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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

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#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

THE JOHN SERIES - EPISODE 22 - JOHN 2: THE FORESHADOWED CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE FORMER AND THE FUTURE

Jerusalem, as the the City of Peace, presented in John 2 alludes to several connections between the former method of payment for sin in the sacrificial system and its predicted end as Jesus satisfies the punishment of sin in His own body and death. Moreover, the authority portrayed here also predicts His victory. We will find the symbolic nuance absolutely astounding.

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.

Please 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 21 - JOHN 2: THE OFTEN OVERLOOKED NUANCE IN THE GOSPEL STORY

This episode continues to explore the nuanced symbolic which pictures the ministry of Jesus in the three cities visited in the narrative of John's Gospel. The three symbols portrayed together figure three aspects of Jesus' messianic ministry as deliverer, comforter, and victorious Lord.

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.

Please 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 20 - JOHN 2: THE COMFORT OF CHRIST FORETOLD AND TOLD AGAIN

The interconnectedness of God's from the beginning to end inspires awe as we relate the nuance of symbolism, connective themes, and narrative details to the wonder of Jesus Christ. As we explore the layers of meaning in the minutia, our understanding grows greatly and creates a hunger to know God more.

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.

Please 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 EPISODE 19– JOHN 2 SERIES: THE TRI-CITY CONNECTION OF JESUS AS THE CHRIST IN JOHN 2

The names play an important part in discovering the deeper meaning in the Scripture as they often relate to importance themes as derived from the symbolic meaning. As well, they often as well tie to biblical history pertaining to the people of God that inform the person of Jesus Christ. This episode will peel back the layers of meaning so often overlooked in Bible reading and Bible 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.

Please 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 EPISODE 18– JOHN 2 SERIES : THE OFTEN IGNORED CONNECTIVITY OF THEMES

Too often we view sections of Scripture as unrelated pericopes, but they in fact relate thematically when observed through the lens of the writer's purpose. In this episode, we identify the ways in which John builds connective themes in his gospel as he writes to fulfill the purpose of fostering faith in his audience that Jesus is in fact the Messiah, the Son of God.

While the sign of water to wine in Cana seems disconnected with the cleansing of the temple, they relate thematically as they feature matters of faith.

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.

Please 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