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Mark 12:38-44

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

... and determining what is good and what is bad. Standards of taste and tastefulness are as varied as there are individuals to establish them. Yet there are certain standards we can all recognize as high or denounce as low. A few years ago, thanks to Aaron Spelling, we all learned to recognize what the numbers "90210" meant. 90210 is not just a zip code. 90210 is a symbol of money, power, prestige and privilege. Beverly Hills is not just an address. Beverly Hills is a lifestyle. Although we try not to admit ...

2. The Second Census

Numbers 26:1-65

Teach the Text

Joe M. Sprinkle

... little ones” (Num. 14:31 NRSV), as God had predicted (Num. 14:26–35). Israel is transitioning to new leadership. Both Miriam and Aaron are dead (Num. 20:1, 25–28), and soon Joshua will be chosen to succeed Moses (Num. 27:12–23), who will ... 700 shows that Manasseh grew by 20,500, the largest increase among the tribes. 26:35–37 Ephraim . . . 32,500. This is expanded with spelling and other variants in 1 Chronicles 7:20–29. Beker is a Benjamite clan (Gen. 46:21; 1 Chron. 7:6). Does it merge with ...

3. Visit

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

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... position (cf. 10:10) should realize that “what we are in our letters when we are absent, we will be in our actions when we are present.” Paul spells this out concretely in 13:2: “I already gave you a warning when I was with you the second time. I now repeat it while absent: On my ... , Moses was quite concerned to vindicate himself during Korah’s rebellion of the charge of extortion in connection with Aaron’s appointment to the priesthood (Ant. 4.46; cf. Num. 16:15). Whereas in v. 16 it seems that Paul ...

4. The Day of Atonement: Preparation

Leviticus 16:1-34

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... Enoch (e.g., 8:1; 9:16; 10:10), which dates from roughly the second century BC, in which Azazel (spelled “Azael”) appears as the leader of the fallen angels. The church theologian Origen, writing in the third century AD, took ... contrast with the holiness of God. 1. Human priests are imperfect. The central focus of Leviticus 16 is the ritual involving the two goats, but Aaron has much to do first. He must bathe (v. 4b) and put on simple linen clothing (v. 4a), symbolically humbling himself, and he must ...

5. The Ordination of Aaron and His Sons

Leviticus 8:1-36

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... serve God (1 Pet. 2:5, 9; Rev. 1:6; 5:10). As priests, Christians help to mediate God to the world. Therefore, inasmuch as the Aaronic priests were to be morally pure and dedicated to God, so too the church, both as individuals and as a body, should strive to be ... ordain church leaders and publicly dedicate sanctuaries for divine service with appropriate rites and ceremonies. The New Testament does not spell out a specific ritual for ordination other than that it involves the laying on of hands (Acts 6:6; 13 ...

6. Love and Obey (Mother's Day)

John 14:15-31

Sermon

King Duncan

... this is a dangerous world. There are some things that might bring us a few moments happiness that in the long run of life can spell ruin for us. She’s not really being mean. Overly protective, perhaps, but not mean. And, yes, Moms are human. They make mistakes, but 99% ... African‑American player was about to topple the great Babe Ruth and a lot of people in the country didn’t like it. Aaron got a lot of mail that year more than 930,000 letters in all, far more than any other person in the country. Most ...

7. Reviewing the Past

Numbers 33:1-56

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... sends scouts from Kadesh to check out the land of Canaan (Num. 13:26). 33:30–33 Moseroth . . . Bene Jaakan . . . Hor Haggidgad . . . Jotbathah. These places are mentioned in Deuteronomy 10:6–7 (with variation of spelling: “Moserah” for “Moseroth,” “Gudgodah” for “Haggidgad”), where it states that Aaron dies and is buried at Moserah. Numbers places this event at Mount Hor (Num. 20:22–24).19 Jotbathah is said to be a land flowing with streams of water (Deut. 10:7). The location of the ...

8. The Breastplate

Exodus 28:15-30

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... Lord’s revelation. The onyx stones, worn continually, would serve as a reminder of the Lord’s initiative in choosing the people. The second burden that Aaron bore “over his heart” (in the breastpiece) consisted of the Urim and the Thummim . . . the means of making decisions. Scholars have understood these to be stones ... talmudic tradition held that the shekinah (glory of the Lord) illuminated the letters on the names on the stones to spell out answers to questions (see Lindblom, “Lot-Casting”).

9. Paul's Concern for the Corinthians

2 Corinthians 12:11-21

Understanding Series

James M. Scott

... previously Paul had been quite “timid” when dealing with the Corinthians (cf. 10:1), this time he will act more decisively, if necessary. He does not spell out exactly what he might do at this point (see on 13:2; also 1 Cor. 4:21). While Paul hopes for the best, he ... to Josephus, Moses was quite concerned to vindicate himself during Korah’s rebellion of the charge of extortion in connection with Aaron’s appointment to the priesthood (Ant. 4.46; cf. Num. 16:15). Whereas in v. 16 it seems that Paul ...

10. The Amalekites Defeated

Exodus 17:8-16

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... the men of Israel. Moses’ limbs also grew weak and he needed to sit down on a stone (v. 12) so that Aaron and Hur could use their hands to hold up his hands and the staff. Six hands remained steady, an expression that means ... 16 For hands were lifted up to the throne of the LORD. Lit., “a hand was upon the throne of the Lord.” Because of an odd spelling of the Heb. word for “throne” (kes instead of kisseh), some translate the word throne as “banner” (nes), which has a very similar shape in Hebrew ...

11. The Priestly Portions of Sacrifices

Lev 6:8–7:38

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... :7 discusses the five basic sacrifices from the layperson’s point of view. Leviticus 6:8–7:38 changes the audience to priests: “Aaron and his sons” (Lev. 6:9, 25). This unit emphasizes portions of the sacrifices to be given to the priests. It anticipates Leviticus ... a person’s separation from ancestors and/or descendants. The precise nature of the divine punishment is not spelled out. It might involve premature death before bearing children (so Rashi [1040–1105]). Jacob Milgrom believes that “ ...

12. Proper 18 & Pentecost 16

Ezekiel 33:1-20, Psalm 119:1-176, Psalm 95:1-11, Psalm 115:1-18, Exodus 19:1-25, Romans 13:1-7, Romans 13:8-14, Romans 12:9-21, Matthew 18:15-20

Bulletin Aid

... saw the mountain covered with smoke, felt the thunder as God gave additional instructions to Moses. He was to go down and get Aaron and bring him - only him - up the mountain. Anyone else who crossed the boundaries prescribed by God and marked by Moses, and set ... and talked to the people once more. Romans 13:1-10 (L, C); 13:8-10 (R) The Lutheran and Common lectionaries, which spell out the civic responsibilities of Christians, are joined by the Roman Lectionary at verse 8. The theme of the reading changes, at ...

13. The Living Stone and a Chosen People

1 Peter 2:4-12

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... also in the Dead Sea Scrolls. The council of the Qumran community is called “a holy house for Israel, a most holy assembly for Aaron … a house of perfection and truth for Israel” (1QS 8.5). The related verb oikodomein (1 Pet. 2:5, 7) is frequent as a term ... :6; 49:6; 60:5–6; Mal. 1:11). Verse 10 rounds off a passage (from v. 4) in which Peter has been spelling out the blessings, originally promised to Israel, that are now the privilege of the church of believers in Christ. The Jerusalem temple of ...

14. The Law of the Temple

Ezekiel 43:13-27, Ezekiel 44:1-31, Ezekiel 45:1-12, Ezekiel 45:13--46:24

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... the duties of the Levites, in language reminiscent of Numbers 18:3: “They [that is, the Levites] are to be responsible to you [Aaron] and are to perform all the duties of the Tent, but they must not go near the furnishings of the sanctuary or ... appropriate for priests in the mundane world, culminating in marriage regulations for clergy (vv. 20–22). Verses 23–24 spell out the priest’s responsibilities as teacher and judge. Consideration of the priest’s responsibilities and conduct outside the ...

15. Do you need a Pharisectomy?

Matthew 9:27-34, Matthew 9:35-38, Matthew 12:15-21, Matthew 12:22-37, Matthew 12:38-45, Matthew 12:46-50

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Jesus accused of beelzebul (9:27-9:38 and 12:15-12:50) Minor Text Exodus 7-11: The Egyptians Do Not Heed Moses’ and Aaron’s Miracles 1 Samuel 16-19: The Story of David, Goliath, and Saul’s Vendetta 2 Kings 1: The Story of Ahaziah’s Bid to Baalzebub ... him. “Can this be the Son of David?” the people ask? The Pharisees jump quickly to divert that line of thinking! The spelling of beelzebul some have supposed to be a further insult, “Lord of dung,” a possible allusion that in our language might ...

16. Veiled Glimpses of God's Glory

Exodus 33:12-23

Sermon

Robert S. Crilley

... , is deeper than a nostalgic stroll down memory lane. Back at the burning bush, introductions were exchanged; now Moses wants intentions to be spelled out. Frankly, if Yahweh is going no further, then Israel need not even bother to pack. There simply is nowhere for God's ... t manage to find Yahweh, but rather, upon finding, were constantly trying to manage Yahweh. This, as you may recall, was Aaron's problem back at the Golden Calf -- not one of locating the Holy Presence, but of attempting to localize it -- ...

17. Keep The Devil Out!

Luke 4:1-13

Sermon

... up waiting to enter the theaters. One theater operator reported that, at each showing, there were four blackouts, six vomiting spells, and many spontaneous leavings during the show. Today, we are pre-occupied with the Devil. In New Jersey, a ... , curve, slider, knuckler, or a sinker. This is his weakness: the ball he cannot hit. Don't you wonder what type of ball is Hank Aaron's weakness? Delilah, in the story of Samson, used the same strategy in learning the weakness of Samson. At first he said it was new ...

18. Proper 22 & Pentecost 20

Matthew 21:33-46, Philippians 4:2-9, Philippians 3:12-4:1, Numbers 27:12-23, Psalm 81:1-16, Isaiah 5:1-7

Sermon Aid

... either liturgical occasion, and most other worship services, as well. The brief review of the sacred history of Israel spells out God's promises and his gracious actions toward his people, along with their ingratitude and infidelity. Once more ... God did to the leadership of the people of Israel to prepare them for entrance into the land promised to them. Moses, along with Aaron and the older leaders, were taken by death, according to God's plan, for their spiritual short-comings and sins. The punishment for ...

19. Is Your Sin My Business?

Ezekiel 33:1-20

Sermon

John R. Brokhoff

... the vine. God is love and to be separated from him means to live in hatred. God is hope and to be apart from him spells despair. In the biblical sense, death does not mean extinction. If that were so, death would be a blessing, the end of all our ... his bicycle, saw that recent rains had washed away part of a road base leaving a hole two feet across and several feet deep. So little Aaron ran home for a cardboard box and wrote "Danger Hole" on the side of it with red crayon and then ran back to place it over ...

20. Real Religion

Micah 6:1-8

Sermon

David E. Leininger

... answer to the modern acronym that Christian youngsters wear on tee-shirts, bracelets, and necklaces: WWJD - What would Jesus do? These few words spell it out. What is REAL religion? In other words, WWJHMD - What would Jesus have ME do? After all, REAL religion is an ... . When Israel was enslaved in Egypt, God gave the people freedom. When they were without leaders, God gave them Moses, Aaron, Miriam, and others. When their very existence was threatened in Moab by King Balak, God rescued them yet again. When ...

21. Mark 6:1-13

Mark 6:1-6

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Leonard Sweet

... these twelve disciples. Sending the disciples out “two-by-two” reflects the Jewish tradition for legal “witnessing,” as spelled out in Deuteronomy 19:15 where two or three witnesses are required for any testimony. Significantly, Jesus’ instructions ... to take than what they are to take. They are allowed a staff — a recognized symbol of power and authority (think Moses, Aaron and Elisha) but are directed not to take “bread,” a beggars “bag” or extra money in their belts. They are to travel ...

22. Watch Your Step

Mark 6:1-6

Sermon

Leonard Sweet

23. Someone Bigger than Phil

Hebrews 4:14-5:10

Sermon

King Duncan

... Court justice who is going to nail us when we show up for judgment. God, we believe, is like Jesus. The writer of Hebrews spells out our understanding of God and God’s relationship to us in our lesson for today. He writes: “Therefore, since we have a great ... some who merely looked at the ark, were killed by its power. Similarly, even some of the priests of the tribe of Aaron who served in the Temple were warned that viewing the ark would result in their immediate death (4:20). And, in 1 Chronicles ...

24. Abijah King of Judah

2 Chron 13:1–14:1

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... only are the golden calves that Jeroboam made to be your gods mentioned, but also the ill treatment that the sons of Aaron, and the Levites received from Jeroboam and the cheapening of the priesthood (whoever comes to consecrate himself with a young bull and ... 2 The Hebrew text of 1 Kgs. 15:1 calls the king Abijam, while 2 Chron. 13:1 has Abijah. These were probably alternative spellings of the same name. There is also some uncertainty about his mother’s name. Whereas the Hebrew text of 2 Chron. 13:2 calls ...

25. The Sin and Doom of Godless Men

Jude 1:1-16

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... a wandering off from the right way). As a consequence, he led others astray. In the OT account, Balaam’s advice to Balak is never spelled out. But comparing Numbers 25:1–2 with Numbers 31:16 suggests that Balaam was guilty of inciting Israel to lie with Moabite women, who ... On, and two hundred and fifty other agitators, had rebelled against the divinely appointed authority of Moses and Aaron (Num. 16). The mutineers’ punishment was swift and dramatic—the earth gave way beneath their feet and swallowed ...

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