Heroes in the Bible

Chapter 14 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Beginning of the End - The Triumphal Entry and driving out of the temple. An entry fit for a king. Crowds cheering and calling for him to take the throne, yet there is a darkness lurking behind the scenes. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 21:9, And the multitudes that went before, and that fol...

Chapter 13 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. Lazarus, Come Out! - Death always had the final word, until Jesus… This is the miracle that set in motion the entire crucifixion. Jesus displays power over death, and the religious leaders cannot allow him to continue. Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 11:43, And when he thus had spoken, he cried with...

Chapter 12 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Good Shepherd - Jesus is faced with a challenge. Does he choose justice and be seen as a tyrant, or does he choose mercy and lose his credibility as a Rabbi? While any other person would have to choose between the two, Jesus does not. He balances love and justice like a good shepherd. Today's opening praye...

Chapter 11 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. Beware and Behold - Jesus warns the disciples of the age to come, and reveals his glory for a brief moment. Jesus is preparing his disciple’s heart for his inevitable departure, therefore every action and teaching is laced with seemingly greater urgency. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 17:1-2, An...

Chapter 10 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God or Ghost? - Jesus is rejected in his own city but embraced by the blind, mute, and hurting. The story of Jesus picks up with people desperately seeking him for healing and help, yet in his own country he is rejected and has to flee for his life. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 14:29, And he s...

Chapter 9 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Storm Within - Jesus’ power over nature and demons is put on full display as he silences an entire storm and puts an end to a legion of demons. This is perhaps one of the most dramatic events in Jesus’ ministry. His power is showcased in a breathtaking manner. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 8...

Chapter 8 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Broken Flask - Jesus’ heart for the hurting and vulnerable is showcased in contrast to the religious elite’s piety and hypocrisy. This is where the tension between Jesus and the Pharisees reaches a critical point. Jesus rebukes the religious elite, and thus sets in motion a conspiracy to put an end to him....

Chapter 7 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. My Burden is Light - Jesus begins healing the sick and making enemies in the process. It is at this point Jesus differentiates himself from just a good teacher. He is displaying acts that only God can do. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 147:3, He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wou...

Chapter 6 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Twelve - Jesus chooses the twelve disciples, and ultimately proves the world wrong about who is worthy to be great in the Kingdom of God. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 9:23, And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me....

Chapter 5 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Outcasts - Jesus’ teaching goes viral, and he begins ministering to the broken, sick, and the outcasts. This episode showcases the slow-build of Jesus’ popularity, as well as his willingness to use the broken and imperfect to spread the kingdom of God. Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 3:16, For Go...

Chapter 4 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. This is My Son - The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry. This story is the beginning of Christ’s ministry here on earth. This story begins with the heavens splitting open to showcase Jesus as the beloved son of God, and it ends with a battle of mind and emotions between Jesus and Satan. Today's opening prayer is insp...

Chapter 3 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God With Us - The Birth of Christ. This story showcases the humble yet profound beginning to Jesus. His birth fulfills many prophecies, yet flips people’s expectations upside-down. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 2:11, For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the...

Chapter 2 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. You Are Chosen - Mary and Joseph are chosen to be the parents who raise the Messiah. Much will be required of Mary and Joseph to enact God’s will, thus leading us by example. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 1:30-31, And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And...

Chapter 1 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. He is Coming - The foretelling and the birth of John the Baptist. John is the last living prophet that paves the way for the coming Messiah - he is the prelude to Jesus’ epic coming. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 1:37, For with God nothing shall be impossible. Listen to some of the greatest Bible s...

Chapter 30 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 23 - 1 Kings 2. The Death of a Hero - David enters into the rest of his Lord, and the crown is passed to an unlikely heir. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 12:2, GDon’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, an...

Chapter 29 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 21-24. The Heart of a King - David marches into battle once more as a weary and old king. His hands tremble when he holds his sword, but the God of all creation goes before him to secure his legacy. Today's opening prayer is inspired by 2 Corinthians 5:17, Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has co...

Chapter 28 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 20. The Rebellion of Sheba - An ambitious and evil man rises through the ranks and threatens to tear apart everything God has built through David. Will he be able to strike when the king is at his most vulnerable? Today's opening prayer is inspired by Hebrews 11:6, Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasin...

Chapter 27 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 17-19. Hanging on a Tree - Absalom rages against his father. However, he underestimates the faithfulness of his father’s men, and the strength of their loyalty. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 71:21, Increase my honor and comfort me again. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make...

Chapter 26 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 15-16. The Exiled Father - The exiled son returns. His embittered rage threatens David’s life, and the king is forced to flee from his own son. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Proverbs 3:5-6, Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge him, a...

Chapter 25 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 13-14. The Exiled Son - Due to his neglect, David’s family begins to tear at the seems, and he finds himself exiling his own son. Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 16:33, These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I ha...

Chapter 24 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 11-12. Lust & Murder - Even the mightiest of Kings are susceptible to falling. David’s greatest failure throws the great king onto his knees. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 6:10, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told a...

Chapter 23 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 8-10. Strength & Love - David rises to a new level of power, influence, and favor. He truly is living like a man after God’s own heart… But sin is always lurking in the shadows, awaiting a moment to strike. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Romans 15:13, Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace...

Chapter 22 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 8-10. The Worshipful Warrior - David is not like other kings. His warfare is not for his own glory, and his heart’s calling is not bloodshed. His desire is to worship his God. ~18 pages Today's opening prayer is inspired by Jeremiah 29:11, For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts o...

Chapter 21 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 4-5:16. United and Prepared - The nation unites under David and prepares itself to reclaim what was once lost. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Genesis 1:26, Now let Us conceive a new creation—humanity—made in Our image, fashioned according to Our likeness. And let Us grant them authority over all the earth—t...

Chapter 20 of Heroes in the Bible: David with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by 2 Samuel 3. The Blood of Abner - A strong enemy becomes a close friend. A close friend proves to be a hidden enemy. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Philippians 4:13, Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Listen to some of the greatest Bib...