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Bruce Johanson

Jesus – One of Us

  • Lesson 3 for the week of July 12 to July 19
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Relevant Biblical Passages: Hebrews 2 Jesus – One of Us. One of the most precious teachings of the New Testament is that Jesus is like us. He was tempted like we are tempted. And as...

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Jesus Our King

  • Lesson 2 for the week of July 5 to July 12
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Relevant Biblical Passages: Hebrews 1 Jesus Our King. The author of Hebrews lived at a time when royalty was still revered and highly honored. For him Jesus was the king of all kings, a point...

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Bruce Johanson

Jesus and the Book of Hebrews

  • Lesson 1 for the week of June 28 to July 5
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Relevant Biblical Passages: Heb. 1:1-2; 2:3; 4:15; 10:22-23 Jesus and the Book of Hebrews. The Probe Study guide for this quarter focuses on Jesus and the Book of Hebrews, and that is the title for...

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Bruce Johanson

The Model Pray-er and the Model Prayer

  • Lesson 1 for the week of December 30 to January 6
1. Jesus’ Practice of Prayer Among the Gospels, Luke gives the most sustained attention to the praying Jesus. Only Luke records the story Jesus told to urge his disciples to always pray and not lose...

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Bruce Johanson

Blessed Assurances in Revelation

  • Lesson 13 for the week of March 18 to March 25
Background Considerations: Of all the books of the Bible, Revelation promises the greatest assurance, especially to those who have been oppressed, marginalized, wronged, in other words those needing hope the most. If one stands back...

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Bruce Johanson

Witnessing With Assurance

  • Lesson 12 for the week of March 11 to March 18
Background Considerations: A confident Christian has something to say about faith and is not afraid to say it. Although gifts vary and levels of intensity (from nature and nurture!) differ among people, those who have...

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Bruce Johanson

God’s Assurance in Baptism and the Communion

  • Lesson 11 for the week of March 4 to March 11
Background Considerations: Christians all over the world relate in different ways to sacraments. In many places you can never have too many; there is a ritual every time you turn around. And people find it...

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Bruce Johanson

Assurance and the Final Judgment

  • Lesson 10 for the week of February 26 to March 4
Background Considerations: The appearance in the same sentence of “assurance” and “judgment” seems to create an oxymoron; this does not make sense, because people are normally not encouraged by references to accountability and assessment. Are...

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Bruce Johanson

Such a Great Cloud of Witnesses

  • Lesson 9 for the week of February 19 to February 26
Background Considerations: Reviewing some definitions of “faith” might prove helpful in a good Bible dictionary in preparation for the discussion of this lesson. The Old Testament is more holistic and uses terms like faithfulness and...

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Assurance and Christ’s High-Priestly Ministry

  • Lesson 8 for the week of February 12 to February 19
Background Considerations: The book of Hebrews is unlike others in the New Testament in its focus and style. What can we know about the background of this book which could help us interpret it? From...

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John’s Experience and Assurance of Salvation

  • Lesson 7 for the week of February 5 to February 12
Background Considerations: The material from John is among the later materials which make up our New Testament. Perhaps this explains some of the reflective nature of this literature since it comes out of a mature...

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Peter’s Growth in the Grace of Christ

  • Lesson 6 for the week of January 29 to February 5
Background Considerations: By all counts, the biblical treatments of the Apostle Peter, find him to be an intriguing character in the cast of disciples. Brash, arrogant, pushy, assertive, vocal, impatience, a grand-stander ­ these all...

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Bruce Johanson

Paul’s Experience and Teaching of Assurance

  • Lesson 5 for the week of January 22 to January 29
Background Considerations: The major issue at stake in this lesson has to do with sanctification and salvation as they relate to assurance. While Paul’s experience on the Damascus Road is the focal point for the...

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Christ’s Assurance of Justification by Faith

  • Lesson 4 for the week of January 15 to January 22
Background Considerations: It might make some sense, in thinking about this lesson, to consult a good dictionary and a good Bible dictionary on terms like: guilt, forgiveness, justification. The latter in particular is a technical...

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