What Happens In This Episode As we open this week’s Jesus Stories, the Jesus’ disciples think that they are in competition with John the Baptist. However, Jesus sets them straight on this point. Even John informs us of his non-competitive position; he will become less while Jesus becomes greater. Jesus and his disciples leave Judea and head to Galilee. They take the short route through the region of Samaria. Jesus stops to rest and we drop in on another interesting conversation between Jesus and a woman from Samaria – a person whom Jesus shouldn’t have been talking with – if he listened to the ..read more

What Happens in this Episode This week’s Jesus Stories episode will delve deeper into two statements Jesus made last week. We talk about Jesus claim that “you must be born again” and his statement that he “came down from heaven.” What do these claims really mean for you and me? How should they impact our lives if we believe them? Scriptures Referenced in this Episode John 3:1-21 Acts 2 Romans 6:1-11 Find us on Social Media Facebook X/Twitter Instagram Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by ..read more

What Happens in This Episode? In this week’s Jesus Stories, we listen in to a conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus – a conversation which occurred under the cover of darkness. Nicodemus, as one of the religious leaders of the Jewish people, had some deep questions for Jesus; and Jesus has some deeper answers for Nicodemus. We’ll delve into the conversation, explaining what is going on as it occurs. This conversation will take us further into understanding the Holy Spirit and the idea of being “born again.” We’ll look at what is probably the most quoted verse from the scriptures and think a ..read more

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? We elaborate on two events from the last episode. Jesus comes to a wedding and performs a miracle there. What does that mean for you and me? Then, Jesus goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and purges it of the merchants within. What does that mean? How do these events show the same side of Jesus? SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 2 Psalm 69:9 2 Kings 19:30-31; Isaiah 37 Isaiah 58:6-8 Isaiah 59:15-18 Isaiah 9:6-7 SCRIPTURES NOT USED IN THIS EPISODE (BUT IMPORTANT FOR UNDERSTANDING)! In my explanation of the image of wine and blood in the story of the miracle of wat ..read more

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus begins collecting followers in this Jesus Stories episode. We meet his first followers and see an early miracle. Jesus also travels to the first Passover and has his first confrontation in the Temple with the religious leaders of Israel. SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 1:35-2:25 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19 Psalm 69:9 Romans 5:19 Matthew 3:17 JESUS STORIES SWAG: Who doesn’t like a nice mug for coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. This is our first swag item. Check it out here. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Instagram X Unless otherwise indicated, all S ..read more

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This episode of Jesus Stories concludes the interview we started with Dennis about a month ago (Episode #3-16 Encounter with Evil). Dennis shares how with the help of his newfound Savior, Jesus, he begins to overcome the evil which has been tormenting him. Because of the length of the interview, this episode is a bit longer than what I usually post. But, it is important to hear the whole story and understand the victory he is enjoying. Two notes about Dennis: Dennis has a new podcast that is available to you on You Tube. You may email Dennis directly here: devilsa ..read more

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This Jesus Stories episode tells the whole Christmas Story. Did you know that the story begins with Creation? “In the beginning….” From there it proceeds until the baby is born in Bethlehem that is destined to change the world. After he is killed, Jehovah God raises him from the dead giving new life, reconciliation, salvation, and love to all mankind. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the wo ..read more

What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, begins the first of several episodes dealing with Jesus’ “Encounter with Evil.” We will look at the encounter in more detail and draw lessons for you and me. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 9:9 Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Psalm 91:9-12 Deuteronomy 6:14-17 Psalm 78:40-43 Philippians 4:6-7 Luke 4:6-7 Deuteronomy 6:5 John 14:15 (CSB) James 1:14-15 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 19 ..read more

What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, “In the Desert”, cements the author’s validation of the identity of Jesus. John the Baptist points at Jesus calling him the Messiah. While Matthew and Luke show Jesus confrontation with Satan in which Satan loses and Jesus wins. To them, anyone who can stand against Satan, could only be the Messiah. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 3:1-18 Matthew 3:4-6 Matthew 3:13-17 Luke 3:21-23 Matthew 4:1-11 John 1:19-34 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from th ..read more

What Happens in this Episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, we dig into the events we talked about in the last episode. What do they mean? What can we learn from them? How do Simeon, Anna, and the Wise Men illustrate Biblical hope? How does the flight into Egypt illustrate the principle of "Do not worry?" Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 2:25-38 Matthew 7:13-14 Romans 5:2-5 Acts 1:9 Acts 1:11 Matthew 6:25 Matthew 6:33 Past Episodes to Listen To! 15 - Treasure, Worry, Judgment, and Paths 46 - Resurrection 47 – Final Instructions 3-06 – Forgiving the Hated: Corrie Ten Boom We’re On So ..read more