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MARK 12:13–17 But Jesus knew their hypocrisy. “Why are you trying to trap me?” he asked. “Bring me a denarius and let me look at it” (Mark 12:15b). Today we will discuss some ways to determine whether something in the Bible is a custom, which we do not necessarily need to observe, or whether it … Continue reading “PRINCIPLES AND CUSTOMS”

LUKE 10:1–15 “Heal the sick who are there and tell them, ‘The kingdom of God is near you’ ” (Luke 10:9). We return today to our studies in Luke. After the revelation of His glory on the Mount of Transfiguration, Jesus set His face toward Jerusalem. Everything that happened from that point on is part of … Continue reading “URGENCY OF THE KINGDOM”

LEVITICUS 10 Moses then said to Aaron, “This is what the Lord spoke of when he said: ‘Among those who approach me I will show myself holy; in the sight of all the people I will be honored.’ ” Aaron remained silent (Leviticus 10:3). As a methodology, subjectivism is dangerous. At the same time, however. Christians … Continue reading “READING EXISTENTIALLY”

1 CORINTHIANS 12:12–31 For we were all baptized by one Spirit into one body—whether Jews or Greeks, slave or free—and we were all given the one Spirit to drink (1 Corinthians 12:13). Today we will consider some of the problems involved in reading the historical narratives of the Bible. The first principle, and the most … Continue reading “HISTORICAL NARRATIVES”

JOHN 20:24–31 Though the doors were locked, Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you!” (John 20:26b). John 20:26 is often regarded as proof that Jesus’ resurrection body could pass through walls. After all, the door was locked, and yet Jesus came into the midst of the disciples. This is an … Continue reading “MEANINGS IN GOD’S WORD”

LUKE 24:13–33 And beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he explained to them what was said in all the Scriptures concerning himself (Luke 24:27). When Jesus explained Scripture to the two disciples, He was interpreting the Scriptures. In fact, the Greek word Luke used in this passage is the word from which we get … Continue reading “WHAT IS HERMENEUTICS?”

PSALM 98 Let the rivers clap their hands, let the mountains sing together for joy (Psalm 98:8). People sometimes ask me, “R. C., you don’t interpret the Bible literally, do you?” The way this question is phrased assumes that surely I, as an educated Bible scholar, could not possibly be so ignorant as to take … Continue reading “LITERAL INTERPRETATION”

JOHN 10:1–18 Therefore Jesus said again, “I tell you the truth, I am the gate for the sheep” (John 10:7). The Bible uses many literary devices and forms, and if we are going to interpret the Bible literally (according to its letter and literature), we must become familiar with these. Today we will look at … Continue reading “BIBLICAL LITERARY FORMS”

LUKE 9:46–56 When James and John saw this, they asked, “Lord, do you want us to call fire down from heaven to destroy them?” (Luke 9:54). Luke tells us that, after His transfiguration, Jesus set His face toward His suffering and death. This begins Luke’s “travel narrative,” which traces Jesus’ progress from Galilee to Jerusalem. … Continue reading “FIRE POURED FROM HEAVEN”

LUKE 9:57–62 Jesus replied, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62). As the disciples traveled to Jerusalem with Jesus, a man said to Him, “I will follow you wherever you go” (Luke 9:57). How often we have heard and … Continue reading “THE COST OF DISCIPLESHIP”