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Dr. John closes out the Gospel of Luke with Jesus' ascension from Bethany (Luke 24:50-53), arguing that heaven is a real, physical place rather than …
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The End of the Beginning: The Post Resurrection Ministry of Jesus
During his final 40 days, Jesus reviews Scripture with the apostles, teaching that his suffering, death, and resurrection stand at the center of ever…
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The End of the Beginning: Flesh and Bones
Jesus appears to the assembled disciples (Luke 24:36-43), inviting them to touch his hands and feet before eating broiled fish to prove he is bodily …
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The End of the Beginning: A Burning Heart
Dr. John continues the Emmaus road story (Luke 24:28-35), tracing the moment the two disciples recognize the risen Jesus in the breaking of bread. He…
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The End of the Beginning: The Suffering Servant
Dr. John explores Jesus' rebuke of the Emmaus disciples (Luke 24:25-27) for being "slow of heart" to believe all the prophets said about the Messiah.…
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The End of the Beginning: Understanding All the Prophets
Why couldn't two grieving disciples recognize Jesus walking right beside them on the road to Emmaus? Dr. John traces their conversation with the rise…
1 week ago
The End of the Beginning: The Truth of His Promise
Why does Luke hold back the resurrected Jesus from this scene, focusing instead on an empty tomb, two angels, and a group of stunned, grieving women?…
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The End of the Beginning: Faithfulness and the Burial of Jesus
What happens to our faith when hope seems to collapse? Dr. John examines the surprising courage of Joseph of Arimathea, a secret believer who finally…
1 week, 2 days ago
The End of the Beginning: The Death of Jesus
Why do Christians celebrate a death? Dr. John examines the three extraordinary events surrounding Jesus's final moments — the supernatural darkness, …
1 week, 3 days ago
The End of the Beginning: Jesus the Saviour
What does it really mean to be saved? Dr. John explores the many faces of salvation at the cross — Jesus's prayer of mercy for the soldiers crucifyin…
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