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March 18, 2026 Mitch Bedzyk
strange fire of ananias and sapphira

Ananias and Sapphira’s “Strange Fire”

March 18, 2026 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Connecting Scripture acts

Situating the infamous story of Ananias and Sapphira in its canonical context can answer some of the troubling questions that are often raised.

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Raised on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures

Raised on the Third Day

January 4, 2026 Posted By: Matt Bedzyk Bible Study

The resurrection of Christ on the third day is the satisfying fulfillment of Israel's Scriptures as a whole.

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Exodus: a repeated song of redemption

The Exodus: A Repeated Song of Redemption

October 27, 2025 Posted By: Patrick Roberts Bible Study

The Exodus is a repeated refrain heard throughout Scripture that points to a hope-filled future for the church.

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Adoption

Adoption into the Family of God

October 27, 2025 Posted By: Seth Hampton Connecting Scripture adoption

While the word "adoption" is rare, the theme of adoption in to the family of God is woven throughout Scripture, from beginning to end.

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The Rock was christ - The example of Israel

“The Rock was Christ”: The Exodus and the Example of Israel

August 7, 2025 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study Israel

The church, as part of the renewed Israel in Christ Jesus, must consider and learn from the example of Israel in the exodus.

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The floating axe head and gospel

The Floating Axe Head and the Gospel

December 17, 2024 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study hermeneutics

When read in canonical context, Elisha's miracle of the floating axe head points forward to the gospel of Jesus

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Prepare the Way of the Lord - Mark Old Testament

“Prepare the Way of the Lord”: Mark’s Use of the Old Testament

October 14, 2022 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study christology

Mark begins his gospel with the Old Testament to tell us that the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel had arrived with Jesus.

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Echoes of Exodus in the Gospel of John

Echoes of Exodus in the Gospel of John

October 17, 2018 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study echoes of scripture

There are many echoes of the exodus throughout Scripture. But the gospel of John brings the exodus theme to a crescendo in the person and work of Jesus.

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Echoes of Scripture in Luke: Jesus as Lord and God of Israel

Echoes of Scripture in Luke: Jesus as Lord and God

June 19, 2018 Posted By: Mitch Bedzyk Bible Study christology

The echoes of Scripture that Luke weaves into his Gospel are intended to reveal that Jesus truly is Israel's Lord and God who comes to redeem his people

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