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The Life and Teachings of ChristSteve Gregg
In this talk, Steve Gregg discusses several debated interpretations of the Olivet Discourse. He addresses questions of literal versus hyperbolic statements, the meaning of "the end," and the interpretation of the abomination of desolation. Gregg argues that the Discourse is primarily about the destruction of Jerusalem rather than a future end-times scenario, and that hyperbole is a common rhetorical device in the Bible. He also suggests that biblical writers often used hyperbole to emphasize the severity of events, as seen in the comparison of locusts to a strong army in Joel chapter 2.
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Jesus is the target of a plot by the Jewish religious authorities to kill him before the Passover season. During the same time, a woman anoints Jesus
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Anointing, Last Supper (Part 2)
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Steve Gregg discusses the Last Supper and the significance of Passover in Christianity. He emphasizes that Jesus established a new covenant with God t
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Olivet Discourse (Part 3)
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Steve Gregg provides an interpretation of the Olivet Discourse in relation to the events leading up to the destruction of the temple in 70 AD. He argu
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Esther
In this two-part series, Steve Gregg teaches through the book of Esther, discussing its historical significance and the story of Queen Esther's braver

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Steve Gregg provides a verse-by-verse exposition of 1 Corinthians, delving into themes such as love, spiritual gifts, holiness, and discipline within

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