Where's God? Finding Him in the Small Stuff

Jesus in the Garden 4 Testing

April 23, 2024 21:46 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MB

Jesus was tested in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night of His arrest, in many ways that were similar to the ways in which Eve was tested in the Garden of Eden. Why? Because Satan did not want Jesus to go to the cross.

Jesus in the Garden 3 Prayer

April 16, 2024 23:17 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MB

The gospel writers focus on Jesus' prayers when they recount His Garden of Gethsemane experience on the night He was arrested. Jesus asked three times during His prayers that God take away "this cup" if it were possible. What was that cup? Was it possible for God to it away? We discuss these questions and more during this episode.

Jesus in the Garden 2 Sorrow

April 09, 2024 22:34 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

It is impossible for us to understand the full extent of Jesus' sorrow and grief in the Garden of Gethsemane on the night He was betrayed. The One without sin was about to die for the sin of the whole world, past, present, and future. Jesus came to pray and asked three of His disciples to share in those prayers. Why did Jesus choose those three, in particular? What would have happened differently if they had not failed in what Jesus asked them to do that night?

Jesus in the Garden It Begins 1

April 03, 2024 22:33 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

When we talk about Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane, we need to consider the place itself. The garden was located on the Mt. of Olives on the eastern side of Jerusalem. The Mt. of Olives also played a critical role in the life of King David. Actually David's experience there can be compared to Jesus' own in many ways.

Peter's Denial Phase 2

March 27, 2024 23:28 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

As we move into "phase two" of Peter's denial of Jesus, we look not only at the act itself, but the aftermath. What were the consequences for Peter? Did he learn a lesson from it? If so, did he learn?

Peter's Denial Phase 1

March 19, 2024 22:45 - 43 minutes - 40 MB

All the disciples "fell away" once Jesus was arrested, but Peter "disowned" Him. What's the difference? Peter illustrates how our strength can actually be weakness if we rely on ourselves too much.

Judas' Betrayal What Happened? Vol. 6

March 12, 2024 23:27 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

CSI Jerusalem investigates the cause of death for one Judas Iscariot. What, exactly, was his cause of death? And what, in the final analysis, made him do what he did?

Judas' Betrayal What Happened? Vol. 5

March 05, 2024 21:49 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

Judas came to the Garden of Gethsemane for one reason, to betray Jesus into the hands of the religious leaders. It was dark and perhaps some of the soldiers with him were not able to distinguish Jesus from His disciples. They needed a signal, one that would assure that they arrested the right man. Judas decided upon a kiss. A betrayer's kiss. Satan can use the best thing in the worst way.

Judas Betrayal What Happened? Volume 4

February 27, 2024 22:43 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

As the Last Supper with the disciples began, Judas was seated very close to Jesus, at the place of honor. Surprising that Judas was so well thought of by the other disciples that night. But sitting so near gave Jesus an opportunity to speak directly to Judas, revealing that Jesus knew what Judas was planning.

Judas Betrayal What Happened? Volume 3

February 20, 2024 22:24 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MB

There has been a lot of speculation about why Judas betrayed Jesus. Could it be that the "devil made him" do it? Or was it something else?

Judas' Betrayal What Happened? Vol. 2

February 12, 2024 23:37 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MB

Someone close to Jesus was going to betray Him, that was certain. It had been prophecied hundreds of years earlier. But why was it Judas?

Judas' Betrayal What Happened? Vol. 1

February 06, 2024 23:35 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MB

Why did Judas betray Jesus? Some say it was money. Was it? That is what we will discuss in this episode.

Christmas Proclamations Zechariah

December 23, 2023 00:05 - 52 minutes - 48 MB

The angel Gabriel made promises to Zechariah about his son, John, who would become John the Baptist. But those promises were also proclamations about Jesus. John's birth guaranteed the soon coming of the Messiah.

Christmas Proclamations Joseph

December 19, 2023 22:41 - 50 minutes - 45.9 MB

When the angel spoke to Joseph about Mary, he said "Do not be afraid to take Mary as your wife." Why was Joseph afraid? The angel also gave Joseph the geneology of Jesus...not His human geneology, but His divine geneology.

Christmas Proclamations The Wise Men

December 08, 2023 20:38 - 58 minutes - 54 MB

The Wise Men made proclamations about Jesus when they arrived at Bethlehem. Some of them were spoken, and some were unspoken. Even the gifts they brought proclaimed truths about Jesus.

The Bible's Most Important Miracle? The Virgin Birth

August 10, 2023 22:34 - 38 minutes - 35.4 MB

What is the most important miracle in the Bible? It is the virgin birth of Jesus. Without it, everything else loses its power. The cross loses its power. The resurrection loses its power. The Bible loses its main message. Why so? This episode explains it all.

Lawbreakers! Jesus' Trials Before Annas and Caiaphas

August 02, 2023 22:49 - 46 minutes - 43 MB

While Annas and Caiaphas were trying to find a way to convict Jesus of breaking Jewish law so they could put Him to death, they themselves were actually breaking the rules and regulations for trials of the Sanhedrin in 18 specific ways. We talk about each of those violations in this episode.

Surprise! Jesus Appears to Peter Alone!

July 27, 2023 21:33 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MB

Many people miss the fact that Jesus appeared to Peter personally on the day of resurrection because the Bible is silent as to what was said between them. But we know it did happen. Find out how we know from this episode!

I Just Can't Believe It!

July 06, 2023 00:05 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB

There was so much disbelief on the day of Jesus' resurrection from not only those who did not believe it Him, but from His own followers as well. Why was that?

Who Is This Stranger?

June 27, 2023 23:11 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Two pilgrims were walking from Jerusalem to Emmaus talking about everything that had happened that morning at a tomb near the city. Suddenly a stranger joined them on the road who asked what they were talking about. Who was this man? They did not recognize Him as Jesus. Why not?

Why Did Jesus Need to Ascend to His Father?

June 22, 2023 23:30 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

As Mary reached out to hold Jesus at the empty tomb on resurrection morning, He told her not to do so because he had not yet ascended to His Father in heaven. Why was this necessary? When did Jesus do it?

Rabboni! What Does It Mean?

June 15, 2023 00:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MB

When Mary Magdalene realized that she was speaking to Jesus at the empty tomb, she called Him "Rabboni!" What does that mean and why would she use that name?

Why Was It So Important to Find Jesus' Body?

May 29, 2023 23:08 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Mary Magdalene stood outside of the empty tomb on resurrection Sunday upset and crying because she could not find Jesus' body. Why was it so important to her to know where His body had been taken? And why could she not believe that Jesus was alive?

Why Was Mary Magdalene Crying?

May 26, 2023 23:41 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Why was Mary Magdalene crying at the empty tomb on resurrection morning? It wasn't because Jesus had been crucified. According to John, there was another reason.

Burial Cloths and Strips of Linen

May 25, 2023 22:18 - 52 minutes - 47.8 MB

Peter and John both saw the burial cloths and strips of linen in the empty tomb. One of them left convinced, and the other left confused.

iPad My Life

January 31, 2023 23:01 - 12 minutes - 11.3 MB

If I only had a iPad. My whole life would be so much better. Or would it? Where do we find our fulfillment in life? Is it from the latest tech thing, or from a relationship with a Person?

Old Testament Christmas The Star

December 23, 2022 22:39 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

Did the Wise Men think they were looking at an actual star when they first saw it in the sky at night? What about when it disappeared from their sight? What about when it reappeared to them and starting moving? Eventually, they must have figured out that this "star" was not a typical star at all!

Old Testament Christmas The Inn

December 22, 2022 22:27 - 53 minutes - 48.7 MB

We take a look at the inn of Bethlehem, the place where Mary and Joseph were turned away when they arrived from Nazareth. That inn dates all the way back to the time of David. Jeremiah mentions it. And it has a message to tell!

Old Testament Christmas Born of a Virgin

November 27, 2022 21:41 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MB

Jesus' birth fulfilled many Old Testament prophecies, including the one that declared He would be born of a virgin. It is the biggest and most important prophecy, promise and miracle of the Bible!

The Darkness of Resurrection Morning

October 23, 2022 22:11 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MB

The apostle John says it was dark when the women headed to Jesus' tomb on resurrection morning. He was intentional in using the specific Greek word for "dark." Why? Because he wanted us to connect the dots to the darkness of the first day of creation from Genesis. How do they connect? Listen and find out!

Something New Has Begun (What Is It?)

October 09, 2022 20:48 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Peter ran to the tomb, but he walked from it. Even though it was empty, he still struggled with the idea that Jesus risen. He knew something had happened there that would change everything, but he wasn't all-in yet.

Remember?

September 04, 2022 21:20 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

It seems hard to believe now that the disciples did not remember that Jesus had told them quite clearly that He would be put to death and on the third day He would rise again. None of the women who went to the tomb early on that first resurrection morning remember either. But as hard as it is to believe, it is true. So, what was their problem? Would you have remembered if it had been you who heard Jesus say it?

Polite Reminder or Stern Rebuke?

August 21, 2022 21:16 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The angel at the tomb had an announcement to make to the women that morning, and a reminder. The announcement was one of joy, certainly. But what about the reminder? Did the angel phrase it as a "bless your heart" gentle prompting, or did he raise his voice in a stern rebuke because they had to be reminded of perhaps the most important thing Jesus had ever told them?

Trembling and Bewildered

August 14, 2022 21:04 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

When you come to Jesus' tomb expecting to find a dead body, but find an angel instead who proclaims that He is risen, He is alive, it would be only natural to feel overwhelmed by it all. The women at the tomb that day ran back to Jerusalem with an important message, which made them tremble, and which bewildered them.

And Peter...

August 07, 2022 20:20 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MB

Matthew talked about the Roman soldiers, Luke gave us the Emmaus Road, John told us about Mary Magdalene meeting Jesus in person, and Mark very intentionally wants us to know that even Peter needed to hear about Jesus' resurrection. Why Peter in particular? Let's find out!

Guards at the Tomb

July 31, 2022 22:35 - 37 minutes - 34.2 MB

It was obvious that the guards at the tomb on resurrection morning were spreading lies about what had happened to Jesus' body, because what they were "taught" to say by the religious leaders made no sense. Still, people believed the lie. Why? Why do people believe lies?

Fear For Now and Fear for the Future

July 24, 2022 21:19 - 47 minutes - 43.6 MB

Such good news the angel at the tomb shared with the women who went there on resurrection morning! But when they left the tomb, they were afraid! Afraid of what exactly? At the same time, they were filled with great joy. How is that possible?

Great Joy and Fear At the Same Time

July 17, 2022 22:02 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

Two groups of people witnessed the angel come down from heaven and roll the stone away from Jesus' empty tomb...the women who had come to anoint Jesus' body, and the Roman guards who were charged with keeping the tomb secure. Their reactions to what they saw were completely different. How?

Behold! Resurrection Morning Matthew

July 09, 2022 22:21 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MB

In this episode, we compare the original Greek manuscript of Matthew's resurrection morning account to most translations. These translations leave out the several times when Matthew wrote, "Behold!." There was a reason Matthew wrote it with the "Behold" included and when we put them back in, the whole passage comes to life in a new way!

Today in Paradise but Don't Touch Me Paradox

July 03, 2022 20:52 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

We ask a question that has bothered some people because it seems to point to a conflict about what Jesus said to two people which seem to be mutually exclusive. But they are not and in this episode we give the clear explanation.

Resurrection Morning Chronology

June 18, 2022 22:37 - 59 minutes - 54 MB

We combine all four gospel accounts of what happened on Resurrection morning at the tomb of Jesus without any contradictions among them. The whole story is even richer and more meaningful than the four separate accounts on their own!

Resurrection Day Four Stories

June 12, 2022 19:50 - 47 minutes - 43.7 MB

Matthew, Mark, Luke and John all gave us their personal account of what took place on Resurrection morning. They all agree that Jesus rose from the dead. But their stories are all a bit different. Does that matter to us as Christians?

Resurrection Day Let's Take a Deep Dive

June 05, 2022 21:33 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MB

Why is Resurrection Day one of the most overlooked parts of the Bible? Easter Sunday whizzes past us with lightning speed and then we are on to other things. It is time to slow down and take a closer look at that day, the most important day ever.

I Am the Light, when, where?

May 28, 2022 22:46 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MB

This is the final lesson looking at the Feast of Tabernacles, and all of the Feasts of the Lord series. Here we hear Jesus tell people who were attending the ceremony, "If anyone is thirsty, let him come to ME to drink." And the next day after the last day, Jesus proclaims, "I Am the Light." In context, it was the perfect thing for Him to say at the perfect time. Of course.

Jesus Attends the Feast of Tabernacles

May 19, 2022 22:26 - 55 minutes - 51.1 MB

Let's delve into the imagery which Jesus used of "living water" found in John, chapter 7. Jesus was referring to an image which the people of His day would have found very familiar because water was part of the Feast of Tabernacles observance which they commemorated every year.

Where's God? Finding Him in the Small Stuff

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