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Did Jesus Really Sweat Blood? No. - Luke 22:44

​This lesson delves into the profound meaning behind Luke 22:44, where Jesus' sweat is compared to "great drops of blood." 

A common misunderstanding of this verse suggests that Jesus was literally sweating blood, but a closer look reveals something different. 

The verse vividly compares two bodily fluids—sweat and blood—not to suggest they were the same but to emphasize the intensity of Jesus' suffering and the volume of His sweat. 

But why would Luke include this striking detail in his Gospel when the other Evangelists did not?

Join us as we uncover this passage's more profound theological significance and what Luke intended this detail to mean. 
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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!

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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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Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge
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The trifecta of Wisdom, Understanding, and Knowledge show up repeatedly throughout the Bible, such as in Exodus 31:3 - 
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"I have filled him with the Spirit of God, with wisdom, with understanding, with knowledge..." 

Join us as we explore the significance of these three attributes and how they help us navigate our faith walk.