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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Podcasts:

 The Stilling of the Storm | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The string of miracles Matthew presents here continue, including the stilling of the storm and the healing of Peter's mother-in-law. These stories are so familiar that their lessons are easily overlooked – but not by the Fathers who draw out the deeper meaning for us.

 A Man Under Authority | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

A Roman centurion relates the authority of Jesus to his own military experience, recognizing not only the Lord's authority but even His divinity, despite being pagan. The Lord "marvels" at the faith and humility of this non-Israelite.

 The Miracles of Matthew | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

After the Sermon on the Mount, St. Matthew depicts Christ performing ten miracles in a row, but they aren't included simply to impress us with Christ's sheer power. Miracles serve a different purpose in this gospel. Join us as Christ proceeds from teaching to action.

 The Miracles of Matthew | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:32:29

After the Sermon on the Mount, St. Matthew depicts Christ performing ten miracles in a row, but they aren't included simply to impress us with Christ's sheer power. Miracles serve a different purpose in this gospel. Join us as Christ proceeds from teaching to action.

 False Prophets | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

As the Lord wraps up the Sermon on the Mount, He issues warnings to us about false prophets and about how we must bear fruit and build a solid foundation for our lives on the Rock. Join us as we breathe in the flowers of the patristic garden.

 False Prophets | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:30:50

As the Lord wraps up the Sermon on the Mount, He issues warnings to us about false prophets and about how we must bear fruit and build a solid foundation for our lives on the Rock. Join us as we breathe in the flowers of the patristic garden.

 The Golden Rule | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The "Golden Rule" is considered by many to be the greatest ethical instruction in the history of mankind. Did you know that there is also a "Silver Rule" that is found in other religious traditions? What make's Christ's instruction superior to all others?

 The Golden Rule | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:28:26

The "Golden Rule" is considered by many to be the greatest ethical instruction in the history of mankind. Did you know that there is also a "Silver Rule" that is found in other religious traditions? What make's Christ's instruction superior to all others?

 Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The admonition to "judge not" may be the most misunderstood or misused verse in the Bible. Are we never to identify anything as sin? In addition to this verse, Dr. Jeannie will discuss Bible manuscript variations to clarify an earlier lesson and respond to queries.

 Judge Not Lest Ye Be Judged | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:33:25

The admonition to "judge not" may be the most misunderstood or misused verse in the Bible. Are we never to identify anything as sin? In addition to this verse, Dr. Jeannie will discuss Bible manuscript variations to clarify an earlier lesson and respond to queries.

 Treasure in Heaven | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

After finishing his instructions on prayer the Lord continues with emphasizing forgiveness, the secret pursuit of virtue, seeking the Kingdom and the impossibility of loving both God and money. As usual, we will hear from the Fathers on all these matters!

 Treasure in Heaven | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:33:06

After finishing his instructions on prayer the Lord continues with emphasizing forgiveness, the secret pursuit of virtue, seeking the Kingdom and the impossibility of loving both God and money. As usual, we will hear from the Fathers on all these matters!

 Lead Us Not Into Temptation Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

Why does God allow temptations? Are some trials or tests different from others? Since God is only the source of good, but He allows temptation for our benefit, why does the Lord instruct us in the Lord's Prayer to ask, "lead us not into temptation"?

 Lead Us Not Into Temptation Part 2 | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:33:05

Why does God allow temptations? Are some trials or tests different from others? Since God is only the source of good, but He allows temptation for our benefit, why does the Lord instruct us in the Lord's Prayer to ask, "lead us not into temptation"?

 Lead Us Not Into Temptation | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: Unknown

The Lord's Prayer ends with this rather strange statement. Are we asking the Lord Himself not to tempt us? Is He the source of the temptations that afflict us? How are we to understand this phrase?

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