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John A. Bernbaum
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  • Reflections on World Politics
  • Reflections on Russia

Using Religion for Political Ends

April 23, 2015 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Friday Jeroboam thought to himself, “The kingdom will now likely revert to the house of David. If these people go…

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Sin Plagues the Early Church

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Thursday Now a man named Ananias, together with his wife Sapphira, also sold a piece of property. With his wife’s…

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Sin Pervades Our Corporate Life

Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Wednesday “Come now, let us reason together,” says the Lord. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as…

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Internal Warfare

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Tuesday We know that the law is spiritual; but I am unspiritual, sold as a slave to sin. I do…

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Sinful Hearts Cause Conflict

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Monday What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don’t they come from your desires that battle within you? You want…

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The Origin of Sin

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Sunday Now the serpent was more crafty than any of the wild animals the Lord God had made. He said…

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Week Three: Sin – the Destroyer of Shalom

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Questions for Individual Reflection or Group Discussion

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What insights can we gain about Biblical shalom from the story of creation? If the Garden of Eden is an…

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Righteousness and Peace Kiss Each Other

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Saturday You showed favor to your land, O Lord; you restored the fortunes of Jacob. You forgave the iniquity of…

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The Foundation of True Peace

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Friday We have a strong city; God makes salvation its walls and ramparts. Open the gates that the righteous nation…

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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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