Where did Jesus go for three days and three nights? Pulling the parable of Lazarus, Jonah's prophecy, Apostles Creed, the letters of Peter and Paul, we can piece together where Jesus went and what he did. In this episode, we discuss Sheol, paradise or paradiseo, hades, and how Jesus could have declared both judgment and redemption in the place of Sheol.
1 Peter 3:18-19, Ephesians 4:7-10, Luke 16:19-31, Matthew 12:40
In this 365th episode, we discuss the events of the resurrection and reflect upon the price that Jesus paid. Mary ran to the tomb, and lingered and cried, and asked "where did you take my Lord?" But, it was Jesus himself, appearing as the gardener, who answered her.
Matthew 27:57-28:15, Mark 15:42-16:11, Luke 23:50-24:12, John 19:38-20:18
At noon, darkness covers the land for three hours until Jesus utters his last words and dies. An earthquake strikes, the veil is torn, Godly men are resurrected and grizled Romans confirm he is the innocent and the Son of God.
Matthew 27:45-46, Mark 15:33-41, Luke 23:44-49, John 19:28-37, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53, 2 Corinthians 5:21, Exodus 12:46, Hebrews 2:9, Galatians 3:13-14, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Hebrews 12:2, Hebrews 2:9, Ephesians 1:5-6, 1 Corinthians 8:17, Romans 6:8, Colossians 3:9-10
After Jesus is condemned to death, he is led away to carry his cross up Calvary's hill. In this episode, we cover the sequences of events through the Via Dollorosa to the noon hour on the cross.
Matthew 27:32-44, Mark 14:21-32, Luke 23:26-43, John 19:17-27, 1 Samuel 17:54, Psalm 22, Isaiah 53
Pilate turns over Jesus to be beaten by the Romans. The legal non-Roman citizen limit was 39 lashes, but this was not a typical beating. Jesus was beaten beyond recognition, causing him to die earlier than expected. The cross references to the Old Testament tell the bigger story and speak to the divine exchange as Jesus is illegally beaten to release healing.
Matthew 27:27-31, Mark 15:16-20, John 19:1-3, 1 Corinthians 2:8, Psalm 39, Leviticus 4, Isaiah 53, Isaiah 50:1-7, Isaiah 52:13-15
Jesus stands before Pontius Pilate and states "he is not of this world, and everyone of the truth knows this." Pilate's response, "what is truth?" In this episode, we discuss truth and the events leading up to the conclusion to put Jesus to death. All these trial confirm one thing - the innocence of Jesus.
Matthew 27:1-26, Mark 15:1-15, Luke 23:1-25, John 18:28-40, John 1:1
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Justice is defined as "getting what you deserve according to the law." The religious leaders, in an illegal trial, condemned Jesus to death. The religious leaders would get what they deserve as justice would befall them, Jesus would get what he deserved as he stepped into the place of the lamb, yet we would not get what we deserve-GRACE!
Matthew 26:57-75, Mark 14:53-72, Luke 22:54-71, John 18:12-27
In this action oriented scene and Parallel Bible student's dream, Jesus is betrayed with a kiss by Judas. Upon his betrayal, Peter puts up a fight and cuts off Malchus' ear. Jesus heals him, rebukes Peter, and surrenders as the disciples flee. In this episode, we cover this scene including the three bizarre moments, including a power encounter, a healing with the words "permit this," and a naked man.
Matthew 26:47-56, Mark 14:43-52, Luke 22:47-53, John 18:1-18
Jesus and his disciples retire to the garden at Gathsemane. In the garden, Jesus goes to a certain place with Peter, James, and John and he goes away at a distance and prays. In intercession, he takes on in prayer, the next day: the greatest day in world history. In this episode, we discuss Jesus' intercession, sleepy disciples, an angelic visitation, and sweating great drops of blood.
Matthew 26:36-46, Mark 14:32-42, Luke 22:39-44
Unprompted, at the end of the Last Supper, Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and future believers. In this prayer, we see the true way to heaven, a deeper understanding of holiness, and Jesus' prayer for you and me.
John 17
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