John Copper

John Copper

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Ezra 5:1-6:22 The Temple Finished
Wed, Feb 17, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ezra 5:1-6:22
Series: Ezra
Duration: 1 hr 5 mins 43 secs
The account of the politics surrounding the finishing of the Temple, and celebrating the Passover. This is reminiscent of the celebration of Solomon finishing the first Temple.
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1 Corinthians 13:8-13 Faith, Hope & Love
Sun, Feb 14, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:8-13
Series: 1 Corinthians
Duration: 44 mins 4 secs
After extolling the qualities of Love, Paul now describes the primacy of Faith, Hope & Love; the greatest of these is Love.
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Ezra 4:6-23 Political Theater
Wed, Feb 10, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ezra 4:6-23
Series: Ezra
Duration: 57 mins 14 secs
This is a parenthetical portion, out of chronological sequence from what goes before, and what comes after. This is political theater designed to frustrate the efforts of the exiles in restoring the Temple.
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1 Corinthians 13:4-7 The Famous Passage on Love
Sun, Feb 07, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:4-7
Series: 1 Corinthians
Duration: 58 mins 13 secs
These verses, used by most clergy in most weddings, are the most concise, and best-loved words ever penned about love. And perhaps the least likely to be lived out. Why? That is what we try to answer in this sermon.
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Ezra 4:1-5 The Opposition Mounts
Wed, Feb 03, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ezra 4:1-5
Series: Ezra
Duration: 51 mins 59 secs
The opposition to the building of the Temple in Jerusalem begins in this chapter. We look at the forces arrayed against the project, and note the concurrence in Esther and Daniel.
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Daniel 11:20-35 Antiochus IV Epiphanes
Sun, Jan 31, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Daniel 11:20-35
Series: Daniel
Duration: 51 mins 37 secs
The angel continues to give Daniel a glimpse into the future of Israel and the kingdom to the South and to the North. There are many parallels in our world today. I am again summarizing from the bible Knowledge Commentary. This is not for the politically squeamish.
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1 Corinthians 13:1-3 Without Love, I Am Nothing
Sun, Jan 31, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
Series: 1 Corinthians
Duration: 47 mins 18 secs
With all of the superlative Spiritual gifting the church in Corinth boasted, Paul says that without love it is of no value. These three verses should be memorized by every Christian.
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Ezra 3:8-13 Setting the Foundation
Wed, Jan 27, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ezra 3:3-18
Series: Ezra
Duration: 56 mins 3 secs
The importance of the foundation cannot be overstated. Here, the returning Jews have made provision, and are setting the foundation for the Temple. Today, we are the Temple of the Holy God, how is your foundation?
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Daniel 11:1-20 The North and the South
Sun, Jan 24, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Daniel 11:1-20
Series: Daniel
Duration: 53 mins 6 secs
The coming struggle between the armies North and South of Israel are detailed by the angel. These are very specific prophecies and cover a few hundred years. Due to the volume of information, I am summarizing from the Bible Knowledge Commentary.
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Ezra 3:3-7 Restoring The Altar
Wed, Jan 20, 2021
by John Copper
Passage: Ezra 3:3-7
Series: Ezra
Duration: 1 hr 3 mins 37 secs
Returning to Jerusalem after the Babylonian captivity, the first item of business is to restore the altar in its proper place. Practically, do you have an altar? We will look at that.
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