John Copper

John Copper

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Ruth 2:14-23 Day 1 of Gleaning
Sun, Aug 22, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ruth 2:14-23
Series: Ruth
Duration: 43 mins 8 secs
Ruth finishes her first day of gleaning in her new homeland. She finishes her work, and returns home to Naomi to give her a full report of the day's activities. What a grand day it turned out to be!
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2 Corinthians 7:1-4 Die Together, Live Together
Sun, Aug 22, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Corinthians 7:1-4
Series: 2 Corinthians
Duration: 21 mins 12 secs
After giving the Church what I call a "Promise Sandwich", Paul states again his love for them. This is significant because under the influence of false teachers and false apostles they have abused Paul and scorned his reputation.
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Ruth 2:1-13 Meet Boaz
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ruth 2:1-13
Series: Ruth
Duration: 54 mins 13 secs
We are introduced to Boaz, a prominent man of noble character, who was also related to Naomi through marriage. We learn much about his character, and also some of Ruth's.
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2 Corinthians 6:14-18 Yoked With Unbelievers
Sun, Aug 15, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:14-18
Series: 2 Corinthians
Duration: 29 mins 39 secs
Here the Apostle Paul describes what the life of a person who is reconciled to God looks like. We are not to be unequally yoked with unbelievers; this is not just, or even primarily, about marriage. We are to separate from unbelievers in our most personal relationships.
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Colossians 1:11-14 Enabled to Share in the Inheritance
Wed, Aug 11, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Colossians 1:11-14
Series: Colossians
Duration: 52 mins 48 secs
This is magnificent passage. Paul begins reflecting on the benefits that accrue to the Christian through the grace of the Father and the sacrifice of the Son, guaranteed by the Spirit.
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Ruth 1:19-22 Return to Bethlehem
Sun, Aug 08, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ruth 1:19-22
Series: Ruth
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 54 secs
In returning to Bethlehem Naomi is greeted by old friends. Their conversation as recorded here gives us quite a lesson about the Person and Nature of the One True God.
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2 Corinthians 6:3-13 No Obstacles to the Ministry
Sun, Aug 08, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Corinthians 6:3-13
Series: 2 Corinthians
Duration: 53 mins 17 secs
Following his teaching on the ministry of reconciliation, Paul speaks of the importance of living a holy life so that the message is not compromised by bad behavior.
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Colossians 1:6-10 Priority in Prayer
Wed, Aug 04, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Colossians 1:6-13
Series: Colossians
Duration: 49 mins 30 secs
Paul usually begins his letters to the churches with thanksgiving and commendation. Then he prays for the church. In this lesson we will examine his top priority in praying for this church.
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Ruth 1:6-18 The Move Is On
Sun, Aug 01, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ruth 1:6-18
Series: Ruth
Duration: 50 mins 10 secs
Naomi, Ruth, and Orpah pack their bags and head out for Bethlehem in Judah. At the crossing of the Jordan River (maybe), Naomi reconsiders and encourages the young women to turn around and go back home. What would you do?
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2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2 Ministry of Reconciliation
Sun, Aug 01, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: 2 Corinthians 5:11-6:2
Series: 2 Corinthians
Duration: 54 mins 59 secs
Recently, Paul talked about "this treasure in jars of clay" (4:7). In these verses he explains the purpose to this treasure in jars of clay; it is that the jars os clay (Christians) are given the ministry of reconciliation. We are to facilitate reconciling people to God.
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