Search the Scriptures Live show

Search the Scriptures Live

Summary: In this live program, Presvytera and Dr. Jeannie Constantinou guides us through Holy Scripture with the eyes of the Church Fathers and answers listener questions. Live on Mondays at 7:00pm Central/8:00pm Eastern.

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  • Artist: Dr. Jeannie Constantinou, and Ancient Faith Ministries
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 Did Jesus Really Call Her a Dog? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

One of the most uncomfortable scenes in the gospels is when a Canaanite woman follows Jesus, begging for his help. First, he ignores her. Then he insults her. Why? The story is actually a wonderful one, with great spiritual lessons that are especially useful as we begin Lent.

 Christ Rejects Tradition? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Pharisees challenged Jesus to explain why he ignored "the traditions of the elders." His disregard for their customs has fueled Protestant criticisms of Holy Tradition. Which traditions did the Lord reject and why?

 Enough Faith To Walk On Water? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

We all know about the Lord walking on water. But only Matthew has the story of Peter joining him amid the waves and storm. The Fathers have much to say about this story and its lessons for us about the importance of faith and challenges to our faith.

 Walking on Water | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This amazing story of the disciples' experience of the Lord is more than just a miracle, but a deep expression of theology. In Matthew's Gospel, Peter's attempt to join him on the water is added to this story. Both events provide many spiritual lessons from the Fathers.

 The Multiplication of the Loaves | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This miracle is the most widely attested but also among the most commonly disputed. Why? The story seems simple, and we all know it well. But it has great theological depth and spiritual meaning, which we will discover with the help of the Fathers.

 The Beheading of the Lord's Forerunner | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Information, and even intrigue, exists about the beheading of St. John, including the discovery of his head, which the Church also remembers. We'll take a historical and patristic look at the lives, motivation, and ultimate fates of those involved in this diabolical act.

 The Kingdom of Heaven is Like.... | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

More parables in Matthew 13 teach us about the nature of the Kingdom, its hidden and dynamic qualities, the power of the apostles despite overwhelming opposition by the world, and the tenacity required by the faithful and their ability to acquire the Kingdom.

 Seeing They Do Not See, And Hearing They Do Not Understand | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

This strange statement actually appears in all four gospels and Acts of the Apostles and is a prophecy about Christ. Why was this prophecy so crucial in the early Church, and why didn't Christ just explain or enlighten people so they could see and understand?

 "To Those Who Have More Will Be Given" | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Christ told the disciples they would understand the mysteries and receive more. Others "seeing would not see and hearing would not understand" and would receive less. Why aren't the mysteries of heaven understandable to all? Does God choose some people over others?

 Why Did Jesus Use Parables? | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Lord's teachings were enigmatic at times, especially when He used parables. He said, "Seeing they may not see, and hearing they may not understand." This sounds strange and unfair. Did the Lord truly want people not to understand him?

 The Kingdom of Heaven | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

One of Matthew's major themes is acquiring the Kingdom of Heaven. Chapter 13, the mid-point of the five main sections of Matthew's gospel, is entirely devoted to this single topic. Here Matthew gathers all of Jesus' parables on the Kingdom of Heaven for our instruction.

 The Family of Jesus | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The gospel reading on the Sunday before Christmas concerns the genealogy of Jesus. The Scriptures refer to his brothers and sisters. Who were these people? What do we know about them? Why do Christians disagree about their identity and about the ever-virginity of Mary?

 Signs of Jonah | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The image of Jonah was ubiquitous in the early Church and remains frequently referenced in Orthodoxy. The statement is deeper than we realize, and Christ's citation of Jonah also reveals His own specific technique of scripture interpretation that the Orthodox still follow.

 Idle Words | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Lord warns us that on Judgment Day, we will account for every idle word we utter. Why are mere words so important? We will discuss this...and just a little more about the sin against the Holy Spirit.

 The Sin Against the Holy Spirit- Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Lord said there is one sin that cannot be forgiven, neither in this life nor in the next: The sin against the Holy Spirit. Fr. Costa will join us this week as we continue our discussion of this verse.

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