Tag: Holy Spirit

#5-14 Holy Week Challenges

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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

WHAT WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR NEXT?

Jesus Stories is close to the end of the telling of the life of Jesus. What would you like to hear after we finish this story? I have three suggestions to throw out.

  • The first option is to continue Jesus Stories by talking about the Jesus Stories which are created in the lives of the Apostles as the church is established and spread throughout the Roman Empire. This narrative will come from the book of Acts and other sources as appropriate. We’ll use this time to talk about some of Paul’s letters which were written in the same time period as the book of Acts.
  • The second option is to jump back to the beginning of the scriptures and talk about the book of Genesis – the most foundational book in all of the Bible. Not only will we tell those stories, but we will look at how these stories point forward to Jesus and what they teach us today.
  • Our final option is to back to the gospels and tell Jesus Stories from the individual gospels. In other words, we start with Matthew and tell of Jesus life and teachings from Matthew’s narrative. Then we follow up with Mark, Luke, and finally John. (This is my preference!)

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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.

#5-7 Jesus’ Lost and Found

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

In this Jesus Stories episode, we delve deep into the three parables of Luke 15. In “Jesus’ Lost and Found” we look at how those parables reveal something of the character of Jehovah God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We also look at you and me and our needed response to those characteristics. What should we do with this information? What does it mean for each of us?

SCRIPTURES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE?

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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.

#5-5 Journey to Jerusalem, part 2

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Jesus visits the home of Mary and Martha; and Martha does all the cooking
  • Jesus teaching his disciples about prayer
  • He reminds us of the goodness of Jehovah God
  • Jesus responds to the questions, “Are you the Messiah?”
  • People try to stone Jesus. Again.
  • He escapes. Again.
  • Jesus responds to a hotly debated question, “Will only a few be saved?”
  • Jesus counters a warning to leave Perea

SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE:

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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.

#5-4 Rest

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What Happens in this Episode?

In our last Jesus Stories episode, Jesus issued an invitation to come to him. He encourages us to take his yoke and find rest. But what does this mean? We explore the Biblical concept of rest as we talk about “rest for your souls”. How do we obtain this rest? Is it still available to us? In a world which is in turmoil, how can Jesus promise this rest? Join me as I break down Jesus’ invitation in this episode of Jesus Stories.

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode?

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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.

4-58 Let’s Read the Christmas Story

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What Happens in this Episode?

This Jesus Stories episode allows the scriptures to tell the story of the birth of Jesus. While I connect each reading with a short commentary, the scriptures speak the story for themselves. At the end we draw some conclusions about how Jesus has affected the entire world and ask, Has he affected yours?

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode:

Music Heard in this Episode

  • Joy to the World – by Quincas Moreira
  • Two Moons – Bobby Richards
  • Wander – Emmit Fenn
  • Wind Riders – Asher Fulero
  • Auckland – VYEN
  • Underwater Exploration – Godmode
  • In 3 – Godmode
  • Bethlehem – Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307
  • Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Instrumental) – Jingle Punks
  • We Three Kings
  • Joy To the World – DJ Williams
  • Joy to the World – Robert Shaw Chorale (from a recording made about 1948)

Do you have a Jesus Story to share?

I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, or I’ll tell you story for you. And, you may remain anonymous, if needed. Contact me via the website, JesusStories.info, click on the “Talk to Us” tab.

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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.

#4-57 The Entire Christmas Story

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

It’s a story that starts at the beginning of time. In this episode of Jesus Stories, we tell the entire story of Christmas. What happened in the beginning which created the need for Jesus to come to earth? How did that happen? (Yes, the familiar story you’ve heard all your life, maybe!) What does it mean for you and me today? How does Jesus brings us new life, reconciliation, and salvation? Without this coming we would still be looking for those life-giving attributes.

SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE:

MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE:

  • O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles), attributed to John Francis Wade. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale
  • I Come to the Garden Alone, by C. Austin Miles. Performed by Praise and Harmony TV. https://youtu.be/FxPXJmUqkaA
  • O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel), M. Neale. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale
  • Away in a Manger, attributed by Martin Luther. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale
  • O Little Town of Bethlehem, by Phillips Brooks. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale
  • Hark the Herald Angels Sing, by Charles Wesley. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale
  • What Child is This?, by William Chatterton Dix. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale
  • Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?, by J.G. Dailey. Performed by the West London ICOC.

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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.

#4-56 I AM the Light of the World

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

This Jesus Stories episode dives deep into Jesus second “I am” statement: “I AM the light of the world.” What does that mean? Where does that come from? What does it mean for us? How should it affect our lives? And how does Thanksgiving play into this statement? There’s a lot to think about in this episode.

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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.

#4-54 Living Water

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What happens in this episode?

Jesus has made a startling statement in the middle of a joyous Jewish festival. “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” But what does this mean? We dig into this declaration and break it down for you.

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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.

#4-53 Living Water

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE:

  • Peter asks a question which prompts a parable on forgiveness
  • Jesus’ brothers taunt him
  • Jesus secretly goes to the Feast of Tabernacles
  • He teaches in the Temple
  • Some believe; some don’t believe
  • But, the Pharisees and teachers of the law are upset
  • The authorities try to arrest Jesus – twice
  • The Pharisees and teachers of the law try to trap Jesus with a woman caught in the act of adultery

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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.

#4-51 Who Do You Say I am?

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What Happens in This Episode?

In this Jesus Stories episode, we take a deep dive into two questions. First, Jesus asks all of us, “Who Do You Say I Am?” The answer to this question had profound effects on the life of Peter who responded, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Our answer also has profound effects on our lives. We discuss the implications of that answer. Second, Jehovah God asks, “To whom do you listen?” Our response determines how we live. Through the Sermon on the Mount, we ask the questions Jesus might have for us to determine to whom we are listening.

Scriptures Referenced in this Episode?

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