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THE JOHN 3 SERIES - EPISODE 32 - THE COMPARATIVE PARALLELS THAT DEFINE A PERSPECTIVE

In this podcast, we examine the comparative methodology of Jesus' teaching that redirects Nicodemus to view life and faith from a heavenly perspective. As related to his seeking the Messiah, Nicodemus must reframe his understanding in spiritual terms. The danger of his quest for relief in worldly trouble fails in the recognition of his spiritual need.

This series not only focuses on an exegesis of the passage, but also a participatory understanding of expository learning. This study will guide you through processes of reading comprehension where you will learn methods of inquiry that lead to a deeper understanding of biblical texts. The goal of the study serves to help people get more out of reading the Bible in their personal devotions far beyond the scope of this study.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 31 - JOHN 3: THE THEMATICALLY CONGRUENT CONNECTIONS RELATING TO THE AUTHORITY OF GOD IN CHRIST

The development of a theme pervades John 3 with the regard to the establishment of God's authority in Christ. This serves as a continuation of the same idea Jesus establishes in the temple as He turned the tables of the money changers in the previous chapter. Seeing these kind of textual connections opens our understanding to the Bible in a whole new way.

This series not only focuses on an exegesis of the passage, but also a participatory understanding of expository learning. This study will guide you through processes of reading comprehension where you will learn methods of inquiry that lead to a deeper understanding of biblical texts. The goal of the study serves to help people get more out of reading the Bible in their personal devotions far beyond the scope of this study.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 30 - JOHN 3: THE ILLUSTRATIVE COROLLARY BETWEEN THE SPIRIT AND THE WIND AND ITS RELATION TO FAITH

Jesus illustrates the mystery of God in the spiritual realm as it relates to faith with a metaphor of the wind. However, more than a metaphor the illustration bears a significant characterization of not only the things of God but also the way in which people should relate to the many wonders of the both the physical world and the spiritual realm.

This series not only focuses on an exegesis of the passage, but also a participatory understanding of expository learning. This study will guide you through processes of reading comprehension where you will learn methods of inquiry that lead to a deeper understanding of biblical texts. The goal of the study serves to help people get more out of reading the Bible in their personal devotions far beyond the scope of this study.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 29 - JOHN 3: A GOD WHO MEETS OUR NEEDS INSTEAD OF ANSWERING OUR WANTS

In this study series of John 3. we examine the surrounding the context of John 3:16. This close read of the text will supercharge your understanding of this verse as we come to understand how God addresses our search for His blessing. Alongside the Podcast, you will find resources to support use of the Podcast with additional materials for daily devotions and study notes for use with your home group. See the website for more details.

This series not only focuses on an exegesis of the passage, but also a participatory understanding of expository learning. This study will guide you through processes of reading comprehension where you will learn methods of inquiry that lead to a deeper understanding of biblical texts. The goal of the study serves to help people get more out of reading the Bible in their personal devotions far beyond the scope of this study.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 28 - JOHN 3: FRAMING THE CONTEXT FOR A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE GOSPEL

BIG NEWS! Today we launch a special coordinated study series in John 3 surrounding the context of John 3:16 that will supercharge your understanding of this verse. Alongside the Podcast, you will find resources to support use of the Podcast with additional materials for daily devotions and study notes for use with your home group. See the website for more details.

Building on the preceding material of John's accounts, which sets the stage for the narrative account of Nicodemus' meeting with Jesus, this series not only focuses on an exegesis of the passage, but also a participatory understanding of expository learning. This study will guide you through processes of reading comprehension where you will learn methods of inquiry that lead to a deeper understanding of biblical texts. The goal of the study serves to help people get more out of reading the Bible in their personal devotions far beyond the scope of this study.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 27 - JOHN 2: THE BREADCRUMBS THAT LEAD TO FAITH IN CHRIST

This episode recaps the connective trail of evidences that lead to a greater understanding of Christ and His redemptive ministry. Moreover, the pieces collectively presented in the first two chapters of John's Gospel set the stage for a purposeful doctrinal discourse by Jesus to Nicodemus in John Chapter Three. The setting greatly impacts an understanding of the that simple and well-known verse, John 3:16.

BIG NEWS! As this completes our study in John 2, we are launching a special coordinated study series in John 3 surrounding the context of John 3:16 that will supercharge your understanding of this verse. Alongside the Podcast, you will find resources to support use of the Podcast with additional materials for daily devotions and study notes for use with your home group. See the website for more details.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 26 - JOHN 2: THE CONNECTIVE TISSUE OF THE BIBLICAL TEXT BY AN ILLUSTRATIVE MEANS

The meaning of the Bible comes alive when we look beyond the apparent details and begin to recognize the coherent and collective messages. Discovering the connection between the literary traditions of the ancients in symbolism and typologies increases our understanding of the message of the Bible as a whole.

BIG NEWS! As we complete John 2 in August, we are launching a special coordinated study series in John 3 surrounding the context of John 3:16 that will supercharge your understanding of this verse. Alongside the Podcast, you will find resources to support use of the Podcast with additional materials for daily devotions and study notes for use with your home group. See the website for more details.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 25 - JOHN 2: THE TEMPLE VISIT––MORE THAN A CLEANSING, A FORECAST

John tells much more than a simple narrative about the visit to the temple. He laces the account based in actual events with symbolism and meaning that go straight to the heart of Jesus' ministry and His redemptive mission. Within some of the select word choices, the Greek language tells much more than what we see on the surface.

BIG NEWS! As we complete John 2 in August, we are launching a special coordinated study series in John 3 surrounding the context of John 3:16 that will supercharge your understanding of this verse. Alongside the Podcast, you will find resources to support use of the Podcast with additional materials for daily devotions and study notes for use with your home group. See the website for more details.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 24 - JOHN 2: THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN RESISTANCE AND SURRENDER TO CHRIST

This episode builds on the previous examination of the scene in the Temple Courts which creates a controversy and sparks a foreshadowing of Christ's authority. It defines both the heart of God for the downtrodden while establishing the critical importance of surrendering to God's authority and the markers that keep people from desiring God.

BIG NEWS! As we complete John 2 in August, we are launching a special coordinated study series in John 3 surrounding the context of John 3:16 that will supercharge your understanding of this verse. Alongside the Podcast, you will find resources to support use of the Podcast with additional materials for daily devotions and study notes for use with your home group.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 23 - JOHN 2: THE DEFINING MARKERS THAT KEEP PEOPLE COLD TOWARD GOD

The scene in the Temple Courts creates a controversy over Christ's authority. It opens the way to many nuances not often explored with the way that John features the chasm between believers and unbelievers in his gospel. He presents this as much for the purposes of engendering faith as he does a warning to those who reject Jesus.

BIG NEWS! As we complete John 2 in August, we are launching a special coordinated study series in John 3 surrounding the context of John 3:16 that will supercharge your understanding of this verse. Alongside the Podcast, you will find resources to support use of the Podcast with additional materials for daily devotions and study notes for use with your home group.

If you are new to the podcast, I recommend that you go back to the beginning of the series as it will help you connects doctrines, symbols, illustrative language, and themes that John presents. You will learn to think more critically of Scripture while learning to ask questions that will deepen your understanding of God's Word.

You also find this and a study of prophecy in a unique devotional format at my website, moretowonder.org.

Like, subscribe, comment, tell, a friend and consider going through this study in your small group.

Blessings in Christ,

Michael WJ Kopulos

Master of Divinity and Masters of Rhetoric

moretowonder.org

#bible #devotional #gospel #christian #truth #expository