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Jude 1:1-16

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... . Additional Notes 3 The affectionate agapētoi, “beloved ones,” which appears again in vv. 17 and 20, derives from the verb agapan (“to love with God’s love”), used in v. 1. The Greek for I had to (anankēn eschon) with an infinitive refers to orders received, as in Luke 14 ... circumstances like that, surely no human being may speak evil of any angel.” This interpretation takes accusation (blasphēmias) as a genitive of quality (Moule, Idiom-Book, p. 175), and as such it suits the context both in ...

2. Celebrating Christ The King

Ezekiel 34:1-31

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King Duncan

... falls down, as he was taught to do onscreen. This time, however, it hurts. He rubs his jaw with amazement. When he and Mia kiss, he pauses, waiting for the fadeout. And when someone tries to explain the concept of God "He's the one in control ... truck pulled it out, and there's no damage, so you can come home now." Calvin: "First, let's hear you say you love me." Those words, I love you, mean so much more when set against the background of a realization of our own unworthiness. Jesus is a gentle shepherd, but ...

3. Jesus Out of Character

Mark 7:24-30

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Donald B. Strobe

... us can have. Ralph Keyes in his book “Is There Life after High School?” writes that Mia Farrow has never forgotten the time every girl but Mia was asked to dance. Nor has Charles Schulz of “Peanuts” cartoon fame ever forgotten that the yearbook ... never yet forsook at need/The soul that trusted Him indeed.” Not the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. The Christ whom I love and serve opens wide His arms unto all the world, saying, “Come unto me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give ...

4. What is Your Golden Calf?

Exodus 32:1-33:6, Luke 19:1-10

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Lori Wagner

... goes on a business trip for three months. And for the entire time, you have no contact. You don’t hear from him or her. No “I love you’s.” No “I miss you’s.” No “I’ll be home next week.” Pretty soon the time gets close to passing when surely he ... the realms of the invisible and the interstices of existence. In the case of the Israelites, their “shepherd” had gone MIA! So in their insecurity, they called on their priest, Aaron, to make them a security blanket, what we call a “golden ...

5. Living as Children of Light

Ephesians 4:17--5:21

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... to work (4:27); harmful words give way to helpful ones (4:29); bitterness, passion, anger, and insults give way to tender-heartedness, forgiveness, and love (4:31–5:2). 4:25 The exhortation that each one must put off falsehood uses the same word (apotithēmi) that was used in ... lingers in one’s life; brawling, or clamor (kraugē), is boisterous face-to-face confrontation; whereas slander (blasphēmia) can be abusive and slanderous words spoken about someone. Lastly, there is every form of malice. This term ...

6. Fingerprints on the Chalice

Luke 22:7-38

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Steven Burt

... and-pepper mustache which curls not quite into a handlebar at the ends, and on his wrist he wears a bracelet inscribed “MIA,” for the missing in action in Southeast Asia. He’s never been much of a churchgoer -- at least not after he ... God -- for whatever reason -- like the father greeting the prodigal son, God will seek us; God will rush to meet us with open arms of love. What, then, is Communion? It’s whatever it is that happens when we get together and, in Christ’s name, share the bread and the ...

7. Rules for Holy Living

Colossians 3:1-17

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... , although either way they clearly are wrong (Matt. 5:22–30). The other sins are those that are verbalized: No slander (blasphēmia) and filthy language (aischrologia) from your lips. 3:9 Lying, although it may not belong to the list of the other five ... Spirit” mentioned in Galatians 5:22, 23. Three of the “fruit” (compassion, kindness, humility) are directly in the list, while “love” and “peace” are picked up in 3:14 and 3:15 respectively. A third characteristic of these virtues is that ...

8. Paul's Chains Advance the Gospel

Philippians 1:12-30

Understanding Series

F. F. Bruce

... and then (in v. 17) on those who preached out of envy and rivalry (who were mentioned first in v. 15). The former were actuated by love for Paul. They recognized that God had sent him to Rome for this very purpose—the defense of the gospel. As in verse 7, his impending ... of God (cf. 1 Cor. 12:13; Eph. 4:4) in view of the parallel phrase as one [person], lit. “with one soul” (mia psychē). The verb stand firm is repeated (in the imperative) in 4:1, and contending in 4:3. Paul likes to describe gospel ...

9. Message to Smyrna

Revelation 2:8-11

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J. Scott Duvall

... , the authorities began to view Christianity as an unacceptable new religion. The term “slander” (blasphēmia) probably refers to Jewish “accusers” who would inform the Roman authorities about Christians, thereby opening ... relationally and spiritually rich. In our consumer-oriented, materialistic culture, one of the greatest threats to faithful living is a love for money and material possessions. The faithfulness of the church at Smyrna was costing them . . . literally. Sometimes ridicule takes an ...

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