Episodes

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Jesus says the harvest is abundant. How did Israel understand this reference to harvest? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:35-38 and Hosea 6:4-7:12.

The Pharisees said Jesus cast our demons by the prince of demons. So who was this prince of demons? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:32-34 and Job 1:1-2:10.

No Old Testament prophet gave sight to the blind, but Jesus did. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:27-31 and Isaiah 35.

Jesus tells a leader whose daughter has just died not to fear. Then something amazing happens. What did Jesus do? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:35-43 and Isaiah 36-37.

While Jesus is walking through a crowd, a woman “steals” a miracle from Jesus. What happens next? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:21-34 and Psalm 62.

When the villagers see the results of Jesus’ power over demons, they ask him to leave. Why do that? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:14-20 and Psalm 56.

Demons call Jesus the Son of God Most High. Why did they use that name? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:1-13 and Genesis 14:17-24.

When a storm paralyzes the disciples with fear, Jesus is asleep in the boat. They wake him and he calms the sea. How do they respond? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 4:35-41 and 1 Samuel 17.

Three people are “almost” followers of Jesus. Why did they choose NOT to follow? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 9:57-62 and Numbers 14:1-25.

The people of a village near Nazareth see a miracle by Jesus and say “A great prophet has risen among us.” What are they really saying? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:11-17; Deuteronomy 18:9 – 22 and Isaiah 26.

After all of his preaching, Jesus finds faith where he didn’t expect it. Where did he find it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 8:5-13 and 2 Kings 5:1-19.

Jesus tells us what to do when someone puts us in awkward situations. How can we resist them and still show them grace? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 6:27-26 and Jonah 3-4.

In the sermon on the plain, Jesus follows up four blessings with four curses. Let’s find out together what Jesus is up to as we read Luke 6:24-26 and Deuteronomy 27:1 to 28:14.