Episodes

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.

In Luke, the sermon on the mount isn’t recorded. But a similar sermon at about the same time given on a plain is. Jesus starts that sermon with “blessings” as well. What does it mean to be blessed? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 6:17-23, Psalm 1 and Psalm 34.

Jesus finishes his sermon on the mount by talking about the foundation of our life. Is our life built on rock or is it built on sand. Let’s find out together what Jesus said as we read Matthew 7:24-28 and Deuteronomy 32.

The final reason there are few followers of Jesus is that it’s so easy for us to fool ourselves. How do we fool ourselves? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:21-23 and Jeremiah 5.

Jesus said there are few true followers. Today he tells us part of the reason is that there are lying prophets. How can we identify a false prophet? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:15-20 and Ezekiel 13.

Did you ever wonder why more people don’t get it? Why more people don’t follow Jesus? Let’s find out together what Jesus said about that as we read Matthew 7:13-14 and Proverbs 4.

Jesus gives us what comes to be known as “the golden rule.” What does it really mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:12 and 2 Samuel 9.

Jesus says some audacious things about prayer. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:1-11 and 2 Kings 4.

Jesus tells us not to throw pearls before swine. Who would do that? What in the world is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:6 and Proverbs 9.

Jesus tells us to not judge, but then asks if the blind can lead the blind. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 6:37-42 and Judges 15.

Bobby McFerrin wrote the Grammy-award winning song, “Don’t Worry! Be Happy!” Is Jesus saying that too? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:25-34 and Psalm 27.

Jesus calls wealth Mammon. Is that a god? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:13, Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Kings 10:23 – 11:13.

Jesus talks about a healthy eye and an evil eye. What in the world is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:22-23 and Deuteronomy 15:1-18.

Jesus talks about our treasure. Is wealth bad? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Kings 10 and Ecclesiastes 2:1-11.

Jesus tells us that sometimes fasting is a problem. When does fasting become a problem? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:16-18 and Daniel 9.

Jesus tells us to forgive others. Is that a common theme in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:11-15 and Exodus 32:1 – 34:9.

Jesus tells us to be careful how we pray. What? Isn’t all prayer a good thing? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:5-13 and 1 Kings 8:22-53.

Jesus tells us to be careful how we practice charity. What is he concerned about? Isn’t all charity good? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:1-4, Leviticus 19:1-18 and Esther 9:18-23.

Jesus tells us to not only love your neighbors, but to love our enemies as well? Why should we do that? Let’s find out together what the Old Testament says about loving our enemies as we read Matthew 5:43-48 and the book of Obadiah.

Jesus says that “they say” an eye for an eye. Is that really an Old Testament law and if so, isn’t that just open retaliation? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:38-42 and Amos 9:11-15 and Ezekiel 11:14-21.