Let’s Find Out Together

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...