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Our Latest Faith Lessons
The Parable of the Good Samaritan Explained (Part 2 of 2)
​In this second part of our study on the Parable of the Good Samaritan—what I call the Parable of “Who Is My Neighbor?”—we slow down and walk carefully through the full passage of Luke 10:25–37.

Too often, we read this story quickly and miss the powerful dialogue unfolding between Jesus and the Expert in the Law. Together, we’ll explore:

     -  The initial question that sets the stage: “What must I do to inherit eternal life?”

     -  The follow-up challenge: “Who is my neighbor?”

     -  The concluding exchange that reveals the Expert’s heart—and ours.

Original Blog Post and Lesson Handouts: CLICK HERE

Lesson Handouts on the Part 1 Blog Post: CLICK HERE

Who Is My Neighbor?
Understanding the Parable of the Good Samaritan (Part 1)

In this first part of our two-part study on the Parable of the Good Samaritan—what I’m calling the Parable of “Who Is My Neighbor?”—we explore how parables function as teaching tools in the first-century Jewish world. 

Too often, we pull this parable out of its surrounding dialogue and treat it as an isolated story, which leads to misunderstanding its original meaning.  

Original Blog Post and Lesson Handout: Click Here
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​Our next session begins mid-January 2026 and runs for 10 weeks. Going forward, the Coffee Club will follow a three-semester model:
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​​This weekly gathering is more than a study; it’s a conversation. We’ll explore the Gospel of John together, uncovering the rich layers of meaning in the text and discovering how it speaks to our lives today. Along the way, we’ll take time to address your questions—whether they’re about the Bible, God, Jesus, or how we live out our faith.

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Popular Lessons!

Why 153 Fish in John 21?
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Why does John include the detail about 153 fish in John 21?

This video is a clipping from a lesson on the Sea of Galilee - Fishing and the Miracle of 153 Fish (John 21:11) 

The ancient mystics, both Hebrew and Greek, loved unique number sequences such as triangle numbers. 

153 is part of a series of numbers known as 'Triangle Numbers' - see here - as is the 17th number in the series. So we could say, '153 is the triangle of 17.' 

Join us as we explore the mystical meaning of 153!

Garden of Gethsemane?
Does it actually exist?

Contrary to common perception, the Bible does not specifically refer to "the Garden of Gethsemane." In fact, Gethsemane is not merely a name, but rather a descriptor of the place's function.

Join us in exploring the true meaning of Gethsemane and the significant message that emerges from Jesus' time spent in the garden on the night prior to His crucifixion.

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Daughters of Jerusalem
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In this lesson, we explore the powerful Hebrew idiom “Daughters of Jerusalem” and uncover its rich meaning within the biblical world.

In Hebrew, the word for “city” is feminine—so Jerusalem is a “she.” This feminine imagery extends to the smaller villages that surround a central, fortified city.

In the ancient Near East, large cities like Jerusalem were walled and fortified, offering protection, food, and water during times of siege. But the smaller, unwalled villages—the daughters—were vulnerable. When enemies approached, these daughters were the first to suffer destruction, often bearing the brunt of the attack before the city itself.