Let’s Find Out Together

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...

John’s prologue | January 3, 2025

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John starts his gospel with a theological expression of Jesus’ eternal pre-existence. Why is that so important for John? Let’s find out together a...

Luke’s prologue | January 2, 2025

02 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke starts his gospel with a preface. In that preface he tells his reader, Theophilus, that his account of Jesus’ life is based on eyewitness accou...

Matthew’s introduction | January 1, 2025

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Matthew’s introduction, he uses a literary marker from Genesis, used there to divide Genesis into five sections telling the story of Adam, Noah, ...

Let's Find Out Together 2025 | Exploring Jesus’ Life Through the Gospels & the Old Testament

01 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Join me in 2025 for an incredible journey through the Gospels as we explore Jesus' life chronologically. This year, we’ll dive deep into the connect...

December 31, 2024 – Revelation 21-22 – New heaven; new earth

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John sees a new heaven and a new earth. What does it look like? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 21-22.

December 30, 2024 – Revelation 19-20 – The final battle

30 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The kings of the earth gather together for a final battle against Jesus. How does that go for them? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 19...

December 29, 2024 – Psalms 144-150 – Hallelujah

29 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The psalmist ends the book of Psalms with a shout of Hallelujah. Why do that? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 144-150.

December 28, 2024 – Revelation 16-18 – The seven bowls of wrath

28 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John watches angels pour out God’s wrath on the earth. What happens next? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 16-18.

December 27, 2024 – Revelation 13-15 – The beasts

27 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John sees two beasts and hears their number, 666. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 13-15.

December 26, 2024 | Revelation 10-12 – The seven signs

26 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John sees seven new signs. What are they and what do they mean? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 10-12.

December 25, 2024 | Revelation 7-9 – The seven trumpets

25 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John hears seven trumpets and watches the ensuing disaster. What does all this mean?  Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 7-9.

December 24, 2024 | Revelation 4-6 – Come up here!

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John sees the scroll opened and the first six seals. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 4-6.

December 23, 2024 | Revelation 1-3 – The seven churches

23 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Spirit tells John to write letters to seven churches in Asia Minor. Why and what do they say? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 1-3.

December 22, 2024 | Psalms 137 - 143 – Let my enemies be destroyed

22 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The psalmist asks God to destroy his enemies. Is that ever the right thing to do? Let’s find out together as we read Psalms 137 – 143.

December 21, 2024 | Jude – The end is nearSeek wisdom

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jude tells us that the end of all things in near. What difference should that make for us? Let’s find out together as we read Jude.

December 20, 2024 | 2 John & 3 John – Who should we receive?

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John tells the church not to receive certain people and TO receive others. What’s the difference? Let’s find out together as we read 2 and 3 John.

December 19, 2024 | 1 John – God is light; God is love

19 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

John tells the churches he’s writing to that God is light and God is love. What does that mean for us? sLet’s find out together as we read 1 John.

December 18, 2024 | 2 Peter – Remember these things

18 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter tells the Jewish Christians to remember these things. What things does he want them to remember?  Let’s find out together as we read 2 Peter.

December 17, 2024 | 1 Peter – Live properly

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Peter tells the Jewish Christians to live properly among their neighbors. What he mean by that? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Peter.

December 16, 2024 | James – Seek wisdom

16 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

James tells us to seek wisdom. What sort of wisdom is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read James.

December 15, 2024 | Psalms 129-136 – Your mercy endures forever

15 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

After the last psalms of ascent, two “hallelujah psalms” tell us that God’s mercy endures forever. What does that mean? Let’s find out togethe...

December 14, 2024 | Hebrews 11-13 – Heroes of Faithfulness

14 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Hebrews 11 is called the Heroes of Faith. Could it be “Heroes of Faithfulness?” Let’s find out together as we read Hebrews 11-13.

December 13, 2024 | Hebrews 6-10 – A better covenant

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Israel had lived for 1500 years with the old covenant of animal sacrifices. The author of Hebrews says there’s a better covenant. What is it? Let’...

December 12, 2024 | Hebrews 1- 5 – Better

12 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The author of Hebrews says Jesus is better. Better than what? Let’s find out together as we read Hebrews 1-5.

December 11, 2024 | Titus & Philemon – Be a brother

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells a friend to receive his lost slave. How is he to receive him? Let’s find out together as we read Titus and Philemon.

December 10, 2024 | 2 Timothy – Make disciples who make disciples

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul gives Timothy encouragement on the eve of his own death. What are Paul’s last words to Timothy? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Timothy.

December 9, 2024 | 1 Timothy – How to build a church

09 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells Timothy how to build a church. How do you do that? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Timothy.

December 8, 2024 | Psalm 120-128 – Psalms of ascent

08 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Psalms 120 to 134 are all psalms of ascent. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Psalm 120 to 128.

December 7, 2024 | 2 Thessalonians – The end is near

07 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The church in Thessalonia has questions about Jesus’ second coming. How does Paul answer that question? Let’s find out together as we read 2 Thess...

December 6, 2024 | 1 Thessalonians – An exemplary church

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul says the church in Thessalonica is an example to other churches. Why? Let’s find out together as we read 1 Thessalonians.

December 5, 2024 | Colossians – New knowledge; new life

05 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells the Colossian church that their new knowledge of Christ will lead to a new way of living. How does that work? Let’s find out together as ...

December 4, 2024 | Philippians – Live for others

04 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells the Philippian church to stop worrying about themselves and instead be concerned about the well-being of others. How does that work? Let’...

December 3, 2024 | Ephesians 4-6 – Walk and stand

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Now Paul tells the Ephesians to walk and stand. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Ephesians 4-6.

December 2, 2024 | Ephesians 1-3 - Rise and sit

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul tells the Ephesians to rise and sit. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Ephesians 1-3.

December 1, 2024 | Psalm 119 – The acrostic psalm

01 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The psalmist talks about God’s word in the longest chapter of the Bible. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read Psalm 119.

November 30, 2024 | Galatians 4-6 – How to live the Christian life

30 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Paul ends Galatians telling the church the secret to living the Christian life. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read Galatians 4-6.