Let’s Find Out Together
Episodes
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.
The man who threw Jesus under the bus | May 1, 2025
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wouldn’t you think that if Jesus healed a man who had an illness for 38 years that he would be grateful? Let’s find out together what he actually ...
Was there a healing angel? | April 30, 2025
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Jesus goes back to Jerusalem, he heals a man who was waiting for a healing angel. Was there such a thing? Let’s find out together as we read Jo...
Rejected by his own | April 29, 2025
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says the wise man will find new as well as old treasures in his treasure chest. What is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read M...
New and old treasures | April 28, 2025
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says the wise man will find new as well as old treasures in his treasure chest. What is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read M...
The good and the bad fish | April 27, 2025
27 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells a parable about good and bad fish. What is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 13:47-50 and Joel 2.
Is it worth it all? | April 26, 2025
26 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus gives us two parables with the same idea: you doggedly pursue a priceless treasure. How does that apply to God’s kingdom? Let’s find out tog...
Be a blessing where you are | April 25, 2025
25 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is yeast a good thing or a bad thing? Let’s see what Jesus says in Matthew 13:33-35 and Jeremiah 29:1-7.
A little goes a long way | April 24, 2025
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about the mustard seed and the shrub that grows from it. What’s his point? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 13:31-32 and 1 S...
The wheat and the weeds | April 23, 2025
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells a parable about weeds growing in a wheat field. What does the owner of the field do about it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew...
How does a seed grow? | April 22, 2025
22 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus tells a parable in which he says that the sower doesn’t know how the seed grows. So why does he plant it? Let’s find out together as we read...
Is it fair that the rich get richer? | April 21, 2025
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus said that those who have will receive more. Is that fair? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 4:21-25 and Leviticus 26.
The parable of the soils | April 20, 2025
20 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus’ first parable was about a man sowing seed in different soils. What does it mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 4:13-20 and Psalm ...
The most quoted verse in the New Testament | April 19, 2025
19 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus now quotes an Old Testament verse that is the most quoted passage in the New Testament. What is it? Is it about salvation? Is it about loving Go...
What is a parable? | April 18, 2025
18 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus now quotes an Old Testament verse that is the most quoted passage in the New Testament. What is it? Is it about salvation? Is it about loving Go...
Jesus says he has brothers and sisters | April 17, 2025
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus talks about his brothers and sisters. But who does he talk about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:46-50 and Psalm 133.
Worse than before | April 16, 2025
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says that if you don’t fill the house after casting the demons out, it will be worse than before. Why does he say that? Let’s find out toget...
What is the sign of Jonah? | April 15, 2025
15 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Pharisees ask Jesus for a sign, and he says he will only give them the sign of Jonah. What is that sign? Let’s find out together as we read Matt...
What is the unpardonable sin? | April 14, 2025
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jesus says the Pharisees run the risk of committing the unpardonable sin. What is that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 12:31-37 and Levi...
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...