If there is any one study worth the time you can give it, this is
the one. Meet the Master; you will never be the same again.
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Matthew 1:1-17, Luke 1, John 1:1-18
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The
Incarnation
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A
discussion of the supreme miracle, the incarnation of the
Word of God.
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Matthew 1-2, Luke 1-2
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On This Wise
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The
accounts of the birth of Christ
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From all four Gospels
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John
The Baptist
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Overview
of the life and ministry of John the Baptist
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Matthew 4:1-11, Luke 4:1-13
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Temptation of Christ
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The
temptation in the wilderness.
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John 1:29 - 2:12
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First Miracle
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The
calling of the first disciples and the miracle of water
becoming wine at Cana in Galilee
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John 2:13 - 3:36
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Born Again
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The
first cleansing of the Temple, followed by Nicodemus' visit
by night.
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John 4:5-42
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The Woman at the Well
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Christ
offers the sinful woman living water
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Matthew 9:9-17, Mark 2:13-22, Luke
5:27-29
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Call of Matthew
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Call
of Matthew. Discussion concerning the "church as health club
for saints" and "church as hospital for sinners."
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John 5
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Equality with the Father
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Jesus declares His equality with God the Father.
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Matthew 5:1-12
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Beatitudes
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Blessed
are the ...
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Matthew 5:13-48
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Heard It Said
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From
the Sermon on the Mount, salt and light, turn the other
cheek.
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Matthew 6:1-18
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Secret Saint
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Christ's
teaching on prayer, including the Lord's Prayer.
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Matthew 6:19-34
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Treasure
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Treasure
- and where your heart is.
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Matthew 7
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Golden Rule
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Judge
not; ask, seek and knock; the narrow gate.
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Luke 7
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Faith to Doubt
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The
centurion of great faith; the widow of Nain; the doubts of
John the Baptist.
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Matthew 11:20-30, Luke 7:36-50
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Rest for the Weary
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The
basis for judgment; rest for the weary; the sinful woman.
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Matthew 12:22-50
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Looking for a Sign
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Liar,
lunatic or Lord?
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Matthew 13:1-52
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Parables
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Various parables which describe the nature of the kingdom of
heaven.
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Mark 4:53 - 5:43
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Traveling Healer
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Stilling
the storm; demon possessed man and the herd of swine; Jairus
and the women who touched His garment.
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Matthew 10
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Sending The Twelve
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Sending forth the twelve apostles, the first time.
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John 6:22-71
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Bread of Life
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The
bread of life; discussion of predestination and free will.
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Matthew 15,
16:5-12
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Tradition
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Is it really true that our only tradition is that we have no
traditions?
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Matthew 16:13 - 17:21
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Who Is This Man?
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Prophecy
of Christ's death; the Transfiguration and life to come.
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Matthew 17:24 - 18:14
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Greatness In The
Kingdom
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The
two-drachma fishing expedition; the little child as model.
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Matthew 18:15-35, Luke 9:57-62
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Cost of the Kingdom
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Church Discipline; the Duty of Forgiveness; First Place - or
no place.
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John 8:1-11
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Taken In Adultery
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The
woman taken in adultery.
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John 9
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Man Born Blind
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Christ opens the eyes of the man born blind; the eyes of the
Pharisees remain shut.
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Luke 10:25-37
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Who Is My Neighbor?
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The
Good Samaritan.
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Luke 10:38 - 11:13
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Dishes and Prayer
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Mary,
Martha and dishes, plus Jesus' teaching on prayer (short
version of the Lord's prayer)
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Luke 12:1-34
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Wealth and Worry
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Advice
to rich fools: shoot the camel.
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Luke 12:35-59
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Waiting for the End
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What
the Christian should be doing while waiting for the return
of our Lord.
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Luke 14
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Costly Banquet
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A
primer on banquets, both now and at the return of our Lord.
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Luke 15:11-32
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Prodigal Son
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The
greatest short story ever told, a tale of humble repentance
and extravagant welcome home
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Luke 16:19-31
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Lazarus & Rich Man
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A
discourse on Lazarus & Dives, taken largely from the
homilies of St. John Chrysostom
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John 11
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Resurrection & Life
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The raising of Lazarus; the great confession of Martha,
"better for you that one man die for the people"
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Matthew 19:3-12
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Divorce and the Church
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Christ's teaching on the subject of divorce. Reader beware.
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Matthew 19:38 - 20:28 and parallel
passages
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Who’s
Who
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Jesus
blesses the little children; the rich young ruler and
servant leadership (James and John ask to be at His right
and left hand)
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Luke 18:35 - 19:28 and parallel
passages
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On
The Verge
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Bartimaeus, Zacchaeus and the Parable of the Ten Minas.
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Luke 19:28-41, John 12:12-25
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Passion Week - Beginning
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The
Triumphal Entry, Cleansing the Temple; Inquiry of the
Greeks.
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Matthew 21:23-32
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Nature of Authority
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"By
what authority?" A discourse on the dimensions and source of
authority, including that of Christ.
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Matthew 22:15-22
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Christians and Kings
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"Render
unto Casar"
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Matthew 22:23-46 and parallel passages
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Testing
Jesus
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The "seven brothers" problem; the greatest commandment and
why does David call him Lord?
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Matthew 24:1-44
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Olivet
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The
Olivet Discourse.
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Matthew 26:1-16 and parallel passages
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Perfume
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Jesus
anointed at Bethany; Judas agrees to betray him
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Luke 22:24-34, John 13:1-30
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Not Like That
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The disciples argue among themselves as to who is the
greatest; Christ washes the disciples' feet; the betrayal by
Judas and the denial by Peter.
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1st Corinthians 11:23-32
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Lord’s Supper
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Discourse
on symbolic communication in the Lord's Supper; its nature
as a covenant; self examination and its consequences
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John 14
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Oneness of God
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The
problem of one way; the oneness of the Trinity; the oneness
of Christ and His church
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John 15:1 - 16:4
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Church and World
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The
true vine; the church and the world; love one another
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John 16:5-15
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On the Holy Spirit
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A
discourse on the Holy Spirit
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John 17
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High Prayer
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Christ's
High Priestly prayer.
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Matthew 26:31-46
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Garden Prayer
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The scene in the garden of Gethsemane.
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Various Scriptures
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Trials
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The
trials of Jesus Christ before his Crucifixion.
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Various Scriptures
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The
Cross
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"Take up the Cross" - what the Cross meant to Christ; how
the Apostles viewed it; what we should do about it.
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Various Scriptures
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Defending
the Resurrection
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A
look at the apologetics of the Resurrection
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Various Scriptures
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Farewell
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Great
Commission, Waiting in Jerusalem, Ascension
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These lessons were originally delivered in 2007 - 2009.