Send us a text Easter, a Good Time for a Spring Clean. As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins, in which you used to live when you followed the ways of this world and of the ruler of the kingdom of the air, the spirit who is now at work in those who are disobedient. All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.But because of his great love for us, God...
Apr 07, 2023•41 min
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Judgement on Religious People. “But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither go in yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in. Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence making long prayers. Therefore, you will receive greater con...
Apr 06, 2023•36 min•Season 3Ep. 137
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Beware of Pharisees. Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat. Therefore, whatever they tell you to observe, people observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do. For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will...
Apr 05, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 136
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Jesus Confronts the Religious Leaders (Matthew 22:15-46) Introduction. Question No 1: The Pharisees: Is It Lawful to Pay Taxes to Caesar? Then the Pharisees went and plotted how they might entangle Him in His talk. And they sent to Him their disciples with the Herodians, saying, “Teacher, we know that You are true, and teach the way of God in truth; nor do You care about a...
Apr 04, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 135
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Result of Being Unprepared. (Matthew 22: 1-14). The Parable of the Wedding Banquet Jesus spoke to them again in parables, saying“The kingdom of heaven is like a king who prepared a wedding banquet for his son. He sent his servants to those who had been invited to the banquet to tell them to come, but they refused to come. “Then he sent some more servants and said, ‘Tel...
Apr 03, 2023•33 min•Season 3Ep. 134
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Result of Rejection. “Hear another parable: There was a certain landowner who planted a vineyard and set a hedge around it, dug a winepress in it and built a tower. And he leased it to vinedressers and went into a far country. Now when vintage-time drew near, he sent his servants to the vinedressers, that they might receive its fruit. And the vinedressers took his serv...
Mar 31, 2023•34 min•Season 3Ep. 133
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com By What Authority (Matthew 21 23-31) Introduction. Jesus’ Authority Questioned Now when He came into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people confronted Him as He was teaching, and said, “By what authority are You doing these things? And who gave You this authority?” But Jesus answered and said to them, “I also will ask you one thing, which if you tell Me...
Mar 30, 2023•29 min•Season 3Ep. 132
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Power of Prayer. (Matthew 21: 18-22) Now in the morning, as He returned to the city, He was hungry. And seeing a fig tree by the road, He came to it and found nothing on it but leaves, and said to it, “Let no fruit grow on you ever again.” Immediately the fig tree withered away. And when the disciples saw it, they marvelled, saying, “How did the fig tree wither away so...
Mar 29, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 131
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Jesus Cleanses the Temple. (Matthew 21: 12-17) I. Introduction. Then Jesus went into the temple of God and drove out all those who bought and sold in the temple and overturned the tables of the money changers and the seats of those who sold doves. And He said to them, “It is written, ‘My house shall be called a house of prayer,’ but you have made it a ‘den of thieves.” The...
Mar 28, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 130
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Beginning of The Final Act. (Matthew 21: 1-11) 21 Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, 2 saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. 3 And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘Th...
Mar 27, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 129
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Blind See (Matthew 20: 29-34) Two Blind Men Receive Their Sight Now as they went out of Jericho, a great multitude followed Him. And behold, two blind men sitting by the road, when they heard that Jesus was passing by, cried out, saying, “Have mercy on us, O Lord, Son of David!” Then the multitude warned them that they should be quiet; but they cried out all the more, ...
Mar 24, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 128
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Who is the Greatest (Matthew 20:17-28) Jesus a Third Time Predicts His Death and Resurrection Now Jesus, going up to Jerusalem, took the twelve disciples aside on the road and said to them, “Behold, we are going up to Jerusalem, and the Son of Man will be betrayed to the chief priests and to the scribes; and they will condemn Him to death, and deliver Him to the Gentiles t...
Mar 23, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 127
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Last Shall Be First The Parable of the Workers in the Vineyard “The first shall be last and the last shall be first”. (Matthew 19: 30) “ 1 For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 2 Now when he had agreed with the laborers for a denarius a day, he sent them into his vineyard. 3 And he went out ab...
Mar 22, 2023•30 min•Season 3Ep. 126
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Why Pay So Much (Matthew 19:27-30) Introduction. 27 Then Peter answered and said to Him, “See, we have left all and followed You. Therefore, what shall we have?” 28 So Jesus said to them, “Assuredly I say to you, that in the regeneration, when the Son of Man sits on the throne of His glory, and you who have followed Me will also sit on twelve thrones, judging the twelve tr...
Mar 21, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 125
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Did Jesus Contradict Himself. (Matthew 19: 16-26). Introduction. 16 Now behold, one came and said to Him, “Good Teacher, what good thing shall I do that I may have eternal life?” 17 So He said to him, “Why do you call Me good? No one is good but God, that is, God. But if you want to enter into life, keep the commandments.” 18 He said to Him, “Which ones?” Jesus said, “‘You...
Mar 20, 2023•32 min•Season 3Ep. 124
Send us a text HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY. This is a free taster Episode of the Forthcoming 2000 Years of Christian Thought Podcast series - coming soon. The Real Saint Patrick. Saint Patrick is an important figure in Christian history who continues to be celebrated by Christians around the world today. He was a fifth-century missionary and church leader who is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland. Saint Patrick's life and teachings offer valuable lessons that are still relevant to Chris...
Mar 17, 2023•45 min
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com What Do Children Teach Us. (Matthew 19: 13-15) Then little children were brought to Him that He might put His hands on them and pray, but the disciples rebuked them. But Jesus said, “Let the little children come to Me, and do not forbid them; for of such is the kingdom of heaven.” And He laid His hands on them (which means he probably verbally blessed them and prayed for t...
Mar 16, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 123
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Living a Godly Single Life. (Matthew 19: 10-12) Introduction. His disciples said to Him, “If such is the case of the man with his wife, it is better not to marry.”But He said to them, “All cannot accept this saying, but only those to whom it has been given. For there are eunuchs who were born thus from their mother’s womb, and there are eunuchs who were made eunuchs by men...
Mar 15, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 122
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Highest Ideal. (Matthew 19: 1-9) Introduction. 1 Now it came to pass, when Jesus had finished these sayings, that He departed from Galilee and came to the region of Judea beyond the Jordan. 2 And great multitudes followed Him, and He healed them there. 3 The Pharisees also came to Him, testing Him, and saying to Him, “Is it lawful for a man to divorce his wife for just...
Mar 14, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 121
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Parable of the Unfaithful Servant. (Matthew 18: 23-35) I. Introduction. 23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he began the settlement, a man who owed him ten thousand bags of gold was brought to him. 25 Since he was not able to pay, the master ordered that he and his wife and his children and all that...
Mar 13, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 120
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com What is the Limit of Forgiveness. I. Introduction. 21 Then Peter came to Jesus and asked, “Lord, how many times shall I forgive my brother or sister who sins against me? Up to seven times?” 22 Jesus answered, “I tell you, not seven times, but seventy-seven times. 23 “Therefore, the kingdom of heaven is like a king who wanted to settle accounts with his servants. 24 As he b...
Mar 10, 2023•23 min•Season 3Ep. 95
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com When Someone Sins Against You - The Next Step. Introduction - Step One Recap. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it to the church. But if he refuses even to hear the church, let him be to you like a heathen and a tax collector. 18 “As...
Mar 09, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 118
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com When Someone Sins Against You (Matthew 18:15-20) 15 “Moreover if your brother sins against you, go and tell him his fault between you and him alone. If he hears you, you have gained your brother. 16 But if he will not hear, take with you one or two more, that ‘by the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established.’ 17 And if he refuses to hear them, tell it ...
Mar 08, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 117
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Surgical Removal of Sin ( Matthew 18: 7-14 ) Introduction. Jesus Warns Against Sin. 7 Woe to the world because of offenses! For offenses must come, but woe to that man by whom the offense comes! 8 “If your hand or foot causes you to sin, cut it off and cast it from you. It is better for you to enter into life lame or maimed, rather than having two hands or two feet, to...
Mar 07, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 116
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com What Does it Take to Be Great. (Matthew 18: 1-6) Introduction. At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who then is greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” 2 Then Jesus called a little child to Him, set him in the midst of them, 3 and said, “Assuredly, I say to you, unless you are converted and become as little children, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heav...
Mar 06, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 115
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com How to Pay Our Debts. (Genesis, 17: 14-27) I. A Boy Is Healed. 14 And when they had come to the multitude, a man came to Him, kneeling down to Him and saying, 15 “Lord, have mercy on my son, for he is an epileptic and suffers severely; for he often falls into the fire and often into the water. 16 So I brought him to Your disciples, but they could not cure him.” 17 Then Jes...
Mar 03, 2023•28 min•Season 3Ep. 114
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Transfiguration of Jesus. (Genesis 16:28 - 17:13) Introduction – Was Jesus Mistaken?. 28 Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” (Matthew 16: 28) The Transfiguration of Jesus. Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by th...
Mar 02, 2023•25 min•Season 3Ep. 112
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Transfiguration Unravelled. Recap. 28 Assuredly, I say to you, there are some standing here who shall not taste death till they see the Son of Man coming in His kingdom.” (Matthew 16: 28) Now after six days Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, led them up on a high mountain by themselves. 2 and He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and...
Mar 01, 2023•27 min•Season 3Ep. 113
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com Take Up the Cross and Follow Him. (Matthew 16: 24-25) Introduction. 24 Then Jesus said to His disciples, “If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow Me. 25 For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. (Matthew 16: 24-25) The Requirements of Discipleship. “Then Jesus ...
Feb 28, 2023•26 min•Season 3Ep. 111
Send us a text Help me to continue to make and share great Biblical content everyday. https://thebibleproject.buzzsprout.com The Place of Suffering. I. Introduction. 21 From that time Jesus began to show to His disciples that He must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised the third day. 22 Then Peter took Him aside and began to rebuke Him, saying, “Far be it from You, Lord; this shall not happen to You!” 23 But He turned...
Feb 27, 2023•24 min•Season 3Ep. 110
