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What was that inscription above Jesus’ cross all about? Why did Jesus give His mother to John? And what was the significance of water and blood flowing from Jesus’ body? This week Steve looks at five aspects of John’s depiction of the crucifixion.

I’d like to take a minute to tell you about a page from the Impact Nations Christmas catalog that I am particularly excited about this year. In the past I have told you about our Skills and Business training programs. We are really passionate about helping the poor become self-sufficient. But sometimes, before we can get people trained, we have to simply rescue them from a dangerous situation. That’s why one section of our Christmas catalog is simply titled, “Rescue a Life”. In Uganda we are working with partners to rescue pregnant teens from the streets of Kampala or from abusive homes. They are placed in a safe shelter where they receive the care and attention that they and their unborn children so desperately need. Through this year’s catalog, you get to participate in their rescue. We need your help to pay for the medical bills related to their pregnancy. Once these young ladies have given birth to beautiful healthy babies, they can begin the process of getting trained up and prepared for the workforce. To get involved, please visit impactnations.com/christmas and check out the “Rescue a Life” section.

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Why did Peter cut off that guy’s ear? Why did John leave out details of Jesus last day? What was Pilot’s intent when he asked “What is truth?”? This week Steve studies Jesus arrest and Peter’s denial, from chapters 18 & 19 of John’s gospel.

This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Christmas catalog. By now you have likely received your copy of the print version of the Christmas catalog. Pour yourself a coffee and sit down for a quick read. The catalog is filled with stories of how Impact Nations is partnering with donors just like you to rescue some of the most vulnerable people in the world. In addition to these inspiring stories, we’ve got some great gift selections. You can participate in rescuing pregnant teens from the streets or provide skills and business training that will help widows become self-sufficient. Do you want to feed the hungry or provide medicine for the poor? You can do that too! If you’d like to give online, check out our all new online version of the Christmas catalog at impactnations.com/christmas.

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What does eternal life look like? What does the word “glory” really mean? How can we be sanctified by the truth? This week Steve gives us an in-depth look at Jesus prayer in John chapter 17.

In this episode, Steve mentions the book The Way of the Spirit. You can purchase the book here.

Since today is Thanksgiving here in the United States, I thought I’d spend a few minutes telling you some of the things we’re thankful for her at Impact Nations. Here’s a quick list of highlights from 2018…This year we have provided a lifetime supply of clean water for over 20,000 people. We have led Journeys of Compassion to seven different nations where thousands of people have responded to the gospel and dozens of churches were planted. Nearly one hundred people have received our small business training. Women have been rescued from a life of forced prostitution, while others have been freed from prison or a life on the streets. Most of all, we are thankful for our amazing donors, because without you, none of this wouldn’t have been possible.

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How does God want us to participate in what He’s doing? What happens when we are trapped in fear? Why did we invent religion to find a way to God? This week we listen in to the second half of Steve’s conversation with Baxter Kruger. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to episode 27 first.

This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Christmas Catalog. Each year, we give you an opportunity to give a gift that will Impact a family in the developing world. Through our Christmas Catalog, donors like you have provided tens of thousands of people with clean water, farm land, livestock, mosquito nets, and so much more. These gifts of hope are a beautiful expression of a really big gospel that is transforming lives around the world. In this years catalog we are so excited to be rescuing pregnant teens from the streets of Kampala and providing business training to help abused and neglected women escape a cycle of poverty. Your copy of this years catalog is in the mail and should be arriving soon. If you’d like a sneak peek, check out our brand new online catalog at impactnations.com/christmas.

To learn more about Baxter Kruger, visit his website: https://www.perichoresis.org. We would strongly recommend his books, Patmos and Across All Worlds.

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How does God want us to participate in what He’s doing? What happens when we are trapped in fear? Why did we invent religion to find a way to God? This week we listen in to the second half of Steve’s conversation with Baxter Kruger. If you haven’t already, be sure to listen to episode 27 first.

This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations Christmas Catalog. Each year, we give you an opportunity to give a gift that will Impact a family in the developing world. Through our Christmas Catalog, donors like you have provided tens of thousands of people with clean water, farm land, livestock, mosquito nets, and so much more. These gifts of hope are a beautiful expression of a really big gospel that is transforming lives around the world. In this years catalog we are so excited to be rescuing pregnant teens from the streets of Kampala and providing business training to help abused and neglected women escape a cycle of poverty. Your copy of this years catalog is in the mail and should be arriving soon. If you’d like a sneak peek, check out our brand new online catalog at impactnations.com/christmas.

To learn more about Baxter Kruger, visit his website: https://www.perichoresis.org. We would strongly recommend his books, Patmos and Across All Worlds.

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Have we lost site of the true message of the Gospel? Is mankind actually separated from God? If not, what is the current state of humanity? We discuss these things and more in this first half of our chat with Baxter Kruger.

This week’s episode is brought to you by our 2019 Journey of Compassion schedule. Head to www.impactnations.com/joc to discover how God might use you to bring the Good News to the poor next year. Whether it be in Asia, South America, Europe, or Africa, you don’t want to miss your chance to heal the sick, meet the needs of the poor, and preach the gospel to some of the world’s most vulnerable people. God is waiting to use you to change lives. Visit www.impactnations.com/joc to learn more today.

To learn more about Baxter Kruger, visit his website: https://www.perichoresis.org. We would strongly recommend his book, Patmos.

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Why do we act surprised when we have conflict with the world? What’s the secret to doing the works of God? Why did Jesus have to leave the earth? Steve discusses these questions and more as he looks at John chapter 15 verse 18 through the end of chapter 16.

This week’s episode is brought to you by our latest effort to free women from a life of the streets. A couple of weeks ago, Impact Nations brought a team of women to Kenya, where in one night they helped rescue 78 women from a life of forced prostitution. Along with our partner, Mike Brawan, we have already found housing and support for 53 of those women. We need your help to get funding for the remaining 25. For only $100, you can provide two months worth of safe housing, food, counseling, business training, and a small loan to help a woman get her own business started. Will you help us? We’ve started a crowdfunding page at www.impactnations.com/kenya. Imagine the difference $100 could make.

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What did Jesus mean when He said we would be pruned? What does it look like? How do we remain in the Father’s love? Today Steve reviews perhaps the most famous portion of John’s Gospel, chapter 15.

This week’s episode is brought to you by our Journey of Compassion to Haiti. Did you know that Haiti is the poorest nation in the Western Hemisphere? Impact Nations has been working in Haiti for years, but this will be our first Journey to this nation in over two years. Join us as we bring practical demonstrations of God’s love and compassion. You will be healing the sick, helping out in mobile medical clinics, distributing water filters, and sharing the Good News of the Kingdom of God. Join us in Haiti, April 28th to May 7th. Visit www.impactnations.com/haiti to learn more. Let’s rescue lives together.

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What does “Paraclete” mean? What is the Holy Spirit’s mission? What is the full definition of prophesy? Steve is teaching on the Holy Spirit in this continued study of John chapter 14.

This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations clean water fund. Did you know there is a cholera epidemic in Zimbabwe right now? We’re going to do something about it. Cholera is a water borne bacterial disease that absolutely leads to death. Impact Nations is working with partners from South Africa to bring water filters to the cholera outbreak in Zimbabwe. These filters will save lives. The filters are already on their way to Africa, but we need your help with the additional costs of distribution including fuel and lodging for our distributors. Will you help us? Please give to our I Thirst Clean Water Program at www.impactnations.com/cleanwater. Thank you for your partnership.

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\What was the most exclusive claim in all of scripture? Can you have eternal life if you’ve never heard of Jesus? What did Jesus mean when He said we would do greater works than him? Steve gives us his thoughts on these questions and more in this study of John chapter 14.

This week’s episode is brought to you by the Impact Nations clean water fund. Did you know that over 844 million people lack access to clean water? How’d you like to help fix that? Since 2005, Impact Nations has given the gift of clean water to over half a million people. We distribute water filters in houses, schools, and disaster relief centers. When we do, school attendance goes up, the economy improves, and lives are saved. Contaminated water effects every part of life, and safe water changes everything. You can help. Visit www.impactnations.com/cleanwater to learn how.