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Matthew 16:13-20

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Lori Wagner

“And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder, so he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.” Isaiah 22:22 Remember those old, beautiful “master keys” that used to unlock every door in the house? The old doors had a large, fish shaped opening filled with secret crevices, and the master key was a large, ornate device with unique edges that would somehow activate each one. I’m including an image of one here: Because it could open any door, the master key was ...

2. Paul's Chains Advance the Gospel

Philippians 1:12-30

Understanding Series

F. F. Bruce

... of 1522: “That which does not teach Christ is not apostolic, even if Peter or Paul taught it. Again, that which does preach Christ is apostolic, even if ... for their growth in grace, combined to give him good hope that he would indeed be granted a further spell of life and apostolic activity, for their progress and joy in the faith. ... of Israel). Cf. the noun politeuma in 3:20, with exposition and note ad loc. See R. R. Brewer, “The Meaning of politeuesthe in Philippians 1:27,” JBL 73 (1954), pp. 76–83 ...

3. Thanksgiving and Prayer

Ephesians 1:15-23

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... to which God has called his people—that is, that hope consists of the inheritance that God has granted to the believer (cf. 1:14 and Col. 1:12, which must be in the writer’s mind ... Peter is surveyed in R. P. Martin’s “The Composition of I Peter in Recent Study,” Vox Evangelica, 1 (1962), pp. 29–42. See also J. Coutts, “Ephesians 1:3–14 and 1 Peter 1:3–12,” NTS 3 (1956–57), pp. 115–27; F. L. Cross, 1 Peter: A Pascal Liturgy (London: Mowbray, 1954); F. W. Beare, The First Epistle of Peter ...

4. The Sin and Doom of Godless Men

Jude 1:1-16

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... of value only if readers have at some time known the story. Present-day preachers can take much less for granted. Those who did not believe (Num. 14:1–35): Other NT writers make use of the incident of the unbelieving Israelites in the wilderness (Acts 7:39; 1 Cor. ... and only Peter speaks of Lot and his rescue. This suggests that it is unlikely that one writer copied from the other. 6 The wicked angels did not keep (tērēsantas: aorist, denoting a past action over and done with), so God for his part has kept (tetērēken: ...

5. Seat of Power

Mark 10:35-45, Matthew 20:20-28

Sermon

Lori Wagner

... Anyone familiar with the Story of the Hobbit? The Lord of the Rings? By J.R.R. Tolkien? This may look like just any ring, but in Tolkien’s story, the “Ring ... Story of Jesus’ Parable of the Place of Honor and the King’s Dinner (Luke 14) Peter’s Sermon on the Sovereignty of Jesus Sitting at God’s Right Hand (Acts 2) The ... and asking something from Him. And He said to her, “What do you wish?” She said to Him, “Grant that these two sons of mine may sit, one on Your right hand and the other on the ...

6. When You Reach the Rejection Hotline

Acts 4:1-22

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King Duncan

... rejects you. “What’s wrong with me?” is the question we inevitably ask. Charles R. Boatman tells about a strange, new twist on this ancient ritual. He notes that ... amazement when they saw him carrying on like this. A huge crowd gathered and Peter began preaching to the crowd about the resurrected Jesus and his power to heal ... quick temper, her selfishness, her spiteful gossiping, and the way she took her loving family for granted. Any time she was mentioned, I could think of very little good to say. “But ...

7. The Lord, The Holy Spirit

Acts 2:14-41, Acts 2:1-13

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Robert F. Crowley

... : Holy men of God spoke as they were moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Peter 1:20, 21). ALL: Francis of Assisi, Martin Luther, Charles Wesley ... FOURTH: Charles Gradison ... I was before that blessed experience if you should give me all the world.3 FOURTH: R. A. Torrey. TORREY: Remember, D. L., I told you about my baptism; it was quite ... my Spirit within you. THIRD: I bow my knees before the Father. FIRST: That He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit ...

8. Christ The King

Ezekiel 34:1-31, Matthew 25:31-46, 1 Corinthians 15:12-34, Psalm 95:1-11, Psalm 23:1-6

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... you be the glory and the praise now and forever. THE READINGS Ezekiel 34:11-12, 15-17 (R); 34:11-16, 20-24 (C); 34:11-16, 23-24 (L); 34:11-17 (E) It was ... worship, a mosaic was placed above every altar depicting the risen Lord, sitting upon a throne, Peter and Paul on either side of him, usually holding a book in one hand and an ... eliminated from the Lutheran Book of Worship, apparently, for theological reasons. 4. He will grant eternal life to the good, the sheep, but eternal punishment to evil persons, the ...

9. One in Christ

Ephesians 2:11-22

Understanding Series

Arthur G. Patzia

... and near,’ says the Lord. ‘And I will heal them.’ ” These are the same words that Peter uses in his sermon on the day of Pentecost, when he is addressing a mixed audience (Acts 2 ... condition they were like aliens with an “immigrant visa,” which granted them limited rights and privileges, but not full citizenship or permanent ... which the future building will be gauged” (p. 115). This view is also supported by R. J. McKelvey, “Christ the Cornerstone: Eph. 2.11–22,” NTS 8 (1962), pp. 352–59 ...

10. Brainstorms

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John R. Bodo

... ... and so on? The Four R's. Hosea, a man of God, acts very much like God toward the straying Gomer. He agonizes over her rebellion, is broken-hearted over her ruin, seeks and gladly accepts her repentance and grants her full restoration. The story parallels ... each of them he is bringing someone to Jesus. In John 1:35-42 it is his big brother, Simon, whom Jesus will rename Cephas or Peter, "Rock." In John 6:5-9, it is the little boy who is willing to share his lunch with 5,000 people, shaming the crowd into ...

11. Preaching the Miracles of Jesus

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John R. Brokhoff

... they occur so often, that we tend to take miracles for granted. When one gets well from a serious illness, we say, "His recovery ... ? Faith does not perform miracles. By the power of God, only Christ can do wondrous works. As R. C. Trench said many years ago, "We believe the miracles for Christ's sake." Faith allows God in ... . A. Healing by word only - centurion's servant - Matthew 8:5-13 B. Healing by Jesus' touch - Peter's mother-in-law -Matthew 8:15 C. Healing when Jesus was touched - woman in a crowd - Mark ...

12. Preaching the Miracles of Jesus

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John R. Brokhoff

13. Submission to Rulers and Masters

1 Peter 2:13-25

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... between the despotic state universal in NT times and the democratic state of today. The NT authoritarian state took for granted the total and unquestioned obedience of its subjects. The modern democracy is intended to be run as a cooperative government ... the truth that “Christ died for our sins”—and, of course, Peter is here addressing believers. See R. N. Longenecker, The Christology of Early Jewish Christianity (London: SCM, 1970), pp. 108–9. Peter was no rabbi, but like Paul (Rom. 9:33) he knew ...

14. Suffering for Doing Good

1 Peter 3:8-22

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... between men and women and God. Peace in any sphere of life can never be taken for granted, but Christians must actively and persistently strive for it until it is achieved. 3:12 The psalm ... Sol. 2:18; 1 Enoch 38:2). In the NT it was applied to Jesus: Acts 3:14 (by Peter); 7:52 (by Stephen); 22:14 (by Paul). The unrighteous: The Greek term (adikos) basically concerns law rather than ethics ... of this problematic verse, see Selwyn, pp. 314–62; R. T. France, “Exegesis in Practice: Two Samples,” in Marshall ...

15. To Elders and Young Men

1 Peter 5:1-11

Understanding Series

Norman Hillyer

... oppressive attitude. Those entrusted to you renders one Greek word klērōn, lots, allocations; its earlier sense of “dice” occurs in Matt. 27:35. In secular Greek klēros meant an estate. Peter may have in mind Deut. 9:29 LXX, in which the people ... one of taking it for granted that God’s hand remains in control of events. In the OT, the expression the mighty hand of God almost always refers to divine deliverance. His power to deliver can still be relied upon, says Peter, provided there is trust on the ...

16. Pentecost 23

Exodus 22:16-31, Leviticus 19:1-37, Ruth 2:1-23, 1 Thessalonians 1:1-10, 1 Thessalonians 2:1-16, Matthew 22:34-40, Matthew 22:41-46, Psalm 1:1-6

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... you have set us beside the fountain of life, like a tree planted by running streams. Grant that the cross of your Son may become our tree of life in the paradise of ... who "feared the Lord" and was, in return, blessed by God. THE READINGS Exodus 22:20-26 (R); 22:21-27 (E) The first reading was chosen to complement the Gospel for the Day ... for other people. Every October 17, I remember the Beatification of Father Maximilian Kolbe in St. Peter's Basilica - my wife and I were there. He was one of the martyrs of the ...

17. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:7-12, James 5:13-20

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

... was ending and the new beginning, inaugurating the last days. When the Spirit came at Pentecost, Peter saw it as a sign of the last days, “In the last days, God says, I ... W. Baron, A Social and Religious History of the Jews, vol. 1, pp. 255–59; F. C. Grant, The Economic Background of the Gospels, pp. 72–76. and J. Jeremias, Jerusalem in the Time ... New Testament Foundation for Living More Simply,” in Living More Simply, R. Sider, ed., (Downers Grove, Ill.: Inter-Varsity Press, 1980). The connection of ...

18. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:1-6, James 4:13-17, James 5:7-12, James 5:13-20

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

19. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:7-12, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:13-20

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

20. Praying for Endurance and Healing

James 5:13-20, James 4:13-17, James 5:1-6, James 5:7-12

Understanding Series

Peter H. Davids

21. Giving Our Best

Mark 7:24-37

Sermon

King Duncan

... may not remember her as an actress, but she starred in a production of Peter Pan which was nominated for a Tony Award for Best Revival of a Musical ... faster and smaller running backs. The coach was probably amused at his request, but permission was granted. For the next several days, Katz managed to finish last in every race with the backs ... than on how to build inner character.” (7) David Brooks is correct. Our culture rewards résumé virtues, not eulogy virtues. We want to be successful. We want to fit in. ...

22. All Saints' Day

Revelation 7:1-8, Isaiah 26:1-21, 1 John 2:28--3:10, Revelation 21:1-27, Matthew 5:1-12, Psalm 24:1-10, Psalm 149:1-9, Psalm 34:1-22

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... knit together in one holy Church." The eschatological intention of the new prayer ("Grant us grace to follow your blessed saints in lives of faith and ... city of the dead, which was once the temporary burial - and hiding - place of the bodies of Peter and Paul, as well as the tomb of Sebastian. At the end of the tour, we ... Isaiah's. Amazingly, through baptism and faith we can enter it before we die. 1 John 3:1-3 (R, C) - "What We Can Know About Death." 1. We know right now that we are children of God. God ...

23. The Weak and the Strong

Romans 14:1--15:13

Understanding Series

James R. Edwards

... But in relinquishing a given action to God in thanksgiving, the believer is granted peace and freedom, for one cannot dedicate a course of action thankfully ... be no one to vouch for us—except Jesus Christ! There we shall be like Peter who, having betrayed his Lord and deceived his friends, prayed the simplest of all prayers ... of salvation. Even “right” theology becomes very wrong when it violates love! (So Gaugler, Der Römerbrief, vol. 2, p. 347). Absurd, says Barth. “Christ died for him, and I—eat ...

24. Pardon Me, But Do You Know God?

Jeremiah 30:1--31:40

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King Duncan

... out through the rock and heather. Suddenly he heard a voice call out with great urgency, "Peter!" A bit unnerved, he stopped and called back into the dark, "Yes, who is it? What ... able to converse knowledgeably with the former professor. A local minister had granted Corrie access to his piano, but it had been ravaged by bombings too ... but do you know God? God is seeking entrance into your heart today. 1. Steven R. Mosley, GLIMPSES OF GOD (Sisters, Oregon: Questar Publishers, Inc., 1990), pp. 149-150. 2. DREAMS ...

25. Praying in Faith

Mark 11:20-25 (26)

Teach the Text

Grant R. Osborne

... added by Mark. However, the sayings of verses 22–26 constitute a valid response to Peter’s statement in verse 21, and Jesus builds on the authority behind his actions and invites ... is more than trust in God; it is a completely God-dependent perspective on life. R. T. France notes that the plural verbs in verses 22, 24–25 emphasize the importance ... life. Yet here it does seem to reflect a certain belief that God will grant the request. Confidence in a giving God that enables one to consider the requested ...

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