Jesus Stories
98 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsHear the story of Jesus in everyday English; told in an informal, informative, and interesting way.
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#4-13 A “Deep” Conversation
March 27, 2024 20:48 - 5 MBWhat Happens In This Episode As we open this week’s Jesus Stories, the Jesus’ disciples think that they are in competition with John the Baptist. However, Jesus sets them straight on this point. Even John informs us of his non-competitive position; he will become less while Jesus becomes greater. Jesus and his disciples leave Judea and head to Galilee. They take the short route through the region of Samaria. Jesus stops to rest and we drop in on another interesting conversation between Jesus...
#4-12 You Must Be Born Again
March 12, 2024 20:05 - 15 minutes - 20.8 MBWhat Happens in this Episode This week’s Jesus Stories episode will delve deeper into two statements Jesus made last week. We talk about Jesus claim that “you must be born again” and his statement that he “came down from heaven.” What do these claims really mean for you and me? How should they impact our lives if we believe them? Scriptures Referenced in this Episode John 3:1-21 Acts 2 Romans 6:1-11 Find us on Social Media Facebook X/Twitter Instagram Unless otherwise indicate...
#4-11 A Nighttime Chat
February 26, 2024 20:21 - 16 minutes - 22.6 MBWhat Happens in This Episode? In this week’s Jesus Stories, we listen in to a conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus – a conversation which occurred under the cover of darkness. Nicodemus, as one of the religious leaders of the Jewish people, had some deep questions for Jesus; and Jesus has some deeper answers for Nicodemus. We’ll delve into the conversation, explaining what is going on as it occurs. This conversation will take us further into understanding the Holy Spirit and the idea of ...
#4-10 A Party & A Purge – Finding Justice
February 05, 2024 22:38 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? We elaborate on two events from the last episode. Jesus comes to a wedding and performs a miracle there. What does that mean for you and me? Then, Jesus goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and purges it of the merchants within. What does that mean? How do these events show the same side of Jesus? SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 2 Psalm 69:9 2 Kings 19:30-31; Isaiah 37 Isaiah 58:6-8 Isaiah 59:15-18 Isaiah 9:6-7 SCRIPTURES NOT USED IN THIS EPISODE (...
#4-09 A Party and A Purge
January 17, 2024 02:26 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus begins collecting followers in this Jesus Stories episode. We meet his first followers and see an early miracle. Jesus also travels to the first Passover and has his first confrontation in the Temple with the religious leaders of Israel. SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 1:35-2:25 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19 Psalm 69:9 Romans 5:19 Matthew 3:17 JESUS STORIES SWAG: Who doesn’t like a nice mug for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. This is our ...
#3-17 Overcoming Evil
January 02, 2024 18:36 - 42 minutes - 57.9 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This episode of Jesus Stories concludes the interview we started with Dennis about a month ago (Episode #3-16 Encounter with Evil). Dennis shares how with the help of his newfound Savior, Jesus, he begins to overcome the evil which has been tormenting him. Because of the length of the interview, this episode is a bit longer than what I usually post. But, it is important to hear the whole story and understand the victory he is enjoying. Two notes about Dennis: ...
#4-08 The Whole Christmas Story
December 25, 2023 04:00 - 34 minutes - 47.9 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This Jesus Stories episode tells the whole Christmas Story. Did you know that the story begins with Creation? “In the beginning….” From there it proceeds until the baby is born in Bethlehem that is destined to change the world. After he is killed, Jehovah God raises him from the dead giving new life, reconciliation, salvation, and love to all mankind. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but...
#3-16 Encounter with Evil – part 2
December 12, 2023 22:41 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBWhat Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories we interview Dennis who has a remarkable Jesus Story to tell. As Jesus encountered Satan in the desert, Dennis encountered Satan’s demons and ultimately won a victory over them. But it was a battle. You'll to hear about the battle, how it began, and how he began to defeat them. (This is part 2 of this series, part 1 of this interview.) FOR THE FIRST TIME, THIS JESUS STORIES EPISODE IS RATED PG!!. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: ...
#4-07 Encounter with Evil, part 1
November 27, 2023 21:10 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, begins the first of several episodes dealing with Jesus’ “Encounter with Evil.” We will look at the encounter in more detail and draw lessons for you and me. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 9:9 Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Psalm 91:9-12 Deuteronomy 6:14-17 Psalm 78:40-43 Philippians 4:6-7 Luke 4:6-7 Deuteronomy 6:5 John 14:15 (CSB) James 1:14-15 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instag...
#4-06 In the Desert
November 06, 2023 17:07 - 17 minutes - 24.3 MBWhat Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, “In the Desert”, cements the author’s validation of the identity of Jesus. John the Baptist points at Jesus calling him the Messiah. While Matthew and Luke show Jesus confrontation with Satan in which Satan loses and Jesus wins. To them, anyone who can stand against Satan, could only be the Messiah. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 3:1-18 Matthew 3:4-6 Matthew 3:13-17 Luke 3:21-23 Matthew 4:1-11 John 1:19-34 We’r...
#4-05 Hope and Contentment
October 17, 2023 17:00 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat Happens in this Episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, we dig into the events we talked about in the last episode. What do they mean? What can we learn from them? How do Simeon, Anna, and the Wise Men illustrate Biblical hope? How does the flight into Egypt illustrate the principle of "Do not worry?" Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 2:25-38 Matthew 7:13-14 Romans 5:2-5 Acts 1:9 Acts 1:11 Matthew 6:25 Matthew 6:33 Past Episodes to Listen To! 15 - Treasure, Wo...
4-04 Worship and Wonder
October 03, 2023 21:27 - 16 minutes - 23.3 MBWhat Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories introduces us to the first people who met or wanted to meet Jesus. Two of them met Jesus in the Temple and praised and prophesied about him. A third person – an evil ruler – sought to kill him; while magi came from afar to worship him and bring him gifts. Then we meet Jesus as a twelve year old giving his parents the scare of their life-time. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 2:22-40 Matthew 2:1-23 We’re On Social Media! F...
4-03 Pulling Out All the Stops
September 25, 2023 20:47 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBWhat Happens in this Episode? We review the happenings of the last two episodes and look at the number of miracles Jehovah God used to make these events occur. What does that mean for you and me? Scriptures We Refer to In This Story Luke 1:1-80 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-21 Matthew 2:1-18 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale ...
4-02 Back to the Beginning, part 2
September 13, 2023 21:20 - 16 minutes - 23.2 MBWhat Happens in this Episode? This episode of Jesus Stories continues in the birth stories of both John the Baptist and Jesus. Both mothers – Elizabeth and Mary – give birth in special circumstances. We hear praises; special songs dedicated to the glory of God - the first Christmas carols! And unusual messengers are sent to tell the story of the birth to the community. Scriptures used in this story: Luke 1:39-80 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-21 We’re on Social Media Follow us on Facebook, ...
4-01 Back to the Beginning
August 08, 2023 17:46 - 16 minutes - 22.4 MBWhat Happens in this Episode Welcome to Season Four of Jesus Stories. We are going back to the scriptures – to the beginning of Jesus Stories – to retell and to explain more deeply the life of Jesus. Still working from a chronological viewpoint, we’ll tell the story from the scriptures as we have done in the past, and then, in the next episode, expand on the story with more insights and teachings. We start in this new season at the same place the gospels begin – prior to the birth of Jesus. ...
#3-15 Hello! God Calling!
July 27, 2023 03:29 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? Have you been listening to these stories and saying, I’ll never be able to do what these people do for Jesus? Do you realize that you can still follow Jesus making an impact in our world in His name? How do I know that? Well, the greatest Jesus Stories are told in the scriptures. We take a brief look at some of those stories today. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories ...
#3-14 The Turning Point
July 10, 2023 20:12 - 20 minutes - 28.6 MBEVENTS IN THIS EPISODE Because my wife and I were traveling last week, I’m reprising the telling of the most significant event in all of Jesus’ life. What happens? Jesus dies An earthquake occurs Temple veil is ripped from top to bottom Resurrection of godly people Women watch from a distance while others leave the crucifixion Joseph of Arimathea secures Jesus’ body and buries it in a tomb he owns The tomb is sealed by the Romans On Sunday, three women come to the tomb to fin...
#3-13 Valiant Valedictorians
June 27, 2023 19:42 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? Where do you expect to hear someone’s Jesus Story? Maybe in church? Over coffee or tea? How about in a public assembly at a high school. Today, I share two Jesus Stories from two different ladies taken from their addresses to their fellow students in their high schools. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love t...
#3-12 Dedicated to Jesus
June 14, 2023 00:25 - 16 minutes - 22.8 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? What does a man do when he has his moment of glory in his early 20’s? How does he spend the rest of his life? Our man was a servant of Jesus and wrote a Jesus Story of self-denial all his life – from winning a Gold medal in the Olympics to serving as a missionary in China during World War II. Listen to this remarkable story. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast...
#3-11 – A Changed Man
May 30, 2023 02:01 - 15 minutes - 21.9 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? Can a man change? He may not be able to; but Jesus can change him. Today’s Jesus Stories episode features a man known for successful dirty political tricks; tricks which will elect a politician to office. But, when the tricks are found and the pressure is on, an encounter with Jesus changes this man’s attitude, behavior, and life. Now his entire life is centered on Jesus – even while in jail. He creates a ministry that still operates today after his death. Come m...
#3-10 – A Woman of Letters
May 16, 2023 19:53 - 20 minutes - 28.3 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? We meet a woman who was well ahead of her time. She was extremely well educated in a time when women were not offered an education. She was a powerful force for change in a society in a time when women were not considered to be important members of society. She was a friend to those who were of the elite class as well as those who were in the lower classes. She was famous as a writer of books of instruction, plays, and pamphlets. And she challenged society to fol...
#3-09 – Obeying God, Defying Man
May 02, 2023 01:10 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? What happens when a man chooses to obey Jehovah God rather than man? What if the edict comes from a dictator who is trying to remain neutral in World War II against the Nazi onslaught of Europe? What if the edict means that thousands of people will be subjected to the persecution of life under Nazi rule? Today’s story tells the story – a largely untold and unknown story - of a man who made the choice. In this Jesus Story, we’ll hear how one man risked everything ...
#3-08 – From Faith to Doubt to Faith
April 18, 2023 01:45 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? This episode’s Jesus Story is a personal one. I share the story of my own faith journey with you. It’s not as dramatic as some of our previous stories. It shows how a Jesus Story is written in one ordinary life. There are lessons to take away from the happenings. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear ...
#3-07 Turning the Other Cheek
April 03, 2023 18:47 - 18 minutes - 24.8 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? A man of faith is chosen by another man of faith to put his faith to the test. Can he keep his cool when he is being verbally insulted due to his race? Can he not fight back when racism keeps him out of restaurants and hotels and decent travel accommodations? Can he work with white players and fans and not lash out when they abuse him? He could. And he did! And he paved the way for a new world not only in sports, but also in the world. In doing so, he told his ow...
#3-06 Forgiving the Hated
March 21, 2023 20:35 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? A woman of faith puts her belief into action in Nazi occupied Holland. She and her family hide Jews who are being hunted and imprisoned by the Nazi’s – just because of their heritage. She is caught and imprisoned herself. She learns the power of forgiveness in a Nazi concentration camp and uses that lesson to forge the rest of her life – telling the story of Jesus to the world. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimon...
#3-05 – The Man Who Resisted Evil
March 07, 2023 16:13 - 15 minutes - 21.6 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? A man decides to stand against evil. It’s not an easy decision. It is a journey. Will he be caught? What of the people around him? What is the best way to stand? This Jesus Stories episode tells of his journey and the ultimate result. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you have a Jesus Story to tell, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story throu...
3-04 A Demur Lady, A Big Change
February 21, 2023 20:50 - 15 minutes - 20.7 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? We meet a woman of uncommon strength and courage – despite her size. Thanks to the courage bolstered by her faith in Jesus as her Savior, she provided the catalyst which changed society in the United States. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, o...
#3-03 The Reformer
February 07, 2023 21:26 - 17 minutes - 5 MBWhat Happens In This Episode? A young child is sent to live with his aunt and uncle Aunt and Uncle are devout followers of Jesus and train this child accordingly Mother takes child from this environment, raising him in a minimally religious home After college, he enters politics and secures a seat in Parliament As a young man, he travels with and debates faith with a friend He concludes that his minimally religious “faith” is insufficient. Jesus demands that he follow Him with al...
#3_02 – Persecutor to Proclaimer
January 23, 2023 22:52 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBWhat happens in this episode? We meet a man as he stands holding the coats of men who are stoning the first Christian martyr to death He actively pursues and persecutes anyone who follows after Jesus Then, he meets Jesus in an amazing way Having met Jesus, he turns his life around – from persecution to proclamation He meets his own persecution because of his life change This persecution results in his death at the hands of Emperor Nero I reveal this man’s identity at the end of...
3-01 The Maid
January 10, 2023 00:26 - 20 minutes - 28.5 MBWhat happens in this episode? We start telling the stories of the lives of people – both living and dead – which are changed because of the life of Jesus. Because Jesus still lives (He was resurrected!), he still changes lives. We meet a teenager – The Maid – who is a passionate follower of Jesus She is given a mission by Jehovah God While the powers-that-be seek to dissuade her efforts, she ultimately prevails and is given what she needs to begin to execute her mission She succeeds ...
Jesus Stories #2-07 – The Christmas Story
December 24, 2022 14:47 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBWhat Happens in this Episode We’re telling the Christmas story from the scriptures in this episode. Listen as you’ll hear: When the Jesus Story and the Christmas Story really begin An announcement of a birth of a relative of Jesus The announcement of the birth of Jesus Mary’s visit with her relative at the beginning of her pregnancy The first Christmas Carol, as sung by Mary The birth of the relative of Jesus The second Christmas Carol The birth of Jesus How the shepherds c...
Jesus Stories #2-06 – On Treasure, Worry, Judgment, and Paths
December 12, 2022 22:16 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBWhat Happens in this Episode We continue with the conclusion to the Sermon on the Mount Jesus talks to us about our stuff – our possessions and money. Where is our focus? He cautions us about worry; Jehovah God cares for us. He reminds us that judgement of others brings judgement back up on us Our judgements must be under the guidance of Jehovah God Finally, he outlines choices that we must consider in response to his message Scriptures Used in Today’s Episode Matthew 6:19-34...
#2-05 You Have Heard It Said… But I Say, part 2
November 28, 2022 20:17 - 22 minutes - 31.1 MBWhat Happens in this Episode Jesus continues with his challenge from “you have it heard” to “but I say” to explain Jehovah God’s intention for the Law He challenges our hearts in the matters of divorce, vows, retribution, and love for our enemies He challenges us to reconsider our acts of worship: giving, praying, and fasting Scriptures Used in Today’s Episode Matthew 5:31-48 Matthew 6:1-18 Luke 6:27-36 Deuteronomy 24:1 Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting curr...
2-04 – “You’ve Heard It Said, But I Say….”
November 14, 2022 21:37 - 19 minutes - 26.3 MBWhat Happens in this Episode Jesus moves from blessings to woes for those not seeking and submitting to Jehovah God Jesus’ followers are salt and light – influencing the world in both subtle and startling ways Jesus looks at the law – the teachings that have been passed down for generations – and compares it with the teachings of the religious leaders of the day Scriptures Used in Today’s Episode Luke 6:24-26 Matthew 5:13-28 2 Corinthians 3:18. See also Ephesians 5:6-7 and Phil...
Jesus Stories 2-03 A New Way of Thinking 2-03 A New Way of Thinking
October 30, 2022 23:55 - 18 minutes - 24.7 MBWhat Happens in this Episode Jesus spends a night in prayer Jesus selects twelve of his followers to be special messengers – apostles Jesus teaches what we call “the Sermon on the Mount” We begin discussing the Sermon by looking at each of the Beatitudes – the upside-down view of the Kingdom of God Scriptures used in this episode: Luke 6:12-19 Ephesians 2:20 1 Corinthians 9:1-2 Matthew 5:1-12 Exodus 20:18-19 Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day ...
2-02 Argument & Conversation (replay)
October 17, 2022 17:46 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBThis Sounds Familiar! Welcome to season 2 of Jesus Stories. While we are preparing for an exciting season 3, we are featuring some important stories from the life of Jesus. If you’ve listened to the whole of season 1, you’ve heard the stories before. But now you might hear them with fresh ears and gain new insights into these happenings and teaching. What Happens in this Episode: Competition among the disciples of Jesus and the disciples of John the Baptist John reminds his disciples tha...
2-01 A Conversation with Nicodemus
October 02, 2022 23:42 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBThis Sounds Familiar! Welcome to season 2 of Jesus Stories. While we are preparing for an exciting season 3, we are featuring some important stories from the life of Jesus. If you’ve listened to the whole of season 1, you’ve heard the stories before. But, now you might hear them with fresh ears and gain new insights into these happenings and teachings. What Happens in this Episode: Jesus has a revealing conversation with Nicodemus under the cover of darkness We understand more about the ...
47 – Final Instructions
September 19, 2022 19:39 - 20 minutes - 28 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE Jesus shows his disciple, Thomas, who was doubting that he was alive, the proof of his resurrection Jesus eats breakfast with some of his disciples Jesus forgives Peter for denying him and gives him a job for the future Jesus shares a prediction of the kind of death Peter will endure Taking his disciples on a mountain, Jesus gives them instructions for their future as his followers At Bethany, the disciples wonder if Jesus is restoring a kingdom for I...
#46 – Resurrection!
September 05, 2022 23:36 - 22 minutes - 30.6 MBEVENTS IN THIS EPISODE Jesus dies An earthquake occurs Temple veil is ripped from top to bottom Resurrection of godly people Women watch from a distance while others leave the crucifixion Joseph of Arimathea secures Jesus’ body and buries it in a tomb he owns The tomb is sealed by the Romans On Sunday, three women come to the tomb to find it empty. They tell the disciples Peter and John confirm the empty tomb Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene Guards are bribed to lie abou...
#45 – Torture & Execution (Holy Week #10)
August 22, 2022 21:19 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus is flogged – twice Pilate turns Jesus over to his Roman garrison to be crucified But, first, they have to have some fun with ridicule and bullying Jesus is lead to the place of the skull for execution Jesus is nailed to the cross He is mocked and ridiculed while hanging there Jesus commissions John to care for his mother Jesus promises the only who stands up for him a place in paradise The sky grows dark in the brightest part of the day ...
#44 – Trials (Holy Week 9)
August 08, 2022 18:12 - 20 minutes - 27.9 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus is taken to be questioned by Annas Annas sends Jesus to Caiaphas for trial The Sanhedrin question Jesus under oath, requiring Jesus admit that he is the Messiah The Sanhedrin consider Jesus guilty of blasphemy Judas regrets his actions and gives back his money Judas hangs himself Jesus is brought before Pilate for trial Pilate and Jesus converse about the nature of kingdoms and truth Pilate sends Jesus to Herod who sends him back to Pilat...
#43 – Jesus Prays (Holy Week #8)
July 25, 2022 21:54 - 18 minutes - 25.2 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and those who will come after them in Jesus’ name He takes Peter, James, and John to pray for deliverance from the wrath that he is about to experience Soldiers and Temple guards arrive to arrest Jesus Jesus’ disciples try to fight back over Jesus’ objections Jesus is bound and taken away His disciples run away SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 17:1-26 John 18:1-12 Mark 14:32-34 Luke 22:41-45 Ma...
#42 – “Remain in Me” (Holy Week, part 7)
July 11, 2022 00:54 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus teaches as he and his disciples walk to the Mount of Olives. In his teaching, he tells them: Jesus tells his disciples to prepare for travel He reminds them that it is important for them to remain connected to him He reminds them of his new command Obedience is the key to remaining in the love of Jesus “I have chosen you.” You’re in for some rough times because the world will hate you Jesus reminds them that he will be going away The disci...
#42 – Holy Week, part 7
July 11, 2022 00:54 - 15 minutes - 21.8 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus teaches as he and his disciples walk to the Mount of Olives. In his teaching, he tells them: Jesus tells his disciples to prepare for travel He reminds them that it is important for them to remain connected to him He reminds them of his new command Obedience is the key to remaining in the love of Jesus “I have chosen you.” You’re in for some rough times because the world will hate you Jesus reminds them that he will be going away The disci...
#41 – “Don’t be troubled” (Holy Week, part 6)
June 27, 2022 17:56 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus comforts and teaches his disciples with the following emphasis: Jesus began and ended with comfort for his disciples. “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust….” “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart.” A gift which cannot come from the world. Jesus is physically leaving them. But, he is not leaving them – or us – alone. In his place, he is asking the Father to send the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, and inform them. Your love for m...
#41 – Holy Week, part 6
June 27, 2022 17:56 - 16 minutes - 22.9 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus comforts and teaches his disciples with the following emphasis: Jesus began and ended with comfort for his disciples. “Don’t let your hearts be troubled. Trust….” “I am leaving you with a gift – peace of mind and heart.” A gift which cannot come from the world. Jesus is physically leaving them. But, he is not leaving them – or us – alone. In his place, he is asking the Father to send the Holy Spirit to guide, comfort, and inform them. Your love for m...
#40 – Holy Week, Pt 5
June 13, 2022 20:58 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Peter and John are sent into Jerusalem to prepare for the Passover Jesus says, “I have been very eager to eat this Passover with you before my suffering begins Jesus shares bread and wine, imparting new meaning to these emblems “But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me.” Jesus makes promises regarding the Kingdom to his disciples Jesus washes everyone’s feet “I have given you an example to follow. Do as I ...
#40 – Last Supper (Holy Week, Pt 5)
June 13, 2022 20:58 - 20 minutes - 28.2 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Peter and John are sent into Jerusalem to prepare for the Passover Jesus says, “I have been very eager to eat this Passover with you before my suffering begins Jesus shares bread and wine, imparting new meaning to these emblems “But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me.” Jesus makes promises regarding the Kingdom to his disciples Jesus washes everyone’s feet “I have given you an example to follow. Do as I ...
#39 – Holy Week #4
May 31, 2022 00:49 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus tells three stories regarding watching and readiness Jesus describes the time of judgment – did we serve the “least”? The leading priests and elders plot to kill Jesus Judas Iscariot plots to betray Jesus Some people believe; some don’t; some believe but are afraid to speak up Jesus makes his final public appeal SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS PODCAST Mark 13:34-37 Matthew 24:45-51 Matthew 25:1-46 Matthew 26:1-5 Luke 22:3-6 John 12:37-50 ...
#39 – Are You Ready? (Holy Week #4)
May 31, 2022 00:49 - 17 minutes - 24.2 MBWHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus tells three stories regarding watching and readiness Jesus describes the time of judgment – did we serve the “least”? The leading priests and elders plot to kill Jesus Judas Iscariot plots to betray Jesus Some people believe; some don’t; some believe but are afraid to speak up Jesus makes his final public appeal SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS PODCAST Mark 13:34-37 Matthew 24:45-51 Matthew 25:1-46 Matthew 26:1-5 Luke 22:3-6 John 12:37-50 ...