Where the word is sown (opou speiretai o logo). Explanatory detail only in Mark. Satan (Satana) where Matthew 13:19 has the evil one (o ponhro) and...
LUKE. CHAPTER XX. A Day of Conflict. SUMMARY.--Christ's Authority Called For. The Baptism of John. The Parable of the Vineyard. On Paying Tribu...
Humility [N] [T] [E]Biblical humility is grounded in the character of God. The Father stoops down to help the poor and needy ( Psalm 113:4-9 ; 138:6-...
Hypocrisy [N]Although no distinct Hebrew word for hypocrisy occurs in the Old Testament, the concept doesprimarily in terms of insincere worship. The ...
LUKE. CHAPTER VIII. Speaking in Parables. SUMMARY.--Women Ministering to Christ. The Parable of the Sower. That of a Candle Under a Bed. His Mot...
LUKE. CHAPTER VI. The Twelve Apostles Chosen. SUMMARY.--The Son of Man Lord of the Sabbath. The Man with the Withered Hand Healed. Accused of Sa...
Customa tax imposed by the Romans. The tax-gatherers were termed publicans (q.v.), who had their stations at the gates of cities, and in the public hi...
LUKE. CHAPTER XXII. The Last Supper. SUMMARY.--The Rulers Take Steps to Slay the Lord. Judas Bargains to Betray Christ. The Passover Prepared. ...
Great Commission, the Mandate to make disciples of all nations given by Christ to his disciples following his death and resurrection ( Matt 28:16-20 ;...
Took it down (kaqelwn). Second aorist active participle of kaqairew as in Mark 15:46 . Wrapped (enetulixen), as in Matthew 27:59 where Mark 15:46...
MARK. CHAPTER I. The Beginning of the Ministry of Christ. SUMMARY.--The Mission of John the Baptist. His Preaching in the Wilderness. His Baptis...
MARK. CHAPTER X. Christ's Law of Divorce. SUMMARY.--Beyond Jordan En Route to Jerusalem. Dispute with the Pharisees About Divorce. The Law of Mo...
LUKE. CHAPTER XI. Rebuking the Pharisees. SUMMARY.--Teaching the Disciples to Pray. Parable of the Three Loaves. Earnestness in Prayer. The Cha...
MARK. CHAPTER XV. The Crucifixion. SUMMARY.--Jesus Sent by the Sanhedrim to Pilate. The Multitude, Moved by the Priests, Clamor for His Death. The...
MARK. CHAPTER XI. The Royal Entrance into Jerusalem. SUMMARY.--The Official Entrance into Jerusalem. The Barren Fig Tree Cursed. The Second Clea...
MARK. CHAPTER XIV. The Seizure, Trial, and Condemnation of Christ. SUMMARY.--The Sanhedrim Resolves on Christ's Death. The Anointing at Bethany. J...
Compassion [N]That (human) disposition that fuels Acts of kindness and mercy. Compassion, a form of love, is aroused within us when we are confronted ...
Missionary work by ministers Commanded Matthew 28:19 ; Mark 16:15 Warranted by predictions concerning the heathen, &c Isaiah 42:10-12 ; 66:1...
Hear, Hearing Most Old Testament words for hear(ing) come from the root sm [[;m'v], hear, or zn [;z'a], (give) ear, although qsb [b;v'q], pay attent...
LUKE. CHAPTER XXI. Discourse on the Last Days. SUMMARY.--The Widow's Mites. The Question Concerning the Overthrow of the Temple. The Woes Coming...