Episodes

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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, 2025

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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July 6, 2025

Does God care about animals? | July 6, 2025

After another Sabbath healing, Jesus says, “You’d pull an ox out of a well on the Sabbath, wouldn’t you?” So does God care for animals? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 14:1-6 and Deuteronomy 22:1-7.
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July 5, 2025

“As a hen gathers its brood” | July 5, 2025

Jesus says he wants to gather Jerusalem like a hen gathers her brood.” What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:34-35 and Isaiah 31.
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July 4, 2025

Were all the prophets killed in Jerusalem? | July 4, 2025

Jesus seems to say that all prophets were killed in Jerusalem? Were they? What did Jesus mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:31-33 and Psalm 132.
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July 3, 2025

Is it good enough to say the right words? | July 3, 2025

Jesus talks about those who try to talk their way into the master’s house. Will they be able to? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:22-30 and Hosea 1:1-2:4.
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July 2, 2025

What is a hypocrite? | July 2, 2025

Jesus calls the leader of a synagogue a hypocrite. What does he mean when he says that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:10-17 and Jeremiah 7:1-11.
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July 1, 2025

Does God’s patience run out? | July 1, 2025

Jesus says God’s patience might run out. When and how does that happen? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:6-9 and Jeremiah 24:1-10.
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June 30, 2025

Do we suffer because we sin? | June 30, 2025

Do we suffer because we sin? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:1-5 and Genesis 40.
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June 29, 2025

When is ‘settling’ a good thing? | June 29. 2025

Jesus tells us to settle. Is that ever a good thing? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 12:54-59 and Genesis 33.