Podcast appearances and mentions of James R Edwards

THE WIDOW'S OFFERING Mark 12:41–44 Culture of Gospel Share this with someone in your life who doesn't know Jesus: Jesus sees value where the world sees insignificance. The God who notices a poor widow's two pennies is the same God who sees you and knows you. SERMON SUMMARY Jesus sits in the temple, watching people give their offerings. In a surprising move, He draws His disciples' attention—not to the wealthy, powerful, or impressive, but to a poor widow who drops in two tiny coins. Her gift, seemingly worthless, becomes one of the most famous moments of worship in all of Scripture. Coleton teaches that Jesus uses this woman as an object lesson to form His disciples—and us. The heart of the message is this: Jesus highlights this woman because He wants His followers to live with her kind of obedience, sacrifice, and trust. Coleton explores three reasons Jesus focuses our attention on this woman's life. 1. Be Obedient With the Seemingly Insignificant Stuff Mark 12:41–42 “Many rich people threw in large amounts. But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.” Jesus watches people give. Many contribute large sums, but a poor widow drops in two lepta—the smallest coins in circulation. Mark Strauss writes: “Two lepta could almost purchase a handful of flour… less than one penny today.” In other words, her gift can't pay for anything. If we watched her give, most of us would be tempted to say, “Ma'am, please keep it. It won't help.” But she gives anyway. She does not give based on outcomes or impact—she gives out of obedience. This is the first lesson: Obedience is not about impact. It's about faithfulness. Christians often fall into disobedience because we think: What difference will forgiving them make? What difference will praying make? What difference will reading my Bible make? What difference does kindness make? But Coleton reminds us: Nearly everything God calls His people to do looks insignificant in the moment—but God loves to use small acts to unleash enormous outcomes. Examples from Scripture: Moses: “Raise your staff over the sea.” Joshua: “March around Jericho.” Samuel: “Anoint the youngest son, the shepherd boy.” And the results? A sea split, walls fell, and David became Israel's greatest king. Examples from Jesus' ministry: “Fill the jars with water.” “Bring me what bread you have.” “Go show yourself to the priest.” Again and again, God works through small acts of obedience. Coleton then shares the story of David Wilkerson, the small-town pastor who obeyed a tiny, strange prompting: stop watching TV at night and pray instead. That insignificant act eventually led him to New York City, to ministry among gang members, to founding Teen Challenge, and to beginning Times Square Church—now influencing 140 nations. What began with giving up TV changed lives worldwide. Coleton also shares from his own life: A simple prayer to surrender his life to Jesus Reading Scripture daily Going to counseling Turning the other cheek Fasting and praying None of these felt dramatic in the moment. All of them changed his life. Point: God delights to work through the small things. Jesus points to this woman because she obeys God even in the places that seem insignificant. 2. Be Obedient Even When It Costs You Mark 12:44 “They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.” The widow's obedience isn't just small—it's costly. She gives all she has. Literally, she “lays down her whole life.” James R. Edwards paraphrases the Greek: “She lay down her whole life.” This is the second reason Jesus points to her: Jesus wants followers who obey even when obedience costs them something. Coleton notes that Western Christians often prefer convenient obedience. But true discipleship requires sacrifice. C.S. Lewis wrote: “I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give… The only safe rule is to give more than we can spare… If our charities do not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say they are too small.” This doesn't apply only to money. It applies to: Forgiveness — which costs us comfort and pride Confession — which costs our image Serving the poor — which costs our time and resources Living within our means — which costs our wants Marriage and parenting — which cost our preferences and independence Coleton gives honest, vulnerable examples: In marriage, he could “win” arguments by being bigger and louder—but that would crush intimacy. As a father, he could refuse to sacrifice his time—but Teddy would pay the price. In friendships, refusing to risk or be selfless leads to loneliness. We want life on our terms but still want the fruits of obedience. But we cannot have both. Then Coleton shares a story about Teddy getting stuck in a playground structure—terrified and refusing help because doing it “Dad's way” felt worse than being stuck. That posture, he says, is all of us: We would rather stay stuck than trust Jesus when His way feels costly. Jesus points to the woman because her costly obedience leads to life. Jesus doesn't ask for sacrifice to harm us but to heal and free us. 3. Trust Him Even When It Doesn't Make Sense This widow doesn't just obey—she trusts God with her entire life. Jesus celebrates her because she trusts God beyond her understanding. Coleton illustrates this with one of the most powerful stories of trust ever recorded: Charles Blondin, the tightrope walker who crossed Niagara Falls. After crossing the falls multiple daring ways, Blondin decided to cross with another person on his back. His manager, Harry Colcord, was the one who climbed onto him. Before stepping onto the rope, Blondin told him: “Don't look down. Look up… You must be one with me. If I sway, sway with me. Do not attempt to do any balancing yourself. If you do, we will both go to our death.” Harry later said: “I learned more religion on that wire than in all my life.” Solomon says the same thing in Proverbs 3:5–6: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.” Jesus calls us to trust Him because He wants to lead us into places we could never reach on our own. Coleton names the hard questions: Why trust Jesus when it doesn't make sense to surrender? Why trust when prayer feels pointless? Why forgive enemies? Why give sacrificially? Why wait on God? Why believe He can use suffering for good? Jesus is not dismissing the tension—He's saying: “Stop trying to balance yourself. Let Me carry you.” The widow shows us what that kind of trust looks like. FINAL CHALLENGE Jesus points to this woman because: She obeys God in the insignificant things. She obeys God even when it costs her. She trusts God even when it makes no sense. And Jesus wants the same kind of life in us—not to burden us, but to lead us into freedom, joy, and the abundant life He promises. He has already proven His love by giving everything for us. Therefore, we can entrust everything to Him. Discipleship Group Questions Where in your life does obedience feel insignificant or pointless? What might God be asking you to do anyway? What is one area where following Jesus currently costs you? How might obedience in that area lead to greater freedom? Which of Jesus' commands do you struggle to trust because it doesn't make sense to you? How have you seen God work through something small or seemingly insignificant in your life? What would it look like this week to “sway with God” instead of trying to balance your own life?

A new research paper was published on the cover of Aging (Aging-US) Volume 15, Issue 9, entitled, “In vitro and in vivo effects of zoledronic acid on senescence and senescence-associated secretory phenotype markers.” Zoledronic acid has been found to reduce fracture risk and, in some studies, to decrease mortality in humans and extend lifespan and healthspan in animals. Because senescent cells accumulate with aging and contribute to multiple comorbidities, the non-skeletal actions of zoledronic acid could be due to senolytic (killing of senescent cells) or senomorphic (inhibition of the secretion of the senescence-associated secretory phenotype (SASP)) actions. In this new study, researchers Parinya Samakkarnthai, Dominik Saul, Lei Zhang, Zaira Aversa, Madison L. Doolittle, Jad G. Sfeir, Japneet Kaur, Elizabeth J. Atkinson, James R. Edwards, Graham G. Russell, Robert J. Pignolo, James L. Kirkland, Tamar Tchkonia, Laura J. Niedernhofer, David G. Monroe, Nathan K. Lebrasseur, Joshua N. Farr, Paul D. Robbins, and Sundeep Khosla from the Mayo Clinic, Phramongkutklao Hospital and College of Medicine, Eberhard Karls University, University of Minnesota, University of Oxford, and University of Sheffield tested the above hypothesis using multiple complementary approaches (in vitro, in vivo, and in silico) to evaluate possible effects of zoledronic acid on modulating cellular senescence. The researchers first performed in vitro senescence assays using human lung fibroblasts and DNA repair-deficient mouse embryonic fibroblasts, which demonstrated that zoledronic acid killed senescent cells with minimal effects on non-senescent cells. Next, in aged mice treated with zoledronic acid or vehicle for 8 weeks, zoledronic acid significantly reduced circulating SASP factors, including CCL7, IL-1β, TNFRSF1A, and TGFβ1 and improved grip strength. Analysis of publicly available RNAseq data from CD115+ (CSF1R/c-fms+) pre-osteoclastic cells isolated from mice treated with zoledronic acid demonstrated a significant downregulation of senescence/SASP genes (SenMayo). To establish that these cells are potential senolytic/senomorphic targets of zoledronic acid, the team used single cell proteomic analysis (cytometry by time of flight [CyTOF]) and demonstrated that zoledronic acid significantly reduced the number of pre-osteoclastic (CD115+/CD3e-/Ly6G-/CD45R-) cells and decreased protein levels of p16, p21, and SASP markers in these cells without affecting other immune cell populations. “Collectively, our findings demonstrate that zoledronic acid has senolytic effects in vitro and modulates senescence/SASP biomarkers in vivo. These data point to the need for additional studies testing zoledronic acid and/or other bisphosphonate derivatives for senotherapeutic efficacy.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/aging.204701 Corresponding author - Sundeep Khosla - khosla.sundeep@mayo.edu About Aging-US Launched in 2009, Aging-US publishes papers of general interest and biological significance in all fields of aging research and age-related diseases, including cancer—and now, with a special focus on COVID-19 vulnerability as an age-dependent syndrome. Topics in Aging-US go beyond traditional gerontology, including, but not limited to, cellular and molecular biology, human age-related diseases, pathology in model organisms, signal transduction pathways (e.g., p53, sirtuins, and PI-3K/AKT/mTOR, among others), and approaches to modulating these signaling pathways. Please visit our website at https://www.Aging-US.com​​ and connect with us: SoundCloud - https://soundcloud.com/Aging-Us Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/AgingUS/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/AgingJrnl Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/agingjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@AgingJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/aging/ Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/AgingUS/ Media Contact 18009220957 MEDIA@IMPACTJOURNALS.COM

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2022“NUESTRO MARAVILLOSO DIOS”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Chiapas, MéxicoUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 03 DE OCTUBREVIO TU ROSTRO, Y TAMBIÉN EL MÍO«Vinieron, pues, a un lugar que se llama Getsemaní, y dijo a sus discípulos: "Sentaos aquí, entre tanto que yo oro"». marcos 14:32JANUSZ KORCZAK fue un médico y educador polaco que fundamentó; durante casi treinta años, dirigió un orfanato de niños judíos en Varsovia. Cuando los alemanes ocuparon Polonia y, entre octubre y noviembre de 1940, hubo el Gueto de Varsovia, Korczak se dedicó a la tarea de rescatar niños. Durante unos dos años, cuido de ellos e hizo cuanto pudo para evitar que posteriormente se mostraran a los campos de exterminio.No obstante, sus esfuerzos no prosperaron. En la mañana del cinco o seis de agosto de 1942, los oficiales de la SS informaron a Korczak que los niños serían llevados a Treblinka, el temido campo de exterminio, pero le dijeron que él no estaba incluido en la orden de deportación. Korczak rechazó la oferta de salvar su vida. En Treblinka experimentaron con ellos en una barraca hasta que se dio la orden de que ocurrieron llevaron a «las duchas» —la cámara de gas. Se dice que a la entrada de la puerta que daba a la cámara de gas, Korczak recibió otra oferta para salvar su vida. De nuevo, la negativa.Quienes hoy visitan Yad Vashem —el museo, en Jerusalén, que honra a las víctimas del Holocausto—, pueden ver una gran escultura, en bronce, realizada por el escultor Boris Saktsier. Su nombre: «Korczak y los niños del gueto». Entre un grupo de niños, sobresale el rostro compasivo del hombre que había vivido por ellos; y que, cuando pudo salvarse, prefirió morir con ellos.No muy diferente de lo que ocurrió en el Getsemaní, ¿no es cierto?También en el Getsemaní, escribe James R. Edwards, sobresale un rostro: el de Cristo, pero no rodeado por niños, sino por quienes lo crucificaron, por los discípulos, y por la multitud. ..* Pero algo interesante sucede cuando concentramos nuestra atención en todos esos rostros. «Si nos detenemos a verlos —escribe Edwards—, veremos que también nosotros estamos ahí». **Sí, por amor a sus acusadores; y por amor a todos los hijos de la humanidad caída --incluidos tú y yo, el Hijo de Dios bebería la amarga copa. «Cristo podía aun ahora negarse a beber la copa destinada al hombre culpable. [...]. Podía decir: Reciba el transgresor la pena de su pecado, y yo volveré a mi Padre» (El Deseado de todas las gentes, cap. 74, p. 656). Pero - ¡alabado sea Dios! — no fue eso lo que hizo. Más bien, dijo: «Padre mío, si no puede pasar de mí esta copa sin que yo la beba, hágase tu voluntad» (Mat. 26: 42). Quien había dejado el cielo por amor a nosotros, murió por nosotros.Gracias, bendito Jesús, porque decidiste beber la copa del dolor y el sufrimiento. ¡Y todo por amor a mí! Por las edades eternas alabaré y glorificaré tu santo nombre.* James R. Edwards. El Intruso Divino. NavPress, 2000, pág. 137. **Ibíd.

RESOURCES:ESV Study Bible; The Gospel According to Mark by James R Edwards; The Cross of Christ by John R.W. Stott; Exegetical Commentary on the New Testament by Mark L. Strauss; On the Road with Saint Augustine by James K.A. Smith; Preaching For the Rest of Us by Robby Gallaty and Steven Smith; The God who goes Before You by Michael S. Wilder and Timothy Paul Jones; bibleoutlines.com; blueletterbible.org; ‘Pray Beyond the Sick List' article by David Powlison

================================================== ==SUSCRIBETEhttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNpffyr-7_zP1x1lS89ByaQ?sub_confirmation=1================================================== == DEVOCIÓN MATUTINA PARA ADULTOS 2022“NUESTRO MARAVILLOSO DIOS”Narrado por: Roberto NavarroDesde: Chiapas, MéxicoUna cortesía de DR'Ministries y Canaan Seventh-Day Adventist Church 12 DE MAYO ¿NO ES OFENSIVO?«El Señor le dijo [Jonás]: "Tu sientes lástima por la enredadera, por la cual no trabajaste, ya la cual no hiciste; crecer durante una noche creció, ya la noche siguiente dejó de existir. ¿Y yo no habría de tener piedad de Nínive, esa gran ciudad con más de ciento veinte mil habitantes que no saben distinguir cuál es su mano derecha y cuál su mano izquierda, y dónde hay muchos animales?"». Jonás 4: 10-11, RVCCUANDO UNO LEE DEL GRAN ENOJO que sintió Jonás cuando Dios perdonó la maldad de los ninivitas, ¿qué relato del Nuevo Testamento viene con facilidad al pensamiento? Obviamente, la parábola del hijo pródigo.Imaginemos estas dos escenas. En la conocida parábola, el hijo mayor se enoja cuando el padre recibe con los brazos abiertos al hijo que ha derrochado la herencia familiar; y cuando el padre hace fiesta para celebrar el regreso del que estaba perdido, entonces el mayor, indignado, se niega a entrar.En el caso de Jonás, primero se disgusta «en extremo» porque Dios ha perdonado a los ninivitas (4: 1-3); y luego lo vemos acampando debajo de una enramada, «para ver qué sucedería en la ciudad» (vers. 5).¡Qué curioso! Si la Escritura dice que hay gozo en el cielo cuando un pecador se arrepiente, ¿por qué estos dos «aguafiestas», en lugar de alegrarse, más bien se enojaron? Sin ánimo de disculparlos, James R. Edwards explica su enojo de esta manera. Imaginemos que al llegar al cielo nos encontramos con el vendedor que nos estafó, el canalla que lloró para que le prestáramos dinero y que nunca nos pagó, el compañero de trabajo que nos calumnió para quedarse con el ascenso que nosotros merecíamos. ¿No nos sentiríamos un tanto ofendidos de ver en el cielo gente de esa «calaña»? ¿No es ofensivo, acaso, que Dios perdone al ladrón, al asesino, al adúltero...?Es «ofensivo», por supuesto, de acuerdo a nuestro sentido de justicia, pero no para el Dios que, además de justo, es también misericordioso; el Dios que no quiere que ninguno de sus hijos se pierda, sino que anhela que todos se arrepientan (2 Ped. 3:9). Esta es justamente la lección que nos recuerda nuestro texto de hoy: si amamos a Dios, ¿cómo no vamos a amar a las almas por las que Cristo murió, sean ellas ninivitas o israelitas?Qué interesante resulta el hecho de que, según el mismo Edwards, la palabra «piedad» en Jonás 4: 11 es en hebreo chus, que significa «ojos llenos de lágrimas».* El Dios que derrama lágrimas por ti y por mí, ¿ por qué no habría de derramarlas por el pecador que perece? Ayúdame, Padre, a amarte cada día más, y también a quienes, en apariencia, no merecen ser amados. Capacítame para entender la gran verdad de que también por ellos Cristo murió.*James R. Edwards, El Intruso Divino, NavPress, 2000, p. 104.

In this episode of Help Me Teach the Bible Nancy went to Columbia, South Carolina, to sit down with Derek Thomas and ask his help for teaching through the book of Mark. Over the course of the conversation they discussed:the miracle stories and how to apply themthe kingdom of Godtrue repentancewhat it means to be a discipleRecommended audio resources:Sermons on the book of Mark by Derek ThomasSermons on the book of Mark by Kevin DeYoungSermon series on the book of Mark from Holy Trinity ChurchTGC sermon resources on MarkRecommended print resources:Let’s Study Mark by Sinclair FergusonThe Gospel According to Mark in Pillar New Testament Commentary by James R. Edwards, Jr.Mark: A 12-Week Studyin the Knowing the Bible series by Dane C. Ortlund

After a lonnnnng delay, we finally finish up the Acts of the Apostles! Check out our previous episode on the First Two-Thirds of Acts, then dive in to this one for the riveting topic of... wait for it... rule of law and due process. No, really, it's good stuff. Plus, why Paul appeals to Caesar but never actually meets him, or, how to avoid soteriological confusion.Support us on Patreon!Notes:1. Ferdinand Christian Baur on Acts2. This is my favorite map of the missionary journeys of Paul3. We refer to this excellent article by my friend the NT scholar Troy Troftgruben, "Slow Sailing in Acts: Suspense in the Final Sea Journey (Acts 27:1–28:15)” JBL 136/4 (2017). See also James R. Edwards, “Parallels and Patterns between Luke and Acts,” Bulletin for Biblical Research 27/4 (2017).4. I double-dipped on this topic... it was the subject of my e-newsletter Theology & a Recipe earlier this year. Check it out (and then subscribe!).More about us on sarahhinlickywilson.com and paulhinlicky.com!

Jesus reveals that he is God through his power and compassion True disciples hear, believe and come to Jesus (27-28) Above healing her physically, Jesus declared her his daughter, whole, and at peace. (34) Mark 5:35-43 – Jesus cancels a funeral Vv. 35-36. The daughter died – why trouble the teacher. Jesus says “do not fear, only believe.” Jairus just had an example of faith in the woman. Nothing could keep her from Jesus, not embarrassment nor the crowd. She believed Jesus could heal her. She exemplifies and defines faith for Jairus – trust Jesus despite everything to the contrary. That faith knows no limits – not even the raising of a dead child. No matter the circumstances, trust in Jesus – in hopelessness, in long-suffering, even in death – trust in Jesus. He is the Deliverer. v. 37 Jesus allowed smaller groups at times – Peter, James, John v. 38. In ancient times families hired professional mourners. Perhaps they were already there v. 39. “she is only sleeping”. In Christ, death is more like sleep, temporary. We may die in this life, but we will rise to eternal life. v. 40. “They laughed at him.” This was nonsense if Jesus were only a man, a teacher. v. 41. Jesus takes the little girl’s hand and says, tells her to arise. Jesus takes on the uncleanness of the demoniac, of the woman with a bleeding issue, now he takes on the uncleanness of death in this little girl. v. 42. Immediately she got up – they were overcome w/amazement. Jesus’ power brought healing to a bleeding woman. His word “arise” raised a dead girl out of death back to life. Jesus said to Martha at her brother Lazarus’ death in John 11: 25 Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, 26 and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die. Do you believe this?” Jairus and the woman had little in common: one a ruler, the other an outcast. They were both desperate, without hope apart from Jesus. Trust Jesus despite everything to the contrary. Believe, do not despair. Mark 6:1-6A – A Prophet without Honor vv. 2-3. They see only a man, only a son, only a carpenter. They wanted something different from what God has given. Despite Jesus’ demonstration of compassion and supernatural power, he will encounter people from his nation, his own home town, his own family, and even a disciple who will not believe that he is the Son of God, that he is the Messiah. v. 6. In Nazareth it is not the crowds or disciples who are amazed, but Jesus. He is amazed at their disbelief. There are so many that are hard-hearted and refuse to believe no matter what they see or hear. “Humanity wants something other than what God gives. The greatest obstacle to faith is not the failure of God to act, but the unwillingness of the human heart to accept the God who condescends to us as only a carpenter, the son of Mary.” - James R. Edwards

Is there a parallel between how rock groups become “classic” and how Christian writings became canonical? I’d like to hear your considerations on a controversial book I recently came across, "The Jewish Revolutionary Spirit" (and its impact on world history) by Dr. E. Michael Jones. Could you talk a bit about why you believe in Q, and to what degree of certainty you hold those views? Would you say that sometimes a bit of fantasy regarding the afterlife and the spiritual life might be beneficial? Please comment on James R. Edwards, The Hebrew Gospel and the Development of the Synoptic Tradition. I’d like you to speculate, from a mythicist point of view, how the gospel gets from Jerusalem to the wider Greek speaking world, from which comes canonical Mark.