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WE CAN CERTAINLY DO IT
When the spies came back from exploring the land they made their report. It was a good and fruitful land, the fruit was great - it took two men to carry one bunch of grapes! It was just as God had described it to them, "a land flowing with milk and honey." The land was so good it had also produced giants and the giants were the reason for the huge "BUT" in the report of the spies. "The land is good," they said, "BUT the people who live there are powerful, and the cities are fortified and very large ... they are stronger than we are. ... The land we explored devours those living in it. All the people we saw there are of great size ... we seemed as grasshoppers in our own eyes, and we looked the same to them."
All the people were distressed after this faithless report. They had forgotten that God had rescued them from the strongest power on the earth and had promised them the land. "Then Caleb silenced the people before Moses and said, "We should go up and take possession of the land, for we can certainly do it."
Often we come across seemingly impossible problems just as Israel did in this case, and when we do, let us remember that with God's help "We Can Certainly Do It!"
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
DON'T CHICKEN OUT
None of the children of Israel had ever been into the land of Canaan. God had promised to take them there and described it as a land flowing with milk and honey - something they could only dream about. Now, as Moses sent the twelve spies into the land, they were the first people to see it for themselves. Their report was just what the people had hoped for. "We went into the land to which you sent us and it does flow with milk and honey! Here is its' fruit." And at that stage they would have showed the people the huge bunch of grapes they picked, carried between two men. This was the first glimpse of the promised land for the children of Israel.. They hadn't seen it themselves yet, but it was certainly an exciting foretaste.
Like Israel, God has given us little glimpses of the kingdom through his word and his creation - enough to whet our appetites and know that the kingdom is what we really want.
But when they heard of the challenges that faced them going into the land, they chickened out. They thought it would be too hard. And, unfortunately many people who have heard what God has offered also chicken out when they find out that it will take effort and faith to receive what God has promised.
So let's be like Joshua and Caleb whose faith in action allowed them to receive the promised land.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2003 Reply to Robert
12:1 Miriam and Aaron spoke against Moses because of the Cushite woman whom he had married
Miriam and Aaron seem motivated by racism, perceiving Moses' marriage as proof of his flawed character. Hence their claims that Moses' leadership should be shared with them (v2). Racism transforms itself into a moral virtue!
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. And Miriam <4813> and Aaron <175> spake <1696>(8762) against Moses <4872> because of <182> the Ethiopian <3571> woman <802> whom he had married <3947>(8804): for he had married <3947>(8804) an Ethiopian <3571> woman <802>.
2. And they said <559>(8799), Hath the LORD <3068> indeed spoken <1696>(8765) only by Moses <4872>? hath he not spoken <1696>(8765) also by us? And the LORD <3068> heard <8085>(8799) it.
3. (Now the man <376> Moses <4872> was very <3966> meek <6035>(8675) <6035>, above all the men <120> which were upon the face <6440> of the earth <127>.)
4. And the LORD <3068> spake <559>(8799) suddenly <6597> unto Moses <4872>, and unto Aaron <175>, and unto Miriam <4813>, Come out <3318>(8798) ye three <7969> unto the tabernacle <168> of the congregation <4150>. And they three <7969> came out <3318>(8799).
5. And the LORD <3068> came down <3381>(8799) in the pillar <5982> of the cloud <6051>, and stood <5975>(8799) in the door <6607> of the tabernacle <168>, and called <7121>(8799) Aaron <175> and Miriam <4813>: and they both <8147> came forth <3318>(8799).
6. And he said <559>(8799), Hear <8085>(8798) now my words <1697>: If there be a prophet <5030> among you, I the LORD <3068> will make myself known <3045>(8691) unto him in a vision <4759>, and will speak <1696>(8762) unto him in a dream <2472>.
7. My servant <5650> Moses <4872> is not so, who is faithful <539>(8737) in all mine house <1004>.
8. With him will I speak <1696>(8762) mouth <6310> to mouth <6310>, even apparently <4758>, and not in dark speeches <2420>; and the similitude <8544> of the LORD <3068> shall he behold <5027>(8686): wherefore then were ye not afraid <3372>(8804) to speak <1696>(8763) against my servant <5650> Moses <4872>?
9. And the anger <639> of the LORD <3068> was kindled <2734>(8799) against them; and he departed <3212>(8799).
10. And the cloud <6051> departed <5493>(8804) from off the tabernacle <168>; and, behold, Miriam <4813> became leprous <6879>(8794), white as snow <7950>: and Aaron <175> looked <6437>(8799) upon Miriam <4813>, and, behold, she was leprous <6879>(8794).
11. And Aaron <175> said <559>(8799) unto Moses <4872>, Alas <994>, my lord <113>, I beseech thee, lay <7896>(8799) not the sin <2403> upon us, wherein we have done foolishly <2973>(8738), and wherein we have sinned <2398>(8804).
12. Let her not be as one dead <4994> <4191>(8801), of whom the flesh <1320> is half <2677> consumed <398>(8735) when he cometh out <3318>(8800) of his mother's <517> womb <7358>.
13. And Moses <4872> cried <6817>(8799) unto the LORD <3068>, saying <559>(8800), Heal <7495>(8798) her now, O God <410>, I beseech thee.
14. And the LORD <3068> said <559>(8799) unto Moses <4872>, If her father <1> had but <3417>(8800) spit <3417>(8804) in her face <6440>, should she not be ashamed <3637>(8735) seven <7651> days <3117>? let her be shut <5462>(8735) out <2351> from the camp <4264> seven <7651> days <3117>, and after <310> that let her be received <622>(8735) in again.
15. And Miriam <4813> was shut <5462>(8735) out <2351> from the camp <4264> seven <7651> days <3117>: and the people <5971> journeyed <5265>(8804) not till Miriam <4813> was brought <622>(8736) in again.
16. And afterward <310> the people <5971> removed <5265>(8804) from Hazeroth <2698>, and pitched <2583>(8799) in the wilderness <4057> of Paran <6290>.
1. And the LORD <3068> spake <1696>(8762) unto Moses <4872>, saying <559>(8800),
2. Send <7971>(8798) thou men <582>, that they may search <8446>(8799) the land <776> of Canaan <3667>, which I give <5414>(8802) unto the children <1121> of Israel <3478>: of every <376> tribe <4294> of their fathers <1> shall ye send <7971>(8799) a man <259>, every one a ruler <5387> among them.
3. And Moses <4872> by the commandment <6310> of the LORD <3068> sent <7971>(8799) them from the wilderness <4057> of Paran <6290>: all those men <582> were <1992> heads <7218> of the children <1121> of Israel <3478>.
4. And these were their names <8034>: of the tribe <4294> of Reuben <7205>, Shammua <8051> the son <1121> of Zaccur <2139>.
5. Of the tribe <4294> of Simeon <8095>, Shaphat <8202> the son <1121> of Hori <2753>.
6. Of the tribe <4294> of Judah <3063>, Caleb <3612> the son <1121> of Jephunneh <3312>.
7. Of the tribe <4294> of Issachar <3485>, Igal <3008> the son <1121> of Joseph <3130>.
8. Of the tribe <4294> of Ephraim <669>, Oshea <1954> the son <1121> of Nun <5126>.
9. Of the tribe <4294> of Benjamin <1144>, Palti <6406> the son <1121> of Raphu <7505>.
10. Of the tribe <4294> of Zebulun <2074>, Gaddiel <1427> the son <1121> of Sodi <5476>.
11. Of the tribe <4294> of Joseph <3130>, namely, of the tribe <4294> of Manasseh <4519>, Gaddi <1426> the son <1121> of Susi <5485>.
12. Of the tribe <4294> of Dan <1835>, Ammiel <5988> the son <1121> of Gemalli <1582>.
13. Of the tribe <4294> of Asher <836>, Sethur <5639> the son <1121> of Michael <4317>.
14. Of the tribe <4294> of Naphtali <5321>, Nahbi <5147> the son <1121> of Vophsi <2058>.
15. Of the tribe <4294> of Gad <1410>, Geuel <1345> the son <1121> of Machi <4352>.
16. These are the names <8034> of the men <582> which Moses <4872> sent <7971>(8804) to spy out <8446>(8800) the land <776>. And Moses <4872> called <7121>(8799) Oshea <1954> the son <1121> of Nun <5126> Jehoshua <3091>.
17. And Moses <4872> sent <7971>(8799) them to spy out <8446>(8800) the land <776> of Canaan <3667>, and said <559>(8799) unto them, Get you up <5927>(8798) this way southward <5045>, and go up <5927>(8804) into the mountain <2022>:
18. And see <7200>(8804) the land <776>, what it is; and the people <5971> that dwelleth <3427>(8802) therein, whether they be strong <2389> or weak <7504>, few <4592> or many <7227>;
19. And what the land <776> is that they dwell in <3427>(8802), whether it be good <2896> or bad <7451>; and what cities <5892> they be that they dwell <3427>(8802) in <2007>, whether in tents <4264>, or in strong holds <4013>;
20. And what the land <776> is, whether it be fat <8082> or lean <7330>, whether there be <3426> wood <6086> therein, or not. And be ye of good courage <2388>(8694), and bring <3947>(8804) of the fruit <6529> of the land <776>. Now the time <3117> was the time <3117> of the firstripe <1061> grapes <6025>.
21. So they went up <5927>(8799), and searched <8446>(8799) the land <776> from the wilderness <4057> of Zin <6790> unto Rehob <7340>, as men come <935>(8800) to Hamath <2574>.
22. And they ascended <5927>(8799) by the south <5045>, and came <935>(8799) unto Hebron <2275>; where Ahiman <289>, Sheshai <8344>, and Talmai <8526>, the children <3211> of Anak <6061>, were. (Now Hebron <2275> was built <1129>(8738) seven <7651> years <8141> before <6440> Zoan <6814> in Egypt <4714>.)
23. And they came <935>(8799) unto the brook <5158> of Eshcol <812>, and cut down <3772>(8799) from thence a branch <2156> with one <259> cluster <811> of grapes <6025>, and they bare <5375>(8799) it between two <8147> upon a staff <4132>; and they brought of the pomegranates <7416>, and of the figs <8384>.
24. The place <4725> was called <7121>(8804) the brook <5158> Eshcol <812>, because of <182> the cluster of grapes <811> which the children <1121> of Israel <3478> cut down <3772>(8804) from thence.
25. And they returned <7725>(8799) from searching <8446>(8800) of the land <776> after <7093> forty <705> days <3117>.
26. And they went <3212>(8799) and came <935>(8799) to Moses <4872>, and to Aaron <175>, and to all the congregation <5712> of the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, unto the wilderness <4057> of Paran <6290>, to Kadesh <6946>; and brought back <7725>(8686) word <1697> unto them, and unto all the congregation <5712>, and shewed <7200>(8686) them the fruit <6529> of the land <776>.
27. And they told <5608>(8762) him, and said <559>(8799), We came <935>(8804) unto the land <776> whither thou sentest <7971>(8804) us, and surely it floweth <2100>(8802) with milk <2461> and honey <1706>; and this is the fruit <6529> of it.
28. Nevertheless <657> the people <5971> be strong <5794> that dwell <3427>(8802) in the land <776>, and the cities <5892> are walled <1219>(8803), and very <3966> great <1419>: and moreover we saw <7200>(8804) the children <3211> of Anak <6061> there.
29. The Amalekites <6002> dwell <3427>(8802) in the land <776> of the south <5045>: and the Hittites <2850>, and the Jebusites <2983>, and the Amorites <567>, dwell <3427>(8802) in the mountains <2022>: and the Canaanites <3669> dwell <3427>(8802) by the sea <3220>, and by the coast <3027> of Jordan <3383>.
30. And Caleb <3612> stilled <2013>(8686) the people <5971> before Moses <4872>, and said <559>(8799), Let us go up <5927>(8799) at once <5927>(8800), and possess <3423>(8804) it; for we are well able <3201>(8799) to overcome <3201>(8800) it.
31. But the men <582> that went up <5927>(8804) with him said <559>(8804), We be not able <3201>(8799) to go up <5927>(8800) against the people <5971>; for they are stronger <2389> than we.
32. And they brought up <3318>(8686) an evil report <1681> of the land <776> which they had searched <8446>(8804) unto the children <1121> of Israel <3478>, saying <559>(8800), The land <776>, through which we have gone <5674>(8804) to search <8446>(8800) it, is a land <776> that eateth up <398>(8802) the inhabitants <3427>(8802) thereof; and all the people <5971> that we saw <7200>(8804) in it <8432> are men <582> of a great stature <4060>.
33. And there we saw <7200>(8804) the giants <5303>, the sons <1121> of Anak <6061>, which come of the giants <5303>: and we were in our own sight <5869> as grasshoppers <2284>, and so we were in their sight <5869>.
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Prov 9 The commendation of wisdom is continued in this chapter, under the figure of a liberal host. The character of those who are invited is followed by a contrasted description of the rejecters of good counsel; and with the invitations of wisdom are contrasted the allurement of the wicked woman.
John Wilson [Toronto West (Can)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to John
1. Prov 8:22-31 - the principle of creation:
2. Prov 8:22 - God possessed wisdom from the beginning, before He created the universe.
3. Prov 8:22-23 - v22 "beginning" (<7225> mention of "firstfruit, principle thing", etc.) "of his way"<1870>, v23 "was set up" (<5258> mention of "anoint a king, to pour out" Isa 53:12) "everlasting" (<5769> mention of "properly concealed, the vanishing point") "beginning"<7218> - could these words be connecting wisdom to the thought/plan of salvation through Christ?
4. Prov 8:31 - the same principles which God applied in the formation of the universe have to be applied by man in the creation of the new man.
5. Prov 8:32-36 - finding eternal life:
6. Prov 8:32,34 - happy are God's children who hear and keep His ways of wisdom.
7. Prov 8:35 - those who find wisdom find life - ultimately this wisdom is illustrated in Christ; the Son of God's life, work and teachings demonstrate that he found and exercised wisdom.
8. Prov 8:36 - to hate God's way of wisdom is to love the way that leads to death.
Charles Link, Jr. [Moorestown, (NJ, USA)] Comment added in 2012 Reply to Charles
THE FEAR OF THE LORD
The "fear of the Lord" is the theme of Proverbs and there are 14 occurrences of this word in Proverbs. The KJV margin reads that it's "the principal thing", in otherwords it's the chief principal - not a stage one leaves behind. The fear of the Lord (reverence) is the essential prelude to all wisdom and successful living - cp.Psa.111:10; Psa.64:9 and Prov.2:1-5 shows us how you develop this "fear of the Lord" in our lives. Wisdon here is portrayed as a woman who guides us (v.1-13) and makes us succeed (v.14-21) Wisdom should affect every aspect ofour entire lives, from beginning to the end. Lets be sure to open up all the corners of our life to God's direction and guidance.
- Prov.2:1-5 - is how you develop this "fear of the Lord"
- 14 occurances in Proverbs
Peter Dulis [toronto west] Comment added in 2016 Reply to Peter
8:22 The LORD possessed me at the beginning
Consider the parallels between Wisdom in Proverbs 8 and the Word in John 1:1
John 1:1 In the beginning was the Word
Proverbs 8:22, 23 The LORD possessed me at the beginning of his work the first of his acts of old ... at the first, before the beginning of the earth
John 1:1 and the Word was with God
Proverbs 8:22, 27, 30 The LORD possessed me at the beginning ... When He established the heavens I was there ... I was beside him ... rejoicing before Him
John 1:1 and the Word was God
Proverbs 8:14,16,20,21,30 I have counsel and sound wisdom ... by me princes rule ... I walk in the way of righteousness, in the paths of justice granting an inheritance to those who love me ... like a master workman
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
9:8 Do not reprove a scoffer, or he will hate you; reprove a wise man and he will love you
What is our reaction to receiving Scripturally-based reproof, especially when the reprover has spoken the truth in love? Do we become angry towards those reproving us? If so, maybe we are really scoffers rather than lovers of God. Similarly, if we thank someone for offering Scripturally-based reproof, then maybe we have been motivated by wisdom.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. Doth not wisdom <2451> cry <7121>(8799)? and understanding <8394> put forth <5414>(8799) her voice <6963>?
2. She standeth <5324>(8738) in the top <7218> of high places <4791>, by the way <1870> in the places <1004> of the paths <5410>.
3. She crieth <7442>(8799) at <3027> the gates <8179>, at the entry <6310> of the city <7176>, at the coming <3996> in at the doors <6607>.
4. Unto you, O men <376>, I call <7121>(8799); and my voice <6963> is to the sons <1121> of man <120>.
5. O ye simple <6612>, understand <995>(8685) wisdom <6195>: and, ye fools <3684>, be ye of an understanding <995>(8685) heart <3820>.
6. Hear <8085>(8798); for I will speak <1696>(8762) of excellent things <5057>; and the opening <4669> of my lips <8193> shall be right things <4339>.
7. For my mouth <2441> shall speak <1897>(8799) truth <571>; and wickedness <7562> is an abomination <8441> to my lips <8193>.
8. All the words <561> of my mouth <6310> are in righteousness <6664>; there is nothing froward <6617>(8737) or perverse <6141> in them.
9. They are all plain <5228> to him that understandeth <995>(8688), and right <3477> to them that find <4672>(8802) knowledge <1847>.
10. Receive <3947>(8798) my instruction <4148>, and not silver <3701>; and knowledge <1847> rather than choice <977>(8737) gold <2742>.
11. For wisdom <2451> is better <2896> than rubies <6443>; and all the things that may be desired <2656> are not to be compared <7737>(8799) to it.
12. I wisdom <2451> dwell <7931>(8804) with prudence <6195>, and find out <4672>(8799) knowledge <1847> of witty inventions <4209>.
13. The fear <3374> of the LORD <3068> is to hate <8130>(8800) evil <7451>: pride <1344>, and arrogancy <1347>, and the evil <7451> way <1870>, and the froward <8419> mouth <6310>, do I hate <8130>(8804).
14. Counsel <6098> is mine, and sound wisdom <8454>: I am understanding <998>; I have strength <1369>.
15. By me kings <4428> reign <4427>(8799), and princes <7336>(8802) decree <2710>(8779) justice <6664>.
16. By me princes <8269> rule <8323>(8799), and nobles <5081>, even all the judges <8199>(8802) of the earth <776>.
17. I love <157>(8799) them that love <157>(8802) me; and those that seek me early <7836>(8764) shall find <4672>(8799) me.
18. Riches <6239> and honour <3519> are with me; yea, durable <6276> riches <1952> and righteousness <6666>.
19. My fruit <6529> is better <2896> than gold <2742>, yea, than fine gold <6337>; and my revenue <8393> than choice <977>(8737) silver <3701>.
20. I lead <1980>(8762) in the way <734> of righteousness <6666>, in the midst <8432> of the paths <5410> of judgment <4941>:
21. That I may cause those that love <157>(8802) me to inherit <5157>(8687) substance <3426>; and I will fill <4390>(8762) their treasures <214>.
22. The LORD <3068> possessed <7069>(8804) me in the beginning <7225> of his way <1870>, before <6924> his works <4659> of old.
23. I was set up <5258>(8738) from everlasting <5769>, from the beginning <7218>, or ever <6924> the earth <776> was.
24. When there were no depths <8415>, I was brought forth <2342>(8797); when there were no fountains <4599> abounding <3513>(8737) with water <4325>.
25. Before the mountains <2022> were settled <2883>(8717), before <6440> the hills <1389> was I brought forth <2342>(8797):
26. While as yet he had not made <6213>(8804) the earth <776>, nor the fields <2351>, nor the highest part <7218> of the dust <6083> of the world <8398>.
27. When he prepared <3559>(8687) the heavens <8064>, I was there: when he set <2710>(8800) a compass <2329> upon the face <6440> of the depth <8415>:
28. When he established <553>(8763) the clouds <7834> above <4605>: when he strengthened <5810>(8800) the fountains <5869> of the deep <8415>:
29. When he gave <7760>(8800) to the sea <3220> his decree <2706>, that the waters <4325> should not pass <5674>(8799) his commandment <6310>: when he appointed <2710>(8800) the foundations <4144> of the earth <776>:
30. Then I was by him <681>, as one brought up <525> with him: and I was daily <3117> his delight <8191>, rejoicing <7832>(8764) always <6256> before <6440> him;
31. Rejoicing <7832>(8764) in the habitable part <8398> of his earth <776>; and my delights <8191> were with the sons <1121> of men <120>.
32. Now therefore hearken <8085>(8798) unto me, O ye children <1121>: for blessed <835> are they that keep <8104>(8799) my ways <1870>.
33. Hear <8085>(8798) instruction <4148>, and be wise <2449>(8798), and refuse <6544>(8799) it not.
34. Blessed <835> is the man <120> that heareth <8085>(8802) me, watching <8245>(8800) daily <3117> at my gates <1817>, waiting <8104>(8800) at the posts <4201> of my doors <6607>.
35. For whoso findeth <4672>(8802) me findeth <4672>(8804)(8675) <4672>(8802) life <2416>, and shall obtain <6329>(8686) favour <7522> of the LORD <3068>.
36. But he that sinneth <2398>(8802) against me wrongeth <2554>(8802) his own soul <5315>: all they that hate <8130>(8764) me love <157>(8804) death <4194>.
1. Wisdom <2454> hath builded <1129>(8804) her house <1004>, she hath hewn out <2672>(8804) her seven <7651> pillars <5982>:
2. She hath killed <2873>(8804) her beasts <2874>; she hath mingled <4537>(8804) her wine <3196>; she hath also furnished <6186>(8804) her table <7979>.
3. She hath sent forth <7971>(8804) her maidens <5291>: she crieth <7121>(8799) upon <1610> the highest places <4791> of the city <7176>,
4. Whoso is simple <6612>, let him turn in <5493>(8799) hither: as for him that wanteth <2638> understanding <3820>, she saith <559>(8804) to him,
5. Come <3212>(8798), eat <3898>(8798) of my bread <3899>, and drink <8354>(8798) of the wine <3196> which I have mingled <4537>(8804).
6. Forsake <5800>(8798) the foolish <6612>, and live <2421>(8798); and go <833>(8798) in the way <1870> of understanding <998>.
7. He that reproveth <3256>(8802) a scorner <3887>(8801) getteth <3947>(8802) to himself shame <7036>: and he that rebuketh <3198>(8688) a wicked <7563> man getteth himself a blot <3971>.
8. Reprove <3198>(8686) not a scorner <3887>(8801), lest he hate <8130>(8799) thee: rebuke <3198>(8685) a wise man <2450>, and he will love <157>(8799) thee.
9. Give <5414>(8798) instruction to a wise <2450> man, and he will be yet wiser <2449>(8799): teach <3045>(8685) a just <6662> man, and he will increase <3254>(8686) in learning <3948>.
10. The fear <3374> of the LORD <3068> is the beginning <8462> of wisdom <2451>: and the knowledge <1847> of the holy <6918> is understanding <998>.
11. For by me thy days <3117> shall be multiplied <7235>(8799), and the years <8141> of thy life <2416> shall be increased <3254>(8686).
12. If thou be wise <2449>(8804), thou shalt be wise <2449>(8804) for thyself: but if thou scornest <3887>(8804), thou alone shalt bear <5375>(8799) it.
13. A foolish <3687> woman <802> is clamorous <1993>(8802): she is simple <6615>, and <1077> knoweth <3045>(8804) nothing <4100>.
14. For she sitteth <3427>(8804) at the door <6607> of her house <1004>, on a seat <3678> in the high places <4791> of the city <7176>,
15. To call <7121>(8800) passengers <5674>(8802) <1870> who go right <3474>(8764) on their ways <734>:
16. Whoso is simple <6612>, let him turn in <5493>(8799) hither: and as for him that wanteth <2638> understanding <3820>, she saith <559>(8804) to him,
17. Stolen <1589>(8803) waters <4325> are sweet <4985>(8799), and bread <3899> eaten in secret <5643> is pleasant <5276>(8799).
18. But he knoweth <3045>(8804) not that the dead <7496> are there; and that her guests <7121>(8803) are in the depths <6012> of hell <7585>.
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EAGER DESIRE
The preparations had been made for Jesus and his disciples to eat the Passover. When the time came "Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table. And he said to them, I have eagerly desired to eat this Passover with you before I suffer." This was one of the moments that Jesus had been longing for - a time of quiet intimacy between the master and his disciples. The Passover meal was the one event that Jesus was looking forward to in his last few hours of life, and the thing that made it all the more desirable was to spend it with his best friends around a meal of celebration to God.
After he had taken the bread and the cup and given it to them, he said, "Do this in rembrance of me." So once a week we meet together to observe his commandment as we join with other believers and share the signs he has given us - bread and wine.
Do we do this with the same attitude as that of Jesus? Jesus eagerly desired to share these moments with his disciples and we must eagerly desire to meet with him, and with our brothers and sisters, to do the same. So let's make sure that the next time we participate in the feast on the Lord's day, we come with an eager desire to do what he commanded.
Robert Prins [Auckland - Pakuranga - (NZ)] Comment added in 2002 Reply to Robert
We know that Judas betrayed Jesus for thirty pieces of silver. But was money the initial motivation? We know that there was a general hope that Jesus would deliver Israel from its enemies (i.e. the Romans). After Jesus' resurrection, His disciples were also expectant (Luke 24:21; Acts 1:16). Perhaps Judas lost hope in the one who once looked promising, but who now appeared ineffective. Do we adopt the same attitude? Has our expectation of our Lord's return diminished? Have we betrayed Him by becoming evil servants, indulging in worldly pursuits, putting the Lord's return on the back burner (Matt 24:48). If so, let's smarten up. The Lord will return unexpectedly (Luke 12:40). Let him find us eagerly waiting for him and doing the right things (Luke 12:43-46).
Michael Parry [Montreal (Can)] Comment added in 2005 Reply to Michael
22:51 Jesus touched his ear and healed him
You would think that those seeking to arrest Jesus would be dissuaded from doing so after witnessing the miracle of the restored ear. Yet human prejudice can override clear, undeniable, first hand evidence! We need to be aware of our tendency to make false judgements based on prejudice and hate.
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
22:48 Jesus said to him, "Judas, would you betray the Son of Man with a kiss?"
What motivated Judas?
** Maybe he thought that Jesus would escape any real danger, just as he did at Nazareth (Luke 4:29,30).
** Maybe he was hurt by Jesus recent rebuke (John 12:5-7)
** Maybe he was tired of hearing Jesus' talk about the Kingdom (and the overthrow of the Romans) but nothing happens
** Maybe he was forcing Jesus' hand - Jesus' arrest would mean that Jesus has to respond by announcing the Kingdom, then and there by overthrowing those arresting him (although this might be unlikely given that Judas would miss out on the Kingdom for having betrayed Jesus).
Bruce Bates [Forbes Australia] Comment added in 2024 Reply to Bruce
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1. Now <1161> the feast <1859> of unleavened bread <106> drew nigh <1448>(5707), which is called <3004>(5746) the Passover <3957>.
2. And <2532> the chief priests <749> and <2532> scribes <1122> sought <2212>(5707) how <4459> they might kill <337>(5661) him <846>; for <1063> they feared <5399>(5711) the people <2992>.
3. Then <1161> entered <1525>(5627) Satan <4567> into <1519> Judas <2455> surnamed <1941>(5746) Iscariot <2469>, being <5607>(5752) of <1537> the number <706> of the twelve <1427>.
4. And <2532> he went his way <565>(5631), and communed with <4814>(5656) the chief priests <749> and <2532> captains <4755>, how <4459> he might betray <3860>(5632) him <846> unto them <846>.
5. And <2532> they were glad <5463>(5644), and <2532> covenanted <4934>(5639) to give <1325>(5629) him <846> money <694>.
6. And <2532> he promised <1843>(5656), and <2532> sought <2212>(5707) opportunity <2120> to betray <3860>(5629) him <846> unto them <846> in the absence <817> of the multitude <3793>.
7. Then <1161> came <2064>(5627) the day <2250> of unleavened bread <106>, when <1722> <3739> the passover <3957> must <1163>(5713) be killed <2380>(5745).
8. And <2532> he sent <649>(5656) Peter <4074> and <2532> John <2491>, saying <2036>(5631), Go <4198>(5679) and prepare <2090>(5657) us <2254> the passover <3957>, that <2443> we may eat <5315>(5632).
9. And <1161> they said <2036>(5627) unto him <846>, Where <4226> wilt thou <2309>(5719) that we prepare <2090>(5661)?
10. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, Behold <2400>(5628), when ye <5216> are entered <1525>(5631) into <1519> the city <4172>, there shall <4876> <0> a man <444> meet <4876>(5692) you <5213>, bearing <941>(5723) a pitcher <2765> of water <5204>; follow <190>(5657) him <846> into <1519> the house <3614> where <3757> he entereth in <1531>(5736).
11. And <2532> ye shall say <2046>(5692) unto the goodman <3617> of the house <3614>, The Master <1320> saith <3004>(5719) unto thee <4671>, Where <4226> is <2076>(5748) the guestchamber <2646>, where <3699> I shall eat <5315>(5632) the passover <3957> with <3326> my <3450> disciples <3101>?
12. And <2548> he shall shew <1166>(5692) you <5213> a large <3173> upper room <508> furnished <4766>(5772): there <1563> make ready <2090>(5657).
13. And <1161> they went <565>(5631), and found <2147>(5627) as <2531> he had said <2046>(5758) unto them <846>: and <2532> they made ready <2090>(5656) the passover <3957>.
14. And <2532> when <3753> the hour <5610> was come <1096>(5633), he sat down <377>(5627), and <2532> the twelve <1427> apostles <652> with <4862> him <846>.
15. And <2532> he said <2036>(5627) unto <4314> them <846>, With desire <1939> I have desired <1937>(5656) to eat <5315>(5629) this <5124> passover <3957> with <3326> you <5216> before <4253> I <3165> suffer <3958>(5629):
16. For <1063> I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, <3754> I will <5315> <0> not <3765> any more <3364> eat <5315>(5632) thereof <846> <1537>, until <2193> <3755> it be fulfilled <4137>(5686) in <1722> the kingdom <932> of God <2316>.
17. And <2532> he took <1209>(5666) the cup <4221>, and gave thanks <2168>(5660), and said <2036>(5627), Take <2983>(5628) this <5124>, and <2532> divide <1266>(5657) it among yourselves <1438>:
18. For <1063> I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, <3754> I will <4095> <0> not <3364> drink <4095>(5632) of <575> the fruit <1081> of the vine <288>, until <2193> <3755> the kingdom <932> of God <2316> shall come <2064>(5632).
19. And <2532> he took <2983>(5631) bread <740>, and gave thanks <2168>(5660), and brake <2806>(5656) it, and <2532> gave <1325>(5656) unto them <846>, saying <3004>(5723), This <5124> is <2076>(5748) my <3450> body <4983> which <3588> is given <1325>(5746) for <5228> you <5216>: this <5124> do <4160>(5720) in remembrance <364> of <1519> me <1699>.
20. Likewise <5615> also <2532> the cup <4221> after <3326> supper <1172>(5658), saying <3004>(5723), This <5124> cup <4221> is the new <2537> testament <1242> in <1722> my <3450> blood <129>, which <3588> is shed <1632>(5746) for <5228> you <5216>.
21. But <4133>, behold <2400>(5628), the hand <5495> of him that betrayeth <3860>(5723) me <3165> is with <3326> me <1700> on <1909> the table <5132>.
22. And <2532> truly <3303> the Son <5207> of man <444> goeth <4198>(5736), as <2596> it was determined <3724>(5772): but <4133> woe <3759> unto that <1565> man <444> by <1223> whom <3739> he is betrayed <3860>(5743)!
23. And <2532> they <846> began <756>(5662) to enquire <4802>(5721) among <4314> themselves <1438>, which <5101> <686> of <1537> them <846> it was <1498>(5751) that should <3195>(5723) do <4238>(5721) this thing <5124>.
24. And <1161> there was <1096>(5633) also <2532> a strife <5379> among <1722> them <846>, which <5101> of them <846> should be accounted <1380>(5719) <1511>(5750) the greatest <3187>.
25. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, The kings <935> of the Gentiles <1484> exercise lordship over <2961>(5719) them <846>; and <2532> they that exercise authority upon <1850>(5723) them <846> are called <2564>(5743) benefactors <2110>.
26. But <1161> ye <5210> shall not <3756> be so <3779>: but <235> he that is greatest <3187> among <1722> you <5213>, let him be <1096>(5634) as <5613> the younger <3501>; and <2532> he that is chief <2233>(5740), as <5613> he that doth serve <1247>(5723).
27. For <1063> whether <5101> is greater <3187>, he that sitteth at meat <345>(5740), or <2228> he that serveth <1247>(5723)? is not <3780> he that sitteth at meat <345>(5740)? but <1161> I <1473> am <1510>(5748) among <1722> <3319> you <5216> as <5613> he that serveth <1247>(5723).
28. <1161> Ye <5210> are <2075>(5748) they which have continued <1265>(5761) with <3326> me <1700> in <1722> my <3450> temptations <3986>.
29. And I <2504> appoint <1303>(5731) unto you <5213> a kingdom <932>, as <2531> my <3450> Father <3962> hath appointed <1303>(5639) unto me <3427>;
30. That <2443> ye may eat <2068>(5725) and <2532> drink <4095>(5725) at <1909> my <3450> table <5132> in <1722> my <3450> kingdom <932>, and <2532> sit <2523>(5667) on <1909> thrones <2362> judging <2919>(5723) the twelve <1427> tribes <5443> of Israel <2474>.
31. And <1161> the Lord <2962> said <2036>(5627), Simon <4613>, Simon <4613>, behold <2400>(5628), Satan <4567> hath desired <1809>(5668) to have you <5209>, that he may sift <4617>(5658) you as <5613> wheat <4621>:
32. But <1161> I <1473> have prayed <1189>(5681) for <4012> thee <4675>, that <3363> <0> thy <4675> faith <4102> fail <1587>(5725) not <3363>: and <2532> when <4218> thou <4771> art converted <1994>(5660), strengthen <4741>(5657) thy <4675> brethren <80>.
33. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto him <846>, Lord <2962>, I am <1510>(5748) ready <2092> to go <4198>(5738) with <3326> thee <4675>, both <2532> into <1519> prison <5438>, and <2532> to <1519> death <2288>.
34. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627), I tell <3004>(5719) thee <4671>, Peter <4074>, the cock <220> shall <5455> <0> not <3364> crow <5455>(5692) this day <4594>, before that <4250> thou shalt <2228> thrice <5151> deny <533>(5695) that thou <3361> knowest <1492>(5760) me <3165>.
35. And <2532> he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, When <3753> I sent <649>(5656) you <5209> without <817> purse <905>, and <2532> scrip <4082>, and <2532> shoes <5266>, <3361> lacked ye <5302>(5656) any thing <5100>? And <1161> they said <2036>(5627), Nothing <3762>.
36. Then <3767> said he <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, But <235> now <3568>, he that hath <2192>(5723) a purse <905>, let him take <142>(5657) it, and <2532> likewise <3668> his scrip <4082>: and <2532> he that hath <2192>(5723) no <3361> sword <3162>, let him sell <4453>(5657) his <848> garment <2440>, and <2532> buy <59>(5692) one.
37. For <1063> I say <3004>(5719) unto you <5213>, that <3754> this <5124> that is written <1125>(5772) must <1163>(5748) yet <2089> be accomplished <5055>(5683) in <1722> me <1698>, And <2532> he was reckoned <3049>(5681) among <3326> the transgressors <459>: for <2532> <1063> the things concerning <4012> me <1700> have <2192>(5719) an end <5056>.
38. And <1161> they said <2036>(5627), Lord <2962>, behold <2400>(5628), here <5602> are two <1417> swords <3162>. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, It is <2076>(5748) enough <2425>.
39. And <2532> he came out <1831>(5631), and went <4198>(5675), as <2596> he was wont <1485>, to <1519> the mount <3735> of Olives <1636>; and <1161> his <846> disciples <3101> also <2532> followed <190>(5656) him <846>.
40. And <1161> when he was <1096>(5637) at <1909> the place <5117>, he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, Pray <4336>(5737) that ye enter <1525>(5629) not <3361> into <1519> temptation <3986>.
41. And <2532> he <846> was withdrawn <645>(5681) from <575> them <846> about <5616> a stone's <3037> cast <1000>, and <2532> kneeled down <5087>(5631) <1119>, and prayed <4336>(5711),
42. Saying <3004>(5723), Father <3962>, if <1487> thou be willing <1014>(5736), remove <3911>(5629)(5625) <3911>(5628) this <5124> cup <4221> from <575> me <1700>: nevertheless <4133> not <3361> my <3450> will <2307>, but <235> thine <4674>, be done <1096>(5634).
43. And <1161> there appeared <3700>(5681) an angel <32> unto him <846> from <575> heaven <3772>, strengthening <1765>(5723) him <846>.
44. And <2532> being <1096>(5637) in <1722> an agony <74> he prayed <4336>(5711) more earnestly <1617>: and <1161> his <846> sweat <2402> was <1096>(5633) as it were <5616> great drops <2361> of blood <129> falling down <2597>(5723) to <1909> the ground <1093>.
45. And <2532> when he rose up <450>(5631) from <575> prayer <4335>, and was come <2064>(5631) to <4314> his <846> disciples <3101>, he found <2147>(5627) them <846> sleeping <2837>(5746) for <575> sorrow <3077>,
46. And <2532> said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, Why <5101> sleep ye <2518>(5719)? rise <450>(5631) and pray <4336>(5737), lest <3363> ye enter <1525>(5632) into <1519> temptation <3986>.
47. And <1161> while he yet <2089> spake <2980>(5723), behold <2400>(5628) a multitude <3793>, and <2532> he that was called <3004>(5746) Judas <2455>, one <1520> of the twelve <1427>, went before <4281>(5711) them <846>, and <2532> drew near <1448>(5656) unto Jesus <2424> to kiss <5368>(5658) him <846>.
48. But <1161> Jesus <2424> said <2036>(5627) unto him <846>, Judas <2455>, betrayest thou <3860>(5719) the Son <5207> of man <444> with a kiss <5370>?
49. When <1161> they which were about <4012> him <846> saw <1492>(5631) what would follow <2071>(5706), they said <2036>(5627) unto him <846>, Lord <2962>, <1487> shall we smite <3960>(5692) with <1722> the sword <3162>?
50. And <2532> one <1520> <5100> of <1537> them <846> smote <3960>(5656) the servant <1401> of the high priest <749>, and <2532> cut off <851>(5627) his <846> right <1188> ear <3775>.
51. And <1161> Jesus <2424> answered <611>(5679) and said <2036>(5627), Suffer ye <1439>(5720) thus <5127> far <2193>. And <2532> he touched <680>(5671) his <846> ear <5621>, and healed <2390>(5662) him <846>.
52. Then <1161> Jesus <2424> said <2036>(5627) unto <4314> the chief priests <749>, and <2532> captains <4755> of the temple <2411>, and <2532> the elders <4245>, which were come <3854>(5637) to <1909> him <846>, Be ye come out <1831>(5758), as <5613> against <1909> a thief <3027>, with <3326> swords <3162> and <2532> staves <3586>?
53. When <5607> <0> I <3450> was <5607>(5752) daily <2250> <2596> with <3326> you <5216> in <1722> the temple <2411>, ye stretched forth <1614>(5656) no <3756> hands <5495> against <1909> me <1691>: but <235> this <3778> is <2076>(5748) your <5216> hour <5610>, and <2532> the power <1849> of darkness <4655>.
54. Then <1161> took they <4815>(5631) him <846>, and led <71>(5627) him, and <2532> brought <1521>(5627) him <846> into <1519> the high priest's <749> house <3624>. And <1161> Peter <4074> followed <190>(5707) afar off <3113>.
55. And <1161> when they had kindled <681>(5660) a fire <4442> in <1722> the midst <3319> of the hall <833>, and <2532> were set down together <4776>(5660), Peter <4074> sat down <2521>(5711) among <3319> <1722> them <846>.
56. But <1161> a certain <5100> maid <3814> beheld <1492>(5631) him <846> as he sat <2521>(5740) by <4314> the fire <5457>, and <2532> earnestly looked <816>(5660) upon him <846>, and said <2036>(5627), This man <3778> was <2258>(5713) also <2532> with <4862> him <846>.
57. And <1161> he denied <720>(5662) him <846>, saying <3004>(5723), Woman <1135>, I know <1492>(5758) him <846> not <3756>.
58. And <2532> after <3326> a little while <1024> another <2087> saw <1492>(5631) him <846>, and said <5346>(5713), Thou <4771> art <1488>(5748) also <2532> of <1537> them <846>. And <1161> Peter <4074> said <2036>(5627), Man <444>, I am <1510>(5748) not <3756>.
59. And <2532> about <5616> the space <1339>(5631) of one <3391> hour <5610> after another <243> <5100> confidently affirmed <1340>(5711), saying <3004>(5723), Of <1909> a truth <225> this <3778> fellow also <2532> was <2258>(5713) with <3326> him <846>: for <1063> <2532> he is <2076>(5748) a Galilaean <1057>.
60. And <1161> Peter <4074> said <2036>(5627), Man <444>, I know <1492>(5758) not <3756> what <3739> thou sayest <3004>(5719). And <2532> immediately <3916>, while he <846> yet <2089> spake <2980>(5723), the cock <220> crew <5455>(5656).
61. And <2532> the Lord <2962> turned <4762>(5651), and looked upon <1689>(5656) Peter <4074>. And <2532> Peter <4074> remembered <5279>(5656) the word <3056> of the Lord <2962>, how <5613> he had said <2036>(5627) unto him <846>, Before <3754> <4250> the cock <220> crow <5455>(5658), thou shalt deny <533>(5695) me <3165> thrice <5151>.
62. And <2532> Peter <4074> went <1831>(5631) out <1854>, and wept <2799>(5656) bitterly <4090>.
63. And <2532> the men <435> that held <4912>(5723) Jesus <2424> mocked <1702>(5707) him <846>, and smote <1194>(5723) him.
64. And <2532> when they had blindfolded <4028>(5660) him <846>, they struck <5180>(5707) him <846> on the face <4383>, and <2532> asked <1905>(5707) him <846>, saying <3004>(5723), Prophesy <4395>(5657), who <5101> is it <2076>(5748) that smote <3817>(5660) thee <4571>?
65. And <2532> many <4183> other things <2087> blasphemously <987>(5723) spake they <3004>(5707) against <1519> him <846>.
66. And <2532> as soon as <5613> it was <1096>(5633) day <2250>, the elders <4244> of the people <2992> and <5037> the chief priests <749> and <2532> the scribes <1122> came together <4863>(5681), and <2532> led <321>(5627) him <846> into <1519> their <1438> council <4892>, saying <3004>(5723),
67. <1487> Art <1488>(5748) thou <4771> the Christ <5547>? tell <2036>(5628) us <2254>. And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto them <846>, If <1437> I tell <2036>(5632) you <5213>, ye will <4100> <0> not <3364> believe <4100>(5661):
68. And <1161> if <1437> I also <2532> ask <2065>(5661) you, ye will <611> <0> not <3364> answer <611>(5676) me <3427>, nor <2228> let me go <630>(5661).
69. Hereafter <3568> <575> shall <2071>(5704) the Son <5207> of man <444> sit <2521>(5740) on <1537> the right hand <1188> of the power <1411> of God <2316>.
70. Then <1161> said <5346>(5713) they all <3956>, Art <1488>(5748) thou <4771> then <3767> the Son <5207> of God <2316>? And <1161> he said <2036>(5627) unto <4314> them <846>, Ye <5210> say <3004>(5719) that <3754> I <1473> am <1510>(5748).
71. And <1161> they said <2036>(5627), What <5101> need <2192>(5719) we <5532> any further <2089> witness <3141>? for <1063> we ourselves <846> have heard <191>(5656) of <575> his own <846> mouth <4750>.
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