February 20, 2009 7:15 AM
Sam wrote:
Its a good thing these 'migrant workers' weren't unionized. There'd be lawsuits upon lawsuits. I just LOVE what the land owner said: "Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money?" That isn't true any more today. At least for anyone who owns a business. LAWS require that business owners MUST hire the most qualified when 2 or more apply. They MUST hire minorities or possibly face fines or defamation. Many large companies can't hire from within their own families. No, Jesus (the narrator of this story), we do NOT have the right to do with our money what we want.
Sorry, that is not what I want to write about today, but I just had to get that off my chest.
"Ask, and you will receive." That's the message of the two blind men who shouted to Jesus. Even though rebuked, or in other words, told to shut up, they continued to shout to Jesus. And, simply because they persisted in the request to Him, He cured them of their blindness...they received what they asked for.
Were these selfish requests? No, I don't think so. They simply wanted to be rid of a deformity to be more fortunate like the large crowds around them who were following Jesus. They wanted to better their lives. Blind men, in that day, HAD to beg. They were ridiculed because of their 'imperfectness', and not looked upon with pity, but with disgust. Today, at least, we have actual laws that try to protect and aid those with visual impairment, even to the point of rewarding companies who hire people with low or no vision. But, those laws did not exist back then. They were left to themselves to scratch out a measely living, and most had to do so by begging. I think they had every right to keep shouting at Jesus for help.
How about you? Are you 'deformed' in some way? Do you have boils of lust? Do you have greed indigestion? Do you experience envious 'arthritis'? Are you inflicted with a bruised, hating heart? Maybe, maybe not. But I would bet that you have some sort of sin deformity for which you need to keep begging to Jesus to help you overcome.
The point is, of course, don't be influenced by the large 'crowds' of non-believers or those who believe but don't care for others; simply keep going to Jesus in prayer to get help from your sinful 'ailments' and inequities.
One of tomorrow's verses sums it up very succinctly: "If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
February 20, 2009 8:18 AM
Dustin wrote:
Yes, as a matter of fact, i have prayed already today. A couple of times even. I also sang praise by singing along with the (what my son calls) church music. Although I dont think you will hear Toby Mac or Brandon Heath in church. Any way i need to go work on the CO'S vehicle so i will post later.
p.s. how do you say "succinctly." never mind i'll look it up Grandma. Reply to this
Main Entry: suc·cinct Pronunciation: \(ˌ)sək-ˈsiŋ(k)t, sə-ˈsiŋ(k)t\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Latin succinctus having one's clothes gathered up by a belt, tightly wrapped, concise, from sub- + cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird — more at cincture Date: 15th century 1archaic a: being girded b: close-fitting 2: marked by compact precise expression without wasted words synonyms see concise — suc·cinct·ly \-ˈsiŋ(k)t-lē, -ˈsiŋ-klē\ adverb — suc·cinct·ness \-ˈsiŋt-nəs, -ˈsiŋk-nəs\ noun Reply to this
February 20, 2009 8:39 AM
Johnbob wrote:
Is the parable of the worker in the vineyard really about Jews and Gentiles? The Jews have been 'working' since Moses' time and now here the Gentiles are right at the cusp of the kingdom. That's not 'fair', but God doesn't look at it as fair or unfair, but as an agreement - to some he gives the fair share and to some he is overly generous. Bottom line is that if the owner of the vineyard hadn't come along, they all would have gone hungry that day. That is easy to forget. It's all about eternity and heaven - it really won't matter who 'deserves' it more. So the overall lesson, I think, is aimed at Matthew's Jewish audience, and it is another admonishion (sp?) to the Jews that the kingdom is open to everyone and that under God we are all the same. Reply to this
February 20, 2009 7:22 AM
Tony wrote:
Morning AWSUME people!!!! I am sorry I have not been here, crazy work schedule but that is no reason, just an excuse! As usually I have no time this morning due to MY laziness and not getting up earlier. I will be back tonight when I get home, no matter how late. Reply to this
February 20, 2009 10:57 AM
Dustin wrote:
I'll try but i dont think that i can come up with 10 quotes. But i can start everyone (except Rik, unless you werent paying attention to the slide show yesterday) off with one.
"The Real McCoy"
Ill try and see if i can find how it relates to the bible. Also it is good for all of us to know a little black history. Actually that quote might be a little hard to relate so lets see if anyone can find it. Reply to this
Its a good thing these 'migrant workers' weren't unionized. There'd be lawsuits upon lawsuits. I just LOVE what the land owner said: "Don't I have the right to do what I want with my own money?" That isn't true any more today. At least for anyone who owns a business. LAWS require that business owners MUST hire the most qualified when 2 or more apply. They MUST hire minorities or possibly face fines or defamation. Many large companies can't hire from within their own families. No, Jesus (the narrator of this story), we do NOT have the right to do with our money what we want.
Sorry, that is not what I want to write about today, but I just had to get that off my chest.
"Ask, and you will receive." That's the message of the two blind men who shouted to Jesus. Even though rebuked, or in other words, told to shut up, they continued to shout to Jesus. And, simply because they persisted in the request to Him, He cured them of their blindness...they received what they asked for.
Were these selfish requests? No, I don't think so. They simply wanted to be rid of a deformity to be more fortunate like the large crowds around them who were following Jesus. They wanted to better their lives. Blind men, in that day, HAD to beg. They were ridiculed because of their 'imperfectness', and not looked upon with pity, but with disgust. Today, at least, we have actual laws that try to protect and aid those with visual impairment, even to the point of rewarding companies who hire people with low or no vision. But, those laws did not exist back then. They were left to themselves to scratch out a measely living, and most had to do so by begging. I think they had every right to keep shouting at Jesus for help.
How about you? Are you 'deformed' in some way? Do you have boils of lust? Do you have greed indigestion? Do you experience envious 'arthritis'? Are you inflicted with a bruised, hating heart? Maybe, maybe not. But I would bet that you have some sort of sin deformity for which you need to keep begging to Jesus to help you overcome.
The point is, of course, don't be influenced by the large 'crowds' of non-believers or those who believe but don't care for others; simply keep going to Jesus in prayer to get help from your sinful 'ailments' and inequities.
One of tomorrow's verses sums it up very succinctly:
"If you believe, you will receive whatever you ask for in prayer."
Have you prayed today?
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Yes, as a matter of fact, i have prayed already today. A couple of times even. I also sang praise by singing along with the (what my son calls) church music. Although I dont think you will hear Toby Mac or Brandon Heath in church. Any way i need to go work on the CO'S vehicle so i will post later.
p.s. how do you say "succinctly." never mind i'll look it up Grandma.
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Dusty....
suk-sinkt-lee
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succinctly
One entry found.
Main Entry: suc·cinct
Pronunciation: \(ˌ)sək-ˈsiŋ(k)t, sə-ˈsiŋ(k)t\
Function: adjective
Etymology: Middle English, from Latin succinctus having one's clothes gathered up by a belt, tightly wrapped, concise, from sub- + cinctus, past participle of cingere to gird — more at cincture
Date: 15th century
1archaic a: being girded b: close-fitting
2: marked by compact precise expression without wasted words
synonyms see concise
— suc·cinct·ly \-ˈsiŋ(k)t-lē, -ˈsiŋ-klē\ adverb
— suc·cinct·ness \-ˈsiŋt-nəs, -ˈsiŋk-nəs\ noun
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Is the parable of the worker in the vineyard really about Jews and Gentiles? The Jews have been 'working' since Moses' time and now here the Gentiles are right at the cusp of the kingdom. That's not 'fair', but God doesn't look at it as fair or unfair, but as an agreement - to some he gives the fair share and to some he is overly generous. Bottom line is that if the owner of the vineyard hadn't come along, they all would have gone hungry that day. That is easy to forget. It's all about eternity and heaven - it really won't matter who 'deserves' it more. So the overall lesson, I think, is aimed at Matthew's Jewish audience, and it is another admonishion (sp?) to the Jews that the kingdom is open to everyone and that under God we are all the same.
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Morning AWSUME people!!!! I am sorry I have not been here, crazy work schedule but that is no reason, just an excuse! As usually I have no time this morning due to MY laziness and not getting up earlier. I will be back tonight when I get home, no matter how late.
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Hey Tony - we look forward to hearing from you.
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Didja all get a chance to review yesterday's blog yet? Got a challenge for you there.
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I'll try but i dont think that i can come up with 10 quotes. But i can start everyone (except Rik, unless you werent paying attention to the slide show yesterday) off with one.
"The Real McCoy"
Ill try and see if i can find how it relates to the bible. Also it is good for all of us to know a little black history. Actually that quote might be a little hard to relate so lets see if anyone can find it.
Reply to this