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Jesus Christ came to Earth to start a new Kingdom, one that functions contrary to the norms of earthly kingdoms. In the Kingdom of God, the weak come first. The humble are lifted up. The ones who give the most, receive the most. To follow Jesus Christ, we must live by the laws of His heavenly kingdom, here and now.

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Joseph, Jesus and Me
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Joseph, Jesus and Me

What do Christians today have in common with those who came before us?
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The Authorities Question John, He Declares Jesus to Be the Messiah Harmony of the Gospels, Part 15

In this message, we look at what's behind the priests and Levites being sent to question John the Baptizer, and what's behind his response. But overshadowing these events is the remarkable history of the location where these events occurred and…
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Jesus Turns Water to Wine, Cleanses the Temple Harmony of the Gospels, Part 17

Here we look at the cultural and archaeological background of Jesus' first miracle when He turned water into wine at a wedding. We next address four key questions to help us get the most out of our study of the…
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Jesus Makes His First Disciples Harmony of the Gospels, Part 16

What was the relationship of rabbis and disciples like in the first century? What did those terms mean? If we are to be disciples of Jesus Christ, we need to understand these things—or else we fail to understand what He's…
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Following in the Footsteps of the Apostles

Why are the beliefs and practices of the United Church of God quite different from so many other churches? Perhaps a better question to ask is why so many churches' beliefs differ from the Bible. You need to know the...
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What Is the True Gospel?

What was Jesus Christ's message? He preached "the gospel of the kingdom of God" (Matthew 4:23; Matthew 9:35; Mark 1:14-15).
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Preaching the Gospel

Following Jesus Christ's footsteps and example, we take seriously His command to make disciples, baptize them and teach them everything that He commanded. The Church utilizes many tools to help accomplish this all-important task.
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The Temptation and Testing in the Wilderness Harmony of the Gospels, Part 14

In this study, we take an in-depth look at Satan's temptation of Jesus Christ in the wilderness. We look at the setting, the stakes involved, Jesus' actions that point us to Moses, Elijah and the Israelites' 40 years in the…
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The Baptism of Jesus Christ Harmony of the Gospels, Part 13

The Gospels of Matthew, Mark, and Luke all describe John's prophecy that One would come who was much greater than he, following that with a description of the Messiah's coming judgment in a vivid picture of separating the wheat from…
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The Ministry of John the Baptizer Harmony of the Gospels, Part 12

In this class, we discuss one of the Bible's more intriguing personalities, John the Baptizer. Many have misconceptions about him, viewing him as some sort of wild man in the desert doing strange things, wearing strange clothing and eating strange…
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Jesus Christ's Later Childhood Harmony of the Gospels, Part 11

In this class on Luke 2:40-52, we cover Jesus' later childhood, including some of the myths of later spurious writings; the circumstances of Jesus' discussions with teachers at the temple at age 12; the educational system of Galilee and what…
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Jesus Christ's Early Childhood Harmony of the Gospels, Part 9

Today's class covers Luke 2:21-38—the circumcision of Jesus on the eighth day after birth and His presentation at the temple in Jerusalem when Simeon and Anna give some remarkable messages. There's much more to the stories when we dig into…
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Jesus Christ's Early Childhood Harmony of the Gospels, Part 10

In this class we cover Matthew 2:1-23, the story of the visit of the wise men, Herod's murder of the infant boys of Bethlehem, and Joseph and Mary's sojourn to Egypt and return to settle in Galilee. We'll address who…
The Beauty of the Small Things
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The Beauty of the Small Things

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The Birth of Jesus Christ Harmony of the Gospels, Part 8

There's much more to the account in Luke 2:1-20 than meets the eye. What's the background behind the Roman census that brought Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem? Why were they living in Nazareth, far from their ancestral hometown? What are…
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The Birth and Childhood of John the Baptist and the Angel's Message to Joseph Harmony of the Gospels, Part 7

We continue into our study of the circumstances of the birth of John the Baptist and Jesus Christ, discussing Zechariah's praise and prophecy when John is named and Joseph's reaction on learning that his bride-to-be is expecting a child, and…
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The Circumstances Leading Up to Jesus Christ's Birth Harmony of the Gospels, Part 6

The birth of Jesus Christ didn't happen at a random time in human history. Certain conditions had to be in place to allow this part of God's plan to be carried out. And when those conditions were met, God sent…
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Zechariah, Elizabeth, and the Announcement of John the Baptist Harmony of the Gospels, Part 5

Have you ever been misunderstood and had people talk about you behind your back? Have you ever waited for years to have your prayers answered? If so, welcome to the world of the faithful priest Zechariah and his wife Elizabeth…
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Background of the Gospels Harmony of the Gospels, Part 3

In today's study, we cover a number of key questions about the backgrounds to the Gospels, including: What exactly are "the Gospels" Why didn't Jesus Christ write His own Gospel? When were the Gospels written, and why is this important…
Life's A Riddle
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Life's A Riddle

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