Tag: Plot to kill

#3-05 – The Man Who Resisted Evil

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What Happens In This Episode?

A man decides to stand against evil. It’s not an easy decision. It is a journey. Will he be caught? What of the people around him? What is the best way to stand? This Jesus Stories episode tells of his journey and the ultimate result.

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#3_02 – Persecutor to Proclaimer

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What happens in this episode?

  • We meet a man as he stands holding the coats of men who are stoning the first Christian martyr to death
  • He actively pursues and persecutes anyone who follows after Jesus
  • Then, he meets Jesus in an amazing way
  • Having met Jesus, he turns his life around – from persecution to proclamation
  • He meets his own persecution because of his life change
  • This persecution results in his death at the hands of Emperor Nero
  • I reveal this man’s identity at the end of the episode

Scriptures found in this episode:

Other references:

 

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Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

#45 – Torture & Execution (Holy Week #10)

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Jesus is flogged – twice
  • Pilate turns Jesus over to his Roman garrison to be crucified
  • But, first, they have to have some fun with ridicule and bullying
  • Jesus is lead to the place of the skull for execution
  • Jesus is nailed to the cross
  • He is mocked and ridiculed while hanging there
  • Jesus commissions John to care for his mother
  • Jesus promises the only who stands up for him a place in paradise
  • The sky grows dark in the brightest part of the day
  • Jesus dies on the cross after six hours of suffering

SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE:

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#39 – Are You Ready? (Holy Week #4)

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

  • Jesus tells three stories regarding watching and readiness
  • Jesus describes the time of judgment – did we serve the “least”?
  • The leading priests and elders plot to kill Jesus
  • Judas Iscariot plots to betray Jesus
  • Some people believe; some don’t; some believe but are afraid to speak up
  • Jesus makes his final public appeal

SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS PODCAST

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#36-Stories to Teach (Holy Week 1)

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE?

  • Jesus curses an unproductive fig tree
  • He cleans up the Temple – again
  • Religious leaders are looking for a way to kill Jesus but can’t formulate a plan
  • Jesus reminds his followers that he will have to die
  • Jehovah God verifies Jesus ministry
  • The disciples are stunned by a dead fig tree
  • Jesus tells them to believe and pray in their belief
  • Jesus is challenged to prove his authority for his ministry
  • Jesus tells the parable of the disobedient sons
  • Jesus tells a parable of the vineyard keeper and his murderous farmhands
  • Jesus tells a parable of a wedding banquet no one wants to attend
  • Jesus is challenged about paying taxes

SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS PODCAST

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Jesus Stories #35 – Arriving Home

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EVENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Jesus tells a parable. A nobleman was called away to be crowned king of his land. He leaves some funds to be invested by others. Some do well. Some do not!
  • Everyone is looking for Jesus, wondering if he will come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration
  • A party is held in the home of a former leper – Simon – in honor of Jesus. He is honored in a special way.
  • The leading priests plot to kill Jesus and Lazarus, too.
  • The people welcome Jesus as he prepares to enter Jerusalem
  • Jesus rides into Jerusalem on the a donkey – something the disciples of Jesus don’t understand just now.
  • The crowd shouts praise as he rides. But, the Pharisees are not happy about the joy.
  • Jesus laments the fate of Jerusalem
  • Jesus causes a stir as he enters Jerusalem
  • Jesus goes to examine the Temple, then leaves for the night

 

SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE:

Luke 19:11-28

John 11:55-57

John 12:1-13

Mark 14:3-9

Luke 19:29-44

Matthew 21:1-7

John 12:14-19

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