jesus I Love Jesus, but I Hate You: Our Witness on the Internet By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-11-22T04:06:13+00:00 Not much has changed on the internet since this episode appeared five years ago: endless pics of naughty bits, cyber minefields, perpetual gossip, and . . . Christ. It's "the End" versus "the sun will come out tomorrow." So, whose side are you on? Full Article
jesus Baby Jesus by the Chimney By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-03-09T22:00:12+00:00 Fr. Joseph sets out on a search for the Baby Jesus. Full Article
jesus But What Did Jesus Actually Say? By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-08-29T02:31:24+00:00 Fr. Michael examines the Sermon on the Mount, specifically our faith and deeds done in secret. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Teacher By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:53:13+00:00 Fr. Tom Hopko continues his informative series on the Names of Jesus by exploring the term "Rabbi" or "Teacher" when referring to Jesus. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Prophet By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:53:37+00:00 When the Bible refers to Jesus as The Prophet, is it saying He is able to predict the future or is it something much deeper? Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Great High Priest By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:54:19+00:00 Fr. Tom takes us to the Letter to the Hebrews which tells us why Jesus is the perfect sacrifice or offering. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The King By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:54:39+00:00 The Lord is King and reigns in majesty! Fr. Tom explores the numerous references to Jesus as King in the Scriptures. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Good Shepherd By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:55:27+00:00 Jesus is the "Great Shepherd of the Sheep" (Hebrews 13:20) but at the same time the "Lamb that was slain" (Revelation 5:12). Fr. Tom Hopko explores these passages and more on this episode. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Lamb of God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:56:00+00:00 God commanded Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac on the altar. Fr. Tom explores this passage and others that refer to Jesus as "the Lamb." Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Servant of the Lord By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:56:24+00:00 Listen to a fascinating and instructive word study on the word "servant" and how it is applied to Jesus in both the Old and New Testaments. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Suffering Servant By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:57:31+00:00 What was the nature and purpose of the death of Christ as depicted in the Old Testament prophecy of Isaiah? Get your Orthodox Study Bible out and follow along as Fr. Thomas teaches us verse by verse. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Righteous One By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:58:20+00:00 If anyone sins, we have an advocate with the Father, Jesus Christ, the righteous one (I John 2). Fr. Tom explores what the Scriptures mean by this term. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Judge By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:59:20+00:00 God does not want to condemn anyone, but his judgment is a merciful judgment, and God's divinity is revealed through his Son, Jesus. Learn more in this episode of the Names of Jesus series. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Light Of The World By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T13:59:58+00:00 One of the great "I Am" statements in Scripture is in John's Gospel where Jesus said, "I am the Light of the world" (John 8:12). Today Fr. Tom explores the word "light" and the significance of Christ's claim. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Sun of Righteousness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:01:06+00:00 In our Troparia for Nativity, we sing "Your Nativity, O Christ our God, has shone to the world the Light of wisdom! For by it, those who worshipped the stars, were taught by a star to adore You, the Sun of Righteousness, and to know You, the Orient from on High. O Lord, glory to You!" In today's episode, Fr. Tom reflects on these terms for Christ. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Way By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:01:44+00:00 Jesus said, "I go and prepare a place for you, but I will come back, and I will take you with me." He also talked about "the way I am going," but the disciples asked, "How can we know the way?" Jesus then responded with those famous words, "I Am the Way, the Truth, and the Life." Today Fr. Thomas thinks about the significance of "The Way." Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Truth By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:02:05+00:00 Jesus does not say he will show us Truth. He claims to BE Truth. He is full of Truth, full of Grace, and the very definition of Truth. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:02:44+00:00 Fr. Thomas has explored Jesus as the Way, the Truth, and now, the Life. What does life mean and how is Christ identified as THE life? Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Bread of Life By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:03:13+00:00 Jesus didn't just say he would give us our daily bread; he said he is the Bread of Life. Fr. Tom Hopko continues his study of the great "I Am" sayings of Jesus. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Door By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:04:41+00:00 In John 10, Jesus talks about gates, thieves, and robbers, but he also talks about salvation and abundant life! Full Article
jesus Jesus - The True Vine By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:05:09+00:00 Fr. Tom explores the last of the "I Am" statements in St. John's Gospel. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Our Peace By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:05:49+00:00 Peace is not simply the absence of conflict but rather a virtue reflecting the character of God Himself. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Paraclete By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:06:23+00:00 While normally associated with the Holy Spirit, the name Paraclete also refers to Jesus as our Advocate, Comforter, and Counselor. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Firstborn By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:07:36+00:00 What is the significance of the firstborn son in ancient culture and how does that relate to Christ? Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Chosen and Beloved By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:08:02+00:00 In his continuing series on the names of Jesus, Fr. Thomas looks at the meaning behind the scriptural references to God's chosen ones through whom came God's Chosen One. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Bridegroom By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:08:40+00:00 This week we will hear a lot about the Bridegroom in our Holy Week services. Who is this Bridegroom and what is the significance of that title? Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Firstfruit By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:09:20+00:00 In a previous episode, Fr. Tom talked about Jesus as the "Firstborn," but there is another similar image in Scripture that describes Jesus as the "Firstfruit." Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Heir By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:09:50+00:00 In this next episode of The Names of Jesus, Fr. Tom talks about the inheritance that God promises to his people that comes to us through Christ. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Holy One of God By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:10:12+00:00 In his continuing series on the Names of Jesus, Fr. Tom Hopko explores Jesus as the Holy One of God. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Friend and Brother By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:11:44+00:00 We affirm as central to the Great Tradition both the divinity and humanity of Jesus, but today Fr. Tom focuses on the humanity of Christ as our Friend and Brother. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Angel and Apostle By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:12:10+00:00 Fr. Tom continues his series on the Names of Jesus by exploring two names that we do not usually associate with Christ. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Pastor and Bishop By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:12:36+00:00 As Fr. Tom comes close to the end of this series, he explores with us the name of Jesus as Pastor and Bishop. Full Article
jesus Jesus - True and Faithful Witness By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:13:15+00:00 What is the testimony of the Lord Jesus Christ as described in the Book of Revelation? Fr. Tom Hopko explores this with us in his next episode of The Names of Jesus. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Physician By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:13:51+00:00 We know that Jesus is the Healer of soul and body, and the New Testament is replete with accounts of his miraculous works. But how do we differentiate between Jesus as the Healer and Jesus as the Physician? Full Article
jesus Jesus - Cornerstone, Shrine, and Temple By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:14:25+00:00 Several places in Holy Scripture, there are architectural images given to describe our Lord. Fr. Thomas reflects on them in today's episode. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Head By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:15:05+00:00 Jesus is the Head of the Church and the Head of the Body which is the Church. Fr. Thomas reflects on this title for Christ in this new episode. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Mediator and Intercessor By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:15:35+00:00 Holy Scripture tells us there is "One Mediator between God and men" (I Timothy 2:5). Fr. Tom Hopko teaches on Christ as our Mediator and Intercessor. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Pioneer and Perfector By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:16:07+00:00 In this next to last episode in the Names of Jesus series, Fr. Tom takes us to Hebrews 12 where the RSV tells us that Jesus is the "Pioneer and Perfector" of our Faith. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Name Above Every Name By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-05-13T14:16:38+00:00 In this final reflection in the Names of Jesus series, Fr. Tom Hopko shows how the Name of Jesus is supreme. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Our Redeemer By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-09-10T21:20:57+00:00 What does it mean to say that we are "bought with a price"? Fr. Tom talks about redemption and how Christ has "purchased us" with his own blood or Life. Full Article
jesus Jesus - The Resurrection By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2014-12-17T19:23:01+00:00 What does it mean to say that Jesus is "The Resurrection"? Today Fr. Tom dives deeply into the significance of the Gospel as it relates to the resurrection of Christ. Full Article
jesus Jesus - Sin and Curse By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2016-03-03T18:50:16+00:00 The Son of God became the Son of Man and was "made sin" according to the Scriptures. What should we understand about this way of speaking of Jesus? Full Article
jesus The Genealogy of Jesus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-22T00:50:24+00:00 Fr. Philip LeMasters explains our connection with the ancestors of Jesus. Full Article
jesus Zacchaeus' Personal Encounter With Jesus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-01-30T02:51:16+00:00 Fr. Philip LeMasters describes the way that the early Christians, like Zacchaeus, were transformed by their encounter with Jesus Christ. Full Article
jesus Jesus in First Place: The Dismissal-Resurrectional Theotokion in Tone 8 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2019-10-23T14:14:45+00:00 This week we consider an unusual Theotokion that addresses our Lord instead of holy Mary. We plumb its theological riches by means of revisiting Genesis 1-2; Hosea 8-13, and Daniel 13, as well as the Christ-hymn of Colossians 1:15-20. Full Article
jesus Jesus Heals a Woman on the Sabbath By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2015-07-04T19:51:13+00:00 "Jesus Heals a Woman on the Sabbath," from Feasts of Christ and the Theotokos and Miracles of the Lord by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012) Full Article
jesus Goodnight Jesus By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2017-10-04T04:32:14+00:00 Goodnight Jesus by Angela Isaacs, illustrated by Nicholas Malara (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2016) Full Article
jesus The Jesus Prayer and Me / Basil's Search for Miracles 17-18 By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2021-12-30T21:05:25+00:00 10. The Jesus Prayer and Me by Vasiliki Tsigas-Fotinis (2006 Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America Deptartment of Religious Education) and Basil's Search for Miracles part 8 (chapters 17-18) by Heather Zydek (Conciliar Press, 2007). Full Article
jesus The Birth of Jesus / Witness in the Holy Land By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:38:51+00:00 77. Book 1: "The Birth of Jesus" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (9.43 mins) Book 2: Extract from Witness in the Holy Land by Maria Khoury (CDK Publications, 2003) (12.09 mins) Full Article
jesus Jesus at the Age of Twelve / The Life of Saint Martin By www.ancientfaith.com Published On :: 2022-01-04T20:40:30+00:00 78. Book 1: "Jesus at the Age of Twelve" from The Bible for Young People by Zoe Kanavas (Narthex Press, 2005) (5.06 mins) Book 2: The Life of Saint Martin of Tours by Verena Smith (St. Nectarios Press, 2008; first published by Burns & Oates Ltd, 1966) (19.38 mins) Full Article