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Category: John Dunn

  • The Crucified Conquering King of the Jews!

    Dear saints in Christ, be exceedingly glad, for our Saviour has triumphed over all His enemies in His own death on the cross!  This brief work will explore some of the rich Passover Exodus patterns, imagery, and themes that the apostles used when they wrote their record of the crucifixion…

  • Numbered With the Transgressors

    “For I tell you that this Scripture must be fulfilled in me: ‘And He was numbered with the transgressors.’  For what is written about me has its fulfillment.” – Luke 22:37 My dear reader, when we contemplate the central statement of this verse, “He was numbered with the transgressors”, our…

  • The Blessing of Abraham

    The Spirit Given Through the Curse-Bearing Christ “Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us— for it is written: ‘Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree’—in order that the blessing of Abraham would come to the Gentiles in Christ Jesus, so…

  • A Scandal of Righteousness!

    A Scandal of Righteousness!

    My dear reader, let me introduce you to a sublime thought.  A radical pronouncement.  Our text of consideration is Romans 10:1-13 Brothers, my heart’s desire and prayer to God for them is that they may be saved. 2 For I bear them witness that they have a zeal for God, but not according to knowledge. 3 For,…

  • Jesus: The Astonishing Yahweh Who Sees

    Jesus: The Astonishing Yahweh Who Sees

    In the opening chapter of John’s gospel we have a beautiful hidden gem about Jesus’ identity.  It is embedded in a seemingly unusual interaction when Jesus is calling His first disciples.  Reading: John 1:43-51 43 The next day Jesus decided to go to Galilee. He found Philip and said to him, “Follow me.” 44 Now Philip…

  • The Heavenly City Has Foundations

    The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and…

  • Our Father:  A Dragon Slaying Prayer

    John Dunn brings fresh insights into the Lord’s Prayer as more than a sacred tradition—see it as a powerful, dragon-slaying weapon rooted in the Genesis 3 narrative. Explore its spiritual framework, Christ’s victory, and how this prayer overthrows the serpent’s schemes.

  • Scandalous Gates!

    Beloved saints of God. Precious and elect. What a beautiful scene we have set before us today! Lift up your eyes now, far beyond the majesty of the starry heavens, and see what radiant glory is descending from heaven. Let us hear and see with the beloved disciple what this Spirit-filled vision is:…

  • The Best Sermon Jesus Never Preached

    Required reading John 8:1-11 In John 8, the beloved disciple paints a vivid scene for his readers.  The scene comes at the end of a lengthy narrative in chapter 7, where Jesus is shown to be the source great contention among the Pharisees, chief priests, and people. The crux of…