Episodes

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.

Jesus calls the Pharisees hypocrites. Did he mean what we mean when we say hypocrite? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:13-14 and Isaiah 58.

Were the Pharisees such bad guys? What was the root of their problem? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:1-12 and 2 Chronicles 26:1-23. #Hillel #Shammai #GreatCommandment #Mark12 #LoveGodLoveOthers #BibleWisdom #Je...

Jesus goes on the offensive and completely shuts the Pharisees up. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 22:41-46 and Psalm 110.

A young man presents a famous question once put to the Rabbis Hillel and Shammai. Jesus follows one of these teachers. Which one? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 12:28-34 and Deuteronomy 6:1-9.