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Answering Jesus

Do You Understand Why I’ve Washed Your Feet?: John 13:1-16

Do You Understand Why I’ve Washed Your Feet?: John 13:1-16

Jesus, in his final time with his disciples before the cross, washes their feet. He reinforces his own mission to come and serve, and the need for serving each other. If we understand why Jesus washed his disciples feet, we too will serve each other....

04.03.11

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Do You Believe This?: John 11:17-44

Do You Believe This?: John 11:17-44

Jesus, before resurrecting Lazarus, has two separate and very different conversations with Mary and Martha.  In dealing with death and suffering, Jesus comes with hope.  His question for us: Do we believe that He is that true source of hope? Recorded at...

03.27.11

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Is No One Left To Condemned You?: John 7:53 – John 8:11

Is No One Left To Condemned You?: John 7:53 – John 8:11

A woman, caught in the act of adultery (wait, where was the guy?), is brought before Jesus.  Jesus is asked: Should we obey the law and stone her, or release her?  Jesus deftly outmaneuvers his advisories through grace.  Jesus did not come to condemn...

03.20.11

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Why are you angry that I healed on the Sabbath?: John 7:14-24

Why are you angry that I healed on the Sabbath?: John 7:14-24

Jesus operated above the law, and forced his critics to recognize their hypocrisy.  Why would our rules get in the way of healing a person?  What is the deeper law that Jesus followed, and how can we learn to follow the true path to righteousness?...

03.13.11

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Do You Want to Leave Too?: John 6:60-71

Do You Want to Leave Too?: John 6:60-71

During the week of Ash Wednesday, we invite everyone to participate in Jesus suffering through the tradition of Lent. Jesus’ question isn’t borne out of insecurity, but of his resolve and awareness that not everyone is willing to follow Jesus all the...

03.06.11

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Where Should We Get Bread For Them To Eat?: John 6:1-15

Where Should We Get Bread For Them To Eat?: John 6:1-15

This is the one question where John gives us Jesus’ motive for asking it: to test them.  What does it mean for Jesus to test us?  This will introduce a new theme: the fathering heart of God who asks questions to surprise us and show us our own...

02.27.11

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