Episodes

Should we read the longer ending of Mark? | December 16, 2025
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Dec. 16, 2025

Should we read the longer ending of Mark? | December 16, 2025

My new Bible tells me that Mark 16:9-18 isn’t in the oldest manuscripts. So should I read it at all? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 16:9-18 and Isaiah 56:1-8. #BibleTranslation #OldestManuscripts #ScriptureQuestions #BiblicalScholarship #MarkGospel #EndingOfMark #ManuscriptEvidence #BiblicalIntegrity #ScriptureStudy #BiblicalAccuracy #TextCriticism #BiblicalDebate #IsaiahProphecy #OldTestamentConnection #ChristianScholarship
See to believe | December 15, 2025
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Dec. 15, 2025

See to believe | December 15, 2025

John seems to say we should see to believe. Aren’t we supposed to believe first without seeing? Let’s find out together as we read John 20:24-29 and 2 Kings 6:8-23. #BlessedAreThose #FaithWithoutSeeing #SpiritualEyes #TouchMyWounds #MyLordAndMyGod #OvercomingDoubt #BelieveWithoutSeeing #FaithJourney #TrustingJesus #BiblicalFaith #HonestFaith #QuestioningFaith #SpiritualSight #ResurrectionAppearance #ChristianDoubt
Is Jesus’ resurrection physical? | December 14, 2025
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Dec. 14, 2025

Is Jesus’ resurrection physical? | December 14, 2025

Luke and John seem to focus on two different aspects of Jesus’ resurrection. First, is it physical? Luke says, “YES!” But John then asks if we truly understand the new relationship we have with Jesus because of his resurrection. Let’s find out together what that new relationship is as we read Luke 24:36-42, John 20:22-23 and Judges 16:1-22. #ResurrectionOfJesus #JesusRose #BodilyResurrection #ResurrectionTruth #NewCreation #RelationshipWithJesus #BiblicalTruth #ChristIsRisen #ResurrectionEvidenc...
Were the Old Testament prophets misunderstood? | December 13, 2025
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Dec. 13, 2025

Were the Old Testament prophets misunderstood? | December 13, 2025

Jesus was misunderstood throughout his ministry. Were the Old Testament prophets also misunderstood? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 24:13-35 and Amos 7. #RoadToEmmaus #MisunderstoodProphets #OldTestamentProphets #ProphecyFulfilled #LFOT #DailyDevotional #EmmausRoad #JesusRevealed #PropheticMisunderstanding #MessiahRevealed #OTInterpretation #BiblicalProphecy #ChristInOldTestament #ProphetAmos #PropheticMinistry #MissedMessiah
How far does rejection reach? | December 12, 2025
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Dec. 12, 2025

How far does rejection reach? | December 12, 2025

The Jewish leaders rejected the eyewitness account of their own soldiers stationed at the tomb. Is that normal? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 28:11-15 and Deuteronomy 1:1-33. #ResurrectionDenial #RejectingTruth #GuardsAtTheTomb #RejectionOfJesus #LFOT #DailyDevotional #BiblicalApologetics #CoveringTheTruth #ReligiousLeaders #TruthVsLies #ResurrectionEvidence #WitnessRejection #HardenedHearts
Shouldn’t we cling to Jesus? | December 11, 2025
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Dec. 11, 2025

Shouldn’t we cling to Jesus? | December 11, 2025

Jesus tells Mary not to cling to him. But shouldn’t we cling to Jesus? Let’s find out together as we read John 20:11-18 and Psalm 63. #MaryMagdalene #DontClingToMe #JesusAndMary #ResurrectionAppearance #LFOT #DailyDevotional #FirstWitness #WomenAtTheTomb #EasterMorning #ClingingToJesus #JesusAppears #ResurrectionDay #BiblicalWomen #MaryAtTheTomb #ChristIsRisen #FaithAndDoubt
What did Peter see? | December 10, 2025
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Dec. 10, 2025

What did Peter see? | December 10, 2025

Peter saw something in the tomb that caught his attention. What was it? Let’s find out together as we read John 20:1-10 and Psalm 136. #PeterAtTheTomb #EmptyTomb #ResurrectionEvidence #ApostlePeter #LFOT #DailyDevotional #TheTomb #GraveClothes #ResurrectionDay #BiblicalHistory #EasterStory #FaithJourney #ChristianFaith
Why was the angel there? | December 9, 2025
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Dec. 9, 2025

Why was the angel there? | December 9, 2025

Angels appeared in the tomb. Why? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 16:1-8 and Genesis 28:10-22 and 32:1 #Angels #EmptyTomb #ResurrectionAngels #AngelicEncounters #LFOT #DailyDevotional #BiblicalAngels #AngelAppearance #EasterStory #ResurrectionDay #EmptyTombStory #ChristianFaith #AngelMessages #DivineMessengers
Could Jesus’ resurrection have been faked? | December 8, 2025
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Dec. 8, 2025

Could Jesus’ resurrection have been faked? | December 8, 2025

There are several theories about faking the resurrection, including one in this passage. How do they stand up to scrutiny? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27:62-66 and Job 19:23-29. #Resurrection #JesusRose #EasterApologetics #ResurrectionEvidence #LFOT #DailyDevotional #BiblicalApologetics #ChristianApologetics #ResurrectionOfJesus #EasterTruth #FaithAndReason #BiblicalEvidence #ChristianDefense #ApologeticsDaily #ResurrectionProof #EmptyTomb
Jesus’ burial | December 7, 2025
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Dec. 7, 2025

Jesus’ burial | December 7, 2025

Jesus was buried by a rich man in a rich man’s tomb. Why was that important? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:42-47 and Isaiah 53:7-9.
Why did they pierce Jesus’ side? | December 6, 2025
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Dec. 6, 2025

Why did they pierce Jesus’ side? | December 6, 2025

John tells us the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side to confirm he was dead. Why did they do that? Let’s find out together as we read John 19:31-37 and Zechariah 12:10-13:1.
Why did the gospels mention women at the crucifixion? | December 5, 2025
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Dec. 5, 2025

Why did the gospels mention women at the crucifixion? | December 5, 2025

All of the gospel writers mentioned the women present at the crucifixion. Why focus on them? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:40-41 and Proverbs 31:10-31.
What did the centurion believe? | December 4, 2025
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Dec. 4, 2025

What did the centurion believe? | December 4, 2025

Mark says the centurion said, “Truly this was God’s son.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:39.
What did Jesus mean, “It is finished?” | December 3, 2025
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Dec. 3, 2025

What did Jesus mean, “It is finished?” | December 3, 2025

Jesus said, “It is finished.” What does that mean and where does it come from? Let’s find out together as we read John 19:28-30 and Daniel 12.
Why did Jesus commend his spirit to God? | December 2, 2025
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Dec. 2, 2025

Why did Jesus commend his spirit to God? | December 2, 2025

Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” What did that mean and why did Jesus say it? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:33-39 and Luke 23:46 and Psalm 31.
Who were the thieves? | December 1, 2025
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Dec. 1, 2025

Who were the thieves? | December 1, 2025

Jesus was crucified between two criminals. Who were they? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 23:39-43 and 2 Chronicles 33:1-20.
Did Jewish leaders really understand Jesus? | November 30, 2025
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Nov. 30, 2025

Did Jewish leaders really understand Jesus? | November 30, 2025

If the soldiers didn’t understand, did the Jewish leaders understand Jesus and what they were doing? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27:38-44 and Psalm 109. #DidTheyUnderstand #JewishLeaders #Matthew27 #Psalm109 #TheyKnew #Responsibility #Crucifixion #NewHopeChurch #TheyKnewHim #BiblicalAccountability #ScriptureStudy #ChristianEducation #TheologyReels #BibleTeaching #ChristianContent #LearnTheBible
Where did Mary go to live after the crucifixion? | November 29, 2025
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Nov. 29, 2025

Where did Mary go to live after the crucifixion? | November 29, 2025

On the cross, Jesus tells a disciple to care for his mother. Who was it? What did it mean? Let’s find out together as we read John 19:19-27 and Psalm 38. #MaryMotherOfJesus #JohnAndMary #John19 #Psalm38 #CaringForMary #BelovedDisciple #AtTheCross #NewHopeChurch #ChristianReels #FaithReels #BibleTeaching #ChristianContent #FaithBased
Were the soldiers responsible if they didn’t understand what they were doing? | November 28, 2025
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Nov. 28, 2025

Were the soldiers responsible if they didn’t understand what they were doing? | November 28, 2025

Jesus said, “Forgive them, Lord, they don’t know what they’re doing.” Were they responsible if they didn’t understand what they were doing? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27:33-38, Luke 23:33-34 and Leviticus 5:14-19. #ForgiveThemFather #TheyKnowNotWhatTheyDo #Matthew27 #Luke23 #Leviticus5 #ResponsibilityAndSin #JesusForgives #NewHopeChurch #ChristianReels #FaithReels #BibleTok #ChristianTikTok #TheologyReels #BibleTeaching #ChristianContent #FaithBased
Why cry out, “Hills! Fall on us!” | November 27, 2025
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Nov. 27, 2025

Why cry out, “Hills! Fall on us!” | November 27, 2025

Women following Jesus were weeping for him. He said, “Weep for yourselves! The day comes when you will say ‘Hills! Fall on us!’” What was he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 23:26-32 and Hosea 10. #HillsFallOnUs #Luke23 #Hosea10 #JesusWarning #WeepForYourselves #PropheticWarning #DaughtersOfJerusalem #NewHopeChurch #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #ChristianTheology #UnintentionalSin #Forgiveness #BiblicalLaw #UnderstandingScripture #GraceAndTruth
Why did they mock Jesus? | November 26, 2025
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Nov. 26, 2025

Why did they mock Jesus? | November 26, 2025

Jesus was mocked. That very statement seems absurd. So why did they mock Jesus? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:16-20 and Isaiah 50:4-11. #HisBloodOnUs #Matthew27 #Genesis9 #CrowdAtTheCross #UnderstandingScripture #BiblicalContext #Crucifixion #NewHopeChurch #BibleStudy #DailyDevotional #ChristianTheology #HardQuestions #BiblicalTruth #PassionWeek #UnderstandingTheBible #DeepDive
Why did the crowd say Jesus’ blood was on them? | November 25, 2025
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Nov. 25, 2025

Why did the crowd say Jesus’ blood was on them? | November 25, 2025

The crowd said, “His blood be on us and our children!” What did that mean and why did they say it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27:24-26 and Genesis 9:1-17. #HisBloodOnUs #Matthew27 #Genesis9 #CrowdAtTheCross #UnderstandingScripture #BiblicalContext #Crucifixion #NewHopeChurch
God is King over all the earth | November 24, 2025
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Nov. 24, 2025

God is King over all the earth | November 24, 2025

The Jewish leaders said, “We have no king but Caesar!” Was that what they really felt? Who is supposed to rule over Israel? Let’s find out together as we read John 19:1-15 and Psalm 47. #GodIsKing #KingOverAllEarth #John19 #Psalm47 #NoKingButCaesar #JesusIsKing #TrueKing #NewHopeChurch #JesusReigns #GodIsInControl #KingOfKings #ChristianFaith
Why was Barabbas important? | November 23, 2025
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Nov. 23, 2025

Why was Barabbas important? | November 23, 2025

All four gospel writers include Barabbas, whom is never mentioned again. So why is he important? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27:15-23 and Psalm 69.