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Ezekiel 15:1-8, Ezekiel 16:1-63, Ezekiel 17:1-24

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... 1:6, 14; 2:13; 7:8, 12; Isa. 5:1). It is little wonder, then, that the Bible often describes Israel itself as a vine or a vineyard (e.g., Isa. 5:1–7; Jer. 2:21; Hos. 10:1; 14:7). Jesus’ parable of the wicked tenants (Matt. 21:23–43//Mark 12:1–12//Luke 20: ... in the Hebrew Bible [ed. A. Brenner and F. van Dijk-Hemmes; Biblical Interpretation Series 1; New York: Brill, 1993], pp. 169–70; and Blenkinsopp, Ezekiel, p. 76). On the other hand, as Daniel Smith-Christopher notes, we have no reason to think ...

2. God’s Love and Ours

1 John 4:7-21, 1 John 5:1-12

Understanding Series

Thomas F. Johnson

... Epistles; Houlden, Epistles; Jackman, Letters; Perkins, Epistles; Plummer, Epistles; Smith, First John; Stott, Letters; Westcott, Epistles; Nestle; UBS, ... writers, see 2 Clement 16:3, 17; Epistle of Barnabas 11:7; 19:10; 21:6. F H. Klooster, “Judgment, Last,” ISBE, vol. 2, pp. 1162–63; L. Morris, The Biblical Doctrine ... in the present in response to faith in Jesus. It is given, the Elder says, to us, i.e., to those who have remained in the community of the faithful, not to the secessionists; they have not ...

3. Faith in the Son of God

1 John 5:1-12, 1 John 4:7-21

Understanding Series

Thomas F. Johnson

4. One in Christ

Ephesians 2:11-22

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... s main point is that “new” (kainos) means something new in quality and character; E. K. Lee, “Unity in Israel and Unity in Christ,” in Studies in Ephesians, ed. F. L. Cross, pp. 36–50; Martin, “Reconciliation and Unity in Ephesians,” in his ... the expressions near and far is given by D. C. Smith, “The Ephesian Heresy and the Origin of the Epistle to the Ephesians,” Ohio Journal of Religious Studies 5 (1977), pp. 78–103. Smith’s investigation leads him to conclude that it is not ...

5. Exhortations

Philippians 4:2-9

Understanding Series

F. F. Bruce

... T. W. Manson. The adjective loyal (Gk. gnēsios) has suggested Timothy to some, such as J.-F. Collange and G. Friedrich (cf. the adverb gnēsiōs in 2:20, with additional note ad ... you always. Again I say, good-bye.” Cf. its rendering of 3:1, with E. J. Goodspeed, Problems of NT Translation, pp. 174, 175. Encouragement to Faith The assurance ... , the sweet reasonableness, of Jesus” (M. Arnold, Literature and Dogma [London: Smith, Elder, 1900], p. 225). See also R. Leivestad, “The Meekness and Gentleness ...

6. Daniel’s Training in Babylon

Daniel 1:1-21

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... L. F. Hartman and A. Di Lella, The Book of Daniel [AB 23; Garden City, N.Y.: Doubleday, 1978], p. 129) or “lodging” (Collins, Daniel, p. 134), suggesting the title “innkeeper” (Collins, Daniel, p. 134) or “keeper of the court” (Smith-Christopher ... Persian date for the first half of the book, or at least for chapter 1. 1:8 Smith-Christopher supports an idea that was suggested (though rejected) by J. E. Goldingay, that the royal food and wine symbolize feasting, whereas in the exile they should be ...

7. Assured by the Certainties of Faith

1 John 5:13-21

Understanding Series

Thomas F. Johnson

... ; Culpepper, 1 John; Marshall, Epistles; Schnackenburg, Johannine Epistles; Smith, First John; Thompson, 1–3 John). Elsewhere the Johannine writings call Jesus “God” (John 1:1, 18; 20:28) and treat him as equal with God (e.g., John 5:18; 8:58; 10:30 ... Within and Sins Without: An Interpretation of 1 John 5:16–17,” in Current Issues in Biblical Interpretation, ed. G. F. Hawthorne (Grand Rapids: Eerdmans, 1975), pp. 230–46. The best resources for working through the various exegetical problems in this ...

8. The Thousand Years

Revelation 20:1-7

Understanding Series

Robert W. Wall

... God’s salvation as the coming transformation of human history. According to this view, the messianic reign (i.e., a “millennium”), the “trigger” for God’s eternal reign, would begin when world evil is overthrown by Messiah ... 6,” in Truth for Today, ed. J. F. Walvoord (Chicago: Moody Press, 1963), pp. 175–86; M. Rissi, The Future of the World: An Exegetical Study of Revelation 19:11–22:15, SBT 2/25 (Naperville, Ill.: Allenson, 1972); D. C. Smith, “The Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ: Some ...

9. Cain and Abel

Genesis 4:1-26

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... a man. Building on the sound of Hebrew qanah (“gain, acquire”), which sometimes means “give birth, produce” (e.g., Exod. 15:16; Ps. 74:2; 78:54; Prov. 8:22), the child was named Cain (qayin ... spearhead”) in 2 Sam. 21:16, it is not the primary Hb. term for “smith.” In Judg. 4:11 this term is a gentilic (an adjective formed from a ... gave no evidence of seeking forgiveness, “bear” is the preferred interpretation here (F. Golka, “Cain and Abel: Biblical or Dogmatic Interpretation,” ScrB 19 [1989 ...

10. A Higher Calling

Mark 1:14-20

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King Duncan

... that can play an A flat; another may whittle a pipe that plays a D, another an F sharp. Because each man can only play one note, all the men must work together to create ... Steelers highlights. Smith’s friends and relatives agreed it was a perfect tribute. “I couldn’t stop crying after looking at the Steelers blanket in his lap,” said Smith’s sister ... heed his call when he says, “Follow me”? 1. Cascade_Express(tm) E-Zine, mailto:Cascade_Express-subscribe@yahoogroups.com 2. At the Corner of Mundane ...

11. Paul's Ministry in Thessalonica

1 Thessalonians 2:1-16

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... seat of the rational as well as the emotional and volitional elements in human life” (Abbott-Smith). God is commonly described in Scripture as the searcher and tester of hearts (1 Chron. 28 ... Christ’s coming and will be completed at his return (see note) in glory (see, e.g., Matt. 16:27; 19:28; 24:30; 25:31). Paul thereby discloses one of ... his case, meant making tents or, more generally, working in leather (see R. F. Hock, The Social Context of Paul’s Ministry: Tent Making and Apostleship [Philadelphia: ...

12. Future Perfect

John 20:1-18

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... is with us." In his dying breath, John Wesley knew the Tomb was empty because Christ Jesus was present with him in that moment. E. Despite the media and political circus that has arisen around the Terri Schiavo case in Florida and in my opinion has profaned both the ... life for political fodder and gain or for media ratings. The Risen Christ is with us, even in controversy. F. 33-year-old Ashley Smith knows, the Risen Christ is with us. Early on Saturday March 12, 2005, this single mother returned to her ...

13. Job’s Reply to Eliphaz

Job 6:1–7:21

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Daniel J. Estes

... for orphans, treating helpless humans as mere commodities to be sold as payment for debts (see, e.g., 2 Kings 4:1; see the sidebar). This charge indicates how tense the situation has ... the feeling Job expresses in 7:20. Literature: The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald. The novel The Great Gatsby (1925), by Fitzgerald (1896–1940), ... Down and Out” by Ida Cox (third verse) and “Worried Life Blues” by Bessie Smith. Recommended country music songs are the songs from Johnny Cash’s album Hurt. A ...

14. The following resources were used for John's letters.

1 John 5:13-21

One Volume

Gary M. Burge

... . Daily Study Bible. Philadelphia: Westminster, 1976. Brown, Raymond E. The Community of the Beloved Disciple. New York: Paulist, 1979. ———. The Epistles of John. Anchor Bible. Garden City, NY: Doubleday, 1982. Bruce, F. F. The Epistles of John: Introduction, Exposition, and Notes ... New York: Crossroad, 1992. Smalley, Stephen S. 1, 2, 3 John. Word Biblical Commentary. Waco: Word, 1984. Smith, D. Moody. First, Second, and Third John. Interpretation. Louisville: Westminster John Knox, 1991. Stott, John R. ...

15. Unity in the Body of Christ

Ephesians 4:1-16

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... Incarnation; (d) Christ’s humiliation on the cross and his subsequent death and burial; and (e) Christ’s return at Pentecost to give his Spirit to the church. Since the apostle ... 8): Another Textual Tradition or Targum?” NovT 17 (1975), pp. 219–24. See also G. V. Smith, “Paul’s Use of Psalm 68:18 in Ephesians 4:8,” JETS 18 (1975), pp. 181 ... Descent of Christ in Ephesians 4, 7–11,” in Studia Evangelica, vol. 2, ed., F. L. Cross (Berlin: Akademie Verlag, 1964), pp. 535–45. 4:11 An old but ...

16. Proper 24

Job 38:1–41:34, Isaiah 52:13--53:12, Mark 10:35-45, Hebrews 5:1-10

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Russell F. Anderson

Theme: Our human pride gets in the way of our worshiping and serving the Lord. COMMENTARY Lesson 1: Job 38:1-7 (34-41) (C) The arguments of Job's four friends come to a conclusion and God himself answers from a whirlwind, a frequent setting for theophanies. God chides Job for his lack of wisdom and addresses him with a series of rhetorical questions. The entire chapter presents an argument from creation. Job was not present at the creation of the world; how can he dare to question the sovereign God? Lesson ...

17. And It Came To Pass

Mark 13:1-31

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Warren Thomas Smith

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away." (v. 31) Here is the existential consummation of history. This is the frame of reference within which the early church lived and breathed. In the end it was the parousia, the event of Christ coming in glory. Things of earth would pass away. This would be the final reckoning, the ultimate judgment. I always thought, as have most Anglo-Saxons, that the powerful Spiritual ran, "My Lord, what a morning, when the stars begin to fall." It was not ...

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