clear that the “real widow” is one who is godly, given to prayer. In the final analysis there are two ... take warning. The point is that the others will experience “the fear of God” by such a public rebuke, which seems to be supported by the solemn charge that follows (v. 21). But who are the others who are to fear? The Greek word ordinarily means “the ...

20. Joy at Believers’ Walking in the Truth

3 John 1:1-14

Understanding Series

Thomas F. Johnson

... . He “has material possessions” and sees and helps his fellow Christian in need (1 John 3:17). Not every Christian has the gifts or opportunity to be an evangelist or a missionary, but nearly everyone can, like Gaius, be a “fellow worker in the truth” (RSV), by supporting those who go forth to bring the gospel to others. Additional Notes 6 The word ekklēsia, or church, is used in the Gospel and letters of John only in 3 John (vv. 6, 9, 10). It refers to the local congregation or house church of the ...

21. The Beginning

Genesis 1:1-2:3

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... darkness. From the context we can discern two reasons God created light first: to limit the primordial darkness, and to begin the flow of time as measured in days. From our knowledge of the world another reason can be added; light was the energy necessary to support the life forms that God was going to create. God saw that the light was good, thereby making a qualitative judgment about what he had created (also vv. 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31). While usually a word carries only one nuance in any given occurrence ...

22. Visit

2 Corinthians 13:1-10, 2 Corinthians 13:11-14

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

23. Paul, Phoebe, Patronage, and Spain

Romans 16:1-27

Teach the Text

C. Marvin Pate

... to the Roman Christians from Paul’s coworkers (16:21–23) Paul’s concluding doxology (16:25–27)1 Historical and Cultural Background 1. Thomas Schreiner observes that letters of commendation were common in the ancient world because travelers often were unknown and needed hospitality and thereby support to carry on their business or ministry (cf. Acts 18:27; 2 Cor. 3:1; 4:2; 5:12; 10:12; 12:11; 3 John 9–10; 1 Macc. 12:43; 2 Macc. 9:25).2 From the Greco-Roman literature, Robert Jewett supplies the ...

24. Liberated Women

Luke 7:36-50

Sermon

King Duncan

... in this room today. Christ has done something wonderful in our lives. He has liberated us from the power of sin. He has liberated us from pride and self-righteousness. He has liberated us from feelings of unworthiness. And we have come to show our love and support so that he can touch other lives through us. It is probably no accident that the story of these women follows right on the heels of the story of the woman who anointed Jesus’ feet. That is also part of our lesson for the day. You remember the ...

25. Portions for the Priests and the Levites

Numbers 18:8-32

Teach the Text

Joe M. Sprinkle

... inheritance (v. 20). The Levites share in the Aaronites’ inheritance in God (v. 24), and the offerings provide rations for both Aaronites and other Levites to eat (vv. 8, 11, 14, 19, 21–23). Both the Levites and the Aaronic priests lack a means of self-support, so they are dependent on God through his people providing the tithe for them (vv. 21–23). Ministers today should see their primary inheritance as the deposit of the gospel that has been entrusted into their care (1 Tim. 6:20; 2 Tim. 1:14). The ...

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