# Ep. 497 An Interdisciplinary Commentary on the Gospel Accounts of Jesus Christ: Installment 12, Men Loved Darkness

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Podcast: [Bob Murphy Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/bob-murphy-show-550403)
Published: 2026-04-12T13:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 1990

## Resource

Bob continues his commentary on John chapter 3, this time on verses 18 through 36 (finishing the chapter). The emphasis is on the humility of John the Baptist, and the fact that you need a savior.

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