Episodes

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.

Jesus tells us to forgive others. Is that a common theme in the Old Testament? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:11-15 and Exodus 32:1 – 34:9.

Jesus tells us to be careful how we pray. What? Isn’t all prayer a good thing? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:5-13 and 1 Kings 8:22-53.

Jesus tells us to be careful how we practice charity. What is he concerned about? Isn’t all charity good? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 6:1-4, Leviticus 19:1-18 and Esther 9:18-23.

Jesus tells us to not only love your neighbors, but to love our enemies as well? Why should we do that? Let’s find out together what the Old Testament says about loving our enemies as we read Matthew 5:43-48 and the book of O...

Jesus says that “they say” an eye for an eye. Is that really an Old Testament law and if so, isn’t that just open retaliation? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:38-42 and Amos 9:11-15 and Ezekiel 11:14-21.

Jesus tells us not to make vows at all. Were oaths and vows that big of a deal in Israel? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:33-37 and Numbers 30:1-16.

Jesus tells us that adultery starts in the heart when we lust. Is that really true? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:27-32 and 2 Samuel 11:1-12:15.

Jesus goes to the ten commandments to illustrate how he intends to fulfill the law and the prophets. He tells us that murder starts in the heart with anger. What does he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:21-2...

Jesus says he didn’t come to break the law and the prophets, but to fulfill them. So did Jesus really want us to follow Old Testament laws? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:17-20 and Deuteronomy 11:1-25.

Jesus says we are the light of the world. Just what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:14-16 and Isaiah 60.

Jesus says we are the salt of the earth. Just what does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:13 and 2 Chronicles 13:1-20.

The last three beatitudes are about perseverance in persecution. The prophets were also persecuted. Let’s find out together how Jeremiah was persecuted and what that has to do with us as we read Matthew 5:9-12 and Jeremiah 38...

The next three beatitudes are about our inner search for God. What does Jesus say about that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 5:6-8 and Psalms 24 and 25.