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Show Notes for Grains from Gutteridge Podcast
Episode #11: The Ministries of John and Jesus

Baptism of Jesus by Gustav DoréGustav Doré’s rendering of the Baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist.
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Summary:

Consider the days mentioned in John 1 & 2. “The third day there was a marriage in Cana of Galilee” (John 2:1); but what about the other two days? Trace back each following day to the first mentioned, John 1:19, and you find that the third day is actually the fifth. But how and why?

For that matter, how did the miracle at the wedding reveal Christ’s glory? How is Nathanael a key figure in the revelation?  All this and more are made clear in this interesting and original approach to the beginning of John’s Gospel.

[Note: There is some faint back-chatter in the audio, which was inherited from the archival master cassette.  Apparently, the original recording was made to a re-used tape which had not been completely erased.  Nevertheless, we're thankful to be able to offer this message despite this audio imperfection.]

Other Scripture Passages Cited: [click to continue…]

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Jim Kerwin’s Show Notes for Kernels of Wheat Podcast
Episode 016 – If ‘God So Loved the World,’ Why Am I Not Allowed To?

Picture of a confused man with questions.

"Come again?"

Review and Tie-Up of Last Week: 1 John 2:12-14

A “Worldly” Word Study—A First Look at 1 John 2:15-17

Different Uses of the Word World in the New Testament

  • κοσμέω (kos MEH oh, kosmeo –> cosmetics)
  • Pre-New Testament Greek:
  • setting troops in order
  • women “putting themselves in order”— clothing, make-up, etc.; adorn
  • regulating
  • New Testament Usage:
    • Put in order
    • (in the sense of trim): Matthew 25:7—Then all those virgins rose and trimmed their lamps.
    • Matthew 12:44—Then [the unclean spirit]  [click to continue…]
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    Jim Kerwin’s Show Notes for Kernels of Wheat Podcast
    Episode 011 - The Original Aromas of Christmas

    The Original Aromas of Christmas

    There's a reason why nobody talks about the 'aromas' of the first Christmas!

    The Aromas of Modern Christmas — Modern Luxuries

    In North American culture, we associate various aromas and fragrances with Christmas — pine boughs, “chestnuts roasting on an open fire,” pumpkin pie, roasted turkey, baked ham, yams, apple pie, hot chocolate, and egg nog.

    The Original “Aromas” of Christmas–Dung and Urine

    Luke 2:1-20–The story of the shepherds, the angels, and the stable

    • Confusing a stable with a manger. (French: mange = eat; thus, a manger = a feeding trough)
    • Children sing about the [click to continue…]
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    Show Notes for Grains from Gutteridge 
    #6: “This Shall Be A Sign Unto You” (a Christmas message by Pastor Percy Gutteridge)

    The Adoration of the Shepherds by Gustav Doré

    'The Adoration of the Shepherds' by Gustav Doré (Click for a larger image.)

    Key Bible passage: Luke 2:1-20

    The Key Theme of Advent Season: What Is the Sign?

    Background and Setting:

    • Caesar Augustus was the emperor — the “golden age” or “Augustan age” of the Roman Empire
    • Quirinius was governor of Syria
    • The birth of Christ pinpointed with [click to continue…]
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