Secular Bible Study

Bibliography Littman, Robert J : “The Book of Tobit in Codex Sinaiticus” Saldarini, Anthony : “Pharisees, Scribes, and Sadducees in Palestinian Society” Sanders, EP : “Judaism: Practice and Belief, 63 BCE – 66 CE” Schweitzer, Albert : “The Quest of the Historical Jesus” Wrede, Williams : “The Messianic Secret” Questions or comments? Email: AboutMoreImportantThings@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels, Aland (translated by The American Bible Society) ·         Barber, Elizabeth : “When They Severed Earth from Sky.” ·         Ben-Ephraim, Shaiel : The History of the Land of Israel Podcast ·         Crossan, John : “God and Empire”...

Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published books ·         Crossan, John : Favorites are “God and Empire” and “Render unto Caesar.” Over 70 published books ·   &...

Covered verses: Luke 4:16-30 Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published books ·         Crossan, John : Favorites are “God and Empire” and “Render unto Caesar.” Over 70 publish...

5.02 Journey and Ministry   Point #1 – 1:50: Why did Jesus leave for Galilee? Point #2 – 7:20: Repent! Point #3 – 14:20: The Kingdom of God has come near to you   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published...

Point #1 – 0:27: I AM HE Point #2 – 7:20: They were amazed that Jesus spoke with a woman Point #3 – 14:33: See a man who told me all the things I have done Point #4 – 18:18: Food to eat, and the harvest Point #5 – 22:53: He stayed with the Samaritans for two days Point #6 – 27:21: Jesus departs for Galilee   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society · &...

Point #1 – 2:59: An extremely brief and woefully inadequate history of Jewish-Samaritan relations Point #2 – 7:10: The Samaritans in the other gospels Point #3 – 10:35: Meeting at a well Point #4 – 14:12: Who was the Samaritan Woman? Point #5 – 19:54: The disciples went to buy food Point #6 – 21:39: Jacob’s Ladder vs Jacob’s Well   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The America...

Point #6 – 0:50: The parcel of land Jacob gave to Joseph Point #7 – 7:57: And Jacob’s Well was there   Point #8 – 10:11: The sixth hour   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published books ·   ...

Point #1 – 1:07: The Pharisees Point #2 – 5:51: His disciples were baptizing Point #3 – 8:10: He went away again to Galilee Point #4 – 10:53: Sychar Point #5 – 16:20: Does Jesus get tired?   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectu...

Point #1 – 2:15: Jesus’ disciples go to Judea and baptize Point #2 – 4:45: John is baptizing in Aenon, near Salim Point #3 – 12:22: Before John the Baptist’s imprisonment Point #4 – 14:58: A matter of dispute about purification Point #5 – 17:44: John says he is not the Messiah Point #6 – 23:15: No one accepts His testimony Point #7 – 25:40: Followers of John the Baptist in the Synoptic Gospels &nb...

Point #1 – 3:01: Who was Nicodemus? Point #2 – 8:17: Why did Nicodemus come to Jesus at night? Point #3 – 10:50: A teacher who has come from God Point #4 – 13:03: Born Again vs Born When Old Point #5 – 18:59: Israel’s Teacher Point #6 – 21:37: Moses lifted the snake; the Son of Man will be lifted up Point #7 – 28:29: John 3:16   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American B...

Point #1 – 1:55: Jesus Makes a Scene at the Temple Point #2 – 6:01: Cattle, Sheep, and Doves… oh my! Point #3 – 11;33: Money Changers and Tyrian Coins Point #4 – 14:41: Expelling Demons, Expelling Merchants Point #5 – 18:23: Den of Robbers or a Market? Point #6 – 22:29: Zeal for Your House Will Consume Me Point #7 – 25:19: 46 Years to Build, 3 Days to Raise it Up Again Point #8 – 28:21: Who Believ...

Point #1 – 1:46: Why a Wedding Point #2 – 7:09: Jesus’s Mother Point #3 – 10:41: Jesus and His Disciples Also Invited Point #4 – 14:23: The Meaning of the Wine Point #5 – 17:45: The Master of the Banquet Point #6 – 19:30: Why Cana? Point #7 – 24:58: A Honeymoon in Capernaum     Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·     &nb...

Point #1 – 1:27: Philip and Nathanael declare who they found Point #2 – 5:56: Was Nathanael one of the 12? Point #3 – 11:19: Nathanael’s Gnostic Secret Knowledge Point #4 – 13:56: Jacob’s Deceit Point #5 – 19:53: From under the fig tree to Jacob’s Ladder   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bar...

Point #1 – 0:40: Jesus leaves for Galilee Point #2 – 3:48: Follow me, Philip Point #3 – 6:02: Philip Point #4 – 15:19: The people from Bethsaida   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published books ·  &n...

Point #1 – 0:54: Come to Jesus Point #2 – 2:22: Messiah, aka Christ and Cephas, aka Peter Point #3 – 7:24: Peter in Mark, Matthew, and Luke Point #4 – 11:18: Peter in Paul’s letters Point #5 – 13:23: Peter after Jesus’s death   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” &...

Point #1 – 1:23: Key Points and Summary of John 1:35-42 Point #2 – 3:29: Timing, location, and order change of the disciples Point #3 – 7:54: John the Baptist – Look, the Lamb of God! Point #4 – 12:22: Jesus asks, “What do you want?” Point #5 – 15:46: Where are you staying? – Come, and you will see Point #6 – 20:57: Four in the afternoon (the 10th hour) Point #7 – 24:44: Andrew and the other disci...

Point #6 – 0:35: The Three Temptations Point #7 – 2:22: Tell These Stones to Become Bread Point #8 – 6:44: Tests 2 and 3 in a Different Order Point #9 – 8:53: The Highest Point of the Temple Point #10 – 14:01: All the Kingdoms of the World Point #11 – 16:39: Get Behind Me Satan! Point #12 – 18:47: Satan, the Tempter   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Societ...

Point #1 – 3:24: 3 say it, 2 say it, only 1 says it… Point #2 – 5:52: Summarizing the wilderness test Point #3 – 7:25: Mark - the Spirit drove him out? Point #4 – 14:53: Matthew’s version – 40 nights Point #5 – 25:21: He was hungry and tempted by Satan   Bibliography: The Synopsis of the Four Gospels by The American Bible Society ·         Ehrman, Bart...

Point #1 – 1:12: A 7-point summary of John 1:29-34 Point #2 – 5:12: The next day, time in John’s gospel Point #3 – 9:18: Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world! Point #4 – 11:31: A man who comes after me has surpassed me… Point #5 – 14:47: John says he did not know Jesus Point #6 – 16:27: John’s testimony and purpose Point #7 – 19:18: God’s chosen one, or the Son of God?  ...

Point #1 – 2:08: 3 say it, 2 say it, only 1 says it Point #2 – 3:53: Jesus’ baptism changes over time Point #3 – 10:09: Jesus before and after baptism in Mark Point #4 – 20:18: Matthew’s baptism story Point #5 – 24:10: Luke’s baptism story Point #6 – 26:50: Why is the Spirit a dove?   Bibliography: ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podca...

Point #1 – 2:16: John denies being the Messiah Point #2 – 4:40: John denies being Elijah Point #3 – 5:41: John denies being the Prophet Point #4 – 9:00: John’s use of Isaiah Point #5 – 11:36: The Priest and the Levite Point #6 – 14:07: The Pharisees ask John why he baptizes Point #7 – 18:57: What is Bethany? Where is Bethany?   Bibliography: ·         E...

Point #1 – 2:10: Who are the “brood of vipers? Point #2 – 4:38: Advice for the brood of vipers Point #3 – 7:05: Stones raised up as children for Abraham Point #4 – 9:09: The ax is ready to cut down the tree Point #5 – 10:25: John takes three questions Point #6 – 12:27: A question from the crowd Point #7 – 16:32: Who were tax collectors? Point #8 – 19:50: John tells the tax collectors what to do Po...

Point #7 – 0:35: Where did John’s followers come from?  Point #8 – 2:38: John’s clothing Point #9 – 7:47: John’s food Point #10 – 11:14: Baptize with water, fire, or the Holy Spirit   Bibliography: ·         Ehrman, Bart : “Misquoting Jesus” & Podcast, bartehrman.com (blog), lectures. Over 30 published books ·     &nbsp...

Point #1 – 5:04: Similarities between the three Synoptic Gospels  Point #2 – 6:15: Differences between the three Synoptic Gospels   Point #3 – 8:20: Matthew and Luke solve the Malachi problem Point #4 – 12:34: A Voice of One Calling in the Wilderness Point #5 – 15:00: Luke extends the passage from Isaiah Point #6 – 16:30: The wilderness, baptism, and repentance   Bibliography: ·&nbs...