Woes to Pharisees and how alms make us clean.

Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers

The end of chapter 11 and the opposition to Jesus' healing and actions on the Sabbath, introduction to chapter 12.

Introduction to chapter 12 and explanation of verse 1, discussions on Christ's teachings on courage, fear, and hypocrisy.

On hypocrisy and fear

On Whom to fear, judgment, and blaspheming the Holy Spirit

More on anxiety, fear, and hypocrisy. Introduction to section on the dangers of greed.

Jesus begins to admonish his disciples against greed.

Parable of the Rich Fool, the dangers of possessions

On possessions and peace

A wide ranging conversation about anxiety, trust, the love of God

Conclusion of section on greed, discussion of the treasure of our hearts.

Introduction of section, discussion and notes on the Eschaton and Eschatology.

Additional description of Eschatology and discussion of opening verses to next section of the Gospel.

On being prepared and watchful for the Lord's return, discussion of the disciplines of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving.

Jesus exhorts us to be ready for His coming and to prepare

New section, exhortations by Christ to decide, description of Holy Fire

Discussion of division, and unholy compromises.

Final discussion on hypocrisy and responding to Christ. Introduction to chapter 13, and discussion of opening section on repentance.

Repentance and the fruitless fig tree, intro to section on the woman bent over from infirmity for 18 years.

A woman bent over with a spirit of infirmity for 18 years is healed on the Sabbath

Who is saved?

Strive to be saved

We discuss the purpose of our faith and close out the section on striving to be saved. Additionally we introduce the last section of chapter 13 pressing toward Jerusalem.

Pharisees opposition and Jesus' decision to go to Jerusalem.

Jesus’ lament over Jerusalem, Introduction to chapter 14 and outline

Jesus heals a man with edema on the Sabbath

Jesus teaches on humility and the dangers of pride and self-exaltation.

A teaching on hospitality

Explanation of the parable of the Kingdom and the distinction between the carnal, natural and spiritual person.

The banquet and refusing God's invitation to attend

Final discussion of heavenly banquet, Eucharist discussion

The Cost of Discipleship

The cost of discipleship, final lecture

Outline and summary of general themes for chapter 15, initial discussion of the Parable of the Lost Sheep.

he Parable of the Lost Sheep

Parable of the Lost coin and Introduction to the Prodigal Son, part 1

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 2

Introduction to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Part 3

Fr. John shows how our cultural deterioration brings us closer to the conditions that the early Church thrived in.

What do those words in the liturgy mean? And how do we accomplish this? Fr. John enlightens us with the answers.

Fr. John shows how, like the ecosystem of Guam was damaged by an unseen predator, so also what we keep hidden within us can destroy our relationships without repentance.

Fr. John Oliver invites us to consider the unhealthy family patterns that we have been handed through birth and have a choice whether we carry them into our future.

The death of St. Elizabeth the Grand Duchess and New Martyr tells us about how she lived her life lived long before her martyrdom.

Fr. John Oliver reflects on the recent passage of the House Equality Act by the United States House of Representatives asking, "What does the Orthodox Church mean when She says, 'You Are Welcome Here'".

Fr. John Oliver invites us to consider the unbelievable news that sends us searching for more.

"There is nothing in this world more glorious, more precious, or more precarious than the human soul." Within the first few hundred years of Christian history, the Roman Empire experienced at least two devastating health epidemics. Fr. John shares with us a powerful example of how the early Christians demonstrated the worth of the soul, as well as a love stronger than fear, as they ministered to those in deep need during these times of great crisis.

Fr. John Oliver asks whether an Orthodox Church can truly welcome all who come no matter their spiritual illness.

Fr. John Oliver explains how we can repel the Holy Spirit, and how we can become alive in the Holy Spirit instead.

Fr. John Oliver explains why we need the "Four S's" to energize our lives.