The Beatitudes

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The Beatitudes

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Feb 21, 2023

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As we continue our study of the Beatitudes, one of the most famous passages in the Bible, we hear "blessed are those who mourn," and "blessed are the meek." These and other Beatitudes seem illogical and impossible. Did Christ intend them literally? The Fathers will explain.

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Feb 21, 2023

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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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John 1: Conclusion: Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of the first chapter of John. 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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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 First Live Show: Dr. Constantinou introduces her live show and the Gospel of John 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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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 Crucifixion and Burial of Christ: Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of chapter 19 of the Gospel of John by examining the crucifixion and burial of Christ. 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 1:1 - Logos: In this episode Dr. Jeannie Constantinou welcomes her husband Fr. Costa to talk about John 1:1 and in particular what is meant by the "Word" or the "Logos." She also addresses several email questions at the end including a question about toll houses. 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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John 1 - The Ministry of John the Baptist: Having finished the prologue, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou starts her examination of the ministry of John the Baptist. 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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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 4:1-15 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 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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Guest Co-Host Fr. John Angelis: Dr. Jeannie welcomes Fr. John Angelis to the microphone and together they look at Mary Magdalene from John 20. Fr. John Angelis is a priest of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America for 55 years. He served as the full time priest of parishes in St. Paul, MN, Sacramento and Fresno, CA, Chandler, AZ and Seattle, WA. Since retiring he served many additional parishes as an interim priest. He is a graduate of Harvard Divinity School, where he studied under Fr. Florovsky, as well as Holy Cross Greek Orthodox School of Theology and the Aristotelian University of Thessaloniki where he studied under the most famous Greek Orthodox theologians of the 20th century. by Search the Scriptures Live
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Annunciation of the Birth of the Forerunner John: Dr. Constantinou begins a study of the infancy narratives of Christ with a close look at the Annunciation of the birth of the Forerunner John. Why does Luke begin his gospel this way? Why was John so important? What valuable lessons does this story have for us? How does it reflect and anticipate the birth of Christ? by Search the Scriptures Live
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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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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 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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The Trial and Crucifixion: In John 19, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou teaches through the verses describing the trial and crucifixion of Christ. by Search the Scriptures Live
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John 18 - The Trial Before Pilate: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou tells us about her trip to Italy and then quickly reviews the first 17 chapters of John. She then begins John 18 and the trial of our Lord before Pilate. by Search the Scriptures Live
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A Crash Course on the Gospels: Part 1: Dr. Constantinou starts a brand new series: A Crash Course on the Gospels. She explains the traditions and origin of the gospels, as well as the themes, interests, styles, and peculiar characteristics of each gospel. She teaches us how to remember the content, themes, and style of each gospel as well as the personalities and motivation of each Evangelist in a concise and easily understandable way. After she finishes her introduction to the gospels, Dr. Jeannie will begin a special series on the infancy narratives in the weeks leading up to Christmas. by Search the Scriptures Live
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The Holy Spirit: Dr. Constantinou is joined by her husband, Fr. Costas, to talk about the Holy Spirit and the Filioque. 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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