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Session 75: Out of the Mouth

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 12:33-37,  Matthew 7:16-20, Matthew 12:31, Matthew 15:18-19, Ephesians 4:29-32

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This episode examines the seriousness of accusing the Holy Spirit's work of being the Satans, and highlights Jesus’s explanation concerns our thoughts and words. Using Ephesians 4:29–32, we will contrast harmful speech with words that build up and give grace.

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Session 74: Bringing Logic

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 12:22-32 , Mark 3:20-30, Luke 11:14-23

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We are exploring the parallel gospel accounts where Jesus refutes claims that he casts out demons by Satan by using logical reasoning.And we begin to examine the warning about grieving the Holy Spirit.

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*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 73: Faith and Honour

Verses & Quotes: Luke 7:36-50, Luke 11:37, Luke 14:1, Luke 8:1-3

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We are reminding ourselves of Eastern hospitality customs to set the scene for Luke 7:36–50, where a woman anoints Jesus' feet with tears and perfume. The episode examines Jesus' response, the parable of the two debtors, and how forgiveness reveals true gratitude.

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 72: John’s Eulogy 

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 11:6-19, Matthew 13:20-21, Matthew 24: 9-10, Luke 1:76, Luke 7:29-30

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Session 72 we examine Jesus’ reply to John the Baptist in prison, showing how prophecy and signs confirm Jesus as the Messiah, and contrasting the greatness of John with the new-covenant meaning of greatness. We also unpick Matthew 11:12 about the kingdom "suffering violence", attempting to place it in its historical context. 

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 71: Signs and Faith

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 8:5-13 & Luke 7:1-17, Matthew 11:2-6 , John 5:36 Isaiah 29:18, Isaiah 35: 5-6, Isaiah 61:1

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Session 71 continues a chronological study of the Gospels, focusing on Jesus' increasing signs: the faith-filled healing of a Roman officer's servant at a distance and the raising of a widow's only son at Nain, highlighting the shock of Gentile faith and the growing recognition of Jesus' authority. We are also back with John the Baptist in prison and his wobble of faith. 

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 70: Building Carefully

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 6: 20-21&24, Matthew 6:16, Luke 6:37-38, Luke 6:43, Matthew 7:12, Matthew 7:24-29

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We are finishing our review of the Sermon on the Mount, and are considering the vision and mission of Jesus' foundational words as he offers a roadmap for a rich life on the narrow road. 

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 69: Sermon Patterns

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 7:23, Ephesians 4:21-27, Matthew 5:48

We are on a search of full circles and understanding the Father's will, through Jesus' vision statement  of  both eternal and transient elements: highlighting how Jesus explained complex processes, encouraging followers to embrace love as the ultimate power, and pursue perfection not through human striving, but through a relationship with God.

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 68: The false and the true

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 7:15-27, Luke 6:43-49

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We are reflecting on the tension between actions and intentions within a faith community, and I'm examining my own reactions and the reactions of others to challenging figures. This session also discusses the significance of obedience and the process of discerning and following God's will, drawing parallels with foundational teachings from the Sermon on the Mount and the crucial difference between building on solid rock versus unstable sand.

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 67: The law of love

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 7:12, Matthew 22:37-40, Galatians 5:14, Matthew 7:13-14, Matthew 7:21-23

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We are in Matthew 7,  where Jesus encapsulates the essence of the law and the prophets as "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you." This episode unravels the intricate layers of self-awareness required to truly embody this golden rule, while exploring the interconnectedness of Jesus' teachings on love and judgment with the broader themes of the Old and New Testament. The conversation also leads us to contemplate the narrow path that Jesus describes, illustrating the challenges and obstacles of living a life grounded in genuine love and compassion.

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition

Session 66: Pigs and Pearls

Verses & Quotes: Matthew 7:5, Matthew 13:46, Peter 2:22, Phillipians 2:2-3, Proverbs 9:8, Proverbs 23:9, Matthew 7:15-20, Luke 6:43-45, Matthew 7:7-12, James 1:5-6

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We are dissecting the parable of casting pearls before swine, exploring its implications for discernment and wisdom with a careful examination of the symbols. It raises pivotal questions about the nature of judgment, self-awareness, and the potential risks of sharing sacred insights with those not receptive to them.

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*New Living Translation copyright© 1996, 2004, 2007, 2013 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

*New American Standard Bible® (NASB), Copyright © 1960, 1962, 1963, 1968, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1975, 1977, 1995 by The Lockman Foundation Used by permission. www.Lockman.org 

*The Bible for Everyone. Goldingay, John; Wright, Tom. SPCK. Kindle Edition