Witnessing Christ

What is Witnessing Christ from the Liahona ? Each month The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints publishes an international periodical called the Liahona (formerly the Ensign ). Because we have found it beneficial for myself and others, we plan to provide you with a digest version of each month's content and ideas for using it in your witnessing to LDS members. Each month as we look at...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Jon and Molly discuss Matthew 15–17 and Mark 7–9. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 15:1–39, 16:1–28, 17:1–27 That Which Defiles The Faith of a Canaanite Woman The Demand for a Sign The Yeast of the Pharisees and Sadducees Peter Declares That Jesus Is the Messiah Jesus Predicts His Death Jesus Heals a Demon-Possessed Bo...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly discuss Matthew 21–28. This week's readings cover the entirety of Holy Week from the Gospel of Matthew 21:6–28:10 with supplementary readings from Luke 24:13–35; John 20:19–29; 1 Corinthians 15:1–8, 55; and 1 Peter 1:3–11. As you read these accounts, focus on what Jesus says and does as the one who would make man rig...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Jon and Casey discuss Matthew 14, Mark 6, and John 5–6.  This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 14:1–36 John the Baptist Beheaded Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Jesus Walks on Water Mark 6 A Prophet Without Honor Jesus Sends Out the Twelve John the Baptist Beheaded Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand Jesus Walks on Water John 5:1–4...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly discuss Matthew 13 and Luke 8 and 13. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 13:24–52 The Parable of the Weeds The Parables of the Hidden Treasure and the Pearl The Parable of the Net Luke 13:1–35 Jesus Responds to a Question about Judgment The Parable of the Fig Tree The Narrow Door Jesus' Sorrow over Je...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly discuss Matthew 11–12 and Luke 11. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 11:1–30 Jesus Responds to John the Baptist's Doubts The Light and Easy Yoke of Jesus Matthew 12:1–21 Jesus is the Lord of the Sabbath Jesus is the Servant of the Lord Matthew 12:38–42 The Sign of Jonah True Relationships that Matter...

What is Witnessing Christ from the Liahona ? Each month The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints publishes an international periodical called the Liahona (formerly the Ensign ). Because we have found it beneficial for myself and others, we plan to provide you with a digest version of each month's content and ideas for using it in your witnessing to LDS members. Each month as we look at...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Jon and Casey discuss Matthew 9–10, Mark 5, and Luke 9. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 9:1–38, 10:1–42 Jesus Heals a Paralytic The Calling of Matthew Jesus Questioned About Fasting A Dead Girl and a Sick Woman The Workers Are Few Jesus Sends Out the Twelve Mark 5:1–43 The Healing of a Demon-possessed Man A Dead Girl...

What is Witnessing Christ from the Liahona ? Each month The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints publishes an international periodical called the Liahona (formerly the Ensign ). Because we have found it beneficial for myself and others, we plan to provide you with a digest version of each month's content and ideas for using it in your witnessing to LDS members. Each month as we look at...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly discuss Matthew 8, Mark 2–4, and Luke 7. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 8:1–13, 23–27 The Man with Leprosy The Faith of the Centurion Jesus Calms the Storm Mark 4:1–41 The Parable of the Sower The Parable of the Growing Seed The Parable of the Mustard Seed Jesus Calms the Storm Luke 7:11–17, 36–50 Jesu...

In this bonus episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Jon, Casey, Mark, and Molly discuss the Parables of Jesus. Key concepts in this episode include:  What are the joys and challenges presented in the parables? How do Mormons read and understand parables? How are we to properly read and understand parables? How can we use the parables for witnessing Christ to Mormons? Share this pod...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Jon and Casey discuss Matthew 6 and 7. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 6:1–34 Giving to the Needy Prayer Fasting Treasures in Heaven Do Not Worry Matthew 7:1–29 Judging Others Ask, Seek, Knock The Narrow and Wide Gates True and False Prophets True and False Disciples Wise and Foolish Builders Key concepts in this epis...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Jon and Casey dive into Matthew 5 and Luke 6. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 5:1–48 Introduction to the Sermon on the Mount The Beatitudes Salt and Light The Fulfillment of the Law Murder Adultery Divorce Oaths Eye for Eye Love for Enemies Luke 6:1–49 Jesus is Lord of the Sabbath The Twelve Apostles Blessings and Woe...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly Parsons discuss John 2–4. This podcast episode covers the following: John 2:1–25 Jesus Changes Water into Wine Jesus Clears the Temple John 3:1–35 Jesus Teaches Nicodemus John the Baptist's Testimony about Jesus John 4:1–54 Jesus Talks with a Samaritan Woman Jesus Heals the Officials Son Key concepts in this episode...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly Parsons discuss Matthew 4 and Luke 4–5. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 4:1–25   Jesus is Tested in the Wilderness Jesus Begins to Preach Jesus Calls His First Disciples Jesus Heals the Sick Luke 4:1–5:39 Jesus is Tested in the Wilderness Jesus Rejected at Nazareth Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit Jesu...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Casey and Jon discuss Matthew 3, Mark 1, and Luke 3. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 3 John the Baptist Prepares the Way The Baptism of Jesus Mark 1 John the Baptist Prepares the Way The Baptism and Testing of Jesus Jesus Announces the Good News Jesus Calls His First Disciples Jesus Drives Out an Impure Spirit Jesus H...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly Parsons introduce the Gospel of John and walk through John 1. This podcast episode covers the following: John 1:1-18  The Word Became Flesh A Witness to the Word John 1:19-51 John the Baptist Denies Being the Messiah John the Baptist Testifies about Jesus John's Disciples Follow Jesus Jesus Calls Philip and Nathaniel...

In the first episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Mark and Molly Parsons introduce the Gospels of Matthew and Luke and walk through the first chapter of each evangelist's account. This podcast episode covers the following: Matthew 1:1-25  The Geneology of Jesus  Joseph Accepts Jesus as His Son Luke 1:1-80 The Birth of John the Baptist Foretold The Birth of Jesus Foretold Mary...

In this episode of Witnessing Christ from the New Testament , Casey and Jon walk through Luke 2 and Matthew 2 This podcast episode covers the following: Luke 2:1-52  The Birth of Jesus Jesus Presented at the Temple The Boy Jesus at the Temple Matthew 2:1-23 The Magi Visit the Messiah The Escape to Egypt The Return to Nazareth Key concepts in this episode include:  Why do the writers include histor...

In this introduction to the Witnessing Christ podcast, Mark and Molly discuss the goals and purposes for the 2023 season, which will cover witnessing from the New Testament, the Liahona , parables, and the temple/tabernacle.