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Mar 2023
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57. It's all about knowing Him

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About this episode

Reading the Bible is not an academic exercise, but an investment in a relationship. Today we talk about how the main objective in the entire Christian life is to know Jesus. If we miss the relational component of our walks with Him, then we miss everything.

Episodes referenced in this one:
Episode 4: Brief overview of the Old Testament
Episode 24: The Gospel

Scriptures used in this episode:
John 17:3
Jeremiah 22:8-9
Ezekiel 33:10-11
2 Peter 3:9
Ezekiel 18:32
Ezekiel 18:23
Romans 6:23
Ezekiel 18:4
Jonah 1:1-3a
Jonah 3:1-10
Jonah 4:1-4, 11
Matthew 23:12
Luke 15:17-24
John 1:14
Philippians 2:12-13
Matthew 11:28
Ezekiel 34:1-6, 15-16
John 10:11
2 Corinthians 3:17-18
John 14:8-9
Hebrews 1:1-3

**CORRECTIONS/CLARIFICATIONS**
When quoting John 10:11, I accidentally omitted the second occurrence of the word "good". Here is the actual Scripture: " I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep."

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