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Genesis 22:1-19

Understanding Series

John E. Hartley

... the Akedah played an important role for understanding God’s work in Christ. Explicit references to it are found in Hebrews 11:17–19 and James 2:21–23. The wording of Romans 8:32 (“he who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all— ... not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?”) echoes Abraham’s willingness to offer his son to God (Daly, “Soteriological Significance,” p. 67). Daly finds other allusions to the Akedah in Romans 4:16–25; John 3:16; Mark 1:11; 9:7; and 1 ...

2. The Downside Of The Practice -- Performance Equation

Romans 8:28-39

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Robert R. Kopp

... the final round of the 1995 British Open. Constantino Rocca of Italy needed to get down in two to tie American John Daly and force a playoff. Only a chip and putt from his goal, he totally blew the chip. But instead of giving up, ... that Harvard didn't care about. I also think of Jodie Harrison. Jodie was dying of cancer. I prayed healing for Jodie. Following the prescription of James 5:13-16, I anointed her with oil and laid hands on her with other elders. We shared the sacrament regularly. And on the day ...

3. Superman: More Than A Super Hero

John 1:1-5, 9-14; John 13:31-32; John 20:30-31

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Billy D. Strayhorn

... like manner. There's scene after scene that remind us of Jesus. For example there's a scene reminiscent of Salvador Dali's "The Christ of St. John" And "When his mother finds her son in the field after his return, she holds ... lame to walk. How else could he give hearing to the deaf and cure leprosy. How else could he raise the dead. High on a mountaintop, Peter, James and John heard the truth right from the mouth of God. With Moses and Elijah pointing all of humanity to Jesus, God spoke and said, "This ...

4. Superman: More Than A Super Hero

John 1:1-5, 9-14; John 13:31-32; John 20:30-31

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Billy D. Strayhorn