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1382IntrodUctIon: LUKE

Reading Luke

In order to read the entire New Testament in one year, the book of Luke should be read in 49 days, according to the following schedule: = 1:1-25 = 1:26-56 = 1:57-80 = 2:1-20 = 2:21-52 = 3 = 4:1-13 = 4:14-44 = 5:1-16 = 5:17-39 = 6:1-16 = 6:17-49 = 7:1-35 = 7:36-50 = 8:1-21 = 8:22-39 = 8:40-56 = 9:1-17 = 9:18-36 = 9:37-62 = 10:1-24 = 10:25-42 = 11:1-13 = 11:14-36 = 11:37-54 = 12:1-21 = 12:22-48 = 12:49-59 = 13:1-21 = 13:22-35 = 14:1-24 = 14:25—15:10 = 15:11-32 = 16 = 17:1-19 = 17:20—18:14 = 18:15-43 = 19:1-27 = 19:28-48 = 20:1-19 = 20:20—21:4 = 21:5-38 = 22:1-38 = 22:39-65 = 22:66—23:25 = 23:26-49 = 23:50—24:12 = 24:13-35 = 24:36-53

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LUKE Outline

I. Preface to Luke’s Gospel (1:1-4) II. The Coming of Jesus the Savior (1:5—2:52) A. Announcement of John’s Coming Birth (1:5-25) B. Announcement of Jesus’ Coming Birth (1:26-56) C. Birth of John the Baptist (1:57-80) D. Birth of Jesus (2:1-20) E. Jesus at the Temple as an Infant (2:21-39) F. Jesus at the Temple as a Boy (2:40-52) III. Preparation for Jesus’ Public Ministry (3:1—4:13) A. Ministry of John the Baptist (3:1-20) B. Baptism of Jesus (3:21-22) C. Ancestry of Jesus (3:23-38) D. Temptation of Jesus (4:1-13) IV. Ministry in and Around Galilee (4:14—9:50) A. Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry and Rejection at Nazareth (4:14-30) B. Jesus’ Supernatural Authority and Power Demonstrated in Capernaum (4:31-44) C. More Miracles and the Calling of the First Disciples (5:1-28) D. Jesus’ Mission to Save Sinners and Confrontations With Jewish Authorities (5:29—6:11) E. Selection of the 12 Disciples (6:12-16) F. Principles for Living from Jesus’ Teaching on the Plain (6:17-49) G. The Centurion’s Great Faith and Jesus’ Power Over Death (7:1-17) H. John’s Questions for Jesus and Jesus’ Honor for John (7:18-35) I. Jesus’ Compassionate Ministry to and from Women (7:36—8:3) J. Parables of Productivity and Practice in God’s Kingdom (8:4-21) K. Jesus’ Power Over Nature, Demons and Death (8:22-56) L. Jesus’ Empowerment of His Disciples and Herod’s Distress (9:1-9) M. Feeding of the Five Thousand (9:10-17) N. Peter’s Confession and Jesus’ Response (9:18-27) O. The Savior’s Glory Revealed (9:28-50) V. Ministry in Judea on the Way to Jerusalem (9:51—13:21) A. The Rejection in Samaria (9:51-56) B. The Cost of Following Jesus (9:57-62) C. The Commissioning, Report and Blessing of the 72 (10:1-24) D. A Challenge from a Lawyer and the Parable of the Good Samaritan (10:25-37) E. The Responses of Mary and Martha to Jesus’ Visit (10:38-42) F. A Teaching About Prayer (11:1-13) G. Confrontations with Leaders About Authority Over Evil and Religious Hypocrisy (11:14-54) H. Warnings and Encouragement Regarding Opposition, Life and the End Times (12:1—13:8) I. Healing on the Sabbath and Parables of God’s Kingdom (13:9-21) VI. Ministry in and Around Perea During the Final Journey Toward Jerusalem (13:22—19:27) A. The Narrow Door to God’s Kingdom (13:22-30) B. A Warning Concerning Herod and A Lament Over Jerusalem (13:31-35) C. A Challenge to the Pharisees (14:1-24) D. The Cost of Discipleship (14:25-35) E. Parables About the Spiritually Lost and Found (15:1-32)

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• Campus Missions Connections Themefinders linking Scripture passages to the five core commitments for campus ministry: Pray, Live, Serve, Tell, Give

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1347 MARK 3

Power over Satan and demons

Mk 3:27 “No one can enter a strong man’s house and carry off his possessions unless he first ties up the strong man. then he can rob his house.”

Jesus came to earth to destroy the works of Satan (1Jn 3:8), to establish God’s kingdom (see article on THE KINGDOM OF GOD, p. 1294) and to free us from Satan’s power (12:28; Lk 4:18; 13:16; Ac 26:18). One of the main emphases in Mark’s Gospel is Jesus’ overriding aim to defeat Satan and his demonic powers. In 3:27, Jesus illustrates the principle behind this spiritual conflict in terms of “tying up the strong man” (i.e., Satan) and “robbing his house” (i.e., setting free those enslaved to Satan or “possessed” by demonic powers and reclaiming those lives for God’s kingdom). This power over Satan is especially evident in the driving out of demons (Gk daimonion) or evil spirits. “Driving out” or “casting out” means the exercising of Jesus’ authority to force demonic powers to give up control of people whose lives they have enslaved and whose bodies they have inhabited.

SATAN AND DEMONS. Satan (Heb, meaning “accuser” or “adversary”) was originally a great angel created perfect and good. He was appointed to minister (i.e., to serve) directly around God’s throne in heaven. Yet before the world began, he became filled with pride and rebelled against God. As a result, he became God’s primary adversary and an enemy to all humanity (Eze 28:12-15). We must, however, keep in mind that Satan is not equal with God; he is a created being and is completely subordinate to God’s power. Satan is not omnipresent (everywhere at the same time), omnipotent (all-powerful) or omniscient (all-knowing), so most of his activity is delegated to demons (8:28; Rev 16:13-14; see Job 1:12, note). In his rebellion against God, Satan misled a multitude of lesser angels (Rev 12:4, 7) who could likely be identified, after their “fall” from heaven, with demons or evil spirits. Satan and many of these lesser angels were exiled to the earth and the atmosphere around it, and now operate within this sphere of influence as God allows. Their considerable control and influence in the world presents all people with a legitimate choice whether to follow God or to follow evil. For more extensive details regarding Satan’s characteristics and activity against God and humanity, see Mt 4:10, note.

DEMONS. (1) As a result of humanity’s sin and rebellion against God, the NT describes the world as estranged (i.e., alienated, separated) from God and seized by Satan, who now exercises a great deal of authority on the earth (see Jn 12:31, note; 2Co 4:4; Eph 6:10-12; see article on THE CHRISTIAN’S RELATIONSHIP TO THE WORLD, p. 1880). (2) Demons are spirit beings who have personality and intelligence. As members of Satan’s kingdom (see Mt 12:26), they are part of a highly organized empire of evil that has authority over “the kingdom of the air” (Eph 2:2). As agents for enacting Satan’s purposes, demons are enemies of God and humans (Mt 12:43-45). Demon spirits are thoroughly evil, malicious and under Satan’s authority (see Mt 4:10, note). In order to overcome the schemes and temptations of Satan and his demonic forces, Christians must wage continual spiritual warfare against them (see Eph 6:12, note). (3) Numerous accounts in the Bible make it clear that it is not uncommon for demons to inhabit the bodies of some people who do not have a personal relationship with God (see Mk 5:15; Lk 4:41; 8:27-28; Ac 16:18). The evil spirits enslave the individuals they “possess,” can use their voices to speak and can influence them toward evil, immorality and destruction. (4) Demons can cause physical ailments and illness in the human body (Mt 9:32-33; 12:22; 17:14-18; Mk 9:20-22; Lk 13:11, 16), although by no means is all sickness and disease the result of evil spirits (Mt 4:24; Lk 5:12-13). (5) Demons are the real power behind the “gods” and “idols” of false religions, which means that worshiping false gods is essentially worshiping demons (see 1Co 10:20, note; see article on THE NATURE OF IDOLATRY, p. 357). (6) Those involved in spiritism (i.e., the attempt to communicate with the dead) and sorcery (i.e., the supposed use of magic) are dealing with evil spirits. Such activity can easily lead to a person coming under demonic bondage and control (cf. Ac 13:8-10; 19:19; Gal 5:20; Rev 9:20). (7) Evil spirits will be especially active in the end times, promoting the occult (i.e., witchcraft and satanism), sexual immorality, violence, cruelty and mass deception. They will attack

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TOPICAL ARTICLES

ALL EDITIONS FEATURE . . .

Baptised in/ Filled with the Holy Spirit

Gifts of the Holy Spirit

Fruit of the Holy Spirit

Healing

Faith that moves mountains

Witnessing

Salvation

Second Coming of Christ

Victory over Satan and demons

Overcoming the world and worldliness

Praise

Walking in obedience and righteousness

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TOPICS AND ICONSCROSS REFERENCES4:32 Find another verse on Jesus’ authority at Mt 7:38

REFERENCES AT THE TOPRelate to the left column of ScriptureREFERENCES AT THE BOTTOMRelate to the right column of Scripture

SECTIONAL HEADINGS

FOOTNOTESFound at the bottom of the right column

THEMEFINDERSTM

Important themes on 12 topics with a Bible reference to the next passage on this theme

STUDY NOTES WITH A SPIRIT-FILLED PERSPECTIVEIn five classes 1) Expositional, 2) Theological, 3) Devotional, 4) Ethical, 5) Practical, with reference to in-depth articles on related subjects

DAILY BIBLE READING PLANSA chart for reading the entire Bible in one year, and daily Bible reading plans for each book

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1392LUKE 4:20

20 Then he  rolled up the  scroll, gave it back to the at ten dant and sat down. x The eyes of ev ery one in the syn a gogue were fas tened on him, 21 and he be gan by say­ing to  them, “To day this scrip ture  is  ful­filled in your hear ing.”

22 All   spoke  well  of  him  and  were  amazed at the gra cious  words that came from  his  lips. “Isn’t  this  Jo seph’s  son?” they asked.  y

23 Jesus said  to  them, “ Surely you will  quote  this  prov erb  to  me:  ‘Phy si cian, heal  your self !  Do  here  in  your  home­town what we have   heard  that you did in  Capernaum.’ ”

24 “I  tell you the  truth,” he con tin ued, “no   prophet  is   accepted  in  his  home­town. z  25 I  as sure  you  that   there  were many  wid ows  in   Israel  in  Eli jah’s  time, when  the  sky was  shut  for   three  and  a half  years and  there was a se vere fam ine through out  the  land. a  26 Yet  Eli jah  was not sent to any of them, but to a  widow in Zar e phath in the re gion of Si don. b 27 And  there were many in  Israel with  leprosy a in the time of Eli sha the  prophet, yet not one of them was  cleansed—only Na a man the  Syrian.” c

28 All the peo ple in the syn a gogue were fu ri ous when they  heard this. 29 They got up,  drove him out of the town, d and took him to the brow of the hill on  which the town  was   built,  in  or der  to   throw  him down  the   cliff.  30 But  he   walked   right  through the  crowd and went on his way. e

Jesus Drives Out an Evil Spirit31 Then he went down to  Capernaum,  f 

a town in Gal i lee, and on the Sab bath be­gan  to   teach  the  peo ple.  32 They  were  amazed at his teach ing, g be cause his mes­sage had  authority.

33 In  the  syn a gogue   there was  a man pos sessed  by  a  de mon,  an  evil b   spirit. He   cried  out  at  the  top  of  his   voice, 34 “Ha! What do you want with us,  Jesus of Naz a reth? Have you come to de stroy 

us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God!” h

35 “Be  quiet!”  Jesus said  sternly. i “Come out of him!” Then the de mon  threw the man down be fore them all and came out with out in jur ing him.

36 All the peo ple were  amazed and said to each  other, “What is this teach ing? With  authority  j and  power he  gives or ders to evil spir its and they come out!” 37 And the news   about him   spread  through out  the sur round ing area. k

Jesus Heals Many38 Jesus left the syn a gogue and went to 

the home of Si mon. Now Si mon’s  mother­in­law  was  suf fer ing  from  a  high  fe ver, and they  asked  Jesus to help her. 39 So he bent over her and re buked l the fe ver, and it left her. She got up at once and be gan to wait on them.

40 When the sun was set ting, the peo­ple  brought to  Jesus all who had var i ous  kinds  of  sick ness,  and  lay ing  his   hands on each one, m he  healed them. n 41 More­over, de mons came out of many peo ple, shout ing, “You are the Son of God!” o But he  re buked  them  and   would  not  al low them to   speak,  p be cause  they knew he was the Christ. c

42 At day break  Jesus went out to a sol­i tary  place. The peo ple were look ing for him  and  when  they  came  to   where  he was, they  tried to keep him from leav ing them.  43 But he  said, “I must   preach  the good news of the king dom of God to the  other   towns also, be cause  that  is why  I was sent.” 44 And he kept on preach ing in the syn a gogues of Ju dea. d

The Calling of the First Disciples

5 One day as  Jesus was stand ing by the Lake of Gen nes a ret, e with the peo ple 

crowd ing  around him and lis ten ing to the 

4:32 HIS  MESSAGE  HAD  AUTHORITY. The basic meaning of “authority” (Gk exousia) is “the freedom and right to decide or act.” It involves capability and power (cf. v. 36). Jesus had a God-given authority from his Father (Jn 17:2), which came from knowing the Father and recognizing what the Father was doing in the world. Jesus also delegated authority to his followers (Mk 3:15; Lk 9:1). But he did not want them to become arrogant and authoritarian, so he warned them not to be like the rulers and officials of the world who “exercise authority” (Mt 20:25-28) in a way that tyrannizes or dominates others. Jesus used his authority to serve, help, instruct and free people from demonic control (v. 36; see article on POWER OVER SATAN AND DEMONS, p. 1347).4:33 AN EVIL SPIRIT. Luke records that one of Jesus’ first acts after announcing his role as the true Messiah (the one who fulfills the prophecies about the coming Savior) was a direct confrontation with demonic powers.

(1) Jesus’ primary concern in ministry was to destroy the devil’s works (1Jn 3:8). Christ’s followers will not realize or experience the full benefits of God’s kingdom without confronting and prevailing over Satan’s kingdom (see Mt 12:28; see article on THE KINGDOM OF GOD, p. 1294). (2) One unmistakable sign that God’s people are failing to experience and demonstrate God’s kingdom is the failure or inability to confront directly the power of evil by setting people free from the slavery to sin and demonic powers. These powers certainly recognize Christ and his authority and must submit to his followers who truly possess Christ’s power because of their deep and uncompromising relationship with him (see article on POWER OVER SATAN AND DEMONS, p. 1347).4:40 HEALED THEM. See Mt 4:23, note; see article on DIVINE HEALING, p. 1286, and chart on the MIRACLES OF JESUS, p. 1499.

4:20 x ver 174:22 y Mt 13:54,55; Jn 6:424:24 z Mt 13:57; Jn 4:444:25 a 1Ki 18:1; Jas 5:17,184:26 b 1Ki 17:8–164:27 c 2Ki 5:1–144:29 d Nu 15:35; Ac 7:584:30 e Jn 8:59; 10:394:31 f Mt 4:134:32 g Mt 7:28

4:34 h ver 414:35 i ver 39,41; Mt 8:264:36 j ver 324:37 k ver 144:39 l ver 35,414:40 m Mk 5:23 n Mt 4:234:41 o Mt 4:3 p Mt 8:4

a 27 The Greek word was used for various diseases affecting the skin—not necessarily leprosy. b 33 Greek unclean ; also in verse 36 c 41 Or Messiah d 44 Or the land of the Jews ; some manuscripts Galilee e 1 That is, Sea of Galilee

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The following list of terms provides practical definitions to many words and phrases used throughout the Bible text and study notes. Most of the time when these terms appear in notes, articles and outlines, they are defined in context. However, in isolated instances they are used without further definition. The definitions provided are not necessarily technical definitions, but are more practical explanations aimed at enhancing your understanding of the issues.

The purpose of this feature is (1) to help you better understand a wide array of technical and theological terms used frequently in Bible study and ministry contexts and (2) to enable you to more clearly communicate vital spiritual truths and concepts to those who are not familiar with many terms that Christians may use or take for granted. Since many of these terms have a wide range of meaning, the definitions given in certain text notes may vary depending on the specific implications of the related Bible text.

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------absolute truth—facts, principles or standards that are accurate, authoritative (see definition) and relevant for all people in all situations for all time

allegory—an illustrative story in which characters, images and events represent other things and symbolically express a deeper meaning

ambassador—an authorized representative of a country or a person; in reference to a Christian, one who recognizes his or her responsibility to represent Christ and to spread his message with his authority in an effort to lead others into a right relationship with God; see 2Co 5:20, note

anointed—chosen, commissioned, empowered, set apart for special service; used both literally and figuratively to depict pouring oil over an individual, representing the Holy Spirit’s empowerment in his or her life

antichrist—(as a general concept) a satanic-empowered opposition to God and all he has accomplished through Jesus Christ; (as a specific person) an end-time world ruler who will be empowered by Satan to deceive people and who will oppose Christ in every way; the person will engineer Satan’s final assault against Christ, his work and his followers before Christ returns to defeat the forces of evil and reign on earth for the last thousand years of time as we know it; see article on THE AGE OF THE ANTICHRIST, p. 1760

antinomian—literally, “against or opposed to the law”; a false teaching characterized by the belief that since spiritual salvation is a result of God’s grace (see definition) people are not obligated to obey the moral standards of God’s law; the belief that it does not matter what people do, particularly with their bodies, as long as they “believe” the right things (see definition of “libertine”); the opposite of legalism (see definition); see introduction to Jude

apostasy—spiritual rebellion and faithlessness; rejecting, abandoning or turning from sincere faith in the one true God; see article on INDIVIDUAL APOSTASY, p. 1812

apostle(s)—one(s) sent to deliver Christ’s message with Christ’s authority; those personally authorized by Christ to deliver his original message and to lead the effort of establishing the NT church; the pioneer messengers and leaders of the early church; see Ac 14:4, note

apostolic—relating to the message and ministry of Jesus’ original first-century apostles (see definition), whom he used to establish his original NT message and start the NT church

atone/atonement—to “cover over”; to provide a covering for sin through a sacrificial payment or ransom; a sacrifice that covers offenses toward God and provides forgiveness; OT animal sacrifices symbolically pointed toward the perfect sacrifice that Jesus Christ would make to pay the price for human sin

atoning—sin-covering, forgiveness-providing; see article on THE DAY OF ATONEMENT, p. 174

authoritative—completely reliable and trustworthy, backed by solid evidence and established authority

baptism/baptized—to be immersed (particularly referring to baptism in water) as an outward sign of accepting and following Christ and identifying with his death, burial and resurrection; see Ac 22:16, note; Ro 6:4, note

Glossary of Terms

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DEFINITIONS

1955abba balaam

AbbAGal 4:6

Abide in Christ See Remain in ChRist

AbominAtion thAt CAuses desolAtion

See article on the GReat tRibulation—p. 1322

mk 13:14

AbrAhAmSee article on the Call of

abRaham—p. 47See article on God’s Covenant

with abRaham, isaaC and JaCob—p. 64

Ge 11:31; 17:5 faith of

Ro 4:12

AbstinenCe See wine

ACts and theology of the spirit

ac 1:1 as a pattern for all churches

ac 28:31

AdAm And eveSee article on CReation—p. 32See article on death—p. 658

Ge 3:7; Ro 5:12

Adoption See new biRth

AdulterySee article on standaRds of

sexual moRality—p. 1833 divorce and remarriage

mk 10:11; lk 16:18 prohibited

ex 20:14; Pr 6:32-33 spiritual

Jer 3:1-5; eze 16:15; 23:2; Rev 17:1

suspectednu 5:18

woman caught inJn 8:7, 11

AdviCe godly

1sa 25:32; 2Ki 25:7; Pr 15:22

Amen2Co 1:20

AmosSee introduction to amos

am 1:1

Angel of the lordSee article on anGels and the

anGel of the loRd— p. 312

Ge 16:7; 32:24; ex 3:2; Jdg 6:14; isa 63:9; Zec 1:8-11, 12

AngelsSee article on anGels and the

anGel of the loRd— p. 312

fallen See article on PoweR oveR

satan and demons— p. 1347

2Pe 2:4 good

Ge 18:2; 32:1; eze 1:5; 9:2; da 10:5; heb 1:13; Rev 8:13

guardianGe 24:40; Ge 28:12; 2Ki 6:16-17; Ps 34:7; 91:11; mt 18:10

Anger at sin

ex 32:19; Jdg 10:7; ne 13:25; lk 19:45; ac 17:16

God’s1Ki 18:40; Ps 76:10; la 1:12; am 8:11; na 1:3; Ro 1:18, 24

AnnAlk 2:36

Anointing counterfeit

mt 7:23 of Cyrus

isa 45:1 from the holy spirit

1sa 10:1; isa 11:2-3; 42:1; 1Jn 2:20

of priestsnu 3:3

AntiChristSee article on the aGe of the

antiChRist—p. 1760 as the beast of the great

tribulationisa 14:12-15; da 6:5; 7:8, 24-25; 9:27; 11:36-45; Zec 11:15-16; Rev 11:7; 13:1-3, 8, 15, 18; 16:10; 17:16

destruction ofRev 17:14; 19:19

as the “man of lawlessness”2th 2:3; 1Jn 2:18

and the mark of the beastRev 13:16; 14:9

orgin ofRev 17:8, 11

held back by the holy spirit2th 2:6

AntinomiAnismGe 3:4; Ro 16:17; 1Jn 2:4

Anxietymt 6:25; Php 4:6, 7

ApostAsyGe 19:26; Jdg 17:5, 6; 20:1; 2Ki 12:2; 2Ch 16:7; ecc 11:9; isa 2:6-9; 30:1-5; Jer 8:12

of believers See article on ChRist’s

messaGe to the seven ChuRChes—p. 1914

See article on individual aPostasy—p. 1812

dt 29:18-21; 2Ki 14:26; 15:16; Pr 14:14; la 2:5; lk 8:13; Jn 15:2, 6; 1Co 6:9; 9:27; Gal 5:4; heb 2:1; 10:29; 2Pe 2:1; Jude 1:12; Rev 3:5; 22:19

and repentance1Ki 8:46

and the last days See article on the aGe of

the antiChRist—p. 1760mt 24:11, 12; lk 18:8; 2th 2:7; 1ti 4:1; 2ti 4:3

ApostlesSee article on the ministRy

leadeRshiP Gifts foR the ChuRCh—p. 1714

as the foundation of the church1Co 15:8; eph 2:20

as missionariesac 14:4; Ro 16:7

Ark of the CovenAntex 25:10; 1sa 4:3; 1Ki 8:1; 1Ch 13:3; 15:1; heb 9:4

ArmAgeddonisa 30:25; da 11:45; Zec 12:3-9; Rev 16:12, 16; 19:17, 19, 21

Atonement See also ChRist,

substitutionaRy death of

See article on the day of atonement—p. 174

Atonement Coverex 25:17; heb 9:5

bAAlJdg 2:13; 2Ki 10:28

bAbylon See also GReat tRibulation,

the2Ki 24:1; isa 13:1, 4; 21:9; 23:13; 47:1-15; Jer 25:12; 50:1; 51:1-64

bAlAAmnu 22:5; 24:2; 2Pe 2:15; Rev 2:14

Subject Indexthis subject index will enable you to locate where various topics are discussed in the study notes and articles.

Page numbers are given in bold face type.

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SUBJECT INDEX

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AARONGenealogy of (Ex 6:16-20; Jos 21:4, 10;

1Ch 6:3-15).Priesthood of (Ex 28:1; Nu 17; Heb 5:1-4;

7), garments (Ex 28; 39), consecration (Ex 29), ordination (Lev 8).

Spokesman for Moses (Ex 4:14-16, 27—31; 7:1-2). Supported Moses’ hands in battle (Ex 17:8-13). Built golden calf (Ex 32; Dt 9:20). Talked against Moses (Nu 12). Priesthood opposed (Nu 16); staff budded (Nu 17). Forbidden to enter land (Nu 20:1-12). Death (Nu 20:22-29; 33:38-39).

ABADDON*Rev 9:11 whose name in Hebrew is

A,

ABANDON (ABANDONED)Dt 4:31 he will not a or destroy you1Ki 6:13 and will not a my people

Israel.”Ne 9:19 compassion you did not a

them 9:31 an end to them or a them,Ps 16:10 you will not a me to the

grave,Ac 2:27 you will not a me to the

grave,1Ti 4:1 in later times some will a

the faith

ABANDONED (ABANDON)Ge 24:27 who has not a his kindness2Co 4:9 persecuted, but not a;

struck down,

ABBA*Mk 14:36 “A, Father,” he said,

“everything isRo 8:15 And by him we cry, “A,

Father.”Gal 4:6 the Spirit who calls out, “A,

Father

ABEDNEGODeported to Babylon with Daniel

(Da 1:1-6). Name changed from Azariah (Da 1:7). Refused defilement by food (Da 1:8-20). Refused idol worship (Da 3:1-12); saved from furnace (Da 3:13-30).

ABELSecond son of Adam (Ge 4:2). Offered

proper sacrifice (Ge 4:4; Heb 11:4). Murdered by Cain (Ge 4:8; Mt 23:35; Lk 11:51; 1Jn 3:12).

ABHOR (ABHORS)Lev 26:30 of your idols, and I will a

you.Dt 7:26 Utterly a and detest it,Ps 26:5 I a the assembly of

evildoers 119:163 I hate and a falsehood 139:21 and a those who rise up

against youAm 6:8 “I a the pride of JacobRo 2:22 You who a idols, do you

rob

ABHORS (ABHOR)Pr 11:1 The Lord a dishonest

scales,

ABIATHARHigh priest in days of Saul and David

(1Sa 22; 2Sa 15; 1Ki 1—2; Mk 2:26). Escaped

Saul’s slaughter of priests (1Sa 22:18-23). Supported David in Absalom’s revolt (2Sa 15:24-29). Supported Adonijah (1Ki 1:7-42); deposed by Solomon (1Ki 2:22-35; cf. 1Sa 2:31-35).

ABIGAIL1. Sister of David (1Ch 2:16-17).2. Wife of Nabal (1Sa 25:30); pled for his

life with David (1Sa 25:14-35). Became David’s wife after Nabal’s death (1Sa 25:36-42); bore him Kileab (2Sa 3:3) also known as Daniel (1Ch 3:1).

ABIHUSon of Aaron (Ex 6:23; 24:1, 9); killed for

offering unauthorized fire (Lev 10; Nu 3:2-4; 1Ch 24:1-2).

ABIJAH1. Second son of Samuel (1Ch 6:28); a

corrupt judge (1Sa 8:1-5).2. An Aaronic priest (1Ch 24:10; Lk 1:5).3. Son of Jeroboam I of Israel; died as

prophesied by Ahijah (1Ki 14:1-18).4. Son of Rehoboam; king of Judah who

fought Jeroboam I attempting to reunite the kingdom (1Ki 14:31—15:8; 2Ch 12:16—14:1; Mt 1:7).

ABILITY (ABLE)Ex 35:34 tribe of Dan, the a to teach

others.Dt 8:18 for it is he who gives you

the aEzr 2:69 According to their a they

gaveMt 25:15 one talent, each according

to his a.Ac 11:29 disciples, each according to

his a,2Co 1:8 far beyond our a to endure, 8:3 were able, and even

beyond their a.

ABIMELECH1. King of Gerar who took Abraham’s

wife Sarah, believing her to be his sister (Ge 20). Later made a covenant with Abraham (Ge 21:22-33).

2. King of Gerar who took Isaac’s wife Rebekah, believing her to be his sister (Ge 26:1-11). Later made a covenant with Isaac (Ge 26:12-31).

3. Son of Gideon (Jdg 8:31). Attempted to make himself king (Jdg 9).

ABISHAG*Shunammite virgin; attendant of David in

his old age (1Ki 1:1-15; 2:17-22).

ABISHAISon of Zeruiah, David’s sister (1Sa 26:6;

1Ch 2:16). One of David’s chief warriors (1Ch 11:15-21): against Edom (1Ch 18:12-13), Ammon (2Sa 10), Absalom (2Sa 18), Sheba (2Sa 20). Wanted to kill Saul (1Sa 26), killed Abner (2Sa 2:18-27; 3:22-39), wanted to kill Shimei (2Sa 16:5-13; 19:16-23).

ABLE (ABILITY ENABLE ENABLED ENABLES ENABLING)Nu 14:16 ‘The Lord was not a1Ch 29:14 that we should be a to give2Ch 2:6 who is a to build a temple

for him,Eze 7:19 and gold will not be a to

save them

Da 3:17 the God we serve is a to save us

4:37 walk in pride he is a to humble.

Mt 9:28 “Do you believe that I am aLk 13:24 will try to enter and will not

be a to 14:30 to build and was not a to

finish.’ 21:15 none of your adversaries

will be a 21:36 and that you may be a to

standAc 5:39 you will not be a to stop

these men;Ro 8:39 will be a to separate us 14:4 for the Lord is a to make

him stand 16:25 to him who is a to establish

you2Co 9:8 God is a to make all grace

aboundEph 3:20 him who is a to do

immeasurably 6:13 you may be a to stand your

ground,1Ti 3:2 respectable, hospitable, a to

teach,2Ti 1:12 and am convinced that he

is a 2:24 kind to everyone, a to

teach, 3:15 which are a to make you

wiseHeb 2:18 he is a to help those who

are being 7:25 he is a to save completelyJas 3:2 a to keep his whole body

in check.Jude 1:24 To him who is a to keep

youRev 5:5 He is a to open the scroll

ABNERCousin of Saul and commander of his

army (1Sa 14:50; 17:55-57; 26). Made Ish-Bosheth king after Saul (2Sa 2:8-10), but later defected to David (2Sa 3:6-21). Killed Asahel (2Sa 2:18-32), for which he was killed by Joab and Abishai (2Sa 3:22-39).

ABOLISH (ABOLISHED ABOLISHING)Hos 2:18 I will a from the land,Mt 5:17 that I have come to a the

Law

ABOLISHED (ABOLISH)Gal 5:11 the offense of the cross has

been a.

ABOLISHING* (ABOLISH)Eph 2:15 by a in his flesh the law

ABOMINATION*Da 11:31 set up the a that causes

desolation. 12:11 a that causes desolation is

set up,Mt 24:15 the holy place ‘the a that

causesMk 13:14 you see ‘the a that causes

ABOUND (ABOUNDING)2Co 9:8 able to make all grace a to

you,

ConcordanceWord or block entries marked with an asterisk (*) list every verse in the Bible in which the word appears. Words in

parentheses after an entry remind the reader to check other forms of that word in locating a passage.

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CONCORDANCE

1335 MATTHEW 28

A. The Nature of the Kingdoms

Kingdom of God Kingdom of Satan

Item Description Reference Description Reference

1. Rulership a. Rule by God —Theocracy

2Ch 20:6; Ps 95:3; Da 4:17, 32; 1Ti 1:17

a. Rule by Satan —the god of this age

Jn 12:31; 14:30; 2Co 4:4; Eph 2:2; 1Jn 5:19

b. God’s rule through his Son

Ps 110:1; Isa 9:6-7; Da 7:13-14; Mt 28:18; Lk 1:32-33; Eph 1:20-22; Heb 1:3-8; Rev 1:5; 19:13-16

b. Satan assisted by principalities, powers and rulers of this dark world

Eph 1:21; 6:12; Col 1:16; 2:15; cf. Da 10:13

2. Character a. Righteousness, peace and joy in the Holy Spirit

Mt 6:33; Jn 18:36; Ro 14:17

a. Centered in worldly things and ideas

1Jn 2:15-17; 5:19; Rev 2:9, 13

b. God’s power Lk 11:20-22; 1Co 2:4; 4:20; 1Th 1:5

b. Disease, sickness, slavery

Mt 10:1; Lk 9:1

c. Truth Jn 8:31-32; 14:6, 16-17; 15:26; 16:13; 17:17

c. Deception Ge 3:4-5, 13; Jn 8:44; Ro 1:25; 2Co 4:4; 2Th 2:10-12

d. Holiness and purity

1Co 1:2, 30; 2Co 6:17 - 7:1; Eph 4:24; Heb 12:10, 14; 1Pe 1:15-16

d. Sin and evil Ro 1:28-32; 1Co 6:9-10; Eph 2:1-3; 1Jn 3:7-10, 12

e. Light Jn 1:4-9; 3:19; Ac 26:18; Col 1:12-13; 1Ti 6:16; 1Jn 1:5, 7

e. Darkness Lk 22:53; Ac 26:18; Eph 6:12; Col 1:13; 1Jn 1:6; cf. 2Co 11:14

f. Eternal life with God

Jn 1:4; 3:16; Ro 5:17; 6:4, 12; 8:2; 1Jn 5:12; Rev 1:18

f. Eternal, spiritual death and separation from God

Ro 5:12, 14; 6:23; Eph 2:1; Rev 20:14-15; 21:8

3. Signs, Activities and Effects

a. Salvation Mk 1:15; Ac 8:12; 1Co 5:10-11

a. Destruction Jn 10:10; 1Pe 5:8

b. Baptism in the Holy Spirit

Mt 3:2, 11-12; Ac 1:3-8

b. Filled with the spirit of the world

1Co 2:12; Jas 4:4; 1Jn 2:15

c. Miracles and driving out demons

Mt 4:23-24; 10:7-8; 12:28; Lk 9:1-2, 11; 11:20-22; 13:11-16

c. Counterfeit miracles and demon-possession

Mt 4:24; 8:28; 24:24; 2Th 2:9; Rev 13:13-14

d. The presence of Jesus

Mt 3:1-3: 4:17; Mk 1:14-15

d. The presence of evil spirits

Mt 8:28; 12:22-29; Mk 5:2-5, 9; 6:7; Ac 19:16; Rev 18:2

e. Gifts of the Spirit

Ro 12:6-8; 1Co 12:1-31

e. Sorcery, witchcraft, drugs, occult activity

Ac 16:16; 19:18-19; 1Co 10:20; Gal 5:20; Rev 2:24

f. Fruit of the Spirit Gal 5:22-23 f. Acts of the sinful nature

Gal 5:19-21

the Kingdom of god Versus the Kingdom of satan

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IN-TEXT CHARTS

1356MARK 7

DECAPOLIS AND LANDS BEYOND THE JORDAN

Paul’s supernatural encounter with Jesus occurred near here. He was brought blinded into the city (Ac 9:3, 8; 22:6, 11).

Home of apostles Philip, Andrew and Peter (Jn 1:44; 12:21). Jesus healed a blind man here (Mk 8:22). Feeding of the 5,000 took place near here (Lk 9:10).

Mt. Hermon

Damascus

Caesarea Philippi

RaphanaBethsaida

BATANEA

TRACHONITIS

Sea of Galilee

Abila

Gadara

AURANITISGALILEE

ScythopolisPella

In the region of the Gadara, Jesus healed two demon-possessed men (Mt 8:28).

In the region of the Garasenes Jesus healed a demon-possessed man (Mk 5:1; Lk 8:26).

Gerasa

Mediterranean Sea

DEC

AP

OLISP

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Philadelphia

Bethany beyond Jordan

Jerusalem

DEAD SEA

John the Baptist was baptizing east of the Jordan River (Jn 1:28). Here, John saw Jesus and called him the “Lamb of God” (Jn 1:29,35).

Boundaries

River Boundaries

Indefinite Boundaries (desert)

Tetrachy of Philip

Tetrachy of Herod Antipas

Free Cities of the Decapolis

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Jesus and his disciples came here on occasion (Mt 16:13; Mk 8:27). Here he asked Peter who he thought Jesus was (Mt 16:15-16).

GAULANITIS

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Solomon’S Temple960—586 b.c.

movable stands of bronze

Solomon built the temple adjacent to the royal palace. The temple served both as a chapel for King David’s family line and as a national shrine (worship center). God told Solomon, “I have [put] my Name there forever ... I will establish your royal throne over Israel forever, as I promised David your father” (1Ki 9:3, 5). The sanctuary reflected God’s absolute sovereignty (power, authority) over creation and symbolized his headship over Israel.

Sea altar

Side rooms

Most Holy Place with ark of the covenant

Portico

The ornate cast bronze pillars, “Jakin and Boaz”

Holy Place (30 cubits high) with golden tables for bread of the Presence, gold lampstands, and altar of incense.

Temple FurnISHInG

ark oF THe CovenanT

The ark used in the tabernacle was

moved to the temple(1Ki 8:3-9;

2Ch 5:2-10).

TaBle For THe Bread

oF THe preSenCe

InCenSeAltar

lampSTandTen lampstands were in the temple, five on each side of the sanctuary (1Ki 7:49), to which were added ten tables (2Ch 4:8).

The table for the bread of the Presence was

made of gold.

movaBle Bronze BaSIn

CubitsFeet

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ILLUSTRATIONS

As a campus missionary, I will: • follow Jesus’ example of servanthood, so as to reflect God’s love and to influence others for Christ.• use my abilities and opportunities to honor God and benefit others on my campus and in my

church and community.• demonstrate active compassion for those in need, just as though I am serving

Jesus himself.See p. 13 for the introduction to CAMPUS MISSIONS and its five disciplines: PRAY, LIVE, SERVE, TELL, GIVE.

SERVING FOLLOWS JESUS’ EXAMPLE. How do you measure success? Most people embrace the world’s standard of doing whatever it takes to get ahead. But Jesus’ teaching defied worldly ideals: “The greatest among you will be your servant. For whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted” (Mt 23:11-12; see Lk 22:24-30, notes). Jesus demonstrated humility through such acts as washing feet, then saying, “I have set you an example that you should do as I have done for you … Now that you know these things, you will be blessed if you do them” (Jn 13:15, 17). To show people who Jesus is and what he is like, you must actively look for ways to serve and assist others at home, school, work and in every aspect of life. By serving with proper motives, you reflect Christ’s character and compassion (Mt 20:26-28; Php 2:3-7). Your aim should not simply be to expand your ministry. You are to serve others because God’s kingdom is characterized by servanthood. A true servant does not expect thanks and recognition, but finds opportunities to help people who can offer nothing in return (Lk 14:12-14).

SERVING REMOVES BARRIERS AND OPENS DOORS TO SHARE CHRIST’S MESSAGE. Jesus modeled the most powerful form of leadership—servant leadership. His concern was not for position or power. Jesus had influence because he chose to serve. By serving others and showing simple acts of kindness (Col 3:12), you too will gain influence. In addition, you lend credibility to your witness and break down barriers of resistance to Jesus’ life-changing message. Many will not receive the message unless it comes from someone who cares enough to meet their needs (see Isa 58:6-10; 1Jn 3:16-18, notes). You may have to feed people’s stomachs before feeding their souls, or clean up their neighborhood before you can help clean up their lives. You often do more to point people to Christ by how you serve them than by anything you say. To impact your campus for God, your priorities must be his priorities. As you serve others, God will open doors for you to share your faith. Your actions might help overcome the reluctance of a school administrator for you to start a campus club or instigate a student-led ministry event. (For ideas you can implement individually or with other Christians, see the list of WAYS TO SERVE YOUR SCHOOL, p. 2275.) In communicating your faith, actions give credibility to words, and words give clarity to actions.

SERVING DEVELOPS SPIRITUAL MATURITY. Just as you change and mature physically and mentally, you must also grow and mature spiritually. This happens as you shift your focus from what you get out of ministry to what you can give or contribute. Sadly, many in the church are more concerned with their own needs being met than with helping to meet others’ needs (see questionnaire, GIVER OR TAKER, p. 2277.) But the call to follow Jesus is a call to serve, not to be served (Mk 10:45). Life is more interesting, fulfilling and rewarding for those who aim to help and benefit others (see 1Ti 6:18, note). Not only do we mature individually as we serve, but we also help our churches and youth groups grow and develop as we each fulfill our roles (cf. 1Co 14:12; Eph 4:11-15). Ministry is not

CAMPUS MISSIONS COMMITMENT TO SERVE

Mt 5:14­16 “You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.”

campus missionary

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The following items provide practical training related to the five commitments—or disciplines—of a campus missionary: PRAY, LIVE, SERVE, TELL, and GIVE. To see how these issues relate to the overall process of Campus Missions (CM), see the CM articles on p. 1276 (Serve), p. 1676 (Give), p. 1744 (Pray), p. 1776 (Live), p. 1859 (Tell). Also, see p. 13 for the introduction to CAMPUS MISSIONS.

WAYS TO SERVE YOUR SCHOOLThe following are just a few ways you could volunteer individually or as a group

to serve on your campus, demonstrating Christ’s character and compassion. Serving with your Christian club or youth group can lend credibility to your witness, give you influence with others and open doors of opportunity for further ministry and service.

SERVInG AS A GRouP:

• Ask the principal if there are any projects your church, group or club could take on to benefit the school.

• Recruit tutors or mentors from your church and the community.• Sponsor a Teacher Appreciation Day. Provide food in the teachers’ lounge and have your

church or club sign thank-you cards to all the teachers.• Provide snacks and refreshments during teacher orientation at the start of the school year.• Organize a day to pick up trash around the campus or to clean up the stands after a game.• Organize a canned food or “Toys for Tots” drive.• Bake cookies for the school faculty.• Raise money to purchase a piece of furniture for the teachers’ lounge.• Be available to fill support roles at various events and competitions (e.g., track meets,

wrestling tournaments, drama productions, band activities).• Volunteer to staff the concession stand at school events.• Set up a periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly) breakfast for students if your church is near

the campus.• Host an after-school program for students that offers recreation, tutoring and skill training.• Volunteer to set up for class media presentations, projects, displays, etc.

SERVInG IndIVIduALLY:

• Hold yard markers at a football game.• Video school sporting events or plays.• Volunteer to be an assistant coach for athletic programs in which you have experience.• Be a judge for speech tournaments.• Drop a note of appreciation on your teacher’s desk.• Offer to paint over graffiti or clean up after vandalism.• Buy a gift certificate to a local restaurant for your band director.• Send birthday cards to classmates.• Check up on students who have had surgery.• Help non-Christian friends with their homework.• Become a lab partner with a non-Christian.• Help show a new student around.• Help a friend or coworker with a task after school or work.• Pray for God’s creativity in serving your school.

Campus Missions Training Helps

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