Back to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld

Why do some people secretly believe in Jesus but never act on it — and what keeps others from believing at all? In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld unpacks John 12:42–50, exploring the danger of hardening your heart against the gospel. As Jesus brings his public ministry to a close, his final appeal to the crowds carries an urgent warning: the longer we delay, the harder our hearts can become.Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

Why do some people believe in Jesus and others don't — even when they've seen the same evidence? In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores the mystery of faith, unpacking John 12:36–43 to show why believing in Jesus is never simply a matter of seeing enough proof. Ultimately, faith is not about having access to better evidence — it's about surrender, trust, and the miraculous work of God in the human heart.Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

As Jesus draws closer to the cross, he openly confesses that his soul is in turmoil — not from doubt, but from the weight of what he knows is coming. Dr. John Neufeld walks us through this remarkable passage, showing that the cross is far more than a moment of suffering: it is the judgment of the world, the defeat of Satan, and the magnetic power that draws people from every nation to Christ.Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

When a group of Greeks approaches Jesus seeking an audience, Jesus sees something remarkable — the first fruits of a worldwide harvest of souls. Dr. John Neufeld unpacks what that harvest requires: a grain of wheat that falls to the ground and dies. Just as Christ's death was the only path to life for the world, our willingness to surrender our own lives is what makes us fruitful for his kingdom.Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

On Palm Sunday, the crowds welcomed Jesus into Jerusalem with palm branches and shouts of "Hosanna," longing for a conquering king to free them from Roman oppression. But Dr. John Neufeld shows that Jesus deliberately gave them something far different — and far better. Riding in on a humble donkey, he came not to defeat Rome, but to defeat sin and death itself, offering the salvation we desperately need rather than the liberation we desperately wanted.Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

As Jesus makes his way toward Jerusalem and the cross, he pauses in Bethany among the people he loves. Dr. John Neufeld reflects on the tender scene at Simon the Leper's home — where Martha serves, Mary offers extravagant worship, and Judas reveals a heart of cold cynicism. Through these vivid contrasts, Dr. Neufeld calls us to examine what our own passion for Christ looks like, and to let the story of Passion Week awaken it afresh.Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

As Easter approaches, Dr. John Neufeld opens a three-week study in John 12–14 by exploring what we truly mean by "the passion of our Lord." Drawing a sharp contrast between the world's destructive passions and the purposeful, sacrificial passion of Jesus, Dr. Neufeld shows that Christ's journey to Jerusalem was no tragedy — it was a mission, driven by a singular zeal to fulfill the Father's will.Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

Are you better than those who fell before you? That is the haunting question Nahum puts to Nineveh — and through her, to every nation and every proud heart that refuses to see its own vulnerability. Dr. John brings the book of Nahum to a close, showing how the mightiest empire of the ancient world crumbled under the weight of its own arrogance, and why the words "you also" should give us all pause.God's Patience Exhausted: What happens when a nation exhausts the patience of God? In this series, Dr. John works through the often-overlooked book of Nahum — the sobering sequel to Jonah — tracing the fall of the Assyrian empire and what it reveals about the character of God. A compelling study in divine justice, and a timely one for anyone who has ever presumed on the kindness of God.

Sin is never just a general category — and Nahum makes sure of that. Dr. John works through one of the most confronting passages in the Old Testament, where God names the specific sins of Nineveh with unflinching clarity and pronounces judgment on a nation that traded in blood, lies, and the destruction of others. A stark and searching look at what happens when a culture refuses to repent.God's Patience Exhausted: What happens when a nation exhausts the patience of God? In this series, Dr. John works through the often-overlooked book of Nahum — the sobering sequel to Jonah — tracing the fall of the Assyrian empire and what it reveals about the character of God. A compelling study in divine justice, and a timely one for anyone who has ever presumed on the kindness of God.

Every empire that has ever risen has also fallen — and Nineveh would be no exception. Dr. John walks through Nahum's vivid poetic description of Nineveh's destruction, showing how the proud lion of the ancient world was brought to ruin by the God it had long defied. A sobering study in the justice of God, and a deeply comforting one for all who have placed their hope in him.God's Patience Exhausted: What happens when a nation exhausts the patience of God? In this series, Dr. John works through the often-overlooked book of Nahum — the sobering sequel to Jonah — tracing the fall of the Assyrian empire and what it reveals about the character of God. A compelling study in divine justice, and a timely one for anyone who has ever presumed on the kindness of God.