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June 12, 2014 – Luke 13:14 “Ruler of the synagogue” and “indignation” Acts 13:16-26, 43-46 (envy = indignation) Acts 18:1-21 – several examples of “ruler of the synagogue” Acts 19:13-22 Indignation –  Matthew 20:24,    Matthew 26:8

June 11, 2014 – Luke 13:11-16 The ruler of the synagogue maintained order Exodus 20:9-  The Sabbath is Christ himself. Matthew 6:22-23 – If thine eye be single  Discussion of Descartes’ theory of the peniel body as the place in … Continue reading →

June 10, 2014 – Luke 13:13John 15:1-8 – “Glorify” from doxazō – primarily denotes “to suppose” (from doxa, “an opinion”); to think, be of opinion – in the NT, thus, depending on context,  “to honor. ” The Father is glorified when his … Continue reading →

June 9, 2014 – Luke 13:10-14 Synagogue – a gathering Mark 16:14-18 Acts 9:5 – pricks = heavenly impulse Isaiah 57:10 – grieved to the point of abandonment and repentance Galatians 2:20 – “Yet not I that live, but Christ.” … Continue reading →

June 6, 2014 – Luke 13:9 “Cut it off” John 15:10-17 – the vine suffers and produces better wine. Luke 13:10-17 – Jesus healed on the Sabbath. Exodus 20 through 23 – The Law Deut. 22:1-4 –  Talmudic tradition contradicted this, … Continue reading →

June 5, 2014 – Luke 13:9 “Cut it down” – (the fig tree) Matthew 5:27-30 – If thy right hand offend thee, cut it off. (also Matthew 18) John 15  The pruning of the vine/ the branch is suffering Romans … Continue reading →

June 4, 2014 – Luke 13:7-10 Bear fruit – Greek “carpos” Matthew 7:13-20 – Good fruit vs. bad fruit “evil” = poneros – Greek Lexicon starts it’s definition with “full of labors, annoyances, hardships pressed and harassed by labors, bringing toils” … Continue reading →

June 3, 2014 – Luke 13:7-10 “Dung” – What it means to be dung Who is the “me” when we talk about Christ in us. Galatians 2:20,   Ephesians 2:1-3,  Galatians 6:12-14 Nothing about the mystery of God is attractive … Continue reading →