The Star and the Wise Men

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The Star and the Wise Men

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Dec 31, 2019

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What are we to make of the star that shone in the east? And what about the Wise Men? Learn things you never knew before from Dr. Jeannie Constantinou on this episode of Search the Scripture Live!

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Dec 31, 2019

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Interesting and Accessible Bible Study for Busy People - In this live program, Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions.

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Entry Into Jerusalem: Shortly after his triumphal entry into Jerusalem, the public ministry of the Lord ended and his awe-inspiring Passion began. How does St. John describe the end of the Lord's public ministry and how does he explain the lack of faith in Christ shown by the Jewish leaders? by Search the Scriptures Live
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Chapter 16: Dr. Constantinou begins a discussion of the Lord's address to His disciples. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Introduction to the First Live Show: Dr. Constantinou introduces her live show and the Gospel of John by Search the Scriptures Live
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Introduction to the Gospel of St. John: Part Two: Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Gospel of St. John while answering listener questions about the various legends related to the falling asleep of St. John, why St. John was referred to as Christ's favorite, why St. John is associated with the eagle, and whether or not St. John was gay. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Introduction to the Gospel of St. John: Part Three: Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Gospel of St. John, takes caller questions, and debunks the notion of Sola Scriptura. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Introduction to the Gospel of St. John: Part 4: Ready to learn a lot about the formation of the canon of Scripture? Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues her preparation lessons looking forward to opening chapter 1 and verse 1 of the Gospel of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 1: Conclusion: Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of the first chapter of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 7 - Feast of Tabernacles (Continued): This wee,k Search the Scriptures Live continues our study of the Gospel of John to explore the controversies surrounding the identity of Jesus. When Jesus travels to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, the crowd is divided over whether he is a good man or a false prophet. The Evangelist and Theologian John presents the Jewish division over Christ amidst mounting tensions. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 5:16-47: In this episode, Dr. Constantinou covers the passages in John 5 where Jesus was accused of working on the Sabbath and his authority is established. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Jesus Cleanses The Temple: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou is taking us through the Gospel of John and she is now in chapter 2 and the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Good Shepherd: Continuing in John chapter 9, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou delves into the illustration of Christ as the Good Shepherd. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 4 - The Samaritans: Continuing in John chapter 4 and the story of the Samaritan woman and the healing of the Official's son. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 3:1-16: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins John chapter 3 with the story of Nicodemus. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Chapter 17: Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of chapter 17 of the Gospel of John, answers an email question, and discusses again the nature and role of the Holy Spirit. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 5 by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 2 Wrap Up: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou finishes up John chapter 2 with a review of what we've learned so far. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Final Discourse: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou finishes the Farewell Discourse of the gospel of John and reviews the final instructions the Lord gave to his disciples: (1) what he promised them, (2) what he teaches us about the Holy Spirit, and (3) his comments on the nature of this world and our life in this world. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 2 - Water Into Wine: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins on John chapter 2 and the story of Jesus turning the water into wine. Great insight into the times, the Theotokos, and the Son of God. At the close of the episode, she addresses a question that came in about the Apocrypha. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Crash Course on the Gospels: Conclusion: Dr. Constantinou finishes the Crash Course on the Gospels and begins discussing key titles which we see used to describe Jesus in the gospels. What does "Son of Man" mean? Were people calling Jesus "Lord" during his lifetime? Did Jesus call himself the Son of God or was that a title which the church applied to him later? by Search the Scriptures Live
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Prologue to the Gospel of John: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues to take us verse by verse through the Gospel of St. John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 6 - Walking on Water: Dr. Constantinou discusses one of the most significant miracles in the Gospel of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 6: Dr. Constantinou discusses the dividing of the loaves and fish. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 7 - Feast of Tabernacles: Rumors about Jesus are rampant as he secretly goes to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. The crowd is divided and argues about his identity. The criticisms made against the Lord in those days are still made today. How did the evangelist John present a defense of the Lord against Jewish accusations? The plot thickens and the danger escalates in Chapter 7 of the Gospel of John. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 3: Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of John, chapter three, and addresses Nicodemus, the requirement of baptism, and John 3:16 and salvation by faith alone. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 6 - Bread of Life: Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion of John chapter 6 and the Bread of Life discourse. How do the words of the Lord when he identifies himself as the Bread of Life tell us about the purpose of his saving death? by Search the Scriptures Live
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Washing the Feet of the Disciples: Jesus has ended his public ministry and now turns his attention to his disciples. How can he possibly prepare them for what is to come? What final lessons in word and in deed does he give them? In the greatest act of humility next to the cross itself, Jesus washes the feet of the disciples, even Judas himself. How do the Fathers of the Church explain this? The mood is ominous as "the hour" has nearly arrived. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 4:1-15 by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 8:1-11: This week on Search the Scriptures Live, we will take a close look at one of the most memorable stories in the gospels: the case of the woman accused of adultery. Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, who is both a biblical scholar and an attorney, will examine the case according to Jewish law, as well as the political and societal realities which threaten the woman's fate as the extraordinary wisdom of Christ illuminates all. There is so much more to the striking story of the woman accused of adultery. by Search the Scriptures Live
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