The blind sees; the sighted are blind | August 14, 2025
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a strange turn of events, a blind man sees and the sighted are called blind. Why does Jesus talk ...
The man who defended Jesus | August 13, 2025
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In John 5 we saw a man who threw Jesus under the bus. In John 9 we see a man who defended Jesus. Wha...
Sight to the blind | August 12, 2025
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus gives sight to a blind man. Why was that so earth shattering? Let’s find out together as we ...
Does God punish children for their parent’s sin? | August 11, 2025
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus’ disciples seemed to believe that God punished parents and children for the sin of the paren...
What does Jesus mean when he says, “I Am?” | August 10, 2025
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Jesus says, “Before Abraham was, I am,” the crowd picked up stones to kill him. Why was tha...
How is Satan the father of lies? | August 9, 2025
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus called the crowd sons of Satan, the father of lies. What did he mean by that? Let’s find out...
Are we slaves? | August 8, 2025
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said we are slaves. What exactly did he mean by that? Let’s find out together as we read J...
What’s the difference between God’s ways and our ways? | August 7, 2025
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said that our ways and God’s ways are worlds apart. What’s so different about them? Let’...
Who testified on Jesus’ behalf? | August 6, 2025
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Any testimony in Israel must be corroborated by at least two witnesses. Who testified on Jesus’ be...
What did Jesus write? | August 5, 2025
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They brought a woman to Jesus caught in adultery. They said, “Moses says to stone her. What do you...
What keeps us from following God? | August 4, 2025
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We want to follow God. What keeps us from doing that? Let’s find out together as we read John 7:40...
What is the river of living water? | August 3, 2025
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says believers will have a river of living water flowing from their heart. What did he mean wh...
What does it mean to NOT know God? | August 2, 2025
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells the crowd “You don’t know God.” What did he mean by that? Let’s find out togethe...
What does it mean to judge with right judgment? | August 1, 2025
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says we should judge with right judgment. What does that even mean? Let’s find out together ...
Why did the world hate Jesus? | July 31, 2025
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus plainly states that the world hates him. But that didn’t make him feel alone. Rather, he ide...
How important is our reputation? | July 30, 2025
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus seems to be saying that our reputation is not worth much. Is that true? Let’s find out toget...
What’s the point of the parable of the unjust judge? | July 29, 2025
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells an odd little parable about a judge who rules in favor of a widow instead of being peste...
Remember Lot’s wife | July 28, 2025
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus told us to remember Lot’s wife. What about her should we remember? Let’s find out together...
What were the days of Noah? | July 27, 2025
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says the days of the son of man will be like the days of Noah and the days of Lot. How so? Let...
How do we know false messiahs? | July 26, 2025
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to expect false messiahs. But how will we know when they’re false? Let’s find out...
How is the kingdom of God already here? | July 25, 2025
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says “the kingdom of God is among you.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we ...
How important is gratitude? | July 24, 2025
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus heals ten lepers and only one thanks him. Is that a concern? Let’s find out together as we r...
Why does Jesus tell us that we should say, “we are worthless slaves?” | July 23, 2025
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus teaching seems harsh. The master asks a tired slave to fix his meal and doesn’t even thank h...
What is faith the size of a mustard seed? | July 22, 2025
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says if our faith is small, it doesn’t matter. It can do miracles. What does he mean? Let’...
Iron sharpens iron | July 21, 2025
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus teaches about our care for each other. Solomon said, “iron sharpens iron.” How does that r...
Earthly power does not bring salvation | July 20, 2025
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus ends the parable of the rich man and Lazarus by telling us that earthly power does not bring s...
What is Hades? | July 19, 2025
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us that the rich man was in torment in Hades. Is that another name for Hell? Let’s fin...
Who was Lazarus? | July 18, 2025
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells a parable about an unnamed rich man and a poor man with a name, Lazarus. Who was Lazarus...
What is God looking for? | July 17, 2025
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pharisees had one view of what God was looking for, and Jesus had another. So what was God reall...
A little means a lot | July 16, 2025
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the end of the parable of the unjust steward, Jesus says “a little means a lot.” What did he ...
Was the unjust steward a good guy? | July 15, 2025
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells the story of a steward who cheats and lies, and his master praises him. So is he a good ...
Why don’t we see the older brother? | July 14, 2025
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son is actually the story of two brothers. But why don’t we see t...
What does “prodigal” mean? | July 13, 2025
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard of the parable of the prodigal son, but do we know what “prodigal” means? Let’...
Why look for a lost coin? | July 12, 2025
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells of a woman who turned her house inside out to find a lost coin. Why was it so important?...
Why put an entire flock in danger because of one sheep? | July 11, 2025
11 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells the parable who left 99 sheep in the open while he looked for one lost sheep. Why would ...
What does it mean to count the cost? | July 10, 2025
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to count the cost of being a disciple before we accept. What did he mean? Let’s fin...
Why invite the poor to a banquet? | July 9, 2025
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says to invite the poor to banquets. Why would you do that? Let’s find out together as we re...
Why were banquets so important? | July 8, 2025
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells two parables about banquets at a banquet. Why were banquets so important? Let’s find o...
The highs and the lows | July 7, 2025
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about sitting in high or low seats. What is that all about? Let’s find out together as...
Does God care about animals? | July 6, 2025
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After another Sabbath healing, Jesus says, “You’d pull an ox out of a well on the Sabbath, would...
“As a hen gathers its brood” | July 5, 2025
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says he wants to gather Jerusalem like a hen gathers her brood.” What does that mean? Let’...
Were all the prophets killed in Jerusalem? | July 4, 2025
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus seems to say that all prophets were killed in Jerusalem? Were they? What did Jesus mean? Let’...
Is it good enough to say the right words? | July 3, 2025
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about those who try to talk their way into the master’s house. Will they be able to? L...
What is a hypocrite? | July 2, 2025
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus calls the leader of a synagogue a hypocrite. What does he mean when he says that? Let’s find...
Does God’s patience run out? | July 1, 2025
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says God’s patience might run out. When and how does that happen? Let’s find out together ...
Do we suffer because we sin? | June 30, 2025
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do we suffer because we sin? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:1-5 and Genesis 40.
When is ‘settling’ a good thing? | June 29. 2025
29 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to settle. Is that ever a good thing? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 12:54...
With great power comes great responsibility | June 28, 2025
28 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells a parable about prepared and unprepared servants. What does he say? Let’s find out tog...
Be prepared! | June 27, 2025
27 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his followers to be prepared. What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luk...
Get your priorities straight! | June 26, 2025
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his followers to get their priorities straight! Now in so many words, but let’s find o...
Is wealth a blessing or a curse? | June 25, 2025
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells a parable about a man who had so much he had to build bigger barns. Was his wealth a ble...
Is greed always stealing? | June 24, 2025
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Someone asks Jesus the help him get his inheritance from his brother. Jesus refuses to do so. Instea...
Why did the scribes and Pharisees hate Jesus? | June 23, 2025
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The scribe and Pharisees hated Jesus and tried to trip him up in his words. Why did they hate him so...
Dead on the inside | June 22, 2025
22 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said the Pharisees were dead on the inside but clean on the outside. What was he talking about...
Hear and obey | June 21, 2025
21 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us the important thing is to hear and obey. Why does he say that? Let’s find out toget...
Follow, no matter what | June 20, 2025
20 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Martha and Mary were sisters who had different approaches to Jesus. What happened? Let’s find out ...
Who is my neighbor? | June 19, 2025
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lawyer asked Jesus who his neighbor was. Why did he do that and how did Jesus answer? Let’s fi...
How should we love our neighbors? | June 18, 2025
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’re supposed to love our neighbors. What does that look like? Let’s find out together as we ...
Does God have a book with our names in it? | June 17, 2025
17 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about a book where our names are written. What is that? Let’s find out together as we ...
Did Jesus’ hometowns accept him? | June 16, 2025
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Luke starts his second section, Jesus speaks about his own hometowns. Did they accept him? Let’...
What does it mean that God’s kingdom is near? | June 15, 2025
15 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his disciples to announce that God’s kingdom has drawn near. What does that mean? Let’...
Luke’s second act | June 14, 2025
14 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Luke 9 starts the second section of Luke. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 9:...
Should we forgive 77 times? | June 12, 2025
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter asks Jesus just how far our forgiveness should extend. He says 77 times. What does that mean? ...
Can we really get whatever we want if two or three pray for it? | June 11, 2025
11 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus seems to say that if two or three agree in prayer, God will give them anything. Is that what h...
What does ‘what you bind on earth will be bound in heaven’ mean? | June 10, 2025
10 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us that what we bind on earth will be bound in heaven. What does that mean? Let’s find...
Who are the little ones? | June 9, 2025
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about the “little ones.” Who was he talking about? Let’s find out together as we r...
Setting traps for each other | June 8, 2025
08 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about setting traps for each other. Is that a good thing? Let’s find out together as w...
The mysterious exorcist | June 7, 2025
07 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mark tells us of a man who cast out demons in Jesus’ name but wasn’t one of the twelve disciples...
Why de we have to become like children? | June 6, 2025
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said that we should become like children. In what way? Let’s find out together as we read Ma...
What was the temple tax? | June 5, 2025
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
They asked Peter if Jesus paid the temple tax. What was that? Let’s find out together as we read M...
How was Jesus betrayed? | June 4, 2025
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said he was given into the hands of men. What does that mean exactly? Let’s find out togethe...
What was Jesus’ secret? | June 3, 2025
03 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Jesus do all his miracles? What was his secret technique? Let’s find out together as we re...
Was John the Baptist really Elijah? | June 2, 2025
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said that John the Baptist was Elijah. What did he mean exactly? Let’s find out together as ...
Jesus’ Exodus | June 1, 2025
01 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What was Jesus’ exodus? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 9:30-33 and Exodus 6:1-7:6.
Jesus shines! | May 31, 2025
31 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus shines! Let’s find out together where he does and what it means as we read Mark 9:2-10 and E...
What does it mean to deny yourself? | May 30, 2025
30 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us that if we want to follow him, we have to deny ourself. What in the world does that m...
Who was Peter listening to? | May 29, 2025
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Jesus says, “I will die,” Peter says, “Oh no you can’t!” Who told him that? Let’s f...
Structure of the end of Mark | May 28, 2025
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We vary from our format to examine the structure of the end of the book of Mark. What is it? Let’s...
Structure of John | May 27, 2025
27 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We vary from our format to examine the structure of the book of John. What is it? Let’s find out t...
Structure of Luke | May 26, 2025
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We vary from our format to examine the structure of the book of Luke. What is it? Let’s find out t...
Structure of Matthew | May 25, 2025
25 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We vary from our format to examine the structure of the book of Matthew. What is it? Let’s find ou...
Structure of Mark | May 24, 2025
24 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We vary from our format to examine the structure of the book of Mark. What is it? Let’s find out t...
What rock did Jesus build his church on? | May 23, 2025
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said he was going to build his church on a rock. What rock was the talking about? Let’s find...
Peter gets it | May 22, 2025
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter is the winner of final jeopardy as he gets the right answer to the question: Who am I? What wa...
“I see men like trees walking.” | May 21, 2025
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus messes up a miracle and has to do it twice. Or does he? Let’s find out together as we read M...
What is the yeast of the Pharisees? | May 20, 2025
20 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells the disciples to avoid the yeast of the Pharisees, which REALLY confuses them. So just w...
What are the signs of the times? | May 19, 2025
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells the religious leaders of his day that they don’t know how to discern the signs of the ...
Getting the same lesson twice | May 18, 2025
18 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus feeds 4000 people in almost the same way he fed 5000. Why did he need to do that? Let’s find...
He has done all things well | May 17, 2025
17 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus heals a deaf/mute. What’s so important about that? Let’s find out together as we read Mark...
Did Jesus reach out to gentiles? | May 16, 2025
16 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus travels in a gentile region north of Galilee. Did he reach out to any gentiles while he was th...
What is the yetzer? | May 15, 2025
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about evil intentions. The Hebrew word is “yetzer.” Why was the “yetzer” so impo...
What does Corban mean? | May 14, 2025
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus accuses the Pharisees of disobeying God’s word, and uses a Hebrew word when he does that. Ju...
Who were the Pharisees? | May 13, 2025
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pharisees complain that Jesus and his disciples don’t follow their traditions. Just who were t...
Why did Peter call Jesus the Holy One? | May 12, 2025
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Peter calls Jesus “the Holy One of God.” What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we re...
What does it mean to drink Jesus’ blood? | May 11, 2025
11 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus goes a step farther and says the crowd has to drink his blood to have life. Did he really mean...
What does it mean to eat Jesus’ body? | May 10, 2025
10 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells the crowd that they must eat his flesh if they want eternal life. Why would he say that?...
What was manna? | May 9, 2025
09 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crowd says Jesus feeding them in the wilderness was like Moses feeding manna to Israel in the de...
What did the crowd want? | May 8, 2025
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The crowd that wanted to make Jesus their king, what were they really looking for? Let’s find out ...
What was Israel’s greatest enemy? | May 7, 2025
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Israel had a great enemy they constantly had to fight. Who was it? Let’s find out together as we r...
The man who refused to be made king | May 6, 2025
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus feeds 5,000 in the wilderness, and they try to turn him into something he didn’t want to be....