 The Greek word spoudē, derived from speudō [to hasten, urge on], occurring 12x in the NT, refers to: ◦ swiftness of movement or action, haste, speed.

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 The Greek word spoudē, derived from speudō [to hasten, urge on], occurring 12x in the NT, refers to: ◦ swiftness of movement or action, haste, speed ◦ earnest commitment in discharge of an obligation or experience of a relationship, eagerness, earnestness, diligence, willingness, zeal

 Consider the negative example of Herodias’ daughter (Mark 6:17-29, esp. vs. 25),  which contrasts with the positive example of Mary, the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-56, esp. vs. 39).

 Spiritual Growth (Heb. 6:9-12, esp. vs. 11; 2 Pet. 1:5-11, esp. vs. 5)  Spiritual Service (Rom. 12:6-13, esp. vs. 8 & 11; 2 Cor. 8:7-15, esp. vs 7, 8 & 16)  Spiritual Teaching (Jude 3-4, esp. vs. 3)  Spiritual Transformation (2 Cor. 7:5-16, esp. vs. 11 & 12)