Episodes

The tempter comes to test Jesus. He responds to every trial with scripture. How does that work? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 4:1-11, Deuteronomy 6:10-25 and Deuteronomy 8:1-10.

Jesus asks John to baptize him and the Spirit comes on Jesus. Why was that important? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 3:13-17 and Isaiah 44.

John the baptist talks about Jesus in all four gospels before Jesus shows up. What does he say about him? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 3:15-20 and Ezekiel 36:16-37:14.

When John tells the people to repent, they do! But they don’t know what to do, so they ask John. What did he tell them? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 3:10-14 and Amos 2:6-16 and 5:4-17.

John tells those who come to be baptized that they should repent. This is a common theme of the Old Testament. Why should God’s chosen people have to repent? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 3:7-9 and 2 Chronicles 7:1-...

All four gospel writers quote the same passage from Isaiah to introduce John the baptist. What’s so important about that passage? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 3:1-6, Mark 1:4-8 and Isaiah 40:1-11.

The Gospel of John’s introduction to John the baptist focuses on Jesus as the light and the Word. But Jesus’ own people didn’t receive him. Does the Old Testament predict that? Let’s find out together as we read John 1:6-18 a...

Jesus’ parents lose Jesus in Jerusalem and can’t find him for three days during what is probably his Bar-Mitzveh. When they finally find him in the temple, he tells them he was in his Father’s house. What did he mean when he ...

Joseph is told to return to Israel after Herod dies. When he does, Matthew quotes a prophecy from the Old Testament that we can’t even find! Where does it come from? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 2:19-23, Luke 2:...

Matthew tells the story of Jesus’ family fleeing to Egypt. Then he quotes two Old Testament passages. One isn’t a prophecy, and the other is a prophecy of deep mourning! What’s up with that? Let’s find out together as we read...

Joseph and Mary fulfill the requirements of Jewish law in naming Jesus at 8 days, and redeeming his a first-born at 30 days. Two elderly saints see Jesus and recognize him as Messiah, even though he’s just a month old. What d...

Persian astrologers come to visit Jesus and they worship him. Why did foreigners come to worship Jesus when his own people ignored him? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 2:1-12 and Micah 5:1-6:8.

Jesus’ first visitors were simple farmers, shepherds. Why does Luke focus on the lowly so much? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 2:8-20 and Lamentations 4-5.

Matthew and Luke tell of Jesus’ birth from two different sets of eyes. What do they say? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 1:18-25, and Isaiah 7-8.

Matthew’s account of Jesus’ genealogy has 40 generations from Abraham to Jesus, and names four women, each of whom is an odd choice. Why does Matthew do that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 1:2-17 and Ruth 1 and 4...

Once John was born and named, his father Zechariah was healed from being mute. What did Zechariah say first? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:57-80 and Malachi 2:17-3:6 and Jeremiah 31:31-37.

After Gabriel told Mary about Elizabeth’s pregnancy, Mary stayed with Elizabeth during her final trimester. What happened? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:39-56 and Psalms 98 and 107.

The angel, Gabriel, appeared to Mary to tell her she would give birth to the Messiah. How did Mary respond? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:26-38 and Daniel 7:1-28.

Before John was born, his birth was predicted to his father, Zechariah. What was so important that Zechariah should know about his son? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:5-15 and Malachi 3:13-4:6.

John starts his gospel with a theological expression of Jesus’ eternal pre-existence. Why is that so important for John? Let’s find out together as we read John 1:1-5 and Genesis 1 and 2.

Luke starts his gospel with a preface. In that preface he tells his reader, Theophilus, that his account of Jesus’ life is based on eyewitness accounts. Why is that important? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 1:1-4 and...

In Matthew’s introduction, he uses a literary marker from Genesis, used there to divide Genesis into five sections telling the story of Adam, Noah, Abraham, Jacob and Joseph. Why does Matthew use that marker? Let’s find out t...

Join me in 2025 for an incredible journey through the Gospels as we explore Jesus' life chronologically. This year, we’ll dive deep into the connections between the Old Testament and the Gospels, uncovering how Jesus and the ...

John sees a new heaven and a new earth. What does it look like? Let’s find out together as we read Revelation 21-22.