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Pastor. Rebel. Martyr. Dietrich Bonhoeffer imitated Christ in his willingness to stand on the truth, defend the truth, and give his life. He served God faithfully amidst the Nazi reign in Germany. His writings stand out as some of the most important and influential writings to have ever been produced for the Christian faith, especially in the twentieth century. We explore his life, his writings, and what we can learn from him in this month's Imitator series.

We utilize the following sources for this episode:

The Death of Bonhoeffer

Barmen Declaration

Bonhoeffer Biography

Bonhoeffer Society

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Bonhoeffer Video

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As John 5 continues, we examine why the Jewish leaders of Jesus' day wanted to kill him. What did he do that they disliked and how did he defend himself? Ultimately, Jesus' response leaves us wondering about what we say about Him.

This week we read the following Scripture:

• John 5:16-18
• Hosea 6:6
• Matthew 12:3-8
• Isaiah 40:28
• Matthew 16:15

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As John 5 unfolds, we are brought to a place where many skeptics doubted the existence of. We are also brought to one of the most powerful and moving moments in all of Scripture. Jesus asks one simple question that will have a profound impact on our lives - a question with the promise of hope.

This week we will read the following Scripture:

• John 5:1-15 (NKJV)
• Hebrews 11: 29, 27 (ESV)

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This week, we're wrapping up our study of John chapter 4. In this episode, we'll focus on healing a royal official’s son in John 4:46-54 and what it teaches us about faith. We'll discuss the official's journey from seeking a miracle out of desperation to developing a genuine belief in Jesus' authority. Join us as we uncover the deeper meanings behind these passages and encourage ourselves to move beyond superficial faith and into genuine saving faith.

Scripture for this week includes:

• John 4:46-54
• John 2:23-25
• Matthew 8:5-13
• John 20:31
• Hebrews 11:6
• Revelation 2:2-7
• 1 Peter 2:1-2
• Ephesians 2:8-9
• James 4:1-3

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Jesus fulfills the Samariatians' request to stay a few days. He sets off to Galilee. He is rejected in Galilee. This week we will explore these events as they unfold in the Gospel of John. Some of the things we will read make sense, but some of them leave us sratching our heads. But at the end of the episode, we will see the irony behind those who sought the miracles Jesus did.

This week we will be reading the following Scripture:

• John 4:43-45
• John 4:40
• Luke 11:9-13
• John 16:23, 24
• 1 John 5:14, 15
• James 4:1-3
• John 4:3
• Matthew 13:53-58
• John 2:23-25
• 1 Peter 5:6-10

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This month in the Imitators series, we focus is on the life and legacy of John Calvin, a seminal figure in the Protestant Reformation. Often linked with the doctrine of predestination, Calvin's impact reaches much further, influencing his preaching of Christ and organization of the church. Even amidst opposition, exile, and personal losses, Calvin remained unwaveringly devoted to his faith and theological scholarship. Calvin serves as an exemplar of the call to faithfully emulate Christ in the midst of trials and tribulations.

We utilize the following sources in today's episode:

• "Timeline of Key Events in the Life of John Calvin." The Genevan Foundation. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://thegenevanfoundation.com/time-line-of-key-events-in-the-life-of-john-calvin/.
• "John Calvin." Calvin University. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://calvin.edu/about/history/john-calvin.html.
• "John Calvin." Christianity Today. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://www.christianitytoday.com/history/people/theologians/john-calvin.html.
• "John Calvin." Biography. Accessed July 31, 2024. https://www.biography.com/religious-figures/john-calvin.
• Durant, Will. *The Reformation: A History of European Civilization from Wyclif to Calvin: 1300-1564*. New York: Simon and Schuster, 1957.

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This week we wrap up our story of the Samaritan woman and the fallout of the conversation. While we have much more to read in John 4, the events at Samaria have reached their conclusion. Here in the conclusion, we see some essential truths that we must remember when we share the Gospel or our testimony with others.

This week we will be reading from the following Scripture:

• John 4:39-42
• John 4:29
• John 4:30
• John 6:37-40
• John 17:8-10
• John 17:20, 21
• Acts 13:48
• 1 Peter 3:15
• John 6:68, 69
• Matthew 26:41
• Romans 12:1, 2

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As we continue through John chapter four, we come across the disciples' reaction to the Samaritan woman. Instead of asking the right question, they become focused on the wrong things. On top of that, Jesus tells them that he has a secret food that they do not know about. What is this special food that Jesus has and what is that he tells them afterward that has such an important lesson for us?

In this week's episode, we will read the following Scripture:

• John 4:31-38
• John 4:27
• Exodus 16:1-9
• Deuteronomy 8:2-6
• Matthew 4:1-4
• Matthew 10:29-31
• Matthew 7:7-11
• Matthew 9:36-38
• Matthew 13:2-9
• Matthew 28:18-20
• 1 Corinthians 3:6-9

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