Episodes

July 30, 2025

How important is our reputation? | July 30, 2025

Jesus seems to be saying that our reputation is not worth much. Is that true? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 18:9-14 and Proverbs 29.

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July 29, 2025

What’s the point of the parable of the unjust judge? | July 29, 2025

Jesus tells an odd little parable about a judge who rules in favor of a widow instead of being pestered to death by her. Why is that judge compared to God? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 18:1-8, Genesis 16:18-20 and ...

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July 28, 2025

Remember Lot’s wife | July 28, 2025

Jesus told us to remember Lot’s wife. What about her should we remember? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:31-37 and Genesis 19:1-29.

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July 27, 2025

What were the days of Noah? | July 27, 2025

Jesus says the days of the son of man will be like the days of Noah and the days of Lot. How so? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:26-30 and Genesis 6.

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July 26, 2025

How do we know false messiahs? | July 26, 2025

Jesus tells us to expect false messiahs. But how will we know when they’re false? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:22-25 and Jeremiah 27:1-11 and 28:1-17.

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July 25, 2025

How is the kingdom of God already here? | July 25, 2025

Jesus says “the kingdom of God is among you.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:20-21 and Ezekiel 37:15-28 and 39:21-29.

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July 24, 2025

How important is gratitude? | July 24, 2025

Jesus heals ten lepers and only one thanks him. Is that a concern? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:11-19 and Psalm 107.

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July 23, 2025

Why does Jesus tell us that we should say, “we are worthless slaves?”…

Jesus teaching seems harsh. The master asks a tired slave to fix his meal and doesn’t even thank him. Why does Jesus say that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:7-10 and 2 Samuel 6.

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July 22, 2025

What is faith the size of a mustard seed? | July 22, 2025

Jesus says if our faith is small, it doesn’t matter. It can do miracles. What does he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:5-6 and 1 Kings 17:8-16.

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July 21, 2025

Iron sharpens iron | July 21, 2025

Jesus teaches about our care for each other. Solomon said, “iron sharpens iron.” How does that relate to what Jesus said? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 17:1-4 and Proverbs 27.

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July 20, 2025

Earthly power does not bring salvation | July 20, 2025

Jesus ends the parable of the rich man and Lazarus by telling us that earthly power does not bring salvation. What does that mean for the powerful rich man? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:27-31 and 2 Chronicles 25...

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July 19, 2025

What is Hades? | July 19, 2025

Jesus tells us that the rich man was in torment in Hades. Is that another name for Hell? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:22-26 and Isaiah 28:14-22.

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July 18, 2025

Who was Lazarus? | July 18, 2025

Jesus tells a parable about an unnamed rich man and a poor man with a name, Lazarus. Who was Lazarus? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:19-23 and Genesis 24.

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July 17, 2025

What is God looking for? | July 17, 2025

The Pharisees had one view of what God was looking for, and Jesus had another. So what was God really looking for? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:14-18 and 1 Kings 16:15-28.

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July 16, 2025

A little means a lot | July 16, 2025

At the end of the parable of the unjust steward, Jesus says “a little means a lot.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:10-13 and Joshua 7.

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July 15, 2025

Was the unjust steward a good guy? | July 15, 2025

Jesus tells the story of a steward who cheats and lies, and his master praises him. So is he a good guy? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:1-9 and 2 Kings 5:1-27.

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July 14, 2025

Why don’t we see the older brother? | July 14, 2025

Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son is actually the story of two brothers. But why don’t we see the older brother? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:25-32 and Jonah 3:10-4:11.

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July 13, 2025

What does “prodigal” mean? | July 13, 2025

We have all heard of the parable of the prodigal son, but do we know what “prodigal” means? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 15:11-24 and Genesis 32-33.

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July 12, 2025

Why look for a lost coin? | July 12, 2025

Jesus tells of a woman who turned her house inside out to find a lost coin. Why was it so important? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 15:8-10 and Genesis 18.

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July 11, 2025

Why put an entire flock in danger because of one sheep? | July 11, 20…

Jesus tells the parable who left 99 sheep in the open while he looked for one lost sheep. Why would the shepherd do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 15:1-7 and Ezekiel 34.

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July 10, 2025

What does it mean to count the cost? | July 10, 2025

Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple before we accept. What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:25-33 and 1 Samuel 13:1-7 and 1 Samuel 31.

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July 9, 2025

Why invite the poor to a banquet? | July 9, 2025

Jesus says to invite the poor to banquets. Why would you do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:15-24 and 2 Chronicles 30.

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July 8, 2025

Why were banquets so important? | July 8, 2025

Jesus tells two parables about banquets at a banquet. Why were banquets so important? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:12-14 and Esther 5 – 7.

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July 7, 2025

The highs and the lows | July 7, 2025

Jesus talks about sitting in high or low seats. What is that all about? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:7-11 and 2 Samuel 15:1-31.

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