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Jesus: Our Shepherd/King

“The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full” (John 10:10).

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Jesus: Who Do You Think You Are?

Dr. Parrott July 24, 2017 No Comments Bible Insights Bible Study Blind Man Dr. Richard Leslie Parrott Good Shepherd Jesus

The story of the Blind Man and the Good Shepherd confronts you with life’s most important question: Who is Jesus to you?

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Listen Up: God is Speaking

Dr. Parrott July 17, 2017 No Comments Bible Study Calvary Dr. Richard Leslie Parrott Elijah Jesus Moses Transfiguration

The Transfiguration and the Crucifixion explained one another.
The glorious humanity of Christ is revealed at the Mount of Transfiguration.
The glorious divinity of Christ is revealed at the Mount of Crucifixion.

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The Whole Bible in 500 Words

Dr. Parrott May 11, 2017 1 Comment Bible Insights Bible Lesson Bible Study Dr. Richard Leslie Parrott Fulfillment of Scripture Jesus

Let me give you my version of what I believe Jesus taught his disciples as he opened the Scripture and….

He said to them, “This is what I told you while I was still with you: Everything must be fulfilled that is written about me in the Law of Moses, the Prophets and the Psalms.”

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What is God’s Righteousness?

Dr. Parrott April 24, 2017 No Comments Adam and Eve Bible Insights Bible Lesson Dr. Richard Leslie Parrott Israel Jesus Righteousness

Jesus understands that God’s plan is to restore creation to its original design. It will take a “greater righteousness” to fulfill God’s purpose. “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God” (2 Corinthians 5:21).

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JESUS: The Satan Slayer

Dr. Parrott March 16, 2017 No Comments Bible Study Cross Devil Jesus satan Spiritual Battle Temptations Word of God

At the temptation Satan claimed he possessed “all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor” (Matthew 4:8). Following the cross and resurrection Jesus announced, ‘All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me’” (Matthew 28:18).

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NEWS FLASH: Jesus Succeeds When Israel Failed

Dr. Parrott March 16, 2017 No Comments Bible Study Identity Israel Jesus Story of the Bible

All of God’s purpose and promise for Israel were poured into Christ. Now, through allegiance to Christ, we are the New Israel.

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The Devilish Dynamics of Temptation

Dr. Parrott March 16, 2017 1 Comment Bible Study Jesus Matthew 4 Temptation

Jesus met and defeated the temptations of Satan. He is our haven when we face the challenges, tests, and temptations that come our way.

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BIBLE INSIGHTS: The Powerful Story of Jesus

Dr. Parrott January 7, 2017 Bible Insights faith Fanny Crosby Jesus story Tell Me The Story of Jesus Transformation

The story of Jesus has the power to transform lives.

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A BABY CHANGES EVERYTHING

Dr. Parrott December 4, 2015 No Comments 2015 Bible Study Christian author Christmas Christmas Wonder grace of God group study Jesus leadership Life in Christ Nashville First Church of the Nazarene pastor professor richard leslie parrott Stories trevecca

The birth of Christ the King is a glorious story. As we come to the end of the first week of Advent, let’s outline seven members of the cast of players in this world changing drama:

1-The Baby occupies center stage. Angels sing “Glory to God in the highest.” The baby swaddled, in the feeding trough, in a stable, is the hope of the world.