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#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

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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.

#5-12 Arriving in Jerusalem

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What Happens in This Episode?

In this Jesus Stories episode, as Jesus approaches Jerusalem he tells a parable of a rich nobleman. He visits the home of Simon the leper, whom he had healed. Simon hosts a party in his honor. Among the attendees are Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Mary anoints Jesus with oil – much to the dismay of some. Jesus finally rides into Jerusalem and is honored as the King he is. While the crowd shouts approval, the Pharisees plot to kill both Jesus and Lazarus. Jesus laments Jerusalem’s future fate when he enters the city, takes a look at the Temple and then leaves.

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#5-10 Journey to Jerusalem 5

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

  • Jesus teaches on prayer. Keep praying. Don’t give up.
  • The prayers of a Pharisee and a tax collector.
  • “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
  • Parable of the landowner who hires help for his vineyard. He pays everyone the same, regardless of how long they worked.
  • “So those who are last now will be first then, and those who are first will be last.”
  • Jesus goes to his friend Lazarus to “wake him up.” He raises him from death to live again.
  • The Sanhedrin plots a way to kill Jesus.

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#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

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#5-3 Journey to Jerusalem 1

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

  • Jesus and his entourage are rejected by Samaritans
  • Ten lepers (at least one from Samaria) are healed
  • Jesus sends out 72 disciples in pairs to the cities he is about to visit to teach and heal
  • The 72 disciples return with great news
  • Jesus issues a famous invitation
  • A teacher of the law asks a question, in order to justify himself.
  • Jesus uses this opportunity to tell a parable – a famous one!!!

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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.

#5-2 What Does Jesus Say About Families?

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

From the beginning of time, Jehovah God has set an ideal for families. In this Jesus Stories episode, we begin by talking about this ideal. Then our guest speaker, Al Robinson, will take us into the current time and using the example of King David (or the non-example, if you will) share with us some principles we can put into practice to improve our family relationships. This is a vitally important discussion for Jesus Stories.

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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)

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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.

#4-55 I AM!

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WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE?

In this Jesus Stories episode, Jesus tells his listeners of his identity.  However, the Pharisees and other Jews spend more time arguing than listening. Jesus challenges them with his words and reveals who he is, where he has come from, and from where he has received his authority. That doesn’t set well with the teachers and Pharisees. Although, some others believe.  I break down this teaching to help you understand this interchange.

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#4-40 A Holy Week Narrative 4-Crucifixion

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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

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