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The term “The Way” (Greek: hē hodos) was a prominent early Christian self-designation used repeatedly in the Book of Acts to describe the movement of those who followed Jesus Christ. First appearing in Acts 9:2, it reflected both Jesus’ own claim in John 14:6—“I am the way, the truth, and the life”—and the early believers’ understanding of their faith as a living journey with Him. It was more than...

This concluding episode of our special musical presentation,“Waymaker,” centers on the theme of faith over sight. It opens with the powerful miracle of Lazarus's resurrection, where Jesus, as the Waymaker, demonstrates His authority over death. This is immediately followed by a song titled "No Need for a Sign," which reinforces the message that true faith is not dependent on seeing spectacular mir...

Part 7 of Waymaker opens by grounding the listener in Scripture, setting the stage for a deeper look at who Jesus is and what He came to do. Passages describing His guidance, His miraculous walk on water, and God’s unchanging faithfulness are followed by the declaration that Jesus is the way maker, miracle worker, promise keeper, and light in the darkness—four titles that are interconnected facets...

Part 6 of Waymaker centers on Jesus as the One who makes a way when no way seems possible and commissions His followers to join Him in that mission. Drawing from the story of the Red Sea, the episode emphasizes God’s power to carve paths through impossible circumstances. Jesus echoes this same truth in His ministry, whether calming storms, healing the broken, or restoring the outcast, proving that...

Part 5 of Waymaker opens with powerful Scripture affirmations of Jesus as the giver of eternal life and the One who rescues us from darkness into light. Through the song He Makes a Way, the episode weaves together Gospel stories, including the Samaritan woman at the well and Zacchaeus, showing Jesus meeting people in their brokenness and transforming their lives. The lyrics move from personal enco...

Part 4 of Waymaker brings the story of Jesus’ miracles into a deeply personal space. Cleopas shares with his granddaughter, Jochebed, the encounter on the road to Emmaus, where the risen Jesus opened their eyes not just to His presence but to the truth that every miracle was a sign pointing to His identity and mission. He explains that Jesus is not only the Waymaker in grand, visible acts like rai...

Part 3 of the special musical production “Waymaker” centers on the heart of Jesus’ miracles and their deeper meaning. Through Scripture readings, music, and dialogue, the episode draws a line from the Old Testament acts of deliverance—like the parting of the Red Sea and manna in the wilderness—to the ultimate miracle in Christ. The featured song “A Living Heart” reflects on humanity’s core problem...

Episode 1217 of the 10:10 Thrive Podcast continues the special musical production “Waymaker,” focusing on the purpose behind Jesus’ miracles. The episode opens with powerful scripture readings highlighting Jesus as the gate to salvation, the fulfillment of the Law, and the source of light in the darkness. Through Peter’s testimony and Paul’s words, listeners are reminded that the miracles of Chris...

Today is the first part of a multi-part musical special: “Waymaker.” It begins with the declaration of Jesus as the Waymaker, grounding the theme in John 14:6 where He says, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.” Through scripture, music and reflection, the episode emphasizes Jesus doesn’t just make a way through life’s obstacles; He Himself is the Way. The story of Israel at the Red Sea in Exod...

Today’s episode explores the unusual miracle of Jesus cursing the fig tree during Holy Week, specifically on the morning after His Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem. As Jesus and His disciples walk from Bethany to Jerusalem, Jesus, being hungry, approaches a fig tree with leaves, expecting to find early fruit. Discovering only leaves, He curses it, declaring it will never bear fruit again. The next d...

Today’s episode explores the profound miracle of Jesus healing ten lepers on the borderlands between Samaria and Galilee. These men, cast out by society due to their debilitating disease, lived in constant isolation and despair. When they spot Jesus, they cry out for mercy, and surprisingly, Jesus simply commands them to "Go. Show yourselves to the priests"—an instruction rooted in the Levitical l...

Today’s episode discusses one of Jesus' most unique miracles: paying the temple tax. Following a period of great spiritual revelation, Jesus and His disciples are in Capernaum when tax collectors approach Peter, asking if Jesus pays the annual two-drachma temple tax. Peter, without consulting Jesus, immediately says “yes.” When he enters the house where the Lord is staying, Jesus confronts him, de...

Today’s episode explores the healing of a deaf and mute man in Decapolis. Jesus, having arrived in the bustling Greek-speaking region, is immediately approached by a crowd urging Him to heal a man named Joshua, who was born deaf and could only groan. Instead of healing him amidst the throng, Jesus leads Joshua away to a private place. There, with intimate gestures—touching the man's ears with His...

This episode delves into the miracle of Jesus walking on water. The narrative begins after Jesus feeds the five thousand, finding Him sending His disciples across the Sea of Galilee during a severe storm while He goes to pray. The disciples, despite being seasoned fishermen, are terrified as their boat is tossed by relentless winds and waves in the deep darkness of the night. Suddenly, they witnes...

In Episode 1210 of the 10:10 Thrive Podcast , listeners are immersed in a powerful retelling of the miraculous healing of two blind men who cried out to Jesus as He passed through town. Despite being rebuked and silenced by the crowd, the men refused to be deterred. They cried out with unwavering desperation, addressing Jesus as “Son of David,” a title that recognized Him as the promised Messiah....

In this episode, listeners are drawn into the gripping and tender story of a woman who had suffered for twelve years with a bleeding disorder. Ostracized by society and deemed unclean by religious law, she lived a life of isolation and shame. But on the day Jesus passed through her town, she summoned all her courage and faith to do something radical—touch the hem of His garment. She believed that...

After a long day of teaching, Jesus and His disciples cross the lake, seeking rest. As Jesus sleeps, a sudden storm arises—violent, chaotic, and terrifying. Despite the disciples’ experience as fishermen, they are overwhelmed and panic. In desperation, they wake Jesus, crying out for help. With quiet authority, Jesus rebukes the wind and waves, and immediately, the sea is stilled. His disciples ar...

In a tense Sabbath gathering at the synagogue in Capernaum, Jesus stands before a watchful and divided crowd. Among them is a man with a withered hand—silent and suffering—whose very presence becomes a test. The Pharisees are not there to worship but to accuse, waiting to see if Jesus will heal on the Sabbath, which they deem unlawful. Jesus, fully aware of their motives, asks a piercing question:...

Today’s episode focuses on Jesus’ return to Capernaum, where crowds eagerly awaited Him. Amidst a packed house, four determined friends brought their paralyzed companion to the Savior by making a hole in the roof and lowering him down. This extraordinary act of faith captured Jesus' attention. Jesus, perceiving the unspoken questions of the religious leaders, first declared the paralytic's sins fo...

In today’s episode, we explored how Jesus models true friendship, exemplified in His encounter with Mary Magdalene, who carried a past filled with shame and regrets. Even in her fear of unworthiness, Jesus gently reassured her that His love and grace covered every stain of her past, declaring her cleansed, accepted, and deeply cherished. This conversation demonstrates Jesus’ profound empathy and u...

In this episode of 10:10 Thrive , we explore Jesus’ teaching from Luke 11:5–8, where He shares the parable of a friend knocking at midnight to ask for bread, emphasizing the importance of shameless audacity in prayer. Jesus had just taught His disciples the Lord’s Prayer, and this parable immediately followed, illustrating that prayer is not simply a formal recitation but a bold, persistent coming...

This episode explores the profound reality that Jesus called Judas “friend” even in the moment of betrayal, revealing the steadfast and unchanging nature of Jesus’ love. Judas was not an outsider but one of the Twelve, trusted with responsibilities and included in intimate moments like the Last Supper, sharing ministry and fellowship with Jesus. Despite knowing Judas would betray Him, Jesus washed...

In this episode, we explore Jesus’ profound declaration in John 15:13–15, where He calls His disciples “friends” and anchors this friendship in His sacrificial love, stating, “Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.” Set during the Farewell Discourse on the night before His crucifixion, this passage marks a pivotal shift in the divine-human relationship,...

This episode of the 10:10 Thrive Podcast continues the “10:10 with Jesus: A Deeper Look” series by focusing on what the Bible teaches us about Jesus as a friend. The Gospels reveal that Jesus did not merely function as a distant teacher but cultivated genuine, affectionate friendships marked by trust, support, and shared life. His close relationships with Lazarus, Mary, and Martha of Bethany demon...

In this episode, we conclude our two-week exploration of Jesus’ character, ministry, and purpose through song by revisiting William Cowper’s hymn, “There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood.” This hymn has profoundly shaped evangelical worship and theology, frequently used in communion, baptism, and calls to repentance, reminding believers of the unfailing power of Christ’s blood to cleanse and redeem...