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John A. Bernbaum
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Category: Jesus’ Palestinian Context

  • Reflections on World Politics
  • Reflections on Russia

Jesus’ “Competition” – Tiberius, the Roman Emperor

October 26, 2012 Dr. John A. Bernbaum

Statue of Tiberius Jesus had lots of competition. When he traveled around Judea and Galilee preaching about the “Kingdom of…

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Posted in: Jesus' Palestinian Context, Old Testament Foundations, Reflections on Shalom

Jesus’ “Competition” – Herod the Great

October 15, 2012 Susan Rhea

When Jesus began his public ministry and gathered his group of twelve disciples around him, the Gospels tell us that…

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Foreign Occupation

October 1, 2012 Susan Rhea

Caesar Augustus One of the most important realities that sets the context for Jesus’ life and ministry is the fact…

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Location, Location, Location

September 17, 2012 Susan Rhea

Geography is an important part of biblical studies and, for many of us, it can open up surprising new insights.…

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What Timing!

September 4, 2012 Susan Rhea

Have you ever wondered why God sent his son into the world when he did? The Apostle Paul wrote, “When…

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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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