Episodes

In John, when Philip tells Jesus that the Greeks want to see him, Jesus goes off on a tangent about death. Why? Who were the Greeks? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:20-26 and Jeremiah 43.

Jesus says in the final judgment, God judges the sheep and the goats. Does he really mean that God will judge us? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:41-46 and Psalm 7.

Jesus says “you did it to the least of these.” Who is that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:31-40 and 2 Samuel 9:1-13.

Jesus tells a parable much like one he told before. What’s it about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:14-30 and Daniel 1.

Jesus tells a story of ten bridesmaids, five wise and five foolish. What made them different? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:1-13 and Proverbs 1:8-33.

Jesus talks about a faithful servant who is prepared and an unfaithful servant who is not. What would his listeners have thought of? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 24:45-51 and Genesis 41:37-57.

Jesus tells us his second coming will be a surprise. What does he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 24:37-44 and Amos 5:18-27.

Jesus tells us to be on our guard. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 21:34-36 and Exodus 9:13-35.

Jesus tells us to be alert. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:33-37 and Ezekiel 3:12-21.

Jesus says “this generation will not pass away before all these things happen.” So has Jesus already come? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:28-32 and Isaiah 51:1-8.

Jesus tells us what will happen when he returns. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:24-27 and Zephaniah 1:14-18.

Jesus says a time is coming when false Messiahs will be a dime a dozen. Let’s read about that in Matthew 24:23-28 and Job 39:26-30.

Jesus talks about all the verses that predict days of vengeance. Are there really that many? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 21:20-24 and Jeremiah 46:1-12.

Jesus draws from Daniel as he talks about a desolating sacrilege in the temple. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:14-20 and Daniel 8:1-14.

If God loves us, why do people hate us? Jesus tells us. Let’s find out what he says as we read Mark 13:9-13 and Isaiah 66.

Jesus told us to endure. Why? Is it worth it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 24:9-14 and 2 Chronicles 15:1-19.

The disciples ask Jesus, “When will the end come?” We’ve been asking that since, and making predictions. What does Jesus say? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:3-8 and Isaiah 19:1-17.

The disciples comment on the temple’s beauty and grandeur, and Jesus says, “it won’t last!” Why such a downer? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:1-2 and 2 Chronicles 36:11-21.

Jesus tells that a widow who put a little over a dollar in the temple treasury was the biggest donor he had seen that day. Why? What’s that penny worth? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 12:41-44 and Leviticus 5:1-13.

After calling out the Pharisees, Jesus wept over Jerusalem? Why? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:37-39 and Jeremiah 22:1-10.

Jesus says the Pharisee’s ancestors persecuted the prophets, and they do too! Were the prophets of the Old Testament persecuted? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:29-36 and 2 Chronicles 18:1-27.

Jesus says we should clean the inside of “the cup.” Why does he talk about a cup? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:25-28 and Jeremiah 25:15-38.

Jesus says the Pharisees talk about tithing spices. Why would that be important? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:23-24 and Leviticus 27:30-34.

Jesus talks about oaths that the Pharisees authorize and de-authorize. So should we swear at all? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:16-22 and Zechariah 5:1-4.