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#4_29 Jesus and Christmas

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What Happens in this Episode

We’re telling the Christmas story from the scriptures in this episode. Listen as you’ll hear:

  • When the Jesus Story and the Christmas Story really begin
  • An announcement of a birth of a relative of Jesus
  • The announcement of the birth of Jesus
  • Mary’s visit with her relative at the beginning of her pregnancy
  • The first Christmas Carol, as sung by Mary
  • The birth of the relative of Jesus
  • The second Christmas Carol
  • The birth of Jesus
  • How the shepherds came to know of the birth and tell the world
  • How the magi came to honor and worship the King of Kings
  • What is behind all the fuss this season and every Christmas season

Scriptures Used 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 Artist: http://incompetech.com/
  • Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Instrumental) – Jingle Punks
  • We Three Kings
  • Joy To the World – DJ Williams
  • Emmanuel (Hallowed Manger Ground) – The ZOE Group

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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.

#4-28 It’s About Our Hearts, part 2

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What Happens in this Episode?

This Jesus Stories episode goes deeper into Jesus’ teachings concerning the commands of the Law. We review the last four of these teachings: concerning divorce, making and keeping vows, revenge, and loving our enemies. What does Jesus tell us about these issues? How does he expect us to keep these exacting standards? What does he offer to help us? We answer all of these questions 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.

#4-27 Jesus Explains the Law, part 2

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What Happens In This Episode?

We continue reviewing Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus challenges his listeners with his look at “the Law”. He outlines what the law says and continues with “but I say” to explain the expectation that Jehovah God held. In each case, the heart of the individual was to match the observed behavior. He talks about divorce, vows, retribution, and loving your enemies. Then he moves to talk about the acts of worship given to Jehovah God. In talking about giving, praying and fasting, he warns against posturing before “our Father” – an unusual term for his Jewish listeners. He warns that such posturing is its own reward. There is no heavenly reward to follow.

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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.

#4-18 Understanding Opposition

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What Is In This Episode?

This episode of Jesus Stories delves into the early opposition to Jesus’ teaching. Who objected to his words? Why did they object? How did Jesus answer them? What does that mean for you and me? When we hear Jesus’ words, do we really hear him? Or do we object to his words due to our own preconceived notions?

What Scriptures Are 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.

#4-08 The Whole Christmas Story

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE:

This Jesus Stories episode tells the whole Christmas Story. Did you know that the story begins with Creation? “In the beginning….” From there it proceeds until the baby is born in Bethlehem that is destined to change the world. After he is killed, Jehovah God raises him from the dead giving new life, reconciliation, salvation, and love to all mankind.

“For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17)

MUSIC HEARD ON THIS PODCAST:

This episode contains a lot of music for a Jesus Stories podcast. Here is a list of the selections.

  • Joy to the World, by Isaac Watts. Performed by Quincas Moreira Music
  • 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
  • Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?, by J.G. Dailey. Performed by Margie Mitchell, from the Worship Ministry of the New York City Church of Christ.

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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.

#3-06 Forgiving the Hated

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What Happens In This Episode?

A woman of faith puts her belief into action in Nazi occupied Holland. She and her family hide Jews who are being hunted and imprisoned by the Nazi’s – just because of their heritage. She is caught and imprisoned herself. She learns the power of forgiveness in a Nazi concentration camp and uses that lesson to forge the rest of her life – telling the story of Jesus to the world.

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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.

#3-03 The Reformer

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What Happens In This Episode?

  • A young child is sent to live with his aunt and uncle
  • Aunt and Uncle are devout followers of Jesus and train this child accordingly
  • Mother takes child from this environment, raising him in a minimally religious home
  • After college, he enters politics and secures a seat in Parliament
  • As a young man, he travels with and debates faith with a friend
  • He concludes that his minimally religious “faith” is insufficient. Jesus demands that he follow Him with all his mind, heart, and soul
  • A “Great Change” occurs resulting in a changed life
  • Jehovah God presents him with two Great challenges
  • He agrees to represent the abolitionist cause in Parliament
  • After many years of fighting for the end of slavery, he learns of a bill passing Parliament before he passes

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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.

#2-05 You Have Heard It Said… But I Say, part 2

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What Happens in this Episode

  • Jesus continues with his challenge from “you have it heard” to “but I say” to explain Jehovah God’s intention for the Law
  • He challenges our hearts in the matters of divorce, vows, retribution, and love for our enemies
  • He challenges us to reconsider our acts of worship: giving, praying, and fasting

Scriptures Used in Today’s 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.

2-02 Argument & Conversation (replay)

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This Sounds Familiar!

Welcome to season 2 of Jesus Stories. While we are preparing for an exciting season 3, we are featuring some important stories from the life of Jesus. If you’ve listened to the whole of season 1, you’ve heard the stories before. But now you might hear them with fresh ears and gain new insights into these happenings and teaching.

What Happens in this Episode:

  • Competition among the disciples of Jesus and the disciples of John the Baptist
  • John reminds his disciples that he will become less while Jesus becomes more
  • Jesus and his disciples take the short-cut from Judea to Galilee – through Samaria
  • We overhear a conversation between Jesus and a woman who visits a well for water
  • The woman becomes Jesus’ first missionary

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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.

47 – Final Instructions

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE

  • Jesus shows his disciple, Thomas, who was doubting that he was alive, the proof of his resurrection
  • Jesus eats breakfast with some of his disciples
  • Jesus forgives Peter for denying him and gives him a job for the future
  • Jesus shares a prediction of the kind of death Peter will endure
  • Taking his disciples on a mountain, Jesus gives them instructions for their future as his followers
  • At Bethany, the disciples wonder if Jesus is restoring a kingdom for Israel
  • Jesus blesses them and ascends to heaven
  • The apostles return to Jerusalem where they pick a replacement for Judas Iscariot
  • The story of Jesus physical life on earth ends while his influence continues through today

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THIS IS THE END OF SEASON 1

With this episode we have told the entire life of Jesus while he was on this earth. But, the story doesn’t end there. It goes on in the lives of the people who believe in and follow Him. Their stories are Jesus Stories that inspire and amaze. We’ll start telling those stories soon.

  • For Season 2, join me as we retell some of these familiar stories.
  • In Season 3, we’ll tell the stories of the people who have encountered Jesus and what change he effected upon their lives.

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