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Luke 19:28-38

Children's Sermon

Wesley T. Runk

... so that he was as big as his father and mother then he could see the exciting places like the great city called Jerusalem. If he was big he could walk through the market places and listen to all of the strange noises that he heard so much about. One day after Benjamin had come back to the house where the boy lived and was tied up, there came a couple of men looking for him. There wasn't any doubt that they wanted him, for they came straight toward him and began untying him. The boy ran from the house and ...

2. Saul Takes His Life

1 Chronicles 10:1-14

Understanding Series

Louis C. Jonker

... of Israel more forcibly” (1 Chronicles, p. 163). 10:8–12 The next section opens with the temporal indication the next day, which was taken over from the source text. The Chronicler took over 1 Samuel 31:8 unchanged, but eliminated the word “three ... in its stead during the years of the exile. What might not be so well known among readers, however, is that the tribe of Benjamin was much less affected by the exile. We read in 2 Kings 25:22–26 that the Babylonians appointed Gedaliah as governor over ...

3. No Confidence in the Flesh

Philippians 3:1-11

Understanding Series

F. F. Bruce

... the name Saul (cf. Acts 7:58; 13:9; etc.) after Israel’s first king, the most illustrious member of the tribe of Benjamin in Hebrew history. A Hebrew of Hebrews (Hebrew son of Hebrew parents). This implies something more than his being “an Israelite by birth,” ... a note on Gal. 2:17). If it be asked at what time Paul hopes to be found in Christ, the answer may be “on the day of Christ”; but he knows that he will be found in Christ then only if he lives in Christ now. The righteousness that comes from ...

4. Joseph's Pit

Genesis 37:1-11

Sermon

Jerry Eckert

... I wanted. I thought that was great! Except it was lonely. If it had not been for my younger brother, Benjamin, my loneliness would have been terrible. We both were born of Rachel. The others were born of our other three mothers." Joseph told ... me, this very official-looking person turned out to be Joseph. This former slave bought me on the spot, even before trading opened. It was two days before I saw him again. At first, he didn't recognize that I was the one in the caravan with him. "Jabez, I should have realized ...

5. Israelites Fight the Benjamites

Judges 20:1-48

Understanding Series

Cheryl A. Brown

... ’ inquiry about going out again for battle: Go, for tomorrow I will give them into your hands. 20:29–48 Armed with this new promise, Israel set out on the third day to battle. Because of the promise and because the number three holds special significance, we expect this battle to be decisive in favor of Israel. And Benjamin was roundly defeated, nearly to the point of annihilation. The author describes the battle with exceptional detail, not once (vv. 29–36a) but twice (vv. 36b–48). In holy war, the ...

6. Allotment for Judah

Joshua 15:1-63

Understanding Series

J. Gordon Harris

... allotment concludes with a statement pointing out land not conquered. Judah could not dislodge the Jebusites, who were living in Jerusalem; to this day the Jebusites live there with the people of Judah (15:63). The mention of “to this day” underlines that Judah was unsuccessful in conquering the Jebusite fortress until the time of the narrator (i.e., the time of David). Benjamin also could not conquer this city that lies on its border. That contrasts with the conquests by Caleb and his forces, outsiders ...

7. Waiting On God

Mark 13:32-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... in the middle of the line, again thinking, "God won't be moved by this," so into the trash can went the wad of paper. Benjamin went into the bathroom, grabbed a big terrycloth towel off the bar, brought it into the living room and laid it on the couch. Then ... to wait for." Claypool is right. But we don't want to wait. That prince of preachers, Phillips Brooks was pacing back and forth one day in a terrible fit of agitation. A friend asked him what was wrong. "I'm in a hurry," he said. "But God is not." It ...

8. Where Love Comes From

John 13:31-38

Sermon

King Duncan

... like that. They look gross when they kiss.” Emily - age 8 “Love is when you tell a guy you like his shirt, then he wears it every day.” Noelle - age 7 “Love is like a little old woman and a little old man who are still friends even after they know each other so well ... again. How was he going to hide from his second child the fact that he could never love it as much as he loved Benjamin? Somehow his notion of love was that it was like a pie. The more people that came to share it, the smaller the slices ...

9. The Possible Dream

Genesis 45:3-11, 15

Sermon

Mary S. Lautensleger

... cup. Sacks are searched, and the silver cup is discovered in Benjamin's possession. All the brothers return to Joseph and beg for Benjamin to be spared. It would kill their elderly father to lose Benjamin. Then Joseph cries again, and he doesn't run into ... passing before them. This is the end of the road. It's payback time. They will be in front of a firing squad before another day dawns. But, that is not the case. Joseph moves quickly to comfort and reassure them. Joseph hugs them and cries over the lot of ...

10. Israel Fights the Remaining Canaanites

Judges 1:1-36

Understanding Series

Cheryl A. Brown

... is not clear, and commentators interpret the date differently. The parallel passage in Joshua reads that Judah continued to live with the Jebusites in Jerusalem “to this day” (15:63). Again, the relationship between Judah and Benjamin was rather fluid. Other sources within the Deuteronomic History indicate that although Jerusalem was later conquered by David, who moved his capital there (2 Sam. 5:9–10, 13–14), some Jebusites continued to live in the city (2 Sam. 24:16). Northern Tribes’ Settlement ...

11. The Word Made Flesh

Luke 2:1-7

Drama

Lois Anne DeLong

... : All right. Go tend to your cows. We’ll come back to this tomorrow. But, you must promise me you’ll work harder at this. Benjamin: I promise. (runs off right) Father: Esther, come sit with me. It’s not our way to teach girls, but your mind is too good ... ’s getting a bit chilly. Father: It’s also quite late. Your wife and the child need to rest. It’s been quite a busy day. Leah: I should get inside anyway. Mom is probably worried. Gee, wait till I tell her we’ve got a Savior in our stable. No ...

12. Solomon's Adversaries

1 Kings 11:14-25

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

... twelve. It is clear from chapter 12, in fact, that two tribes actually remained under Davidic control (Judah and Benjamin, 12:21; cf. also 15:22). Benjamin, for some reason, is not highlighted in 11:30–39; its possession by Solomon is simply presupposed. The ... opposition” is certainly prominent in Matt. 16:21–28. 11:25 As long as Solomon lived: This is lit. “all the days of Solomon.” It has sometimes been argued either that the authors are now telling us that Solomon was troubled by adversaries ...

13. Jeroboam Rebels Against Solomon

1 Kings 11:26-40

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

14. Solomon's Death

1 Kings 11:41-43

Understanding Series

Iain W. Provan

15. Mother's Day

Proverbs 1:1-7

Sermon

Eric Ritz

... was something so beautiful in his grandmother, Lois--and his mother, Eunice--that he wanted these qualities--an inner beauty reflected in his Christian walk and witness. My second story concerns the famous American painter, Benjamin West. Benjamin always told the story of how he became a distinguished artist. One day, Benjamin was left at home to watch his baby sister. Unknown to his mother, he took out his paint oils and brushes--and painted a rather unique picture of his younger sister. He made a mess ...

16. Restoration of Israel

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

Understanding Series

Tremper Longman III

... people.” “Call him Lo-Ammi, for you are not my people, and I am not your God” (Hos. 1:9). But even Hosea predicted a better day: I will say to those called ‘Not my people,’ ‘You are my people’; And they will say, ‘You are my God.’ (Hos. 2:23b) ... seems to be on the northern kingdom. The oracle begins with God acknowledging a mournful weeping from Ramah. Ramah is located in Benjamin (Josh. 18:25; Judg. 4:5; 19:15, though there are other Ramahs). The significance of this Ramah in this context ...

17. Repeat After Me

Philippians 3:1-11

Sermon

James Merritt

... race. He was a natural Jew. He was born to full-bloodied Jewish parents. The fact that he had been circumcised on the eighth day proved that his ancestry went all the way back to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. Furthermore, he was "of the tribe of Benjamin." Why was that such a big deal? The tribe of Benjamin was the tribe of nobility. The first king of Israel came from the tribe of Benjamin. When the kingdom of Israel split, and ten tribes rebelled against God, two did not; and the two tribes that did not were ...

18. The Handiwork of God

Ephesians 2:1-10

Sermon

King Duncan

... with his head, rolled off to the side and tore off the side mirror with his body, then lay in a crumpled heap 30 feet away. For 37 days, Kit lay in a coma. Then slowly he awoke. He was glad to be alive, but he soon realized that he would have to learn to do ... . When the Captain asks a local why this island is so far ahead of its neighbors, he is told that a Father Benjamin has educated the people of the island in everything from agriculture to health. The Father also assisted the town in building schools ...

19. Wives for the Benjamites

Judges 21:1-25

Understanding Series

Cheryl A. Brown

... pick up only four hundred virgins from Jabesh Gilead (v. 14b). This time they did not cry out to the Lord, but they grieved for Benjamin, because the LORD had made a gap in the tribes of Israel (v. 15). They clearly attributed the situation to the Lord. So what to ... stood in the shadows during these last events, now moves into the spotlight. He has the last word. He solemnly speaks: In those days Israel had no king; everyone did as he saw fit. Additional Notes 21:1 The men of Israel had taken an oath: This ...

20. Joseph's Brothers Go to Egypt

Genesis 42:1-38

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... sons went to Egypt; they are identified as Joseph’s brothers to build the anticipation of their meeting Joseph. Jacob did not let Benjamin, the younger son of Rachel, go along because he feared that harm might come to him. 42:5–17 Israel’s sons arrived ... addition to trying to devise a plan that would reunite him with his father and full brother. 42:18–20 On the third day, Joseph summoned his brothers and informed them what he required of them. They were to take grain back to their family members who ...

21. The Deaths of Rachel and Isaac

Genesis 35:16-29

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... , which seems unlikely since he was moving to the south. Thus the original location of Rachel’s tomb was most likely in the territory of Benjamin, north and/or west of Jerusalem. 35:18 Various proposals have been made for Benjamin’s two names. Ben-Oni could be “son of my wickedness” and Benjamin “son of the oath.” Another suggestion for Benjamin is “son of my days,” referring to Jacob’s old age (T. Benj. 1:26). The name could also mean “son of the south.” In texts from Mari there is ...

22. Are You Strong Enough To Forgive?

Genesis 45:1-28

Sermon

King Duncan

... a king in the coat. They accused Joseph of spying on them to report back to their father. To make matters worse Joseph dreamed that one day his brothers would bow down before him. It's one thing to have such dreams, but another to tell your brothers or sisters about it. ... their youngest brother it would kill their father. Each brother said that he would stay in Egypt as a slave if Benjamin was allowed to return home. Joseph called his brothers closer. This was the moment of truth; there would be no more ...

23. Jacob Blesses His Sons

Genesis 49:1-28

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... ’s high position in Egypt many interpreters identify this prince as Joseph himself, rather than as a future leader coming from his tribe. But given that the time orientation of these blessings is toward the early days of the settlement, this saying must be looking further into the future. 49:27 Benjamin was a ravenous wolf; that is, a fierce fighter. He would defeat his foes in the morning and joyfully divide the plunder among his people in the evening. The play on “morning and evening” conveys the ...

24. A Levite and His Concubine

Judges 19:1-30

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... . The journey home (19:11–29) turns out to be disastrous. When they approach Jebus (the former name for Jerusalem), the day is almost gone. The servant suggests staying overnight in the city, but the Levite refuses, pointing out that Jebus is a non-Israelite city and implying that it might be unsafe due to its lawlessness. The decision is to travel at least to Gibeah in Benjamin before spending the night. However, when they arrive at Gibeah’s city square, contrary to expected social norms, no one offers ...

25. Exactly How Wide Is It?

Luke 13:22-30

Sermon

King Duncan

... we should be able to relate. There are some important tasks in life at which you only get one chance. Isn’t that true? Parenthood, for example, is a task at which you only get one chance. Raising children is always a challenge. I heard about a little guy named Benjamin. One day Benjamin came running into the kitchen where his mother was working. “Mom, can I please change my name right now?” he asked. “But why would you want to do that?” replied his mom. “Because ...

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