Category: Theology
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Jesus and the Last Supper – more than just a meal
As part of Holy Week, Maundy Thursday is recognized this evening. It was the night in which Jesus ate the Last Supper with his disciples. The time in which Jesus died corresponded with the Jewish holiday of Passover. And the Last Supper was the first night of Passover. An annual dinner for Passover is held,…
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Sermon: Witness to the truth – John 18:36-38
How is truth defined? Biblically, we see truth by looking to Jesus. As Pilate continues to question Jesus, Jesus will teach that he has a kingdom that is not of this world. Pilate misunderstands and Jesus will give the further clarification that Jesus has a kingdom which is based In truth which is comprised by…
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Water and Spirit. Studying John 3:1-8
In John 3, Jesus is approached by a leading religious teacher named Nicodemus. Nicodemus had heard of Jesus and his teaching and wanted to learn more. Jesus would tell him that he had to be born again. In John 3:4, Nicodemus says: Nicodemus said to him, “How can a man be born when he is…
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You must be born again. Studying John 3:1-3
Look at the picture at the top of the post. What do you see? Look at the design of this lobby. Just think to yourself for a moment if it reminds you of anything? This picture is of the Liberty Hotel, a luxury hotel in the heart of Boston. The cheapest rooms at this hotel…
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Destroy this temple, and in 3 days, I will raise it up. John 2:18-25
Summary John 2:13-25: As Jesus begins his ministry, he cleanses the temple in Jerusalem. In the first century, the temple had become a commerce center during Jewish holy days and so Jesus will drive the merchants out from the temple in verses 13-17. In verses 18-22, we see the response to Jesus John 2:18: So…
Josh Benner 