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John A. Bernbaum
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  • Reflections on Russia

Jesus and Two Very Different Women (Part I)

May 13, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Byzantine Mosaic,Ravenna, Italy, 6th century One of the most dramatic stories in the Gospels is Jesus’ encounter with two desperate…

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Posted in: Jesus in Action, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Battling a Legion

April 29, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“The Swine Driven into the Sea,”James Tissot, c. 1886. When following Jesus’ ministry during its early stages, it is important…

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Posted in: Jesus in Action, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Crossing Enemy Lines

April 15, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“Often when we read the Bible, we see what we know but don’t know what we see.” The sentence quoted…

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Posted in: Jesus in Action, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Come Along, Tax Man!

April 1, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“The Calling of St. Matthew,”Hendrick ter Brugghen, 1621. Shortly after he calls his first four disciples, and while his popularity…

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The First Big Catch

March 18, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“The Calling of Peter and Andrew,”Duccio di Buoninsegna, c. 1308. After an early excursion to Jerusalem at the beginning of…

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Let’s Drink Together!

March 4, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“Jesus and the Samaritan Woman,”Alonso Cano, c.1650. In the early chapters of John’s Gospel, we are quickly introduced to Jesus’…

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Posted in: Jesus in Action, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Meeting at Night

February 18, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“Christ and Nicodemus,”Crijn Hendricksz, C. 1601 Following Jesus’ first miracle, where he turned water into wine at a wedding celebration…

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Cleaning House

February 4, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“The first thing to notice about Jesus is the hardest thing for many Christians to notice about him. It helps…

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Getting Acquainted with Jesus

January 21, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

The way in which Jesus picked his disciples is such an interesting story, because he chose to find disciples who…

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Jesus’ Wedding Gift

January 7, 2013 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

“The Wedding Feast at Cana”Julius S. von Carosfeld, 1819 Following his baptism in the Jordan River and his 40-day-and night…

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Posted in: Jesus in Action, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

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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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