Jesus Stories

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? This episode of Jesus Stories takes us into some deep theological territory. Jesus will heal a man on the Sabbath and then be taken to task for such an action by the religious leaders of the day. So, Jesus takes the time to explain exactly who he is and by what authority he is able to do such a thing. Such authority, he says, comes from His Father – a blasphemous stat...

What Is In This Episode? This episode of Jesus Stories delves into the early opposition to Jesus’ teaching. Who objected to his words? Why did they object? How did Jesus answer them? What does that mean for you and me? When we hear Jesus’ words, do we really hear him? Or do we object to his words due to our own preconceived notions? What Scriptures Are Referenced in this Episode? Mark 2:8-11 Danie...

What Happens in this Episode? In this week’s Jesus Stories episode, we continue telling the narrative of Jesus’ ministry in Galilee. We start in Capernaum – Jesus’ home base – where he teaches and, again, confronts an evil spirit. This is followed by more teaching and lots of healings. We’ll see two well-known healings: Peter’s mother-in-law and the man let down through the roof of an over-crowded...

What Happens In This Episode: This Jesus Stories episode breaks down the reaction to Jesus’ teaching in various places in Galilee. Who listened to Him? Did they believe Him? If they believed, how did they act? If they didn’t believe, how did they act? What does this mean for you and me? Do we believe Jesus? If so, what do we do about it? Join me as explore these questions and understand the implic...

What Happens In This Episode: In this Jesus Stories, we meet several people who have different reactions to Jesus and his teaching. The residents of Sychar believe Jesus. So does a government official from Capernaum. But, the Jews in Jesus home synagogue and some other Jews decided that they didn’t believe. Some fishermen believed after seeing an awesome catch. And evil spirits knew who Jesus was...

In This Episode This episode delves deeper into the passion of John the Baptist for becoming less as Jesus becomes more. That humility translates into example from the story of Jesus and the Samaritan Woman. Jesus shares with her the concept of worship that Jehovah God seeks – worship in spirit and in truth. How do John the Baptist and Jesus himself exemplify this principle? What does that mean fo...

What Happens In This Episode As we open this week’s Jesus Stories, the Jesus’ disciples think that they are in competition with John the Baptist. However, Jesus sets them straight on this point. Even John informs us of his non-competitive position; he will become less while Jesus becomes greater. Jesus and his disciples leave Judea and head to Galilee. They take the short route through the region...

What Happens in this Episode This week’s Jesus Stories episode will delve deeper into two statements Jesus made last week. We talk about Jesus claim that “you must be born again” and his statement that he “came down from heaven.” What do these claims really mean for you and me? How should they impact our lives if we believe them? Scriptures Referenced in this Episode John 3:1-21 Acts 2 Romans 6:1-...

What Happens in This Episode? In this week’s Jesus Stories, we listen in to a conversation between Nicodemus and Jesus – a conversation which occurred under the cover of darkness. Nicodemus, as one of the religious leaders of the Jewish people, had some deep questions for Jesus; and Jesus has some deeper answers for Nicodemus. We’ll delve into the conversation, explaining what is going on as it oc...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? We elaborate on two events from the last episode. Jesus comes to a wedding and performs a miracle there. What does that mean for you and me? Then, Jesus goes to the Temple in Jerusalem and purges it of the merchants within. What does that mean? How do these events show the same side of Jesus? SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 2 Psalm 69:9 2 Kings 19:30-31; Isaiah...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus begins collecting followers in this Jesus Stories episode. We meet his first followers and see an early miracle. Jesus also travels to the first Passover and has his first confrontation in the Temple with the religious leaders of Israel. SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 1:35-2:25 1 Corinthians 5:7; 1 Peter 1:19 Psalm 69:9 Romans 5:19 Matthew 3:17 JESUS STOR...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This episode of Jesus Stories concludes the interview we started with Dennis about a month ago (Episode #3-16 Encounter with Evil). Dennis shares how with the help of his newfound Savior, Jesus, he begins to overcome the evil which has been tormenting him. Because of the length of the interview, this episode is a bit longer than what I usually post. But, it is importa...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This Jesus Stories episode tells the whole Christmas Story. Did you know that the story begins with Creation? “In the beginning….” From there it proceeds until the baby is born in Bethlehem that is destined to change the world. After he is killed, Jehovah God raises him from the dead giving new life, reconciliation, salvation, and love to all mankind. “For God so love...

What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories we interview Dennis who has a remarkable Jesus Story to tell. As Jesus encountered Satan in the desert, Dennis encountered Satan’s demons and ultimately won a victory over them. But it was a battle. You'll to hear about the battle, how it began, and how he began to defeat them. (This is part 2 of this series, part 1 of this interview.) FOR TH...

What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, begins the first of several episodes dealing with Jesus’ “Encounter with Evil.” We will look at the encounter in more detail and draw lessons for you and me. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 9:9 Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Psalm 91:9-12 Deuteronomy 6:14-17 Psalm 78:40-43 Philippians 4:6-7 Luke 4:6-7 Deuteronomy 6:5 John...

What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, “In the Desert”, cements the author’s validation of the identity of Jesus. John the Baptist points at Jesus calling him the Messiah. While Matthew and Luke show Jesus confrontation with Satan in which Satan loses and Jesus wins. To them, anyone who can stand against Satan, could only be the Messiah. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke...

What Happens in this Episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, we dig into the events we talked about in the last episode. What do they mean? What can we learn from them? How do Simeon, Anna, and the Wise Men illustrate Biblical hope? How does the flight into Egypt illustrate the principle of "Do not worry?" Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 2:25-38 Matthew 7:13-14 Romans 5:2-5 Acts 1:9 Act...

What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories introduces us to the first people who met or wanted to meet Jesus. Two of them met Jesus in the Temple and praised and prophesied about him. A third person – an evil ruler – sought to kill him; while magi came from afar to worship him and bring him gifts. Then we meet Jesus as a twelve year old giving his parents the scare of their life-time....

What Happens in this Episode? We review the happenings of the last two episodes and look at the number of miracles Jehovah God used to make these events occur. What does that mean for you and me? Scriptures We Refer to In This Story Luke 1:1-80 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-21 Matthew 2:1-18 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are take...

What Happens in this Episode? This episode of Jesus Stories continues in the birth stories of both John the Baptist and Jesus. Both mothers – Elizabeth and Mary – give birth in special circumstances. We hear praises; special songs dedicated to the glory of God - the first Christmas carols! And unusual messengers are sent to tell the story of the birth to the community. Scriptures used in this stor...

What Happens in this Episode Welcome to Season Four of Jesus Stories. We are going back to the scriptures – to the beginning of Jesus Stories – to retell and to explain more deeply the life of Jesus. Still working from a chronological viewpoint, we’ll tell the story from the scriptures as we have done in the past, and then, in the next episode, expand on the story with more insights and teachings....

What Happens In This Episode? Have you been listening to these stories and saying, I’ll never be able to do what these people do for Jesus? Do you realize that you can still follow Jesus making an impact in our world in His name? How do I know that? Well, the greatest Jesus Stories are told in the scriptures. We take a brief look at some of those stories today. Do you have a Jesus Story to share?...

EVENTS IN THIS EPISODE Because my wife and I were traveling last week, I’m reprising the telling of the most significant event in all of Jesus’ life. What happens? Jesus dies An earthquake occurs Temple veil is ripped from top to bottom Resurrection of godly people Women watch from a distance while others leave the crucifixion Joseph of Arimathea secures Jesus’ body and buries it in a tomb he owns...

What Happens In This Episode? Where do you expect to hear someone’s Jesus Story? Maybe in church? Over coffee or tea? How about in a public assembly at a high school. Today, I share two Jesus Stories from two different ladies taken from their addresses to their fellow students in their high schools. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the...

What Happens In This Episode? What does a man do when he has his moment of glory in his early 20’s? How does he spend the rest of his life? Our man was a servant of Jesus and wrote a Jesus Story of self-denial all his life – from winning a Gold medal in the Olympics to serving as a missionary in China during World War II. Listen to this remarkable story. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m col...