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Episodes
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.
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 out together what he actually says as we read Luke ...
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 blessing or a curse? Let’s find out together as we ...
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. Instead, the teaches about greed. Why did he do that? Le...
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 much? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1...
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? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 11:37-...
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 together as we read Luke 11:27-28 and 1 Samuel 15.
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 together as we read Luke 10:38-42 and 1 Samuel 1.
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 find out together as we read Luke 10:29-37 and Joshu...
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 read Luke 10:25-28 and 1 Samuel 18.
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 read Luke 10:17-20 and Ezekiel 28.
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’s find out together as we read Luke 10:13-16 and I...
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’s find out together as we read Luke 10:1-12 and ...
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 9:51 – 56 and Numbers 16.
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? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 18:21...
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 he meant? Let’s find out together as we read Matt...
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 out together as we read Matthew 18:15-18 and Psal...
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 read Matthew 18:10-14 and Deuteronomy 24:5-22.
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 we read Mark 9:42-50 and Judges 7:19-25 and 8:22-28...
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. Is that ok? Let’s find out together what Jesus...
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 Matthew 18:1-5 and Numbers 12.
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 Matthew 17:24-27 and Exodus 30:1-16.
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 together as we read Luke 9:43-45 and Jeremiah 32.
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 read Mark 9:14-29 and Exodus 33:1-11.
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 we read Matthew 17:9-13 and 1 Kings 18:20-46.
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 Exodus 34.
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 mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 8:3...
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 find out together as we read Matthew 16:21-23 and Z...
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 find out together.
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 together.
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 together.
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 out together.
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 together.
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 out together as we read Matthew 16:16-19, Joshua ...
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 was the answer? Let’s find out together as we read...
“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 Mark 8:22-26 and Ezekiel 2.
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 what was he talking about? Let’s find out togethe...
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 times. What are the signs of the times anyway? Let...
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 out together as we read Mark 8:1-10, Genesis 12:1...
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 7:31-37 and Psalm 38.
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 there? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew ...
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 important to Jews and what does it mean? Let’s find ...
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. Just what does Corban mean? Let’s find out togethe...
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 the Pharisees anyway? Let’s find out together as ...
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 read John 6:60-71 and Isaiah 30.
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 that? Let’s find out together as we read John 6...
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? Let’s find out together as we read John 6:35-51...
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 desert. Was it really? Let’s find out together as ...
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 together as we read Mark 6:53-56 and John 6:22-26 ...
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 read Matthew 14:14-23 and Joshua 1.
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. Why? Let’s find out together as we read John 6:...
Why did John the baptist lose his head? | May 5, 2025
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Herod had John decapitated. Why would he do that to a man he feared and respected? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 6:17-29 and Esther 1.
Why did Herod think Jesus was John? | May 4, 2025
04 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Herod thought Jesus was John raised from the dead. Why? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 9:7-9 and Jeremiah 15.
Who did Jesus call his witnesses? | May 3, 2025
03 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talked about those who gave witness to his ministry. Who were they? Let’s find out together as we read John 5:30-47 and Numbers 24.
Why did Jesus do what he did? | May 2, 2025
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells us why he did what he did. Why? Let’s find out together as we read John 5:19-29 and Daniel 12.