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April 5, 2021 - Where can I see Jesus?

Easter #17 John 20:14-18 Mary saw the gardener... she thought. But it was Jesus! What happened there in the hours after the resurrection? Let's find out together! Then ask yourself: Who can I show Jesus to today? How?

April 2, 2021 - Did Jesus really rise from the dead?

Easter #16 Matthew 27:62-66 Some say that Jesus' body was stolen by his followers. He didn't really rise from the dead. Where did that story start? Let's find out together as we study Matthew 27. Then ask yourself: What impact has the reality of Jesus' resurrection had on my life?

April 1, 2021 - Can I be a secret Christian?

Easter #15 Mark 15:42-47 Can I be a secret Christian? Joseph of Arimathea tried to be. Did it work? Let's find out together as we study this fascinating figure. Then ask yourself: Have I tried to keep my Christianity a secret?

March 31, 2021 - Did Jesus really die?

Easter #14 John 19:33-37 Some say that you can't prove scientifically that Jesus died on the cross. How should you respond? Let's find out together as we study John 19. Then ask yourself: How significant is Jesus' death to me?

March 30, 2021 - Is the Bible sexist?

Easter #13 Mark 15:40-41 How does the Bible view women? Is it sexist? Let's find out together as we study the women at the cross. Then ask yourself: How do I view the role of women in the church?

March 29, 2021 - Who killed Jesus?

Easter 2021 #12 Luke 23:46 With his final breath, Jesus gave over his spirit to the Father. What does that mean? Let's find out together. Then take time to thank Jesus for dying for you.

March 27, 2021 - How do we know when it's over?

Easter 2021 #11 John 19:30 Jesus cries out, "It is finished." What did he mean by that? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself: Is there something in my life that has run its course?

March 26, 2021 - Is it ok to pray for my physical needs?

Easter 2021 #10 John 19:28 Jesus tells the soldiers that he's thirsty. Is it ok for us to ask God for physical needs? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself: What is the main physical need I need God to provide for me today?

March 25, 2021 - Do you feel abandoned by God?

Easter 2021 #9 Mark 15:34 In his last minutes on the cross, Jesus quotes Psalm 22. Why? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself: Have I ever felt abandoned by God? Do I feel that way now? Tell that to God!

March 24, 2021 - How do I care for someone in mourning?

Easter 2021 #8 John 19:26-27 Today, Jesus provides for his mother from the cross. Why remit his mother to a disciple's care when Jesus had other physical brothers and sisters? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself: Who do I know who is in mourning that I can reach out to today?

March 23, 2021 - Are deathbed conversions real?

Easter 2021 #7 Luke 23:39-43 Jesus tells the thief on the cross, "Today you'll be with me in Paradise." Are deathbed conversions real? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself: Do I know of someone who asked for God's favor on his/her deathbed?

March 22, 2021 - Kingdom of God bonus episode #3

Kingdom of God bonus episode #3

March 22 - Kingdom of God bonus episode #2

Kingdom of God bonus episode #2

March 22 - How can I forgive?

Easter 2021 #6 Luke 23:34 Today we begin looking at the seven "words" of Jesus in the cross. Today, he says, "Father, forgive them." How could he say that? Let's find out together. Then ask yourself: What do I need to forgive? Who do I need to forgive? When will I forgive them?

March 19, 2021 - What happened to Judas? Matthew 27:1-10 What ever happened to Judas? Let's find out together as we study Matthew 27. Then ask yourself: Do I try to impose a false perception onto Jesus?

Matthew 27:1-10 What ever happened to Judas? Let's find out together as we study Matthew 27. Then ask yourself: Do I try to impose a false perception onto Jesus?

March 18, 2021 - Kingdom of God bonus episode #1

March 18, 2021 - The sentencing

Matthew 27:15-26 Pilate declares Jesus innocent, then sentence him to death! How did that happen? Let's find out together as we study Matthew 27. Then examine guilt that you might feel. Is it displaced guilt (guilt you feel without a reason)? Or is it genuine guilt you feel for something you have done to someone else. What do you need to do about it?

March 17, 2021 - True Authority

John 19:4-11 As Jesus talks to Pilate, the question of real authority comes up. Find out more as we study John 19 together. Then ask yourself: Who do I believe is truly in control of my life?

March 16, 2021 - Innocent!

Luke 23:13-16 Pillate found Jesus innocent! What happened next? Let's find out together as we study Luke 23. Then ask yourself: What is your perception of Jesus?

March 15, 2021 - Jesus and Herod

Luke 23:6-12 When Pilate sent Jesus to Herod, Jesus didn't say a word. Why not? Let's find out together as we study Luke 23. Then ask yourself: Why do you spend time with Jesus? What are you looking for?

March 12, 2021 - Rebuilding a tribe

Judges 21 Israel helps rebuild the tribe of Benjamin is surprising ways. What ways? Let's find out together as we study Judges 21. Then ask yourself: Do I do what's right in my own eyes?

March 11, 2021 - Civil war

Judges 20 During the time of the Judges, there was a civil war in Israel. Let's find out more together as we study Judges 20. Then ask yourself: Then things don't go as planned, do I respond like the Lord would want me to or do I respond like my neighbors?

March 10, 2021 - Samson bonus episode

Zack and Randy talk about the Nazirite vow, Hebrews 11 and "There was no king in Israel."

March 10, 2021 - The offense

Judges 19 A serious offense brought about a civil war in Israel. What was it? Let's find out together as we study Judges 19. Then ask yourself: Do I tend to go "over the top" in my response to offenses?

March 9, 2021 - A new home

Judges 18 The tribe of Dan leaves the area God intended them to take, and looks for a new home. Find out more as we study Judges 18 together. Then ask yourself: What do I do when things get tough? Do I look for a new thing or do I do the tough thing?

March 8, 2021 - A new religion

Judges 17 A local man in the territory of Ephraim starts a new religion in the book of Judges. How? Why? Let's find out together as we study Judges 17. Then ask yourself: To what extent do I do what's right in my own eyes?

March 5 - Samson's end

Judges 16 Samson stood alone his whole life. He fought alone, he sinned alone, and ultimately, he died alone. Find out more of the story of Samson's demise as we study Judges 16 together. Then ask yourself: Is what I do for Jesus more important to me than how I live with Jesus? Is my "ministry" more important than my "walk"? Why or why not?

March 4, 2021 - Samson: the vengeful judge

Judges 15 Samson seeks revenge for what the Philistines have done to his wife. Find out more as we study Judges 15 together. Then ask yourself: Do I truly understand what God wants for me?

March 3, 2021 - Jephthah bonus episode

Ten minutes of overtime on Jephthah!

March 3, 2021 - Samson: The Impulsive Judge

Judges 14 Samson was impulsive! Find out more as we study Judges 14 together. Then ask yourself: Has God used me in spite of myself? When? How?

March 2 - Do we value God's voice?

Judges 13 When Samson's father and mother heard God speak, they listened intently. Let's find out more as we study Judges 13 together. Then ask yourself: Do I value God's voice when I realize he's speaking to me?

March 1, 2021 - What's really important?

Judges 12:8-15 Three judges come between Jephthah and Samson. What stands out about them is that they were not interested in what God wanted for Israel. What were they interested in? Let's find out together as we study Judges 12:8-15. Then ask yourself: What is really important to me?

February 26, 2021 - Jephthah's horrible misunderstanding about Israel

Judges 12:1-7 Jephthah attacks a tribe of Israel when they question him. Find out more as we study Judges 12 together. Then ask yourself: Do I have a positive view of other people in the church? What do I believe the church exists for?

February 25, 2021 - Jephthah's horrible misunderstanding about God

Judges 11:29-40 Jephthah makes a horrible assumption about God. Find out what it was as we study Judges 11 together. Then ask yourself: What do I assume about God and my own Christian walk that might not be correct?

February 24, 2021 - Gideon bonus episode

17 minutes on Gideon.

February 24, 2021 - Who won the victory?

Judges 11:12-28 Jephthah seeks a diplomatic solution, and when it fails, he goes to war against the Ammonites. How does he win? Let's find out together as we study Judges 11. Then ask yourself: Am I faithful to God's call to me? What does he want me to do? Am I doing that?

February 23, 2021 - Who can God use?

Judges 11:1-11 Israel was completely overwhelmed by the Ammonites. Israeli leaders called Jephthah to lead them to war against the Ammonites. But Jephthah wasn't your normal judge! Find out more as we study Judges 11 together, then ask yourself: Who has God used in my own life, even though he or she wasn't a positive person? How did I handle that?

February 22, 2021 -- Donkeys in Judges

Denise Totten asks, "I had heard that donkeys were more for the lower class. Is that correct? It wouldn't seem to if they "had 30 towns"." Let's find out what role donkeys played in Israeli agriculture.

Bonus episode on Deborah

A 20 minute bonus episode on Deborah

February 22, 2021 - How long does God's patience last?

Judges 10:6-18 God is patient, but his patience is not forever. Find out more as we study Judges 10 together. Then spend some time thinking about your own life and how patient God was with you.

February 19, 2021 - Is it ok to take it easy?

Judges 10:1-5 Jair's 30 sons rode 30 donkeys as they ruled 30 towns. It sounds like Dr. Seuss, but it's a real story of letting the easy road destroy your future. Let's find out how together as we study the first two judges in Judges 10. Then ask yourself: How have I let the "easy road" lessen my influence as a Christian? What can I do about that?

February 18, 2021

Deborah bonus episode Randy and Denise talk a bit more about Deborah from Judges 4 and 5.

February 18, 2021 - What happens when we sin?

Judges 9 When Abimelech takes over Shechem, his sin destroys a town and its protective tower. How? Let's find out together as we study Judges 9. Then ask yourself: Has my own sin affected those around me? What can I do about that?

February 17, 2021 - Finishing well

Judges 8 After the battle is over, Gideon makes some really stupid decisions! What were they? Let's find out together as we study Judges 8. Then ask yourself: What do I need to do after a successful ministry to make sure I don't slip into sin?

February 16, 2021 - How many is enough?

Judges 6 When Gideon rallied 32,000 troops, God said, "too many!" So just how many is enough? Let's find out together as we study Judges 6. Then ask yourself: Do I really count on God during troubles?

February 15, 2021 - How to find God's will

Judges 6 The Midianites attacked Manasseh and surrounding tribes. God called Gideon to deliver his tribe, but how did Gideon know for sure that's what God wanted him to do? Let's find out together as we study Judges 6. Then ask yourself: How do I discover God's will?

February 12, 2021 - The Victory

Judges 5:24-31 Deborah tells us how Jael killed Sisera. What did she do? Let's find out together, then ask yourself: As I face life's struggles, do I do my part? Do I let God do His part?

February 11, 2021 - Who Came to the Party?

Judges 5:10-23 Deborah lists those who helped and those who ignored the plea to fight. Who were they? Let's find out together as we study Judges 5, then ask yourself: Am I guilty of apathy? What do I need to do about that?

February 10, 2021 - Deborah's Song

Judges 5:1-9 Deborah begins to answer the questions of "how" Israel won the battle against Jabin and Sisera in her song. What happened? Let's find out together, as we study Judges 5. Then ask yourself: What battle am I facing? I need to focus on the "what" and the "who" questions, not the "how" question. Is that hard for me to do? Why?

February 9 -- Shamgar bonus episode

Shamgar bonus episode