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#4-10 A Party & A Purge – Finding Justice

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

We elaborate on two events from the last episode. Jesus comes to a wedding and performs a miracle there. What does that mean for you and me? Then, Jesus goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and purges it of the merchants within. What does that mean? How do these events show the same side of Jesus?

SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE:

SCRIPTURES NOT USED IN THIS EPISODE (BUT IMPORTANT FOR UNDERSTANDING)!

In my explanation of the image of wine and blood in the story of the miracle of water being turned into wine, I mentioned that wine and blood were images used throughout the New Testament. Here are scriptures which illustrate that connection:

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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.

4-04 Worship and Wonder

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What Happens in this Episode?

This week’s Jesus Stories introduces us to the first people who met or wanted to meet Jesus. Two of them met Jesus in the Temple and praised and prophesied about him. A third person – an evil ruler – sought to kill him; while magi came from afar to worship him and bring him gifts. Then we meet Jesus as a twelve year old giving his parents the scare of their life-time.

Scriptures We Refer to In This Story:

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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.

4-03 Pulling Out All the Stops

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What Happens in this Episode?

We review the happenings of the last two episodes and look at the number of miracles Jehovah God used to make these events occur. What does that mean for you and me?

Scriptures We Refer to In This Story

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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.

4-02 Back to the Beginning, part 2

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What Happens in this Episode?

This episode of Jesus Stories continues in the birth stories of both John the Baptist and Jesus. Both mothers – Elizabeth and Mary – give birth in special circumstances. We hear praises; special songs dedicated to the glory of God – the first Christmas carols! And unusual messengers are sent to tell the story of the birth to the community.

Scriptures used in this story:

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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.

4-01 Back to the Beginning

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What Happens in this Episode

Welcome to Season Four of Jesus Stories. We are going back to the scriptures – to the beginning of Jesus Stories – to retell and to explain more deeply the life of Jesus. Still working from a chronological viewpoint, we’ll tell the story from the scriptures as we have done in the past, and then, in the next episode, expand on the story with more insights and teachings.

We start in this new season at the same place the gospels begin – prior to the birth of Jesus. We’ll hear the stories of Elizabeth and Mary and the babies which God gives to each of them.

Scriptures Used in This Week’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.

Jesus Stories #2-07 – The Christmas Story

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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

  • 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)

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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.

#46 – Resurrection!

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EVENTS IN THIS EPISODE

  • Jesus dies
  • An earthquake occurs
  • Temple veil is ripped from top to bottom
  • Resurrection of godly people
  • Women watch from a distance while others leave the crucifixion
  • Joseph of Arimathea secures Jesus’ body and buries it in a tomb he owns
  • The tomb is sealed by the Romans
  • On Sunday, three women come to the tomb to find it empty. They tell the disciples
  • Peter and John confirm the empty tomb
  • Jesus appears to Mary Magdalene
  • Guards are bribed to lie about the “disappearance” of Jesus’ body
  • Jesus appears to two followers walking to Emmaus
  • Jesus appears to the disciples hiding from the Jewish leaders
  • Jesus provides the Holy Spirit to his disciples

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.

#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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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.

 

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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