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Exploring the Essence of Diligence in Biblical Context: Insights from Greek Words

Delve into the Biblical concept of diligence through a study of related Greek words like speudō, spoudazō, spoudaios, and spoudē. Understand how diligence is demonstrated in various Biblical narratives and learn practical applications in benevolence, growth, service, teaching, and unity.

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Exploring the Essence of Diligence in Biblical Context: Insights from Greek Words

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  1. Diligence Study of a Related Family of Greek Words

  2. In this lesson, we focus on the Biblical concept of diligence, as communicated through a related family of Greek words. • The primary verb speudō means “(1) to be in a hurry, hurry, hasten; (2) to cause something to happen or come into being by exercising special effort, hasten; (3) to be very interested in discharging an obligation, be zealous, exert oneself, be industrious, in the Gr-Rom. world a mark of civic excellence.” • The verb spoudazō, the adjective spoudaios, the adverb spoudaiōs, and the noun spoudē all communicate similar ideas. Diligence Defined

  3. Used of Mary’s visit with her relative Elizabeth (Luke 1:39-40). • Used of the shepherds visit with the Christ Child (Luke 2:15-18, esp. vs. 16). • Used of Zaccheus’ eagerness in receiving Jesus and hearing His message (Luke 19:1-6, esp. vs. 5-6). • It is used of Saul/Paul’s hasty departure from Jerusalem soon after his conversion (Acts 22:17-21, esp. vs. 18). • Sadly, it is also used of the hasty murder of John the Baptist (Mark 6:21-29, esp. vs. 25). Physical Application

  4. Diligence in Association • Diligence in Benevolence • Diligence in Entreaty • Diligence in Growth • Diligence in Repentance • Diligence in Service • Diligence in Teaching • Diligence in Unity • Diligence to the End Spiritual Application

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