Dr. Neal's Audio Bible Study On:
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The Annunciations, Part 1 -
Luke 1:1-38 Community continuity with Jesus; An organic understanding of the Word; Luke's sources; The Annunciation unto Zechariah; The Annunciation unto Mary; Virginal Conception of Jesus; Mary as a superior example of faith; Questions on Christology Morning Group Photos: 1 & 2 Stream | Download | Podcast |
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The Nativity Stories-
Matthew 1:25--2:19 & Luke 2:1-40 Concepts of Biblical Inspiration and Authority The Problems of Inerrancy vs Infallibility The Nativity in Matthew; Herod the Great & The Wise Guys Murder of the Innocents and The Flight to Egypt The Nativity in Luke; Circumcision of Jesus The Song of Solomon and Prophecy of Anna "Joseph and his mother" and Textual Criticism Lukan approach vs. Matthian approach Stream | Download | Podcast |
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Jesus in the Temple-
Luke 2:41-52 Assumptions made in Synoptic Studies Theological Orthodoxy and Authority: The Wesleyan Quadrilateral Jesus in the Temple; Christological issues. The Genealogies- Matthew 1:2-17 & Luke 3:23-38 The Matthew's genealogy vs. Luke's: sources, origins, interpretations Stream | Download | Podcast |
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The Baptism of Jesus-
Mark 1:1-11; Matthew 3:1-17; Luke 3:1-22 John the Baptist's Ministry Semitic Hyperbole Baptismal Practices in Judaism The meaing of Baptizv The Baptism of Jesus Dialogue between John B. and Jesus Why was Jesus Baptized? Q&A on various topics Criticism of Hyper-Skepticism Stream | Download | Podcast |
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The Call of the Disciples Part 2-
Mark 1:16-20 & Luke 4:14--5:1-11 Review of the transposition of the calling of Peter in Luke vs Mark/Matthew Mark vs. Luke Handout The Healing of the Leper in Parallel- Mark 1:40-45; Luke 5:12-16; Matthew 8:1-4 Dynamic Comparisons Questions of chronology Healing of the Leper Handout Stream | Download | Podcast |
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The Healing of the Paralytic in Parallel-
Mark 2:1-12 & Luke 5:17-26 Healing or Forgiveness? The Call of Levi (Matthew)- Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32; Matthew 9:9-13 Jesus calls a Tax Collector Jesus eats with sinners Jesus and the Sabbath- Mark 2:18-28; Luke 5:27-32; Matthew 9:14-17 New Wine, Old Wine Skins Podcast Download |
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The Beatitudes
Part 1- Matthew 5:3-12 & Luke 6:20-26 Q, and how the authors used it Blessings and Woes Podcast Download |
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The Beatitudes
Part 2- Matthew 5:3-12 & Luke 6:20-26 Blessings and Woes Discussion, Analysis, and Interpretation of the blessings and the woes Podcast Download |
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Q Parallels with Mark Echos -
Matthew 5:13 & Luke 14:34-36 Mark 9:49-25 Salt Is Good Matthew 5:14-16 & Luke 8:16; 11:33 Mark 4:21 You are the Light of the World! Matthew 5:17-19 & Luke 16:16-17 The Law and its Completion The righteousness of the Scribes and Pharisees Entering the kingdom by force? Podcast Download |
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The Sermon on the Mount
"But I say to you!"- Matthew 5:21-48 with Luke Parallels (Luke 12:57-59, 18:8-9; 16:18; 6:27-36) Matthew 5:21-26 & Luke 12:57-59 Murder and Disputes ... motivations are critically important. Matthew 5:27-30 & Luke 18:8-9 Mark 9:43-48 If your hands/feet/eyes offend, cut 'em off Matthew 5:31-32 & Luke 16:18 On Divorce and Remarriage Matthew 5:33-37 No swearing, making God our tool Matthew 5:38-42 & Luke 6:29-30 On Retaliation: Turning the other cheek Matthew 5:43-48 & Luke 6:27-36 On Loving Your Enemy Podcast Download |
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The Sermon on the Mount,
Part 2: Giving and Prayer Matthew 6:1-15 & Luke 11:2-4 Giving in Secret Prayer in Secret The "Our Father" Handout: Sermon on the Mount Parallels Podcast Download |
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The Sermon on the Mount,
Part 3: Fasting, Treasures, the Eye, Two Masters Matthew 6:16-24 with Luke Parallels (Luke 12:33-34; 11:34-36; 16;13) Matthew 6:16-18 (No Luke Parallel) Fasting Matthew 6:19-21 & Luke 12:33-34 Treasures Matthew 6:22-23 & Luke 11:34-36 Sound Eye Matthew 6:24 & Luke 6:13 Serving Two Masters Handout: Sermon on the Mount Parallels Podcast Download |
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The Sermon on the Mount,
Part 4: Q Dynamics, Anxiety, Judging, Pearls Before Pigs, The Golden Rule Matthew 6:25--7:12 with Luke Parallels (Luke 12:22-32; 6:37-42; 6:31) Matthew 6:25-34 & Luke 12:22-32 Anxiety Matthew 7:1-5 & Luke 6:37-42 Judging Matthew 7:6 (No Luke Parallel) Pearls before Pigs Matthew 7:12 & Luke 31 The Golden Rule Handout: Sermon on the Mount Parallels Podcast Download |
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The Sermon on the Mount,
Part 5: Seek, Nock; The Golden Rule; The Two Ways; Trees and Fruit; Lord, Lord; Self Deception Matthew 7:7-27 with Luke Parallels (Luke 11:9-13; 6:31; 13:23-24; 33-44; 6:46; 13:25-27; 6:47-49) Matthew 7:7-11 & Luke 11:9-13 Seek, Nock & Some Textual-Critical Work Matthew 7:13-14 & Luke 13:23-24 Two Ways Matthew 7:15-20 & Luke 6:33-44 Trees and Fruit Matthew 7:21 & Luke 6:46 Lord, Lord! Matthew 7:22-23 & Luke 13:25-27 Self Deception Matthew 7:24-27 & Luke 6:47-49 Two Builders Closing remarks regarding the Sermon on the Mount and its purpose. Handout: Sermon on the Mount Parallels Podcast Download |
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Selected Passages Unique to Mark -
Mark 1:1 The introduction of the Gospel Mark 2:18a A transitional introduction is dropped, enabling the use of the following material Mark 3:19-21 Jesus goes home and family thanks he's nuts. Mark 4:26-29 "The Self-Growing Seed" Mark 5:3-8 Editorial process dropped content Mark 7:1-5 Questions of Jesus by the Pharisees and Scribes Mark 7:31-37 Healing of deaf mute man in Decapolis Mark 8:22-26 Healing of the blind man at Bethsaida Mark 9:14-16, 19ff Mark provides more details Mark 9:50b Salt in yourselves Mark 14:51-52 Naked young Man running away Mark 16:9-20 The shorter endings of Mark Podcast Download |
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Parables- Part 2
In Both Matthew and Luke and In All 3 Selected Exampls Parables Chart Podcast Download |
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The Last Supper- Part 1
Mark 14:10-25; Matthew 26:14-30; Luke 22:1-38; 1 Corinthians 11:23-26 Podcast Download |
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The Last Supper- Part 2
The Love Feast vs Communion Historical sketch of the Methodist Church and Holy Communion Comparative Eucharistic Theology Communion Charts: Memorial Representation Real Presence Podcast Download |
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The Garden of Gethsemane and
the Arrest of Jesus Mark 14:26-52; Matthew 26:30-56; Luke 22:39-62; John 18:1-14 Podcast Download |
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The Trial of Jesus and Peter's Denial
Mark 14:53-72; Matthew 26:57-75; Luke 22:54-71 Podcast Download |
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Jesus Before Pilate and the Tragedy of Judas
Mark 15:1-15; Matthew 27:1-26; Luke 23:1-25; Acts 1:15-26 Podcast Download |
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The Scourging, Crucifixion and Death of Jesus
Mark 15:16-41; Matthew 27:27-56; Luke 23:26-49 Podcast Download |
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Joseph of Arimathea and the Burial of Jesus.
Mark 15:40-47; Matthew 27:55-66; Luke 23:50-56 Podcast Download |
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