Let’s Find Out Together

False Messiahs and misdirection | October 4, 2025

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Does the Old Testament predict days of vengeance? | October 3, 2025

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Je...

What is the desolating sacrilege? | October 2, 2025

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Dan...

Why do people hate us? | October 1, 2025

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Why should we endure? | September 30, 2025

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.

When will the end come? | September 29, 2025

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Does God want cathedrals? | September 28, 2025

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What’s a penny worth? | September 27, 2025

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 wo...

Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? | September 26, 2025

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.

Why were the prophets persecuted? | September 25, 2025

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 to...

What is “the cup?” | September 24, 2025

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Jeremi...

Why tithe spices? | September 23, 2025

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 2...

Should we swear? | September 22, 2025

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 23:16-2...

What is a hypocrite? | September 21, 2025

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What was wrong with the Pharisees? | September 20, 2025

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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.#H...

How did Jesus shut the Pharisees up? | September 19, 2025

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

What did Hillel and Shammai have to do with Jesus? | September 18, 2025

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 tog...

How did Jesus use scripture? | September 17, 2025

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the Sadducees try to trip Jesus up with question, he goes on the attack quoting scripture. So how did Jesus use scripture? Let’s find out toget...

What bears God’s image? | September 16, 2025

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The religious leaders ask Jesus if Israelites should pay Roman taxes. Jesus answers by saying that the coin bears Caesar’s image, you should return ...

Why did the king punish the man without a wedding robe? | September 15, 2025

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Jesus retells the parable of the wedding feast, he changes it slightly, and mentions that the king sees a guest without a wedding robe, and ties hi...

What is the cornerstone? | September 14, 2025

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus talks about a stone rejected by the builders that becomes the cornerstone, the most important part of the foundation of a building. What does he...

Is it better to say it or to do it? | September 13, 2025

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells a short parable about two sons who take different approaches with their father’s command. Is it better to say you’ll obey or is it bet...

Whose authority did Jesus use? | September 12, 2025

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The religious leaders asked Jesus whose authority Jesus claimed to clear the temple. Jesus doesn’t answer, speaking instead about John’s authority...

Why didn’t they arrest Jesus in the temple? | September 11, 2025

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The chief priests had Jesus in the temple almost every day of passion week. Why didn’t they arrest him then? Let’s find out together as we read Lu...

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? | September 10, 2025

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered. Why kill a fig tree because it didn’t produce fruit out of season? Let’s find out together as we read M...

Why did Jesus clear the temple? | September 9, 2025

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus drove animals and merchants out of the temple. But they were just selling lambs for visiting Jews during the Passover. Why did Jesus chase them ...

Why did Jesus weep for Jerusalem? | September 8, 2025

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Why did he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 19:41-44 and Micah 3.

Why did Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem? | September 7, 2025

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem. That wasn’t normal for a king entering his city. Why did he do that? Let’s find out together as we read John 1...

The triumphal entry | September 6, 2025

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus rides into Jerusalem as the crowd sings a psalm. What did they sing and what did it mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 11:1-10 and ...

Why did the priests want to kill Lazarus? | September 5, 2025

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The priests made a decision to try to kill Lazarus as well as Jesus. Why did they do that? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:9-11 and Psalm...

Was Jesus concerned about the poor? | September 4, 2025

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When Mary anointed Jesus’ feet, he says something that makes it look like he wasn’t concerned about the poor. Is that what Jesus really thought? L...

The parable of faithfulness | September 3, 2025

03 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells a parable that he’s told before, but he changes it in strange ways, including a massacre at the end. What is that all about? Let’s fin...

How much did Zacchaeus have to repay? | September 2, 2025

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Zacchaeus promised Jesus to repay four times what he had stolen from others. So how much did he have to repay? Let’s find out together as we read Lu...

Did Jesus really not know what the blind man wanted? | September 1, 2025

01 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A blind man calls out to Jesus, who stops and calls him. When he stumbles his way to Jesus, Jesus asks him, “What do you want?” Did he really not ...

What are the servant songs? | August 31, 2025

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Isaiah has four servant songs about the Messiah as a servant. What are they? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 10:35-45 and Isaiah 50.

Did the Old Testament prophesy about Jesus’ suffering? | August 30, 2025

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells his disciples a third time that he will suffer, die and be resurrected. Did they expect the Messiah to suffer? Let’s find out together a...

Did the high priest prophesy? | August 29, 2025

29 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John comments that Caiaphas, the high priest when Jesus was condemned, prophesied. Did the high priest usually prophesy? Let’s find out together as ...

Lazarus walks out of his tomb! | August 28, 2025

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus calls Lazarus and he walks out of his own tomb. How did Jesus have power over death itself? Let’s find out together as we read John 11:38-44 a...

Why did Jesus weep? | August 27, 2025

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

At Lazarus’ tomb, Jesus wept, even though he was about to raise Lazarus back to life. Why would God weep? Let’s find out together as we read John ...

“I am the resurrection and the life!” | August 26, 2025

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus makes a sweeping claim to be life itself, and to have power over death. Where did that statement come from? Let’s find out together as we read...

Why did Jesus say there are twelve hours in the day? | August 25, 2025

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When he was talking about Lazarus’ death, he said, “There are twelve hours in the day.” What did that have to do with Lazarus? Let’s find out ...

Can we praise God in the middle of problems? | August 24, 2025

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lazarus died, and Jesus said that was so we could praise God. How is it possible to praise God in the middle of problems? Let’s find out together as...

Is God fair? | August 23, 2025

23 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells a parable that any of us would say was unfair. Is God unfair? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 20:1-16 and Isaiah 64.

What if we’re persecuted? | August 22, 2025

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus talks about going through persecution. What happens to us if we do? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 10:28-31 and Job 42.

Are all things possible for God? | August 21, 2025

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says all things are possible for God. Is that really true? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 10:23-27 and Zechariah 8:1-17.

Do we have to sell all we own to follow Jesus? | August 20, 2025

20 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells the rich young man to sell everything he owns, then follow Jesus. Do we have to do that too? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew ...

What does it mean to become like a child? | August 19, 2025

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says to enter God’s kingdom, we must become like a child. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 10:13-16 and Psalm 42...

What did Jesus say about divorce? | August 18, 2025

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus makes some very direct statements about divorce. How should we understand that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 19:1-12, Genesis 2:...

Did Jesus claim to be God? | August 17, 2025

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus claims to be one with God, and the Jews tried to stone him for blasphemy. Let’s find out together what he meant as we read John 10:22-40 and J...

The Good Shepherd | August 16, 2025

16 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus calls himself the good shepherd. Was that significant? Let’s find out together as we read John 10:7-21 and Psalm 80.

Why is Jesus ‘a gate?’ | August 15, 2025

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus calls himself a gate. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read John 10:1-6 and Isaiah 43:1-21.

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 this way to them? Let’s find out together as we ...

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. What was the difference between them? Let’s find ou...

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 read John 9:5-12 and Isaiah 42.

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 parent. Where did that idea come from? Let’s find out...

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 that statement so brash? Let’s find out together as...

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 together as we read John 8:37-47 and Genesis 3. 

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 John 8:30-38 and Psalm 119:1-24.

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’s find out together as we read John 8:21-29 and Ps...

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’ behalf? Let’s find out together as we read John 8:...

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 think Jesus?” Before he answered, Jesus wrote s...

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 7:40-52 and Joshua 24:1-28.

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 when he said that? Let’s find out together as we r...

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 together as we read John 7:25-31 and Jeremiah 9:1-26.

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 as we read John 7:10-24 and Jeremiah 17:1-18.

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 identified with a long list of prophets who were also...

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 together as we read Luke 18:9-14 and Proverbs 29.

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 pestered to death by her. Why is that judge compared to...

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 as we read Luke 17:31-37 and Genesis 19:1-29.

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’s find out together as we read Luke 17:26-30 an...

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 together as we read Luke 17:22-25 and Jeremiah 27...

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 read Luke 17:20-21 and Ezekiel 37:15-28 and 39:21-...

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 read Luke 17:11-19 and Psalm 107.

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 him. Why does Jesus say that? Let’s find out toge...

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’s find out together as we read Luke 17:5-6 and 1 K...

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 relate to what Jesus said? Let’s find out togethe...

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 salvation. What does that mean for the powerful ric...

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 find out together as we read Luke 16:22-26 and Isaiah...

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? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:19-...

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 really looking for? Let’s find out together as we rea...

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 mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16...

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 guy? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:...

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 the older brother? Let’s find out together as we ...

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’s find out together as we read Luke 15:11-24 and...

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? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 15:8-10...

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 the shepherd do that? Let’s find out together as...

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 find out together as we read Luke 14:25-33 and 1 Samu...

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 read Luke 14:15-24 and 2 Chronicles 30.

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 out together as we read Luke 14:12-14 and Esther 5 ...

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 we read Luke 14:7-11 and 2 Samuel 15:1-31.

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, wouldn’t you?” So does God care for animals? Let’...

“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’s find out together as we read Luke 13:34-35 and I...

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’s find out together as we read Luke 13:31-33 and ...

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? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 13:22-30 ...

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 out together as we read Luke 13:10-17 and Jeremia...

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 as we read Luke 13:6-9 and Jeremiah 24:1-10.

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 12:54-59 and Genesis 33.

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 together as we read Luke 12:41-48 and Daniel 5.

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 Luke 12:35-40 and Genesis 39.