27AD: Jesus enters his Day-to-Day Ministry

After Jesus returns from Nazareth, he sets up his ministry base of operations in Capernaum, on the west coast of the Sea of Galilee. On the sabbath, he taught in the synagogue and a man confronted him who had a demon. Jesus silenced the demon and cast him out of the man causing a stirring in the people, for he was "one who taught with authority." After the sermon, Jesus went to Peter's house where he healed his mother of a fever, and a healing revival broke out at Peter's house.

In this episode, we cover the first full day of Jesus' day-to-day ministry discussing healing, covid-19, deliverance, demons and Jesus secret sauce to his power and ministry.

Mark 1:21-39, Luke 4:38-39, Revelation 19:10, Luke 4:40-41, Jude 1:6

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27AD: Jesus Visits Nazareth

Jesus starts his ministry in Capernaum, and travels to Nazareth to visit family. He goes on the Sabbath to the Synagogue and he reads from a scroll handed to him. The coincidence of the scroll handed to him cannot be missed, for he was intended to read Isaiah 61, in whose volumes was the containment of his entire mission in Galilee and Judah for the next three years.

Matthew 4:12-25, Matthew 26:47-54, Mark 1:14-20, Luke 4:14-28, Isaiah 61, Galatians 5:6, Leviticus 25

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27AD: The Woman at the Well

Jesus takes the shorter, but dangerous and questionable, route through Samaria on his way toward Galilee. He stops at Jacob's well, and encounters a woman. A woman, whose reputation was in question, but Jesus didn't care. Instead, he chose her to be the first converts (history records her name as Photine) in Samaria and one of the first Gentile converts in world history.

Guest Speaker: Jannel Heaston

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27AD: Our Great Salvation John 3:16

Jesus goes onto Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover of his ministry. The Apostle John records Jesus' clearing of the temple courts of the money changers followed by Jesus eye-opening conversation with Nicodemus. In this conversation and episode, we cover Jesus' explanation of his purpose, his assignment, and the working of the holy spirit in the New Testament age.

John 3:16, John 2:13 - John 3:36, Numbers 21:4-9, John 7:45-52 John 19:39-42

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27AD: Water Into Wine

Jesus is invited to a wedding, and he brings his disciples and meets his family there. When they run out of wine, Mary asks Jesus to do something about it. In this episode, Jesus performs his first miracle, and presents of a picture of the greatest of all generations and a picture of the church before the end of the age.

John 2:1-12, John 5:19, Matthew 24:36, Joel 2:28-32

26AD: The Call of the First Apostles

After the temptation, Jesus returns to the Jordan where two of John the Baptists disciples leave John to follow Jesus. Peter, Philip, and Nathaniel would follow. While we lack detail on many of their conversations, we have great detail into Jesus introduction with Nathaniel. In this episode, we cover their encounters, specifically Nathaniel's encounter with Jesus.

John 1:29-51, Genesis 28:16-19

26AD: The Temptation of Jesus

After Jesus' baptism, the spirit leads him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. In this episode, we cover the three temptations of Jesus and their significance to us today.

Matthew 4:1-13, Deuteronomy 8:3, Deuteronomy 6:16, 1 Corinthians 11:14, Psalm 91:11, Luke 4:5-6, Deuteronomy 6:13, Revelation 21:22-27

26AD: John the Baptist

In the wilderness, John the Baptist started his ministry preaching the repentance of sin and baptism. Crowds came from Judea, Jerusalem, and Galilee to hear his message and be baptized. His preaching was the fulfillment of Isaiah 40 and Malachi 4 when Jesus came to be baptized.

Matthew 3:1-15, Mark 3:1-9, Luke 3:1-20, John 1:19-34, Matthew 28:19, Malachi 4:2-6, Isaiah 40:1-3,1 Corinthians 2:8, Acts 8

26AD: The Silent Years and Roman History

We have no Biblical reference for Jesus between the age of 12 and 30, but during this time the Roman Empire was rife with conflict and change. In this episode, we cover the profound silent years and their meaning to us, and the events surrounding this time.

John 21:25
John 6:38
John 1:30
John 5:19
Hebrews 5:7

6AD: Jesus Becomes a Man

At the age of twelve, as was custom, Jesus and his family went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. After the Passover, his parents left Jerusalem. After a days journey, they realized Jesus wasn't with them. They went back to Jerusalem and found him in the Temple Courts asking questions and marveling the scholars. His parents were amazed when they saw him. In this episode, we will cover the remarkable symbolism at work in this scene.

Luke 2:41-52

2BC: The Death of Herod and the Return of Jesus from Egypt

The last days of Herod are marked with rebellion. Even after his death, Herod Archelaus puts down a rebellion with three thousand causalities around the temple mount. Archelaus goes to Rome to confirm his appointment as king, and three other rebellions break out leading to another two thousand casualties and crucifixions alongside the Judean roadways as Rome restores order.

When it was time for Joseph and Mary to return from Egypt, their fear of Herod Archelaus was justified. Thus, they settled in Nazareth.

Matthew 2:22-23, Luke 2:39-40, Isaiah 53:1-3

4BC: The Visitation of the Magi

A royal caravan, with military escort, arrives in Jerusalem. Magi, a religious ruling class from the East, request to see the one born King of the Jews. Herod, who is suffering with an extreme bowel disorder, is threatened for he was not born King of the Jews. He interviews the Magi and they speak of a star, and the Hebrew scholars point them to Bethlehem. In this episode, we cover the mysterious Magi, their visit, their gifts, their kingly presence and Herod's terrible reaction.

Isaiah 60:1-6, Matthew 2:1-18, Psalm 8:2, Luke 19:40

6BC: The Circumcision of Jesus and the Blood of Christ

Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem on his eighth day to fulfill the Abrahamic covenant. In this episode, we cover the Abrahamic covenant, the circumcision ritual, the blessing of Simeon and Anna and the Blood of Christ.

Genesis 12:1-3, Genesis 17:9-12, Luke 2:21:38, Leviticus 12:8, Luke 22:20, 1 Peter 1:9, Hebrews 9:14, 2 Corinthians 5:17

6BC: The Birth of the Messiah and the Spotless Lamb

When Mary arrives in Nazareth, Joseph is shocked and he decides to quietly end the engagement, but the angel Gabriel shows himself and reveals God's plan. As the due date for Jesus' birth approaches, Caesar Augustus issues a census calling everyone to return to the place of their birth. Joseph and Mary travel to Bethlehem where Jesus is born. In this episode, we cover our Christmas traditions and reveal how one of them could be more true than we ever imagine.

Matthew 1:18-25, Luke 2:1-38

7BC: The Birth of John the Baptist and the Spirit of Prophecy

After Mary discovers she is pregnant with the Son of God, she rushes to see Elizabeth, who is six months pregnant with John the Baptist. When they come together, the Spirit of Elijah comes into proximity with the actual Spirit of God. In this episode, we cover the birth of John the Baptist and these occurrences in the spirit and their profound meaning to us today.

Luke 1:26-80

8BC: The Logos and Zachariah's Encounter in the Temple

The Book of John begins with IN THE BEGINNING WAS THE WORD. John's introduction in many ways is the fulfillment of the philosophical thought of the Logos. In this episode, we cover the concept of the Logos concluding with the reward of believing. Zechariah goes mute, while Mary receives the promise of promises.

John 1:1-14, Luke 1:1-25, 34, 38, Philippians 2:6-7, Hebrews 4:12

8BC: New Testament Introduction

We have arrived at the New Testament. In this episode, we cover additional background historical accounts, the distinct differences between gospel writers, touch-on additional context, Jesus' ministry, and the format of the future podcasts.

Leviticus 23:3, Matthew 12:11, John 5:19, Matthew 4:23, John 21:15, Ephesian 6:12, John 1:1, Colossians 1:15-20

8BC: The Culture and Power of the Word

In ancient times, the scrolls of the torah and prophets were only available to the wealthy and the religious authorities. While the Greek education system of the day emphasized the gymnasium approach to learning, the Hebrew system placed significant emphasis on the memorization of the Torah and the books of the prophets. This filling of the word of God was tantamount in the education of youth. In this episode, Jannel Heaston and Rose Wittenmeyer (founder of memorize by the book - https://bythebookthebible.com) discuss the Hebrew culture and education of the youth in the ancient days and the power of memorizing the word. www.messagetokings.com

8BC: Herod the Madman

While Herod's reputation increases with Caesar Augustus and Rome, his reputation in Jerusalem deteriorates and intrigues within his family result in a murderous consuming fire of jealousy. In this episode, we cover the intrigues in the court of Jerusalem and the devastation Herod brings upon his own family and his people.

Proverbs 10:6-8

12BC: Haley's Comet and the Christmas Star

In the year 12BC, a blazing comet appears in the night skies. Its Haley's comet which appears every generation. We know the Magi have been watching the skies for a sign, a sign in the heavens, pointing them toward a new king. Haley's comet will not be the sign they are looking for, but they are looking...

In this episode, we cover the history of Haley's comet throughout history and its parallels to changes in principalities, the events of Rome, and a modern Christmas Star that will show its brightness on the evening of December 21, 2020.

Psalm 8:1-5, Genesis 1:14, Psalm 19:1-4, Number 6:23-27