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Continuing in John chapter 9, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou delves into the illustration of Christ as the Good Shepherd.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou talks about the healing of the Man Born Blind. What makes this sign different from other healings of blind men that we read about in the gospels? When they saw the blind man, Jesus' disciples asked him, "Who sinned, this man or his parents that he was born blind?" What did the Lord say about that? Can someone be punished for the sins of his parents?

This week on Search the Scriptures Live, we will take a close look at one of the most memorable stories in the gospels: the case of the woman accused of adultery. Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, who is both a biblical scholar and an attorney, will examine the case according to Jewish law, as well as the political and societal realities which threaten the woman's fate as the extraordinary wisdom of Chris...

When the Lord appears in the Temple for the Feast of Tabernacles, controversy swirls around him. The crowd is divided. Supporters believe he is the Messiah while accusations are raised against him by the Jewish leaders. An attempt by Nicodemus to ensure a fair trial for Jesus is harshly rebuffed. At least eight objections are raised against him in this crucial section of the gospel. What are the r...

This wee,k Search the Scriptures Live continues our study of the Gospel of John to explore the controversies surrounding the identity of Jesus. When Jesus travels to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles, the crowd is divided over whether he is a good man or a false prophet. The Evangelist and Theologian John presents the Jewish division over Christ amidst mounting tensions.

Rumors about Jesus are rampant as he secretly goes to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. The crowd is divided and argues about his identity. The criticisms made against the Lord in those days are still made today. How did the evangelist John present a defense of the Lord against Jewish accusations? The plot thickens and the danger escalates in Chapter 7 of the Gospel of John.

Dr. Jeannie continues her discussion of John chapter 6 and the Bread of Life discourse. How do the words of the Lord when he identifies himself as the Bread of Life tell us about the purpose of his saving death?

Dr. Constantinou discusses one of the most significant miracles in the Gospel of John.

Dr. Constantinou discusses the dividing of the loaves and fish.

In this episode, Dr. Constantinou covers the passages in John 5 where Jesus was accused of working on the Sabbath and his authority is established.

Continuing in John chapter 4 and the story of the Samaritan woman and the healing of the Official's son.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of John, chapter three, and addresses Nicodemus, the requirement of baptism, and John 3:16 and salvation by faith alone.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins John chapter 3 with the story of Nicodemus.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou finishes up John chapter 2 with a review of what we've learned so far.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou is taking us through the Gospel of John and she is now in chapter 2 and the story of Jesus overturning the tables in the temple.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou begins on John chapter 2 and the story of Jesus turning the water into wine. Great insight into the times, the Theotokos, and the Son of God. At the close of the episode, she addresses a question that came in about the Apocrypha.

Dr. Constantinou concludes her discussion of the first chapter of John.

Having finished the prologue, Dr. Jeannie Constantinou starts her examination of the ministry of John the Baptist.

Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues to take us verse by verse through the Gospel of St. John.

In this episode Dr. Jeannie Constantinou welcomes her husband Fr. Costa to talk about John 1:1 and in particular what is meant by the "Word" or the "Logos." She also addresses several email questions at the end including a question about toll houses.

Ready to learn a lot about the formation of the canon of Scripture? Dr. Jeannie Constantinou continues her preparation lessons looking forward to opening chapter 1 and verse 1 of the Gospel of John.

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Gospel of St. John, takes caller questions, and debunks the notion of Sola Scriptura.

Dr. Constantinou continues her introduction to the Gospel of St. John while answering listener questions about the various legends related to the falling asleep of St. John, why St. John was referred to as Christ's favorite, why St. John is associated with the eagle, and whether or not St. John was gay.