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I Love Jesus, but I Hate You: Our Witness on the Internet

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?




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Baby Jesus by the Chimney

Fr. Joseph sets out on a search for the Baby Jesus.




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But What Did Jesus Actually Say?

Fr. Michael examines the Sermon on the Mount, specifically our faith and deeds done in secret.




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Jesus - The Teacher

Fr. Tom Hopko continues his informative series on the Names of Jesus by exploring the term "Rabbi" or "Teacher" when referring to Jesus.




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Jesus - The Prophet

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?




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Jesus - The Great High Priest

Fr. Tom takes us to the Letter to the Hebrews which tells us why Jesus is the perfect sacrifice or offering.




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Jesus - The King

The Lord is King and reigns in majesty! Fr. Tom explores the numerous references to Jesus as King in the Scriptures.




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Jesus - The Good Shepherd

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.




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Jesus - The Lamb of God

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."




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Jesus - The Servant of the Lord

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.




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Jesus - The Suffering Servant

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.




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Jesus - The Righteous One

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.




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Jesus - The Judge

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.




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Jesus - The Light Of The World

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.




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Jesus - The Sun of Righteousness

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.




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Jesus - The Way

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."




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Jesus - The Truth

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.




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Jesus - The Life

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?




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Jesus - The Bread of Life

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.




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Jesus - The Door

In John 10, Jesus talks about gates, thieves, and robbers, but he also talks about salvation and abundant life!




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Jesus - The True Vine

Fr. Tom explores the last of the "I Am" statements in St. John's Gospel.




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Jesus - Our Peace

Peace is not simply the absence of conflict but rather a virtue reflecting the character of God Himself.




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Jesus - The Paraclete

While normally associated with the Holy Spirit, the name Paraclete also refers to Jesus as our Advocate, Comforter, and Counselor.




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Jesus - The Firstborn

What is the significance of the firstborn son in ancient culture and how does that relate to Christ?




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Jesus - The Chosen and Beloved

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.




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Jesus - The Bridegroom

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?




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Jesus - The Firstfruit

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."




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Jesus - The Heir

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.




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Jesus - The Holy One of God

In his continuing series on the Names of Jesus, Fr. Tom Hopko explores Jesus as the Holy One of God.




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Jesus - Friend and Brother

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.




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Jesus - Angel and Apostle

Fr. Tom continues his series on the Names of Jesus by exploring two names that we do not usually associate with Christ.




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Jesus - Pastor and Bishop

As Fr. Tom comes close to the end of this series, he explores with us the name of Jesus as Pastor and Bishop.




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Jesus - True and Faithful Witness

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.




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Jesus - The Physician

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?




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Jesus - Cornerstone, Shrine, and Temple

Several places in Holy Scripture, there are architectural images given to describe our Lord. Fr. Thomas reflects on them in today's episode.




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Jesus - The Head

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.




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Jesus - Mediator and Intercessor

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.




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Jesus - Pioneer and Perfector

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.




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Jesus - Name Above Every Name

In this final reflection in the Names of Jesus series, Fr. Tom Hopko shows how the Name of Jesus is supreme.




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Jesus - Our Redeemer

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.




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Jesus - The Resurrection

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.




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Jesus - Sin and Curse

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?




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The Genealogy of Jesus

Fr. Philip LeMasters explains our connection with the ancestors of Jesus.




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Zacchaeus' Personal Encounter With Jesus

Fr. Philip LeMasters describes the way that the early Christians, like Zacchaeus, were transformed by their encounter with Jesus Christ.




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Jesus in First Place: The Dismissal-Resurrectional Theotokion in Tone 8

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.




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Jesus Heals a Woman on the Sabbath

"Jesus Heals a Woman on the Sabbath," from Feasts of Christ and the Theotokos and Miracles of the Lord by Spiritual Fragrance Publishing (2012)




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Goodnight Jesus

Goodnight Jesus by Angela Isaacs, illustrated by Nicholas Malara (Ancient Faith Publishing, 2016)




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The Jesus Prayer and Me / Basil's Search for Miracles 17-18

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).




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The Birth of Jesus / Witness in the Holy Land

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)




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Jesus at the Age of Twelve / The Life of Saint Martin

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)