Congregational Courses
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29 – How can one understand the significance of Jesus’ death in terms of shepherd and sheep?
Dr. Grieschen Jesus’ death as the Good Shepard being sacrificed for the sheep.
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30 – How does the account of Lazarus aid in seeing Jesus as the resurrection and the life?
Dr. Grieschen explains the importance of the raising of Lazarus from the dead.
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31 – Why does Jesus spend so much time teaching about his death before it occurs?
Dr. Grieschen explains why Jesus teaches about his death long before it happens.
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32 – Which Mary was it who annointed Jesus and why did she do this?
Dr. Lewis explains the account of Mary anointing Jesus and what we can learn from it.
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33 – How is it that Jesus talks of his crucifixion and death as his glory?
Dr. Lewis explains that the Glory of Christ was to die on the cross to save all who believe.
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34 – What is the purpose of the voice from heaven in chapter 12?
Dr. Lewis explains the use of the motif of misunderstanding in which Jesus says things which leads people to believe.
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35 – How does one deal with accusations of anti-semitism in John?
Dr. Lewis explains that John is not being anti-Semitic but is addressing anyone who turns from the truth and does not love their neighbor.
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36 – How does John’s attitude toward belief and unbelief have to say for ministry in pluralistic America today?
Dr. Lewis defines pluralism and how it makes the proclaiming of Christ as the only way of salvation more difficult.
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37 – Why is there no mention of the institution of the Lord’s Supper at Jesus’ Passover meal in John?
Dr. Lewis gives reasons for why John does not record the institution of the Lord’s Supper.