Christian Podcasts - Learn the Bible with Mike Mazzalongo

Luke describes the final scene of Jesus' death and burial as well as the glorious aftermath of His resurrection on the 3rd day following His crucifixion.

This opening session examines the core activity of public worship - communication with God, and how this essential component can be enhanced by learning the language of communication with God.

The first of a two-part lesson describing the early events leading to Jesus' death on the cross.

In this lesson, Mike discusses the ways Christians can maintain their spiritual momentum as they journey onward to their heavenly home.

Here Jesus confronts and rebukes the religious leaders (who should have been first to recognize and accept Him) for rejecting Him and blocking people from going to Him.

Luke describes three key events during Jesus' time in the city of Jerusalem: Prophecy concerning His death and resurrection; healing of a blind man; His triumphal entry into the city riding a donkey.

Jesus heals 10 lepers and makes a prophecy concerning the coming judgment on the city of Jerusalem for having rejected its divine Messiah.

In this sermon, Mike traces out the various stops on the journey of faith that begins in a person's head but must travel to the heart for that believer to become a true disciple of Jesus.

In this section, Jesus relays several parables in response to those who questioned His authority and mission, and as a way of teaching His disciples on the unseen reality of the Kingdom of God.

Now that Jesus approaches Jerusalem, He is met with stiff opposition from the Pharisees and Priests who question both His teachings and legitimacy to teach.

Mike reviews Paul's teaching in I Corinthians that establishes the difference between the wisdom of God and the wisdom of the world when it comes to death and dying.

Luke turns his attention to Jesus' preparation for His journey south to Jerusalem and the opposition that awaits Him there.

Mike reviews past initiatives that have brought the congregation to this point and what will be needed to maintain our growth and development into the future.

In this final part of Jesus' ministry in Galilee, Luke continues to describe Jesus' miracles but adds a section explaining how He prepared and sent out disciples on their first missionary journey.

This section continues the description of the rise of Jesus' ministry with amazing miracles and includes the Lord's commendation of John the Baptist and his work now completed.

Luke describes the many miracles and teaching sessions by Jesus performed in and around his home town and neighboring area.

This lesson reviews the section in Luke that provides information on John the Baptist, Jesus' early life and the beginning of His ministry in Galilee.

Mike begins with a critical review of all four gospels in order to prepare for a focused study of the Book of Luke.

Royal psalms were written for occasions such as royal coronations, anniversaries and weddings, or simply to honor the King.

For those who are using this book or the video version as a resource for a small group, this added section contains an exercise that can stimulate discussion.

This sermon summarizes all the instructions given by Moses to the Israelites in the thirty-four chapters of Deuteronomy down to a single word.

In this lesson, Mike continues to look at the family as a living mobile and examines the different elements that can create beauty, balance and form in the Sacred Family.

Praise psalms encompass the actual words sung and recited when worshipping God in various circumstances.

The psalms that lift up God's name and providential care as protector and guide are referred to as assurance psalms.

The suffering psalms described both the trouble and the effect on the author as he poured his heart out before God in prayer.