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1 Peter 2:4-12

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... ” symbolism, was he prompted by recollecting some words of the Baptist? John had bluntly warned the Pharisees and Sadducees that salvation was not a matter of having the right family tree: “I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham” (Matt. 3:9). The house is to be no ordinary dwelling but a temple, for it exists for the sole purpose of worshiping God. In it a holy priesthood is to be constantly offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. Peter ...

2. Daniel in the Den of Lions

Daniel 6:1-28

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... and washed his hands of the affair, but he felt pressure from the religious leaders, from the crowds, and from Rome (to keep the peace), so he allowed Jesus to be crucified (Matt. 27:18–24). The opening to the lions’ pit is covered with a stone and sealed (Dan. 6:17); Jesus’s tomb was treated similarly (Matt. 27:60, 66). Both come forth from their enclosures alive, although Jesus died, whereas Daniel did not. These parallel motifs to Daniel in Jesus’s life do not “predict” events which Jesus ...

3. The Resurrection of Jesus and the Promise of Victory

Mark 16:1-20

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Grant R. Osborne

... meaning and pious but so very wrong. He has risen! The greatest message in all of history now corrects the women. The stone was moved not to allow Jesus to emerge from the tomb (contra The Gospel of Peter) but so that the women could ... those in 1 Cor. 15:5–8), we have at least eleven appearances: Mary Magdalene (John 20:14–18), the group of women (Mark 16:5–7; Matt. 28:9–10), Peter (Luke 24:34; 1 Cor. 15:5), two disciples going to Emmaus (Luke 24:13–35), the disciples in Jerusalem (Luke 24:36– ...

4. The Resurrection

Mark 16:1-20

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... of the gospel. Additional Notes 16:1 Jesus’ body: The Greek says literally “him,” but the meaning is clearly Jesus’ corpse, which the women expected to find in the tomb. 16:3–4 The stone … had been rolled away: Matt. 28:2–4 describes the descent of an angel who rolls back the stone, but no such thing is mentioned in Mark or the other Gospel accounts. An ancient Latin manuscript (Codex Bobiensis) has a statement following the women’s question in v. 3 that describes angels descending from ...

5. Daniel’s Vision of a Man

Daniel 10:1--11:1

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... Tharsis, also known as Tartessus, in the southwest part of Spain, is an excellent candidate, since it was known for its metals and stones. Lightning is common in theophanies (Pss. 18:12, 14; 29:7; 97:4); it attended the appearance of Yahweh on Mount Sinai (Exod ... . You are not going to die” (Judg. 6:22–23; see also Gen. 15:1; 26:24). This experience is even more common in the NT (Matt. 28:5; Luke 1:13, 30; 2:10; Acts 27:24). One close parallel is found in the NT apocalypse: after John sees Jesus, he falls ...

6. Jesus Proclaims Judgment on the Temple and the Nation

Mark 13:1-31

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Grant R. Osborne

... back in wonder. Even the Romans recognized the Jewish temple for its beauty (Josephus, J.W.6.267). The walls were constructed of huge stones (some forty to sixty feet long), with the top adorned by white marble with gold plates on the facade. Josephus (J.W.5.222– ... saints (1 Thess. 4:13–18; 1 Cor. 15:51–52) and to destroy the sinners (1 Thess. 5:1–3; 2 Thess. 2:8–9; cf. Matt. 24:29; 2 Thess. 2:1–3) in one event. The first two views have two returns, the third a single return.6 Teaching the Text 1 ...

7. The Twelve Apostles

Luke 6:12-16

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... the twelve spies are listed (Num. 13:4–15). In his effort to bring about religious reform Elijah built an altar with twelve stones according to the number of the tribes of the sons of Jacob (1 Kings 18:31). New Testament references to the twelve ... disciple to be called (5:1–11; in v. 8 he is called “Simon Peter”). Although Luke does not present his own version of Matt. 16:16–19, where Jesus gives Simon the name “Peter” (Greek for “rock”), he was obviously aware of the tradition that it was ...

8. Matthias Chosen to Replace Judas

Acts 1:12-26

Understanding Series

David J. Williams

... , but it seems to have been the shaking of two stones together in a container, on each of which was written one name (cf. Lev. 16:8), until one stone tumbled out. The name on that stone was taken to be the Lord’s choice. Luke’s expression ... to which Jesus had called them. The two Lucan lists agree, except for the omission here of Judas Iscariot, and differ only from those of Matt. 10:2ff. and Mark 3:16ff. in having Judas son of James where they have Thaddaeus (or Lebbaeus in some texts of Matthew). These ...

9. The Glorious Interpolation

John 7:45--8:11

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Donald B. Strobe

... for Jews in Jesus’ day had no power to pass out or carry out the death penalty. If He agreed that the woman should be stoned, He would become a criminal in the eyes of the Roman government and a harsh judge in the eyes of His own disciples. On ... those who were doing the beating down, he was passionate in condemnation. Indeed, he called them a “brood of vipers”! (Cf. Matt. 3:7; Matt. 12:34; Matt. 23:33;Luke 3:7) Jesus seems to have hated the sin without hating the sinner. We, on the other hand, usually ...

10. Pilate and the Condemnation of Jesus

John 18:28-40, John 19:1-16

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

... been found guilty of such a charge as blasphemy or deception of the people, he would have been put to death by stoning like his brother James the Righteous, the leader of the Jerusalem church, in A. D. 62 (Josephus, Antiquities 20.200; Eusebius, Ecclesiastical ... found in all four Gospels, and in each of the Synoptics Jesus’ answer is noncommittal (lit., “so you say,” Mark 15:2/Matt. 27:11/Luke 23:3), the equivalent of no answer at all. In this Gospel, however, the question is asked twice (vv. 33 ...

11. Jesus Sentenced to be Crucified

John 19:1-16, John 18:28-40

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

12. Translucent Grace

Mark 9:2-13, Luke 9:28-36, Revelation 1:9-20, Revelation 2:12-17

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Lori Wagner

... you see in the bowl, and as you pray to write the holy name of Jesus upon that stone, to hold it into your hands, and to ask Jesus the Christ to live in and through you, to transfigure your life into a beacon of transparent and translucent grace. Amen. *The photo for this sermon comes from “Future Cities” by Matt Burgess **Myjewishlearning.com ***Irenaus in his “Adversus haereses” designated the Nicolaitans engaged in “unrestrained indulgences.” Other church fathers felt that Nicolas and his ...

13. The Ten Commandments

Deuteronomy 5:1-33

Understanding Series

Christopher J. H. Wright

... and Jer. 7:9, in the LXX version of Exod. and Deut., as well as in later Jewish and Christian listings (e.g., Matt. 19:17–20; Mark 10:18–20; Luke 18:19–20). Cf. Freund, “Murder, Adultery and Theft?” The numbering of the Ten ... 9:10; 10:4; 18:16; and 33:4. Cf. also 23:2–4; 31:12, 30. On the wider OT significance, see Anderson, “Israel: Amphictyony.” Two stone tablets: Cf. Exod. 24:12; 31:18; 32:15f.; 34:1–4, 27f. When the first tablets are smashed in reaction to the people’s apostasy, two ...

14. The New Heaven and New Earth

Revelation 21:1-27

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J. Scott Duvall

... description of the heavenly city (21:11–21) (1) The glorious grandeur of the city (21:11) (2) The city wall, gates, and foundation stones (21:12–14) (3) Measurements of the city (21:15–17) (4) Materials used to build the city (21:18–21) Interpretive Insights 21:9 ... to his presence (cf. 1:6; 5:10; 20:6).9Pearls also signify value and affluence (e.g., 1 Tim. 2:9; Matt. 13:45–46). Interestingly, the term “street” (plateia) is used three times in Revelation: once of the street (or public square) of ...

15. Punishments for Sin

Leviticus 20:1-27

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Joe M. Sprinkle

... the nation in the direction of separation toward God—that is, holiness. The outline of Leviticus 20 is roughly chiastic:1 A Stoning case (re: Molek) and necromancy (vv. 1–6) B Call to holiness (vv. 7–8) C Punishment for offenses of the ... that gave people an excuse not to care for elderly parents leads Jesus to cite this verse or its parallel in Exodus 21:17 in rebuke (Matt. 15:4–6; Mark 7:10–13). 20:10 If a man commits adultery. Adultery is a capital offense (also Deut. 22:24), but only if ...

16. Tyre, Sidon—and Israel

Ezekiel 26:1-21, Ezekiel 27:1-36, Ezekiel 28:1-19, Ezekiel 28:20-26

Understanding Series

Steven Tuell

... the lament declares, “You were in Eden, the garden of God” (v. 13), “till wickedness was found in you” (v. 15). The list of precious stones in verse 13 brings to mind the wealth associated with the rivers of Eden in Genesis 2:10–14. There is also a parallel here ... Zech. 9:2; see also 1 Macc. 5:15); it is in this way that the cities usually appear in the New Testament (e.g., Matt. 11:21–22; Mark 3:8; Luke 6:17; Acts 12:20). Likewise, with one exception (Jdt. 2:28), Tyre precedes Sidon when the ...

17. John the Baptist Prepares the Way

Matthew 3:1-12

Understanding Series

Robert H. Mounce

... on the scene the promised “Elijah,” who is to usher in the great and dreadful day of the Lord (Mal. 4:5; Sir. 48:10; cf. Matt. 17:10–13). Like the Elijah of old, his clothes were made of camel’s hair, and he wore a leather belt around his waist (v. ... bond that binds us to God” (Senior, p. 43). The truth is that God can take stones and make of them children for Abraham. The comparison between “stones” and “children” is strengthened by the fact that in Aramaic the two words sound quite similar ...

18. The Unbelief of the Jews

John 10:22-42

Understanding Series

J. Ramsey Michaels

... to those in need. They model the kindness of God himself, the Shepherd of his people, for they are, Jesus reiterates, deeds from the Father. His ironic question, For which of these do you stone me? (v. 32) presupposes the logic of his defense of his healings in the other Gospels: “Therefore, it is lawful to do good on the Sabbath” (Matt. 12:12; cf. Mark 3:4). Here in John the issue has already shifted from that of the Sabbath to Jesus’ claims of sonship (cf. 5:16–18; 9:16). To the Jewish authorities ...

19. Praise to God for a Living Hope

1 Peter 1:1-12

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... of social or political unrest. Additional Notes 1:1 Peter (petros, rock, stone; in Aramaic, Cephas; John 1:42) is the nickname given by Jesus to Simon (Matt. 16:18). The theme of rock/stone is spiritualized in 1 Pet. 2:4–8. On the significance of ... (Messiah): Acts 2:16, 25, 30, 34; 3:13, 18, 21, 25; 4:11, 25; 10:43. The fulfillment of OT expectations is mentioned many times in the NT: Matt. 5:17; Luke 24:25–27, 44–47; John 5:39, 45–47; Acts 17:2–3; 1 Cor. 15:3–4; Heb. 1:1; 11:32; James 5: ...

20. The Parable of the Tenants

Mark 12:1-12

Understanding Series

Larry W. Hurtado

... as disobedient to them (e.g., Jer. 25:3–7; 2 Kings 17:7–32). The reference to the stone (vv. 10–11) that, though initially rejected, becomes the chief stone of the building is a quotation of Psalm 118:22–23, and Jesus’ words in verse 9, threatening ... the prophets (e.g., Jer. 25:3–7; Amos 2:11–12), the Gospels give us other sayings of Jesus that lament the same thing (Matt. 23:37; Luke 13:34). 12:6 A son, whom he loved: The description of the son (lit., “beloved son”) is the same as the ...

21. Signs of the End of the Age

Luke 21:5-38

Understanding Series

Craig A. Evans

... in 21:7. In Mark the disciples want to know two things: When the temple will be destroyed, and when the end will come. (In Matt. 24:3 it is even more explicit: when will the temple be destroyed, and what is the sign of Jesus’ return and the end of ... testimony to his accusers) yet he warns them that some of them will be put to death (see Acts 7:54–60, Stephen is stoned; 12:1–2, James the brother of John is executed). Finally, Jesus encourages his followers to stand firm and so save themselves. (Luke has ...

22. Daniel Interprets the Dream

Daniel 2:24-49

Understanding Series

William Nelson

... provided water for the Israelites in the wilderness was Christ (1 Cor. 10:4; cf. Exod. 17:6; Num. 20:11). In the NT, other OT passages are cited in reference to Christ the stone or rock. Jesus is the precious, tested cornerstone (Rom. 9:33; 1 Pet. 2:6, 8; based on Isa. 8:14; 28:16). He is also the rejected building stone that becomes the capstone (Matt. 21:42; Mark 12:10–11; Luke 20:17; 1 Pet. 2:7; based on Ps. 118:22). Closer to Daniel’s judgment imagery, Matthew and Luke add that those who fall on ...

23. God Disciplines His Sons

Hebrews 12:1-13, Hebrews 12:14-29

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

... in two successive beatitudes Jesus refers to “the pure in heart” who will “see God” and the peacemakers who will be called “sons of God” (Matt. 5:8–9). 12:15 The exhortation in this verse is directed to what is apparently the main concern of the author. Again and ... LXX of Exod. 19:16. According to the LXX of Exod. 19:13, the man or beast who touched the mountain was to be stoned or shot through with a dart. In both forms of execution the one killed is thus kept at a distance. This is in keeping ...

24. Warning Against Refusing God

Hebrews 12:14-29, Hebrews 12:1-13

Understanding Series

Donald A. Hagner

25. The Ten Commandments

Exodus 20:1-21

Understanding Series

James K. Bruckner

... God gave at Sinai and are separated from those that follow by narrative discourse (vv. 18–22). God wrote them on tablets of stone (31:18; 34:1, 28; Deut. 5:22). They are given the title “The Ten Words” (NIV “Ten Commandments,” 34:28; Deut. 4 ... Jesus offered a radical interpretation of the Sabbath rest command when he declared that it was “made for man” (Mark 2:23–3:5; Matt. 12:1–13; Luke 6:1–10; see also John 9). The Lord healed on the Sabbath, giving rest and respite from disease, rather ...

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