In John 15, Jesus says I am the vine and my father is the gardener. In this teaching, we speak of abiding in the vine and bearing fruit and the cutting that comes in love. From this place of abiding, love and joy and fruit come forth.
John 15:1-17
After Judas leaves, and the devil is out of the room, Jesus teaches the believers about the greater promises. He covers everything from mansions to greater works to manifestations and the spirit of truth. In this episode, we discuss my second favorite chapter in the whole Bible, John 14 and the promises to the believer.
John 14, Matt 7:13, John 8:31, John 10:10, John 1:4, 1 Corinthians 2:8
As the passover drew near, Jesus had a feast with his disciples. In this episode, we discuss the profound symbolism of this moment, its context, bridal revelation, and further revelation of the passover lamb. Even in closing, as they sang a hymn and departed, psalm 118 was on their lips, "I shall not die and live, and declare the works of the Lord."
Matthew 26:17-35, Mark 14:12-31, Luke 22:7-38, John 13, 1 Corinthians 5:7, 1 Peter 1:19
Guest Speaker: Jannel Heaston
Looking for ways to arrest and kill Jesus, the chief priests and associates offered thirty pieces of silver to Judas to betray him. Judas agrees, and he participates in the Last Supper, until Jesus dismisses him. It says that satan, the devil, possesses him at that moment to betray him. In this episode, we cover Judas' betrayal and a few examples of demon possession in history.
Matthew 26:1-4, Matthew 26:14-16, Matthew 27:3-10, Luke 22:1-6, John 13:18-30
After being sought out by gentiles, Jesus responds "unless a grain of wheat falls into the ground and dies, it remains alone; but, if it dies, it product much grain. He who loves his life will lose it, and he who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life." Further, Jesus shouted in prayer to his father, and a voice came from heaven in response. In this podcast, we discuss the grain of wheat and the voice from heaven.
John 12:20-36
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Jesus says "no one knows the day or hour." In this podcast, we discuss this verse, some history, and times and seasons. But more importantly, does this mean we should be prepared? Sure, but more importantly we should live like there is no tomorrow!
Mark 13:32-37, Luke 21:34-38, Matthew 24:14
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Jesus continues to discuss end times in the Olivet Discourse, and concludes with the final judgement. In this podcast, we discuss this judgment, the millennium reign, and the New Jerusalem.
Matthew 25:31-46, Revelation 21
In connection with the Olivet Discourse, Jesus tells the parable of the wise and foolish virgins. While the bridegroom delayed in his coming, five wise virgins had enough oil to light their lamps, while five foolish virgins ran out of oil. While they are gone, the bridegroom arrives locking out the foolish virgins. In this episode, we cover different perspectives of this parable and its primary interpretation of waiting and not growing weary.
Matthew 25:1-13, 2 Timothy 4:7-8, Romans 5:3-4, James 1:2-4
Jesus continues his private meeting with his disciples on end times. In this final installment of the Olivet Discourse, we discuss the rapture, the judgment, and the end of the age.
Matthew 24:29-44, Matthew 25:31-46
Jesus continues his discourse on end times from the Mount of Olives. In this episode, we discuss the Abomination of Desolation, and the antichrist.
Matthew 24:19-28, Daniel 9:27, Daniel 11:31, Daniel 12:7, Daniel 12:11, 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12
Jesus' disciples ask Jesus about the end, "when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age." Jesus answered the first part of the question, with 11 signs of the current age: wars, rumors of wars, false Christs, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, persecution, betrayal, false prophets, lawlessness, and the gospel is preached in all the world. Then, the end will come.
Matthew 24:1-18
While in the temple courts, Jesus compares the tithing of a poor widow and a rich arrogant pharisee. The contrast is obvious and apparent, and reveals the disparity of the corrupt religious system and the heart of a true worship.
Mark 12:41-44, Luke 21:1-4, 1 Samuel 16:7
Guest Speaker: Evangeline Heaston
After facing the Pharisees and their questions, Jesus pronounced the seven or eight woes of the Scribes and Pharisees. Greater will be the judgment of these scribes and pharisees for their condemnation of the only sinless man to walk planet earth. In this episode, we parallel these woes with other verses of judgment about judgment.
Matthew 23:1-39, Matthew 12:41-42, James 3:1, Mark 9:42
A scribe asks Jesus what is the greatest commandment. In this episode, we dissect these passages from Matthew 22 and Mark 12 and compare it to Deuteronomy 6:5. Afterward, we will see what happens when Jesus is done with their questions; he asks them a question, a mystery pulled from Psalm 110. Who is talking in Psalm 110 when David writes "the Lord said to my Lord?"
Matthew 22:34-46, Mark 12:28-37, Luke 20:41-44, Deuteronomy 6:5, Psalm 110
The Sadducees came to Jesus with one of their stock illustrations, related to the resurrection and marriage, and Jesus answered them with a theological wonder "you are mistaken, not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God." In this episode, we cover the theology of the resurrection of the dead.
Matthew 22:22-23, Mark 12:18-27, Luke 20:27-40, 1 Corinthians 15:22, 1 Corinthians 15:51-53, Hebrews 9:27, Romans 14:10
The rulers and authorities sent spies that they might seize Jesus with their words. The question was "should we pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" Paralleling this scene and King Solomon's wisdom, we cover the gift of discernment and the gift of word of wisdom.
Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:13-17, Luke 20:20-26, Luke 12:12-12:13, 1 King 3
According to Luke 20:20, the chief priests sent spies who pretended to righteous to Jesus to catch him at his words. As a consequence of the hypocrisy of the religious leaders and to reveal the age to come, Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Feast. The parable reveals the ignorance and judgment of the religious leaders, the age to come, and the wedding supper of the lamb.
Matthew 22:1-14, Revelation 19:7-9, Revelation 21:1-2, Romans 13:14, Ephesians 5:24-25, 2 Corinthians 11:2
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The religious leaders sent spies among Jesus followers to try to trick Jesus with complex questions. In this context and the turning of the tables, Jesus tells two parables about a vineyard and the wickedness of the religious leaders. .
The parable of the two sons is about two sons. One is wicked, honest, and repentant and the other is religious, deceitful, and unrepentant. Which one did the will of the father?
The parable of the wicked vinedresser speaks to the love of the God, that would send prophet after prophet to Israel followed by his own son which would be rejected and killed. The parable was a condemnation of the religious leaders as much as it is was a prophet annotation of the days to come.
Matthew 21:23-22:14, Mark 11:27-12:12, Luke 20:1-19
In the morning, Jesus goes to Jerusalem and sees a fig tree. Even though it wasn't the season for figs, he curses the fig tree "may you never bear fruit again." In the evening, the disciples passed by the fig tree and saw it withered and dead. They were amazing and asked Jesus about it. In this episode, we discuss the withered fig tree, intercession, and the future death of the religious mountain in Jerusalem.
Matthew 21:18-22, Mark 11:12-24, Hosea 9:10, Jeremiah 8:13, Micah 4:4, 1 Kings 4:25, John 1:48-50, Luke 13:6-9
Passion Week
Monday: Cursing the Fig Tree, Cleansing the Temple
Jesus started the day cursing the fig tree which represents Israel and preceded to the Temple Mount. He stepped into the Court of the Gentiles and created a whip and drove out the money changers interrupting the Passover weekly procedures. The scribes and chief priests were so angry, they met to discuss how to destroy him. In this episode, we consider their language and the divine justice that will occur in this place of the Court of the Gentiles, per Josephus in the Siege of Jerusalem in 70AD.
Matthew 21:12-17, Mark 11:12-19, Luke 19:45-48