Jesus told his disciples on this short-term missions trip to live simply. Was that a requirement for prophets in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:9-15 and 1 Kings 17:1-16.
Jesus sends his disciples on a short-term missions trip. Did that happen in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:5-10 and Amos 1:1 and 7:10-14.
Jesus tells his disciples that their prayers have been answered? Which prayer? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 10:1-4 and Deuteronomy 7.
Jesus says the harvest is abundant. How did Israel understand this reference to harvest? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:35-38 and Hosea 6:4-7:12.
The Pharisees said Jesus cast our demons by the prince of demons. So who was this prince of demons? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:32-34 and Job 1:1-2:10.
No Old Testament prophet gave sight to the blind, but Jesus did. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 9:27-31 and Isaiah 35.
Jesus tells a leader whose daughter has just died not to fear. Then something amazing happens. What did Jesus do? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:35-43 and Isaiah 36-37.
While Jesus is walking through a crowd, a woman “steals” a miracle from Jesus. What happens next? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:21-34 and Psalm 62.
When the villagers see the results of Jesus’ power over demons, they ask him to leave. Why do that? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:14-20 and Psalm 56.
Demons call Jesus the Son of God Most High. Why did they use that name? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 5:1-13 and Genesis 14:17-24.
When a storm paralyzes the disciples with fear, Jesus is asleep in the boat. They wake him and he calms the sea. How do they respond? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 4:35-41 and 1 Samuel 17.
Three people are “almost” followers of Jesus. Why did they choose NOT to follow? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 9:57-62 and Numbers 14:1-25.
The people of a village near Nazareth see a miracle by Jesus and say “A great prophet has risen among us.” What are they really saying? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 7:11-17; Deuteronomy 18:9 – 22 and Isaiah 26.
After all of his preaching, Jesus finds faith where he didn’t expect it. Where did he find it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 8:5-13 and 2 Kings 5:1-19.
Jesus tells us what to do when someone puts us in awkward situations. How can we resist them and still show them grace? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 6:27-26 and Jonah 3-4.
In the sermon on the plain, Jesus follows up four blessings with four curses. Let’s find out together what Jesus is up to as we read Luke 6:24-26 and Deuteronomy 27:1 to 28:14.
In Luke, the sermon on the mount isn’t recorded. But a similar sermon at about the same time given on a plain is. Jesus starts that sermon with “blessings” as well. What does it mean to be blessed? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 6:17-23, Psalm 1 and Psalm 34.
Jesus finishes his sermon on the mount by talking about the foundation of our life. Is our life built on rock or is it built on sand. Let’s find out together what Jesus said as we read Matthew 7:24-28 and Deuteronomy 32.
The final reason there are few followers of Jesus is that it’s so easy for us to fool ourselves. How do we fool ourselves? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:21-23 and Jeremiah 5.
Jesus said there are few true followers. Today he tells us part of the reason is that there are lying prophets. How can we identify a false prophet? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:15-20 and Ezekiel 13.
Did you ever wonder why more people don’t get it? Why more people don’t follow Jesus? Let’s find out together what Jesus said about that as we read Matthew 7:13-14 and Proverbs 4.
Jesus gives us what comes to be known as “the golden rule.” What does it really mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:12 and 2 Samuel 9.
Jesus says some audacious things about prayer. What does he say? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:1-11 and 2 Kings 4.
Jesus tells us not to throw pearls before swine. Who would do that? What in the world is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 7:6 and Proverbs 9.
Jesus tells us to not judge, but then asks if the blind can lead the blind. Why does he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 6:37-42 and Judges 15.
Bobby McFerrin wrote the Grammy-award winning song, “Don’t Worry! Be Happy!” Is Jesus saying that too? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:25-34 and Psalm 27.
Jesus calls wealth Mammon. Is that a god? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 16:13, Deuteronomy 17:14-20 and 1 Kings 10:23 – 11:13.
Jesus talks about a healthy eye and an evil eye. What in the world is he talking about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:22-23 and Deuteronomy 15:1-18.
Jesus talks about our treasure. Is wealth bad? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:19-21, 1 Kings 10 and Ecclesiastes 2:1-11.
Jesus tells us that sometimes fasting is a problem. When does fasting become a problem? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:16-18 and Daniel 9.
