Father Evan introduces Jesus’s first prophecy of his coming passion.

Discussion of suffering and the first two verses that deal with Christ’s prophecy of His passion.

Suffering, self-denial, and the way of the cross.

Last lecture on the first prophecy of Christ’s Passion. Introduction to the passage on the Transfiguration of Christ.

Part two of introductory notes to the Transfiguration of Christ.

Part 3 of introductory notes to the Transfiguration of Christ.

Part two of introductory notes to the Transfiguration of Christ.

Explanation of the opening verses of the Transfiguration of Our Lord.

Fr. Evan examines the middle verses of the Transfiguration.

A father’s son is healed.

Kindness towards the inhospitable, and the undivided commitment of a disciple.

First two verses of the healing of the Gadarene demoniac.

Continuation of the description of the healing of the Gadarene Demoniac.

Final discussion on the call of the 70

Intro to the Parable of the Good Samaritan and an explanation of opening verses. Date: 5.17.22

Father Evan resumes his Bible study after a summer hiatus with the Parable of the Good Samaritan.

Fr. Evan continues to discuss The Lord's Prayer.

Description: Introduction to Christ's dialogue over the healing of a demon possessed person.

Jesus' teaching on his opposition to Satan and the man who is dispossessed and repossessed. Date: 3.7.23

Today's class took a detour into a discussion on the resurrection Date: 3.21.23

A sign is sought

Spiritual sight, its value and how it is acquired.

Woes to Pharisees and how alms make us clean.

Introduction to chapter 12 and explanation of verse 1, discussions on Christ's teachings on courage, fear, and hypocrisy.

On hypocrisy and fear

On Whom to fear, judgment, and blaspheming the Holy Spirit

More on anxiety, fear, and hypocrisy. Introduction to section on the dangers of greed.

Jesus begins to admonish his disciples against greed.

Parable of the Rich Fool, the dangers of possessions

On possessions and peace

A wide ranging conversation about anxiety, trust, the love of God

Conclusion of section on greed, discussion of the treasure of our hearts.

Introduction of section, discussion and notes on the Eschaton and Eschatology.

Additional description of Eschatology and discussion of opening verses to next section of the Gospel.

On being prepared and watchful for the Lord's return, discussion of the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Jesus exhorts us to be ready for His coming and to prepare

New section, exhortations by Christ to decide, description of Holy Fire

Discussion of division, and unholy compromises.

Final discussion on hypocrisy and responding to Christ. Introduction to chapter 13, and discussion of opening section on repentance.

Who is saved?

Strive to be saved

Pharisees opposition and Jesus' decision to go to Jerusalem.

A teaching on hospitality

The banquet and refusing God's invitation to attend

Final discussion of heavenly banquet, Eucharist discussion

The Cost of Discipleship

The cost of discipleship, final lecture

Outline and summary of general themes for chapter 15, initial discussion of the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

In part 2, Fr. John connects the opening prayers of the Divine Liturgy to the real life issues facing our world. He begins with a typical family preparing for church on a typical Sunday morning.