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In this session, Erin Warren teaches through the final chapter of John, John 21. Jesus appears to His disciples a third time on the shore of a sea. After a miraculous catch of fish (where not one was lost), He invites them to a breakfast of fish and bread around a charcoal fire. Then, in a moment of compassion, Jesus restores Peter, asking him three times, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” This beautiful epilogue to John’s Gospel concludes with a call to follow Jesus, no matter what. As we see His disciples believe and follow, John encourages us to do the same.  For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 20. Mary Magdalene arrives at the tomb, finds the stone rolled away, and the tomb empty. She tells Peter and John, who run back to the tomb (John gets there first), and they believe. Through this eye-witness account, John gives details all with the purpose of leading the reader to believe Jesus is true, God, the Son, and the Messiah. Everyone who encounters Jesus in this chapter believes, and John urges us to do the same. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 19. This is one of the hardest passages to read in Scripture. Jesus endures beatings, carrying His own cross, and crucifixion. It’s tempting to breeze through this and get to the good news of John 20, but it is a good practice to sit in the sorrow of John 19. It reminds us that there is a cost to sin, and Jesus paid that price on our behalf. John continually reminds us that Jesus is the true Messiah, and he does that by showing the prophecies Jesus fulfilled. Jesus cries out, “It is finished,” on the cross, reminding us that for this moment He came: to accomplish the task that we could not. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For more information on the study of the Tabernacle, “To Dwell in Our Midst,” go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Dwell For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 18. John’s account of the Garden of Gethsemane reveals something profound about Jesus (hint: it’s the seventh and final “I AM”). Jesus endures a mockery of a trial. Peter denies Jesus. Pilate asks the same question many ask today: “What is truth?” Throughout John, Jesus was withdrawn when the hour was not yet, but now, He steps into the moment for which He came. This chapter is a reminder of the steadfast love of our God and that He is the absolute truth we are searching for. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 17. This is known as the High Priestly Prayer and is Jesus’ longest recorded prayer in Scripture. In it, He prays for Himself, for the disciples, and us. His prayer is a beautiful reminder of who He is, what we have because of Jesus, and how we walk forward in obedience with each other, the body of Christ.  For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 16. Jesus gives His final words of encouragement and hope to His disciples. He tells them that it is for their benefit that He goes away, because then the Holy Spirit will come to convict, guide in truth, bring glory to God, and help us be courageous. While the disciples experience grief and sorrow now, it is only temporary and will turn to joy. Jesus leaves them and us with the promise of peace. Despite the hardship we face here, we can take have peace and take heart. He has overcome the world.  For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 15. Jesus gives His final “I AM” Statement: I AM the True Vine. His call to abide in Him is a reminder that Jesus is our Source for life and sustains us through every circumstance, allowing us to bear fruit for God’s glory. As Jesus prepares to leave them physically, Jesus’ words bolster their faith, so they don’t abandon faith in the face of opposition - both from the world and their community. When we abide and remain steadfast in Him and in His Word, the result is a changed life and we do not wither in hard circumstances. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 14. Jesus continues to encourage His disciples. He speaks the sixth “I AM” statement, “I AM the Way, the Truth, and the Life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” He calls the disciples and us to show our love for Him through our obedience, but knowing we cannot do it alone, Jesus also promises a “Helper”, the Holy Spirit who not only dwells with us, but in us. It’s a reminder to hold fast to faith and truth, even when things do not go as planned.  For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 13. This chapter brings us into what is called the Upper Room discourse (John 13-17), covering the final meal and conversation Jesus has with His disciples before His arrest. Jesus begins with washing His disciples feet, calling them to serve as He as served and love as He has loved. Jesus predicts Judas’ betrayal and Peter’s denial, but through it all, John reminds us that Jesus willingly lays His life down to do for us what we cannot do for ourselves. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 12. The Passover feast is approaching. Many seek Jesus and believe in Him because of the testimony of Lazarus and those who witnessed his resurrection, while the religious leaders seek even more to kill Jesus. This chapter is culmination of all John has written, leading to Jesus’ final plea: Believe in me and find life. Those who believe and follow Jesus, the Light of the World, are children of light. Those who refuse to believe walk in darkness. The divide between the two groups widens, but John reminds us (through many, many Old Testament references) that all of Scripture tells ONE story: the story of Jesus, our Redeemer and King. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 11. Lazarus, one of Jesus’ friends, has died, and despite objections from His disciples, Jesus arrives four days after his death. In a conversation with Mary (Larazrus’ sister), Jesus gives the fifth “I AM” statement: “I AM the Resurrection and the Life.” Jesus knows going to bring life to Lazarus ultimately leads to His death, but He goes willingly and raises Lazarus from the dead. This central story in the gospel gives a clear picture of what Jesus came to do: He came to lay His life down that we might find life. We see the divine grief of our suffering Savior, His power to raise us to new life, and the Good Shepherd who lays down His life for His sheep. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin H. Warren teaches on John 10, which takes place at both the Feast of Tabernacles and the Feast of Dedication. Jesus makes two “I AM” statements: I AM the Door and I AM the Good Shepherd, proving Himself to be the only way to the Father and the more and better shepherd. Unlike the religious leaders, who look out for themselves like the shepherds of Ezekiel 34, Jesus fulfills the role of Good Shepherd, one who cares for, guides, provides for, and protects His sheep. For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin H. Warren teaches on John 9. Still at the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus passes a man who was born blind. He heals him, saying that his blindness was so that the works of God may be displayed in his life. The Pharisees question the man and his family, trying to discredit Jesus. They refuse to see truth and are spiritually blind, while this man who was born blind sees and believes. It is the exclamation point on Jesus' statements about living water and "I AM the Light of the World". For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin H. Warren teaches through John 8. Still at the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus declares "I AM the Light of the World. Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." The Pharisees continue to challenge and question Jesus. Jesus speaks boldly, saying that they are of the devil because they refuse to believe or speak truth. The Jews reference Abraham as their father, but Jesus reminds them that it is not birth that saves them, but faith. With one final bold statement Jesus declares, "Before Abraham was, I AM." Mentioned in this session:  What is Faith? https://youtu.be/AQfq5nJDF3A  For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking

In this session, Erin Warren teaches through John 7, which takes place during the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus travels to the festival in secret, then begins to teach in the temple. There is confusion about Jesus among the people and the Jewish religious leaders, but despite what people believe, the truth of who Jesus is does not change: He is God, the Son, the Messiah and through Him all find eternal life. On the last day of feast, Jesus stands up and proclaims, “If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.Whoever believes in me, as the Scripture has said, ‘Out of his heart will flow rivers of living water.’” Some believe; some do not. But the truth remains: all that we need for life is found in Jesus Christ. Mentioned in this session:  Recent Study about the “Dones”: https://www.graphsaboutreligion.com/p/the-nones-project-dones?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web  For more information on this study, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/John For recommended resources, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Resources For booking inquiries, go to FeastingOnTruth.com/Speaking