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God Is Near: Adam/Eve, Noah, Israel in Egypt

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Sin and the curse changed things for the first couple. But things might not be as bad as they seem. Adam and Eve were removed from the Garden of Eden but no one is so far removed that God cannot … Continue reading →

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God in the Garden

Posted on June 15, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Having studied the earthly ministry of Jesus as God with us, and the arrival of the Holy Spirit in Acts 2, we are now going back to the beginning to study the ways God has always been near his people. … Continue reading →

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Peter’s Sermon: The Prophet David

Posted on May 31, 2026 by Clark Bunch

We read the Day of Pentecost portion of Acts 2 last week and a few select statements from Peter’s sermon. This week we are looking at the quotations from David that led Peter to call him a prophet, namely that … Continue reading →

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Pentecost

Posted on May 25, 2026 by Clark Bunch

A little bit of history and vocabulary then an examination of Acts 2. At no point did I say “God is Near” but we are the dwelling place of the Holy Spirit. You can’t be nearer than inside.

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To the End of the Earth

Posted on May 17, 2026 by Clark Bunch

A lot happens in the first chapter of Acts. Jesus reminds his followers they will receive the Holy Spirit and also that they will receive power, then be witnesses in Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria, and to the end of the … Continue reading →

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Jesus as Mother Hen

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Sunday was Mother’s Day. We are going to look at some words of Jesus, talk about the language of analogy and share the Gospel; it’s a special day but we are going to do what we do every Sunday at … Continue reading →

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Jesus Being Jesus

Posted on May 3, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Post-resurrection appearances: Let’s recap. There were the women in the garden (at the tomb), there were the two disciples on the road to Emmaus, and John 21 will be the third time he appeared to a group of the Apostles … Continue reading →

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Jesus, the Holy Spirit and “Believing Thomas”

Posted on April 27, 2026 by Clark Bunch

All the disciples had trouble believing at first. In Luke’s account, Jesus had to eat solid food to convince them he wasn’t a spirit. It’s a shame Thomas will forever have “doubting” paired with his name. (He did make an … Continue reading →

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Jesus Appears to the Disciples

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Clark Bunch

This is a continuation of the text we read last week in Luke 24. The two disciples Jesus met on the road to Emmaus were present with the others in Jerusalem when Jesus appeared, as we read last week in … Continue reading →

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The Road to Emmaus

Posted on April 12, 2026 by Clark Bunch

Jesus met a couple of disciples on the road discussing the events of the crucifixion and the possible resurrection. Prevented from recognizing him, they were given the opportunity to explain what they were discussing. Then Jesus explained the scriptures and … Continue reading →

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