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John A. Bernbaum
Writings from a life in education

Category: Jesus’ Birth & Youth

  • Reflections on World Politics
  • Reflections on Russia

Tempting Jesus

December 10, 2012 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Several years ago, I was leading a group of Americans on a tour through the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow. This…

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Posted in: Jesus' Birth & Youth, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Jesus’ Baptism: Why?

November 26, 2012 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Sometimes I think I ask too many questions when I read the Bible. As I was studying Jesus’ early life…

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Growing Up: Jesus’ Youth and Early Adulthood

November 12, 2012 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

In an earlier post, “A Surprise Birth” (April 11, 2011) that describes the miraculous birth of Jesus, I comment that…

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Christmas Hope

December 19, 2011 Susan Rhea

“Adoration of the ShepherdsG. vanHonthorst, 1622 Professor Lewis Smedes said “Keep hope alive and hope will keep you alive.” Those…

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A Surprise Birth

April 11, 2011 Susan Rhea

The God of the Bible is a God of surprises.  The God of the Bible is not predictable and rarely…

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Posted in: Jesus' Birth & Youth, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

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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