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The Gospel of John with Prof. Tim Gray et al. |
| 1. | Program Name: | Prologue of John & calling Disciples ( John 1: 1-59) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | The prologue of John is a poetic master piece of theology. Echoing the creation story, John Shows how Jesus is the WORD who existed before time. And just as Jesus was the Vital Word of God who was the principal of creation, so now the Word Incarnate begins s a new creation. We shall also see how John intends the prologue to be the interpretative lens through which the rest of the story of Jesus must be read.
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| 2. | Program Name: | Ignaural Signs of Jesus’ Ministry (John 2-3) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | The significance of Jesus' first sign at the wedding feast of Cana will be highlighted, focusing on the role of Mary. Also, the important dialogue between Jesus and Nicodemus will be explained.
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| 3. | Program Name: | The First Passover and Jesus' Encounter with Nicodemus |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
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| 4. | Program Name: | Woman at the Well and Healing on the Sabbath (John 4-5) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | The Old Testament background of Jesus’ encounter with the Samaritan woman will open up the inner dynamics of their dialogue. Also, the importance of the theme of water here, and throughout the Gospel, will be explained. The story of Jesus’ healing on the Sabbath will be studied in light of Jewish law illustrating why Jesus did not break the Sabbath but rather offered a bold interpretation of his identity as the Son of God as the rationale for his Sabbath activity.
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| 5. | Program Name: | The Fulfillment of Jewish Liturgy: Jesus |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
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| 6. | Program Name: | The Bread of Life (John 6) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | This study will focus on Jesus’ revelation of the Eucharist. We shall study how this chapter on the Eucharist is the center of Jesus’ mission and the focal point of John’s Gospel. By carefully tracing the Old Testament echoes and the literary structure of this chapter, we shall see how the Eucharist is at the center of Jesus’ proclamation of the Kingdom of God.
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| 7. | Program Name: | The Feast of Tabernacles (John 7-8:59) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | Here we shall see how Jesus fulfilled the Jewish Liturgy of Tabernacles. Jesus replaces the Torah as the source of knowing the Father. The last day of the Feast involved a water ceremony that symbolized the gift of God’s Spirit. Jesus takes advantage of this celebration to announce that it is He who will give the Holy Spirit.
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| 8. | Program Name: | The Feast of Tabernacles Cont'd |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
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| 9. | Program Name: | The Good Shepherd and the Raising of Lazurus (John 10 - 11) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | In this study, we shall examine Jesus’ statement that He is the Good Shepherd, as Jesus gives seven “ I AM” statements in this Gospel, which are a key theme for understanding who Jesus is and what His mission is all about. The raising of Lazarus from the dead is the most powerful sign performed in Jesus’ ministry, anticipating Jesus’ own resurrection and the final resurrection of the dead. The story relates the challenge of having a radical faith in Jesus, seen through the reactions of Martha and Mary. Here we will explore the important theme of faith.
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| 10. | Program Name: | The End The Washing of the Feet (John 12-13) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | Chapter 12 of John's Gospel is the hinge of the story, moving from Jesus' ministry to his passion. Here we will note the symbolism of Jesus' triumphal entry and the significance John gives to the rejection of Jesus by the Jewish leaders. The importance of the washing of feet in Jewish culture and cult will be reviewed, with special emphasis on Jesus' radical teaching on the nature of discipleship.
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| 11. | Program Name: | Jesus' Farewell Discourse and His Passion (John 18-19:42) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | Throughout the Gospel story so far, Jesus has identified Himself as the one “sent” by the Father. Now Jesus commissions the Apostles “sending” them out on a mission just as the Father sent Jesus. Here we see the final discourse of Jesus and how He prepares the Apostles for their priestly mission.
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| 12. | Program Name: | Resurrection (John 20-21) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | The Resurrection of Jesus is the climax of Salvation History and the Gospel of John. The nature and meaning of the Resurrection, in light of the Jewish understanding of resurrection and Gentile views of resurrection will be studied. This episode also looks at the importance of Jesus' breathing the Holy Spirit on the disciples and its ushering in of a new creation. Finally, the centrality of Jesus' Resurrection in our faith will be explored, debunking false views and doubts about the historicity of Jesus' Resurrection and what the empty tomb represents.
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| 13. | Program Name: | Resurrection (Conclusion) (John 20-21) |
| Series Name: | The Gospel of John | |
| Host: | Prof. Tim Gray et al. | |
| Date Produced: | 9/27/2005 | |
| Description: | The Resurrection of Jesus is the climax of Salvation History and the Gospel of John. The nature and meaning of the Resurrection, in light of the Jewish understanding of resurrection and Gentile views of resurrection will be studied. This episode also looks at the importance of Jesus' breathing the Holy Spirit on the disciples and its ushering in of a new creation. Finally, the centrality of Jesus' Resurrection in our faith will be explored, debunking false views and doubts about the historicity of Jesus' Resurrection and what the empty tomb represents.
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