The Witch of Endor
This twenty-minute mutlimedia presentation explores one of the more mysterious and enigmatic women in antiquity, the Witch of Endor. Continue reading The Witch of Endor
Tag: Bible
Jezebel
Who was the original Jezebel? This 20 minute presentation traces her history as a Phoenician princess nearly three thousand years ago who became one of the most powerful queens found in the Bible. Continue reading Jezebel
Gospel of John: He is Risen!
The risen Lord was about to be revealed, first to Mary, then to the women who had come to complete his burial, and finally to the disciples and all those in his inner circle of on hundred and twenty devoted supporters and friends. Continue reading Gospel of John: He is Risen!
Gospel of John: Witness to Death
Swoon theories are like urban myths. When examined, the actual facts disprove the myth, but the myth keeps getting repeated. So, the writers of the gospels—and especially John—were careful to document the reality of Jesus’ physical death and his physical resurrection. Continue reading Gospel of John: Witness to Death
Gospel of John: His Last Breath
Why did Jesus cry out the first line of Psalm 22? I found two very different ways of understanding this moment, and it all rests on the nature of the Trinity. Continue reading Gospel of John: His Last Breath
Gospel of John: The Sayings of Christ
John must have been there to hear everything Jesus said, and those words must have sunk deep into John’s soul. Over the centuries, these words were gathered lovingly by the church to become the Seven Sayings of the Cross. Continue reading Gospel of John: The Sayings of Christ
Gospel of John: King of the Judeans
John and James had asked for the place of honor, on Jesus’ right and left, when he came into his glory. Now, as John stood at the foot of the cross, he understood why they had been denied. Continue reading Gospel of John: King of the Judeans
Gospel of John: The Cyrenian and the Daughters of Jerusalem
John briefly references the story of Simon from Cyrene (Found in Matthew, Mark, and Luke), and omits the story of the daughters of Jerusalem (found only in Luke). For John, the significance of Jesus’s journey from the Gabbatha to Golgatha is found in his continuing intentional drinking of the Father’s cup. He had a mission, and he would complete it, as any brave and mighty king would do. Continue reading Gospel of John: The Cyrenian and the Daughters of Jerusalem
Mary of Magdala
In this twenty minute talk, we’ll first follow Mary through the years she was a student and supporter of Jesus, then we will spend most of our time in the Garden with Mary at Christ’s empty tomb, and end with a deeper understanding of ourselves as members of the Body of Christ. Continue reading Mary of Magdala
Minor Prophets: Zephaniah Look Beyond
Zephaniah 3:17-20 is the fulfillment of human longing. At last, those who love God and have put their faith God, will find themselves fully restored in a glorious life that will be lived fully in communion with God, in the peace, and love, and joy of the Lord. Continue reading Minor Prophets: Zephaniah Look Beyond
