The Golden Rule

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The Golden Rule

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Jul 11, 2023

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The "Golden Rule" is considered by many to be the greatest ethical instruction in the history of mankind. Did you know that there is also a "Silver Rule" that is found in other religious traditions? What make's Christ's instruction superior to all others?

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Jul 11, 2023

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The Healing of the Blind Man: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou talks about the healing of the Man Born Blind. What makes this sign different from other healings of blind men that we read about in the gospels? When they saw the blind man, Jesus' disciples asked him, "Who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born blind?" What did the Lord say about that? Can someone be punished for the sins of his parents? 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 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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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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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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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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