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John A. Bernbaum
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April 27, 2015 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

When you think about Jesus, do the qualities or attributes that the prophets describe in this week’s verses come to…

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The Branch from Jesse

Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Saturday A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The…

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The King of Justice and Peace

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Friday The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow…

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The Messiah Will Purify and Judge

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Thursday You have wearied the Lord with your words. “How have we wearied him?” you ask. By saying, “All who…

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The Promised Ruler Will Be From Bethlehem

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Wednesday Marshal your troops, O city of troops, for a siege is laid against us. They will strike Israel’s ruler…

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The Messiah Will Bring God’s Spirit of Peace

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Tuesday Again the word of the Lord came to me: “Son of man, when the people of Israel were living…

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The Good Shepherd Is Coming

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Monday Therefore, you shepherds, hear the word of the Lord: “As surely as I live,” declares the Sovereign Lord, “because…

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The Gentle King Is Coming

Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Sunday Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout, daughter of Jerusalem! See, your king comes to you, righteous and having…

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Week Six: Peace and the Promised Messiah

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Questions for Individual Reflection or Group Discussion

Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Why do you think these “peace pictures” are included in the Old Testament? Most people rarely read them or their…

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Reflections on Russia

  • Russia’s Post-Communist Development
  • U.S.-Russian Relations
  • Russia’s Pre-1991 History
  • Russian Culture and Values
  • Religious Life in Russia
  • Russian Literature

Reflections on Shalom

  • Old Testament Foundations
  • Jesus’ Palestinian Context
  • Jesus’ Birth & Youth
  • Jesus in Action
  • Jesus’ Teachings
  • Palm Sunday – Golgatha
  • Resurrection – Pentecost
  • Apostles’ Teachings on Shalom
  • Conclusion
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