Recent content by Jeff Wickham

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    Why Did Jesus Compare Himself to a Snake?

    In the Bible, the snake is usually a symbol of Satan, evil, and sin. However, in John 3:14-15, Jesus compared Himself to the bronze serpent that Moses hung in the wilderness. In fact, God used the snake symbol multiple times with Moses, and each experience reveals something about Jesus. This...
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    Born Again: The Lost Meaning of John 3:3

    In Christian circles the term "born again" is very common, so much so that I believe sometimes it has lost the force of its original meaning. This video explores four key lessons from the conversation between Jesus and Nicodemus about being born again. And in it, we also explore a derelict...
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    Jesus Cleanses the Temple of His Body Like an Aggressive Moose

    Jesus cleansed the temple but then revealed that the true temple is His body. The time He drove out the money changers was an illustration of the greater work He desires to do within His members. He approaches this work in an aggressive and refreshing manner, like a moose chasing away threats...
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    Water to Wine: A Symbol of Jesus’ Blood

    When Jesus changed the water to wine at the wedding feast in Cana of Galilee, it was a symbol of His blood. This video looks at the marvelous symbolism behind this living parable, including six parallels between the symbol and the reality to which it pointed. Check out the story, starting at...
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    Jacob's Ladder: A Hidden Prophecy of Jesus and His Followers

    Jacob's dream about a ladder had two parts - the ladder itself, and God's promise about a seed. Both parts describe one another, and both parts are a prophecy about Jesus. Jesus was the ladder (John 1:50-51). Jesus was also the seed. Paul points out in Galatians 3:16 that this seed of Abraham...
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    Eating the Lamb of God - How does it clarify the purpose for Christ's shed blood?

    The sin offering in the Old Testament sanctuary service symbolized the Lamb of God. The study in this video reveals that in the amazing reality to which the sin offering pointed, believers are to eat the Lamb of God. Much is said about the importance of Christ's blood releasing us from the...
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    Christ In Our Veins

    Hi Everyone, I am just getting started here on Theology Online. I am looking forward to participating in discussions with fellow members here. By trade I am a mechanical engineer in the medical device industry. My wife and I have been married for 20 years, and we have four lively children, and...
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