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How to Love Power
Eric D Barreto | Day1
Scripture Meditation or Sermon
A reflection on how Christians should understand and use power. In Matthew 28:16-20, Jesus calls us to love power and to power love and thus invite God to undo all the damage we have done.
Matthew 24:1-14; 28
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Politics, Trust, Jesus Christ, Power

Which Gospel Is True?
Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible
Article about Scripture
This podcast and article asks, "Which Gospel Is True?" It is central to the Christian faith that the Gospels are true, that the four Gospels are pivotal in how we hear the story of Jesus.
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Truth, Jesus Christ, Four Gospels

Commentary on Matthew 27:11-54
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
Eric Barreto’s commentary on Matthew 27:11-54 seeks a fresh look at the events leading up to the death of Jesus by focusing on secondary characters including Judas, Peter, Caiaphas, Pilate, Barabbas, and the two bandits.
Matthew 27:11-54
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Death, Jesus Christ, Passion, Crucifixion

Cross as Good News
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
Eric Barreto's commentary on the resurrection story in Luke 24 contemplates how the tragedy of the cross is turned into good news for Christ's followers.
Luke 24:1-12
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Jesus Christ, Resurrection Of Jesus Christ, Easter

What Was Jesus like as a Child?
Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
This podcast and accompanying article explores what Jesus was like as a child, concluding that it was probably what one would expect of anyone’s childhood: misunderstood and unremarkable.
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Jesus Christ, Child, Family, Chronology Of The Life Of Jesus Christ

Did God Forsake Jesus on the Cross?
Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
This podcast and accompanying article explores whether Jesus was truly forsaken by God on the cross, suggesting that we must allow for the darkness of Good Friday to appreciate the glory of Easter.
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Jesus Christ, Good Friday, Easter, Anger Of God

Betrayal
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
In this commentary on Matthew 26:17-30, Eric Barreto highlights the presence of betrayal at the meal where God's deliverance is remembered.
Matthew 26:17-30
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Death, Promises, Betrayal, Jesus Christ

Was Jesus Married?
Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
This podcast and accompanying article explores the question of Jesus' marriage (which is doubtful), suggesting that it ought not occupy our attention so much as attending to the very real relationships between ourselves and our neighbors.
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Jesus Christ, Marriage, Love, Love For Others

Jesus' Identity in Matthew
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
... , company, and location in the Gospel of Matthew, Eric Barreto's commentary discusses how Matthew 16:13-20 ...
Matthew 16:13-20
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Jesus Christ, Identity, Messiah, Oppression

Was Jesus a Threat to the Roman Empire?
Eric D Barreto | Enter the Bible
Article about Worship and the Sacraments
This podcast and accompanying article suggests that the most threatening thing about Jesus was how clear he was about the limitations of human rulers and institutions.
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Roman Empire, Rome, Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ's Authority

Jesus Heals and Teaches
Eric D Barreto | Working Preacher
Sermon Preparation or Illustration
This podcast discusses Mark 2:1-22. Themes include healing, wholeness, and freedom.
Mark 2:1-22
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Healing, Jesus Christ, Teaching, Sin