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Pharisees and Teachers by James R. Coggins

Posted on May 10, 2022 by jrcoggins

While the crowds ran after Jesus, almost from the beginning the Pharisees and teachers of the law (sometimes called scribes) opposed Him. Why? Teachers of the law were essentially rabbis—experts in the Old Testament law who taught in the temple … Continue reading →

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Treasures Old and New by James R. Coggins

Posted on January 18, 2022 by jrcoggins

In Luke 13, Jesus had been teaching a series of parables about the nature of the Kingdom of Heaven. He was talking to His followers, and He asked them,“Have you understood all these things?” When they said yes, Jesus told them … Continue reading →

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Writing by James R. Coggins

Posted on June 16, 2021 by jrcoggins

The trend was obvious early on. • Grade 1: four A’s, four B’s, and a C in Writing. • Grade 2: six A’s, one B, and a C in Writing, which was “not so well done.” • Grade 3: seven … Continue reading →

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