The New Christian
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Read the Bible, and explore the New Christian perspective on its inner meaning.
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An After-Breakfast Conversation
In this story, at the very end of the Gospel of John, Jesus quizzes Peter in the well-known - but curious - 'Feed my Lambs' conversation. Then He tells seven disciples a short parable, and finally damps down a flash of competitiveness between the disciples.
The Breakfast by the Sea of Galilee
A few days after Jesus's resurrection, 7 of his disciples have returned to Galilee. In this story, they go fishing, and catch nothing until Jesus appears to them, standing on the shore, and tells them to fish on the right side of the boat.
Two Meetings in Jerusalem after the Resurrection
The Lord appeared - suddenly - to his disciples who had gathered in an upper room, on the evening after his resurrection. What happened?
Jesus Cleanses the Temple
In this story, on the Monday after Palm Sunday, Jesus re-enters Jerusalem, goes to the temple, and drives out the moneychangers and people who were selling animals for sacrifices. He overturns tables, and takes a whip, and uses it to clean out the temple. So, what's this story about for us?
On the Road to Emmaus
After his resurrection, Jesus appeared to two of his disciples while they were walking to the village of Emmaus. They didn't recognize him at first.
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What really happened at Easter?
What does the New Church teach about Easter? It's a short question, but it involves a big network of connected ideas. It can't be answered right in a sound bite, so bear with me…