Let’s Find Out Together
Episodes
A house divided | April 13, 2025
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says he cannot cast out demons by the power of demons because that would make Satan’s kingdom a house divided, which would not stand. Let’s ...
How did Jesus view women? | April 12, 2025
12 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How did Jesus view women? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 8:1-3 and 2 Kings 22.
Joy over forgiveness | April 11, 2025
11 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A woman washes Jesus’ feet with her tears and dries them with her hair. Why would she do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:36-50 and...
How is Jesus’ yoke easy? | April 10, 2025
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says we can find rest in him because his yoke is easy and his burden light. I thought his demands on us were pretty hard! What does it mean that...
Out of the mouths of babes | April 9, 2025
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says following God is not about how smart we are, but how receptive we are to God’s voice. How does he explain that? Let’s find out together...
Are we better off than Tyre and Sidon? | April 8, 2025
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says we’re actually WORSE off than Tyre and Sidon. What does that mean and why does he say it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 11...
Damned if we do; damned if we don’t | April 7, 2025
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus quotes a child’s song that says no matter what we do, people won’t play with us. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read L...
John: the true prophets | April 6, 2025
06 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his disciples that John the Baptist is the greatest prophet to have ever lived. What made him so different? Let’s find out together as w...
John the Baptist’s doubt | April 5, 2025
05 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John sends messengers to ask Jesus is he is the Messiah. Wasn’t John sure of that? What’s going on? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:18...
What is a prophet’s reward? | April 4, 2025
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his disciples that whoever welcomes them will receive a prophet’s reward. What is a prophet’s reward? Let’s find out together as we ...
Hate the second best | April 3, 2025
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his disciples that he is not bringing peace but violence. Really? Did he really mean that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10...
Honor me and I will honor you | April 2, 2025
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his disciples to expect resistance. Is there anything good that will happen to them as they share the good news? Let’’s find out tog...
Lord of the Flies | April 1, 2025
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says they call him Beelzebul. Where does that come from and what did it mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:24-25 and 2 Kings ...
Family disorientation | March 31, 2025
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us that we will be rejected. Even family members will be pitted against each other. What hope do we have? Let’s find out together as we ...
Sheep among wolves | March 30, 2025
30 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus told his disciples that they were like sheep among wolves. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:16 and Zephaniah...
Live simply | March 29, 2025
29 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus told his disciples on this short-term missions trip to live simply. Was that a requirement for prophets in the Old Testament? Let’s find out t...
I’m not the son of a prophet | March 28, 2025
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus sends his disciples on a short-term missions trip. Did that happen in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:5-10 an...
God has answered your prayers! | March 27, 2025
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells his disciples that their prayers have been answered? Which prayer? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:1-4 and Deuteronomy 7. ...
The harvest is bountiful | March 26, 2025
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says the harvest is abundant. How did Israel understand this reference to harvest? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:35-38 and Hose...
Satan is on a leash | March 25, 2025
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pharisees said Jesus cast our demons by the prince of demons. So who was this prince of demons? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:32-...
The blind will see | March 24, 2025
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No Old Testament prophet gave sight to the blind, but Jesus did. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:27-31 and Isaiah ...
Don’t fear! Only believe! | March 23, 2025
23 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells a leader whose daughter has just died not to fear. Then something amazing happens. What did Jesus do? Let’s find out together as we read...
The stolen miracle | March 22, 2025
22 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While Jesus is walking through a crowd, a woman “steals” a miracle from Jesus. What happens next? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:21-3...
In God I trust; I am not afraid | March 21, 2025
21 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the villagers see the results of Jesus’ power over demons, they ask him to leave. Why do that? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:14-2...
Jesus is the Son of God Most High | March 20, 2025
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Demons call Jesus the Son of God Most High. Why did they use that name? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:1-13 and Genesis 14:17-24.
Fear drives out faithful | March 19, 2025
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When a storm paralyzes the disciples with fear, Jesus is asleep in the boat. They wake him and he calms the sea. How do they respond? Let’s find out...
Are you an “almost” follower? | March 18, 2025
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Three people are “almost” followers of Jesus. Why did they choose NOT to follow? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 9:57-62 and Numbers 14:...
A great prophet has risen among us | March 17, 2025
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The people of a village near Nazareth see a miracle by Jesus and say “A great prophet has risen among us.” What are they really saying? Let’s fi...
Faith where you don‘t expect it | March 16, 2025
16 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After all of his preaching, Jesus finds faith where he didn’t expect it. Where did he find it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 8:5-13 a...
Active resistance grace | March 15, 2025
15 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us what to do when someone puts us in awkward situations. How can we resist them and still show them grace? Let’s find out together as w...
Am I cursed? | March 14, 2025
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In the sermon on the plain, Jesus follows up four blessings with four curses. Let’s find out together what Jesus is up to as we read Luke 6:24-26 an...
Choose happiness | March 13, 2025
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Luke, the sermon on the mount isn’t recorded. But a similar sermon at about the same time given on a plain is. Jesus starts that sermon with “b...
You can’t live in a sand castle | March 12, 2025
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus finishes his sermon on the mount by talking about the foundation of our life. Is our life built on rock or is it built on sand. Let’s find out...
It’s easy to fool ourselves | March 11, 2025
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The final reason there are few followers of Jesus is that it’s so easy for us to fool ourselves. How do we fool ourselves? Let’s find out together...
How to identify a false prophet | March 10, 2025
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said there are few true followers. Today he tells us part of the reason is that there are lying prophets. How can we identify a false prophet? L...
Why aren’t more people saved? | March 9, 2025
09 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Did you ever wonder why more people don’t get it? Why more people don’t follow Jesus? Let’s find out together what Jesus said about that as we r...
The golden rule | March 8, 2025
08 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus gives us what comes to be known as “the golden rule.” What does it really mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:12 and 2 Samu...
Revolutionary prayer | March 7, 2025
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says some audacious things about prayer. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:1-11 and 2 Kings 4.
Throwing pearls before swine | March 6, 2025
06 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us not to throw pearls before swine. Who would do that? What in the world is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthe...
Can the blind lead the blind? | March 5, 2025
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to not judge, but then asks if the blind can lead the blind. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 6:37-42 and...
Don’t Worry! Be Happy! | March 4, 2025
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bobby McFerrin wrote the Grammy-award winning song, “Don’t Worry! Be Happy!” Is Jesus saying that too? Let’s find out together as we read Matt...
Is wealth a god? | March 3, 2025
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus calls wealth Mammon. Is that a god? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:13, Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Kings 10:23 – 11:13.
The evil eye | March 2, 2025
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about a healthy eye and an evil eye. What in the world is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:22-23 and Deute...
Is money evil? | March 1, 2025
01 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about our treasure. Is wealth bad? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Kings 10 and Ecclesiastes 2:1-11.
Fasting, not just for weight loss | February 28, 2025
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us that sometimes fasting is a problem. When does fasting become a problem? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:16-18 and Danie...
Why forgive? | February 27, 2025
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to forgive others. Is that a common theme in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:11-15 and Exodus 32:1 –...
How to pray? | February 26, 2025
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to be careful how we pray. What? Isn’t all prayer a good thing? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:5-13 and 1 Kings 8:22-...
Should we give to the poor? | February 25, 2025
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to be careful how we practice charity. What is he concerned about? Isn’t all charity good? Let’s find out together as we read Matth...
Hate your enemies? | February 24, 2025
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us to not only love your neighbors, but to love our enemies as well? Why should we do that? Let’s find out together what the Old Testame...
An eye for an eye | February 23, 2025
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says that “they say” an eye for an eye. Is that really an Old Testament law and if so, isn’t that just open retaliation? Let’s find out ...
Oaths | February 22, 2025
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us not to make vows at all. Were oaths and vows that big of a deal in Israel? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:33-37 and Num...
Don’t lust | February 21, 2025
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us that adultery starts in the heart when we lust. Is that really true? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:27-32 and 2 Samuel ...
Don’t get mad | February 20, 2025
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus goes to the ten commandments to illustrate how he intends to fulfill the law and the prophets. He tells us that murder starts in the heart with ...
The law and the prophets | February 19, 2025
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says he didn’t come to break the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them. So did Jesus really want us to follow Old Testament laws? Let’s ...
Light of the world | February 18, 2025
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says we are the light of the world. Just what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:14-16 and Isaiah 60.
Salt of the earth | February 17, 2025
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says we are the salt of the earth. Just what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:13 and 2 Chronicles 13:1-20.
Beatitudes 7-9 | February 16, 2025
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The last three beatitudes are about perseverance in persecution. The prophets were also persecuted. Let’s find out together how Jeremiah was persecu...
Beatitudes 4-6 | February 15, 2025
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The next three beatitudes are about our inner search for God. What does Jesus say about that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:6-8 and P...
Beatitudes 1-3 - February 14, 2025
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus begins his ministry with instruction given on a mountain. It starts with blessings, but they are blessings for the lowly and downtrodden. Why is...
Unclean spirits | February 13, 2025
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Jesus begins his ministry, unclean spirits announce that he is God’s son. In fact, 55 times in the gospels Jesus casts out demons. Why so many an...
The Sabbath | February 12, 2025
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pharisees attack Jesus directly, making sure he sees a man with a deformed hand in the synagogue on Sabbath. When Jesus heals him, they plot again...
Lord of the Sabbath | February 11, 2025
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Pharisees berate Jesus’ disciples for eating kernels of wheat on Sabbath, Jesus uses two passages from the Old Testament to correct the Pha...
New wine | February 10, 2025
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When the Pharisees berate Jesus’ disciples for not fasting like their own disciples do, Jesus tells them that new wine won’t last in old wineskins...
Repent | February 9, 2025
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Pharisees question why Jesus eats with “sinners,” Jesus says it’s because he came to call sinners to repent. Why did he say that? Let’s f...
The paralytic | February 8, 2025
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Four men bring a paralyzed man to Jesus and he heals him, with a controversial statement. What was the statement and why was it controversial? Let’s...
The bold leper | February 7, 2025
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A leper comes to Jesus asking him to heal him. Jesus does, then tells him to present himself to the priests “as Moses commanded.” What exactly did...
Leaving all | February 6, 2025
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the third time Jesus called Peter, he left everything. What did that mean and why is it important? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 4:4...
Son of God | February 5, 2025
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus continues to heal people, including those who were demonized. As he does, the demons call him “Son of God.” Was that title something that th...
The Holy One of God | February 4, 2025
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As Jesus teaches in the synagogue in Capernaum, demons begin calling him “The Holy One of God.” What did that mean? Let’s find out together as w...
The first four | February 3, 2025
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus calls the first four disciples by a lake. Was calling disciples common in Jesus’ time? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 1:16-20; 1 Ki...
Jesus in the Nazareth synagogue | February 2, 2025
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus reads scripture in the Nazareth synagogue, and when he finishes, they try to throw him off a cliff. Why in the world does that happen? Let’s f...
Jesus begins his ministry | February 1, 2025
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus begins his ministry in Galilee, and Matthew tells us it’s the preaching of the Kingdom of Heaven. What does God’s kingship look like? Let’...
The Samaritans believe | January 31, 2025
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After the woman at the well tells her village that the Messiah is by Jacob’s well, they all go out and see him and believe. Did the Old Testament sa...
Open their eyes | January 30, 2025
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus asks God to open the disciples to see the harvest around them. What was it that they were missing? Let’s find out together as we read John 4:2...
Samaritan woman at the well | January 29, 2025
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus spoke to a Samaritan woman who was surprised a Jew would talk to her. Why did the Jews and Samaritans hate each other so much? Let’s find out ...
Jesus and John in Judea | January 28, 2025
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus and his disciples baptized, which caused John’s disciples to be jealous. What does John say about it? Let’s find out together as we read Joh...
The raised serpent | January 27, 2024
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks with Nicodemus | January 26, 2025
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicodemus, a prominent Pharisee, wants to talk to Jesus, but Jesus has a message for him. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read John 3:1-10...
Jesus cleanses the temple | January 25, 2025
25 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
At the beginning of his ministry Jesus drives out the animals and the merchants inside the temple. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as w...
Marriage at Cana | January 24, 2025
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus first miracles isn’t a healing or bringing someone back from the dead. It’s to give wine to a poor couple. Why is that so important? Let’s...
Jesus begins his ministry | January 23, 2025
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John calls Jesus “the Lamb of God” twice. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read John 1:29-51 and Leviticus 4.
Jesus is tempted | January 22, 2025
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The tempter comes to test Jesus. He responds to every trial with scripture. How does that work? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 4:1-11, D...
Jesus is baptized | January 21, 2025
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus asks John to baptize him and the Spirit comes on Jesus. Why was that important? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 3:13-17 and Isaiah ...
John presents Jesus | January 20, 2025
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John the baptist talks about Jesus in all four gospels before Jesus shows up. What does he say about him? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 3:...
The people repent | January 19, 2025
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When John tells the people to repent, they do! But they don’t know what to do, so they ask John. What did he tell them? Let’s find out together as...
John preaches repentance | January 18, 2025
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
John tells those who come to be baptized that they should repent. This is a common theme of the Old Testament. Why should God’s chosen people have t...
John the baptist | January 17, 2025
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
All four gospel writers quote the same passage from Isaiah to introduce John the baptist. What’s so important about that passage? Let’s find out t...
The witness to the light | January 16, 2025
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Gospel of John’s introduction to John the baptist focuses on Jesus as the light and the Word. But Jesus’ own people didn’t receive him. Does...
My Father’s house | January 15, 2025
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus’ parents lose Jesus in Jerusalem and can’t find him for three days during what is probably his Bar-Mitzveh. When they finally find him in th...
Jesus’ childhood | January 14, 2025
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph is told to return to Israel after Herod dies. When he does, Matthew quotes a prophecy from the Old Testament that we can’t even find! Where d...
Out of Egypt | January 13, 2025
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ family fleeing to Egypt. Then he quotes two Old Testament passages. One isn’t a prophecy, and the other is a pro...
Circumcision and presentation |January 12, 2025
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph and Mary fulfill the requirements of Jewish law in naming Jesus at 8 days, and redeeming his a first-born at 30 days. Two elderly saints see Je...
Magi | January 11, 2025
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Persian astrologers come to visit Jesus and they worship him. Why did foreigners come to worship Jesus when his own people ignored him? Let’s find o...
Shepherds | January 10, 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus’ first visitors were simple farmers, shepherds. Why does Luke focus on the lowly so much? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 2:8-20 and...
Birth of Jesus | January 9, 2025
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew and Luke tell of Jesus’ birth from two different sets of eyes. What do they say? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 1:18-25, and I...
Jesus’ genealogy | January 8, 2025
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy has 40 generations from Abraham to Jesus, and names four women, each of whom is an odd choice. Why does Matt...
Birth of John the Baptist | January 7, 2025
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Once John was born and named, his father Zechariah was healed from being mute. What did Zechariah say first? Let’s find out together as we read Luke...
Mary’s visit to Elizabeth | January 6, 2025
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Gabriel told Mary about Elizabeth’s pregnancy, Mary stayed with Elizabeth during her final trimester. What happened? Let’s find out together...
Prediction of Jesus’ birth | January 5, 2025
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The angel, Gabriel, appeared to Mary to tell her she would give birth to the Messiah. How did Mary respond? Let’s find out together as we read Luke ...
Prediction of John’s birth | January 4, 2025
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Before John was born, his birth was predicted to his father, Zechariah. What was so important that Zechariah should know about his son? Let’s find o...