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Dr. J. Vernon McGee

Luke 13:1—14:7

January 14, 2022

We’re living in an upside-down kingdom, where Satan and sin have permeated all that God intended for good. So, what is the true kingdom of God like? Jesus asks this important question and answers it with two parables. Discover the hope we have in Christ’s return to establish His kingdom here on earth. Only then will we have real peace, healing, and joy.  

References: Luke 13:1

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When Jesus knew that heavenly language would be hard to understand, He told stories that used our earthly vernacular to give us a comparison.  In Luke 12, He uses parables to teach life-changing truths to His followers. Today, those truths can still apply to us. Listen to Jesus as He uncovers the Pharisees’ hypocrisy, teaches people to fear the Lord, and reminds His followers that, “it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom” (Luke 12:32). 
January 13, 2022
Did you know you’re part of God’s kingdom? Today on the Bible Bus, rediscover the meaning of prayer. Jesus is already in the kingdom of God, making our requests known, sometimes even before we do. May you find comfort in knowing that Jesus is God’s kingdom “come upon you” through the Holy Spirit. Through the Spirit’s strength, you can pray on earth as though you’re already living in the kingdom. 
January 12, 2022
Every story Jesus told was a gospel story. What? How? In today’s study of the parable of the good Samaritan, learn the significance of the symbolism in this famililar story and how it relates to the people of Israel, Gentiles, and even us today. Discover Jesus as the true and better “Good Samaritan,” who saved us from sin when nothing else could. Later, sit at Jesus’ feet with Mary and find joy in the simplicity of getting to know Him.
January 11, 2022
While Jesus was on His way to Jerusalem, He gave the apostles the authority over demons and the power to heal in His name. Follow along as Dr. McGee teaches us the importance of the sign gifts and what Jesus intended them to be here on earth. Then, get ready to see the transfiguration, hear Peter talk about the kingdom of God, and learn the difference between sowing and harvesting. 
January 10, 2022
“To whom little is forgiven, the same loves little” (Luke 7:47). The Pharisee who hosted Jesus in his home was too proud to worship Him. Whereas the woman known as a “sinner” entered boldly, broke a costly box of perfume at His feet, and worshipped with her tears. Both people were equally sinful, yet only one received forgiveness. May this story be a warm welcome to enter boldly into the forgiveness Jesus freely offers.
January 7, 2022
In Luke 7, we’ll empathize with a sick servant, mourn with a woman who lost her son, and even face some doubt with John the Baptist. Each encounter shows Jesus’ power in a new light: power over illness, power over death, and power over evil spirits. Get to know the Savior as Luke presented Him—a man of compassion, gentleness, honor, and strength.  
January 6, 2022
God chooses you, but it’s your choice to follow Him. Jesus took the time to pray over His decisions. Before appointing the twelve apostles, He went up to a mountain and prayed to God all night long. Then, He chose the apostles. Learn the significance of this moment and how we can find comfort in God’s choices.
January 5, 2022
Today on the Bible Bus, we’re going fishing—and we’re going to need a bigger net! Jesus provided so many fish for His disciples that their net literally snapped. In today’s lesson, discover an interesting analogy as to why the net broke. Be encouraged by how God wants to use us, and be warned of another fisherman out there named Satan. Whose hook are you on today? 
January 4, 2022
People couldn’t make up their minds. One moment they sang, “Hosanna!”—the next, they shouted, “Crucify Him!” In Luke 4, the people of Nazareth reject Jesus as God. The Savior of the world grew up before their very eyes, and they hesitated to trust Him. Listen in to the warning not to miss out on God’s blessings.  
January 3, 2022
“Oh yeah? Well, prove it!” Have you ever been challenged like that? In today’s lesson, Satan and Jesus meet face to face, and it’s almost as if Satan puts his hands on his hips in defiance and says, “You’re God? Well, prove it!” Join in to discover just a few of the many ways Jesus “proved it” to Satan and to us today.
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Get ready to fight the good fight against legalism in Galatians. When this letter was written, it defended the gospel of Christ from people who wanted to reduce it to rules. Not surprising, Galatians has provided the backbone for several great spiritual revivals around the world. Freedom, we learn, is a serious fight. Allow grace to revolutionize your own life through these seven lessons from Dr. J. Vernon McGee.

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Thru the Bible takes the listener through the entire Bible in just five years, threading back and forth between the Old and New Testaments. You can begin the study at any time. When we have concluded Revelation, we will start over again in Genesis, so if you are with us for five years you will not miss any part of the Bible. 

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Thru the Bible - Sunday Sermon
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A Través de la Biblia 

About Dr. J. Vernon McGee

John Vernon McGee was born in Hillsboro, Texas, in 1904. Dr. McGee remarked, "When I was born and the doctor gave me the customary whack, my mother said that I let out a yell that could be heard on all four borders of Texas!" His Creator well knew that he would need a powerful voice to deliver a powerful message.

After completing his education (including a Th.M. and Th.D. from Dallas Theological Seminary), he and his wife came west, settling in Pasadena, California. Dr. McGee's greatest pastorate was at the historic Church of the Open Door in downtown Los Angeles, where he served from 1949 to 1970.

He began teaching Thru the Bible in 1967. After retiring from the pastorate, he set up radio headquarters in Pasadena, and the radio ministry expanded rapidly. Listeners never seem to tire of Dr. J. Vernon McGee's unique brand of rubber-meets-the-road teaching, or his passion for teaching the whole Word of God.

On the morning of December 1, 1988, Dr. McGee fell asleep in his chair and quietly passed into the presence of his Savior.

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