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John A. Bernbaum
Writings from a life in education

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A Friend of Tax Collectors

May 11, 2015 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Sunday Once again, Jesus went out beside the lake. A large crowd came to him and he began to teach…

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Week Nine: Jesus’ Deeds as a Peacemaker

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Questions for Individual Reflection or Group Discussion

April 28, 2015 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Do you see yourself as a “maker and maintainer of peace”? How can you apply this teaching of Jesus to…

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Equipping the Peacemakers

Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Saturday On the evening of that first day of the week, when the disciples were together, with the doors locked…

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Leaving the Gift of Peace

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Friday “If you love me, you will obey what I command. And I will ask the Father, and he will…

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Not Knowing What Brings Peace

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Thursday After Jesus had said this, he went on ahead, going up to Jerusalem. As he approached Bethphage and Bethany…

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The Gospel Causes Division

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Wednesday Do not suppose that I have come to bring peace to the earth. I did not come to bring…

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Love Your Enemies

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Tuesday You have heard that it was said “Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.” But I tell you: Love…

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Non-Retaliation

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Monday You have heard that it was said, “Eye for eye and tooth for tooth.” But I tell you: Do…

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Blessed Are the Peacemakers

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Sunday Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God. (Matthew 5:9, NIV) Of all the teachings…

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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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