The books of Matthew, Mark and Luke document Jesus calming the storm. After a long day of ministry, Jesus goes to sleep in a boat, and as they cross the Sea of Galilee, a sudden storm starts to swamp the boat. Jesus arises to speak PEACE to the storm. In this episode, we cover this scene and the authority of the Peace of God.
Mark 4:35-41, Luke 8:22-26, Matthew 8:23-27, Philippians 4:7
In our final installment of the kingdom parables, we cover the links between the 7 kingdom parables, the 7 final words of Jesus on the cross, and the 7 churches in Revelation. Join us on this historical, and prophetic, journey through time. The conclusion, Jesus is above any and everything, and even history.
Revelation 2, Revelation 3
Jesus continues with the Kingdom Parables with the Parables of the Pearl of Great Price and the Hidden Treasure. These two parables speak prophetically to the price that Father God would pay to redeem us, and let us never forget YOU are the Pearl of Great Price. YOU are the Hidden Treasure.
Matthew 13:44-45, 1 Corinthians 2:8, Matthew 13:45, 2 Chronicles 16:9, 1 Timothy 2:4, John 3:16, Romans 5:8, 1 Corinthians 5:21, 1 Corinthians 6:20, 1 Corinthians 7:23, John 15:13, Romans 5:6-8, Jeremiah 31:33
Jesus continues with the Kingdom Parables, with the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of Yeast. In this episode, we cover the interpretation of these parables and their application to us, today.
Matthew 13:31-34, Mark 8:15, 1 John 5:19, John 17:14-16, Hebrews 12:1, Psalm 51:17, Galatians 5:6, Romans 14:23
Jesus continues, from Matthew 13, the Kingdom Parables. Two of these parables, the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares and the Parable of the Dragnet, are similar in nature . These Judgment Parables speak to the end of the age and a greater spiritual reality. In this episode, we cover these parables, take a few history side roads, and speak to this greater reality.
Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, 47-52, Romans 8:11, Hosea 4:6
After the anointing in a previous episode, Jesus enters what could be considered a phase II of his ministry, transitioning from evangelism and pastoring to more teaching and the apostolic. He starts the teachings of parables with the seven kingdom parables of Matthew 13. In this episode, we cover the first of them, the Parable of the Sower.
Matthew 13:1-23, 1 Peter 1:12, Habakkuk 2:14, 1 John 2:16
Jesus casts out a demon from a blind and deaf man, and the people start to ask if he was the Messiah. This enrages the Pharisees who accuse Jesus of casting out demons by power of Beezlebub. Jesus calls out their hypocrisy and teaches on deliverance, spirits, the unforgivable sin, the sign of Jonah, Ninevah, the Queen of Sheba, and the destiny of the Pharisees.
Mark 3:20-28, Matthew 12:22-50, Luke 11:16-36, Ephesians 4:30, Proverbs 18:21
A Pharisee has Jesus over for dinner. As Jesus reclines at the table, a sinful woman approaches him and pours oil on his feet and wipes the perfumes with her hair and tears. In this episode, we cover this scene, the Alabaster Box and a faith that brings salvation.
Proverbs 7:14-23, Luke 7:36-50, Romans 3:23, Romans 5:8, Romans 6:23, Romans 10:13
John the Baptist was locked up in prison, and in prison, he was most likely beaten but also given autonomy where he sent his disciples away to ask if Jesus was the "coming one." Jesus answers him with action, miracles, signs, and wonders, and a praise report of the work of John the Baptist and speaks to his identity and purpose. In this episode, we cover this scene, baptism, our calling, the questioning of our calling, and our redemptive purpose.
Mark 6:17-2, Luke 7:20-31, Psalm 7:14-16, Matthew 11:11-14, John 14:1-2
In Cana of Galilee, a nobleman, a relative of King Herod, sought out Jesus for the healing of his son. Jesus declared he will live, and the nobleman took him at his word. In this episode, we speak of healings, signs, and wonders and the concept of the salvation of an entire household.
John 4:46-54, Acts 10, Acts 16:31
Jesus leaves Capernaum and goes to Nain, a town south of Nazareth. At the city gate, he interrupts a funeral and raises a widow's son. In this episode, we cover the incredible symbolism of this nameless, faceless, fatherless resurrection and how it applies to today.
Luke 7:11-17, Joel 2:28-29, Psalm 30, Revelation 3:1-5
After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus goes into Capernaum. In the city, a centurion sends for Jesus to heal his illegitimate child. Jesus agrees to go to his house, but instead the Centurion states "just say the word" and he will be healed. Jesus was amazed with his faith, and healed him. In this episode, we cover this deliverance, and the concept of spiritual authority.
Luke 7:1-10, Matthew 8:5-13
In the midst of the ministry of Jesus, twelve disciples were called. These twelve disciples would later be leaders of the future church, but only after being trained by Jesus himself in ministry, discipleship, and evangelism. In this episode, we cover the disciples, their known backgrounds, and the challenges of calling both a zealot and a traitor.
Luke 6:12:12-16, 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalms 41:9, Zachariah 11:12-13
Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount. He teaches on fasting, treasures in heaven, money, worry, and false judgment. In addition, he covered pearls to pigs, good gifts, the narrow gate, false prophets, and the man who built his house on the rock. All of these define a greater faith, the fulfillment of the law, the character of Jesus, his purpose for coming and the lifestyle and decisions required to follow him.
Matthew 6:16-7:27, 1 John 4:18, 1 Timothy 6:10, Luke 16:9
Jesus continues the sermon on the mount. In this episode, Jesus teaches on righteousness, forgiveness, adultery, and concludes with one of the most famous prayers in world history - The Lord's Prayer.
Matthew 5:13-6:13, Proverbs 18:21
Taking a break from miracles, Jesus sits down and preaches about the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is contrary to the world system, it is the upside down kingdom and the character of Jesus himself. In this episode, we cover the introduction to the sermon on the mount, or the beatitudes of Jesus himself.
Matthew 5:1-11, Luke 6:17-26, James 5:16
In this episode, the Pharisees show their true colors when Jesus' disciples pick grain on the sabbath and Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath. To our dismay, these religious leaders will now plot with the Herodians the death of Jesus.
Exodus 20:8-11, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Matthew 12:1-8, Mark 3:1-6
Jesus was approached by a leper, with these words, "if you are willing, make me clean." Jesus' response was what was expected from a loving God, "I am willing, be cleansed." In this episode, we cover this miracle, Jesus' willingness to bring healing, and compare it to the corrupt priesthood which ruled over the people and refused to do their job and carry their responsibility.
Leviticus 13-14, Luke 18:8, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:15, Number 12:1-10, 2 Chronicles 26:19-20, Hebrews 4:14-16
Jesus was approached by a leper, with these words, "if you are willing, make me clean." Jesus' response was what was expected from a loving God, "I am willing, be cleansed." In this episode, we cover this miracle, Jesus' willingness to bring healing, and compare it to the corrupt priesthood which ruled over the people and refused to do their job and carry their responsibility.
Leviticus 13, 14, Luke 18:8, Mark 1:40-45, Luke 5:15, Number 12:1-10, 2 Chronicles 26:19-20, Hebrews 4:14-16
As the crowds push against Jesus, he steps into Peter's boat and preaches to them from his boat. After teaching the crowds, he tells Peter to put out his boat into the deep. Peter obeys and puts down his nets, and despite catching nothing all night, his nets are instantly full of fish. In this episode, we cover this custom designed miracle for Jesus' lead disciple Peter and the miraculous catch fish.
Luke 5:1-11