Episodes

The most quoted verse in the New Testament | April 19, 2025
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April 19, 2025

The most quoted verse in the New Testament | April 19, 2025

Jesus now quotes an Old Testament verse that is the most quoted passage in the New Testament. What is it? Is it about salvation? Is it about loving God? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 13:10-17 and Isaiah 6.
What is a parable? | April 18, 2025
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April 18, 2025

What is a parable? | April 18, 2025

Jesus now quotes an Old Testament verse that is the most quoted passage in the New Testament. What is it? Is it about salvation? Is it about loving God? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 13:10-17 and Isaiah 6.
Jesus says he has brothers and sisters | April 17, 2025
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April 17, 2025

Jesus says he has brothers and sisters | April 17, 2025

Jesus talks about his brothers and sisters. But who does he talk about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:46-50 and Psalm 133.
Worse than before | April 16, 2025
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April 16, 2025

Worse than before | April 16, 2025

Jesus says that if you don’t fill the house after casting the demons out, it will be worse than before. Why does he say that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:43-45 and Isaiah 13.
What is the sign of Jonah? | April 15, 2025
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April 15, 2025

What is the sign of Jonah? | April 15, 2025

The Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign, and he says he will only give them the sign of Jonah. What is that sign? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:38-42 and Jonah 1-2.
What is the unpardonable sin? | April 14, 2025
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April 14, 2025

What is the unpardonable sin? | April 14, 2025

Jesus says the Pharisees run the risk of committing the unpardonable sin. What is that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:31-37 and Leviticus 24:10-16.
A house divided | April 13, 2025
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April 13, 2025

A house divided | April 13, 2025

Jesus says he cannot cast out demons by the power of demons because that would make Satan’s kingdom a house divided, which would not stand. Let’s find out together what else Jesus says as we read Matthew 12:22-30 and Genesis 11:1-9.
How did Jesus view women? | April 12, 2025
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April 12, 2025

How did Jesus view women? | April 12, 2025

How did Jesus view women? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 8:1-3 and 2 Kings 22.
Joy over forgiveness | April 11, 2025
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April 11, 2025

Joy over forgiveness | April 11, 2025

A woman washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and dries them with her hair. Why would she do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:36-50 and Psalm 32.
How is Jesus’ yoke easy? | April 10, 2025
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April 10, 2025

How is Jesus’ yoke easy? | April 10, 2025

Jesus says we can find rest in him because his yoke is easy and his burden light. I thought his demands on us were pretty hard! What does it mean that his yoke is easy? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:28-30, Isaiah 10:24-27 and 14:24-27.
Out of the mouths of babes | April 9, 2025
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April 9, 2025

Out of the mouths of babes | April 9, 2025

Jesus says following God is not about how smart we are, but how receptive we are to God’s voice. How does he explain that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:25-27 and Psalm 8.
Are we better off than Tyre and Sidon? | April 8, 2025
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April 8, 2025

Are we better off than Tyre and Sidon? | April 8, 2025

Jesus says we’re actually WORSE off than Tyre and Sidon. What does that mean and why does he say it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11:20-24 and Isaiah 23.
Damned if we do; damned if we don’t | April 7, 2025
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April 7, 2025

Damned if we do; damned if we don’t | April 7, 2025

Jesus quotes a child’s song that says no matter what we do, people won’t play with us. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:31-35 and Ecclesiastes 5:18 – 6:12.
John: the true prophets | April 6, 2025
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April 6, 2025

John: the true prophets | April 6, 2025

Jesus tells his disciples that John the Baptist is the greatest prophet to have ever lived. What made him so different? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:24-30 and 1 Kings 22:1-40.
John the Baptist’s doubt | April 5, 2025
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April 5, 2025

John the Baptist’s doubt | April 5, 2025

John sends messengers to ask Jesus is he is the Messiah. Wasn’t John sure of that? What’s going on? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:18-23 and Isaiah 29.
What is a prophet’s reward? | April 4, 2025
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April 4, 2025

What is a prophet’s reward? | April 4, 2025

Jesus tells his disciples that whoever welcomes them will receive a prophet’s reward. What is a prophet’s reward? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:40-42 and Jeremiah 20.
Hate the second best | April 3, 2025
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April 3, 2025

Hate the second best | April 3, 2025

Jesus tells his disciples that he is not bringing peace but violence. Really? Did he really mean that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:34-39 and Leviticus 10.
Honor me and I will honor you | April 2, 2025
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April 2, 2025

Honor me and I will honor you | April 2, 2025

Jesus tells his disciples to expect resistance. Is there anything good that will happen to them as they share the good news? Let’’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:26-33 and 1 Samuel 2:22-36.
Lord of the Flies | April 1, 2025
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April 1, 2025

Lord of the Flies | April 1, 2025

Jesus says they call him Beelzebul. Where does that come from and what did it mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:24-25 and 2 Kings 1.
Family disorientation | March 31, 2025
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March 31, 2025

Family disorientation | March 31, 2025

Jesus tells us that we will be rejected. Even family members will be pitted against each other. What hope do we have? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:17-23 and Micah 7:1-20.
Sheep among wolves | March 30, 2025
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March 30, 2025

Sheep among wolves | March 30, 2025

Jesus told his disciples that they were like sheep among wolves. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:16 and Zephaniah 3.
Live simply | March 29, 2025
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March 29, 2025

Live simply | March 29, 2025

Jesus told his disciples on this short-term missions trip to live simply. Was that a requirement for prophets in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:9-15 and 1 Kings 17:1-16.
I’m not the son of a prophet | March 28, 2025
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March 28, 2025

I’m not the son of a prophet | March 28, 2025

Jesus sends his disciples on a short-term missions trip. Did that happen in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:5-10 and Amos 1:1 and 7:10-14.
God has answered your prayers! | March 27, 2025
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March 27, 2025

God has answered your prayers! | March 27, 2025

Jesus tells his disciples that their prayers have been answered? Which prayer? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:1-4 and Deuteronomy 7.