Sermon Tone Analysis

INTRODUCTION

שָׁקֵד

The picture translated “rod of an almond tree”, is that of a tiny branch or twig of an almond tree with the bud of an almond flower on it.

It is pronounced “Shaw-Kade.”

9196 שָׁקֵד (šā·qēḏ): n.[masc.];

≡ Str 8247; TWOT 2451a—1.

LN 3.2–3.12

almond tree, i.e., a fruit tree with a beautiful white blossom with pink highlights Prunus amygdalus communis (Ecc 12:5; Jer 1:11+); 2. LN 3.33–3.46

almond nuts, i.e., the kernel of the fruit of the almond tree, eaten whole and also processed into oil (Ge 43:11; Nu 17:23[EB 8]+)

The word "Watch” is Shaw-Kad in Hebrew

9193 I. שָׁקַד (šā·qǎḏ): v.; ≡ Str 8245; TWOT 2451—1.

LN 37.119–37.126

(qal) watch, stand guard, i.e., control access into and out of an area or persons that are valuable or notorious, implying care or duty for the object guarded (Ezr 8:29; Job 21:32; Ps 127:1; Pr 8:34+); 2. LN 23.66–23.77

(qal) be awake, i.e., not be in a state of sleep when one normally should, implying a nervous or anxious state (Ps 102:8[EB 7]+); 3. LN 27.55–27.60

(qal) watch out for, pay attention, i.e., be in readiness and alertness to learn information about an object or situation, implying an action will follow (Jer 1:12; 31:28(2×); 44:27+); 4. LN 39.51 (qal) lie in wait, ambush, formally, watch over, i.e., conceal oneself and observe movements until an opportune time to attack (Jer 5:6+); 5. LN 25.68–25.79

(qal) be intent, have eager desire, be devoted to, i.e., have a feeling or attitude of earnestness toward a goal, as a figurative extension of carefully watching to learn information, or guarding an object (Isa 29:20+); 6. LN 77 (qal) keep ready, be prepared, not hesitate, i.e., be in a state of being primed and set to take an action, as a figurative extension of carefully watching to learn information, or guarding an object (Da 9:14+), note: for another interp in Ps 102:8[EB 7], see 9194; La 1:14, see 8567

This principle is illustrated in the life of Mary.

Nothing = 2 words in the Greek

4246 πᾶς (pas), πᾶσα (pasa), πᾶν (pan) gen.

masc.

sing.

παντός (pantos): adj.; ≡ DBLHebr 3972; Str 3956; TDNT 5.886—1.

LN 59.23 all, every, each, whole (Mt 8:32; 24:34; 26:56; Lk 4:5; 1Co 3:21; Gal 5:14; Jn 8:2 v.r.; Mk 16: Shorter v.r.); 2. LN 59.24 any, one of a totality (Mt 18:19; 19:3); 3. LN 78.44 total, complete (Ac 4:29; 1Ti 4:9; Tit 2:15); 4. LN 63.2 whole, with the definite article, with the focus on totality (Mt 18:32; Ro 9:17; Mk 16:15 v.r.); 5. LN 58.28 every kind of (Mt 4:23; 1Co 6:18) note: see LN index for a fuller treatment of the lexical units.

…And Rhema

4839 ῥῆμα (rhēma), ατος (atos), τό (to): n.neu.; ≡ DBLHebr 609, 1821; Str 4487; TDNT 4.69—1.

LN 33.9 word, a single unit used in discourse (Mt 27:14), for another interp, see next; 2. LN 33.98 statement (Mt 4:4); 3. LN 13.115 event, matter, thing (Mt 18:16)

The energy, the power, the authority of God, is in His word.

Consider Jesus’ challenge that the faith like a mustard see can move mountains.

“Like” a mustard seed.

The size is unimportant, only the nature of the seed and surrounding environment.

Where is the mustard?

It’s in the leaf, that’s in the plant, that’s in the seed.

All the potential and energy are in the seed.

The soil provides the environment, the seed provides the life and growth.

Don’t assume responsibility for fulfilling God’s promises, that’s His lane.

You stay in your lane, believing and acting on the promises.

Mary’s response to the angel: “Let it be according to your word (rhema).”

At that very moment, a miraculous sign and a wonder were conceived in the womb of Mary.