Jesus Stories

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Peter and John are sent into Jerusalem to prepare for the Passover Jesus says, “I have been very eager to eat this Passover with you before my suffering begins Jesus shares bread and wine, imparting new meaning to these emblems “But here at this table, sitting among us as a friend, is the man who will betray me.” Jesus makes promises regarding the Kingdom to his disci...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus tells three stories regarding watching and readiness Jesus describes the time of judgment – did we serve the “least”? The leading priests and elders plot to kill Jesus Judas Iscariot plots to betray Jesus Some people believe; some don’t; some believe but are afraid to speak up Jesus makes his final public appeal SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS PODCAST Mark 13:34-37 Matt...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE The disciples comment on the grandeur of the Temple and it’s construction Jesus responds by saying that it’s nothing; in fact, it will be totally destroyed The disciples ask when this will happen Jesus begins a discourse full of warnings – warnings of bad things about to occur for the city of Jerusalem Jesus reminds his disciples that they must stand – persevere when t...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: The Sadducees come to Jesus with a question with a question about marriage in Heaven A Teacher asks, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” Jesus asks the Pharisees, “What do you think about the Messiah?” Jesus castigates the Pharisees for their hypocrisy Jesus grieves over Jerusalem We hear the lesson of the widow’s offering of two pennies SCRIPTURES...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE? Jesus curses an unproductive fig tree He cleans up the Temple – again Religious leaders are looking for a way to kill Jesus but can’t formulate a plan Jesus reminds his followers that he will have to die Jehovah God verifies Jesus ministry The disciples are stunned by a dead fig tree Jesus tells them to believe and pray in their belief Jesus is challenged to p...

EVENTS DESCRIBED IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus tells a parable. A nobleman was called away to be crowned king of his land. He leaves some funds to be invested by others. Some do well. Some do not! Everyone is looking for Jesus, wondering if he will come to Jerusalem for the Passover celebration A party is held in the home of a former leper – Simon – in honor of Jesus. He is honored in a special way. The...

EVENTS WHICH OCCUR IN THIS EPISODE: A question from the Pharisees designed to test Jesus: Should a man be allowed to divorce his wife for just any reason? Jesus teaches about Jehovah God’s original plan for marriage Jesus blesses some little children and likens the Kingdom of God to them Jesus teaches a rich man about his priorities Jesus teaches his disciples (and us) about priorities and rewards...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE A comment on the events happening in Ukraine. A quote from The Unvarnished Jesus: A Lenten Journey. Jesus teaches on prayer. Keep praying. Don’t give up. The prayers of a Pharisee and a tax collector. “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Parable of the landowner who hires help for his vineyard. He pays everyone...

EVENTS AND TEACHINGS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus tells the story of the shrewd manager Lessons on honesty and faithfulness Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus Jesus answers the question about the coming of the Kingdom of God Jesus speaks of the times to come using some end time examples from Genesis SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS PODCAST: Luke 16:1-31 Luke 16:13 – The Message Luke 17:20-35, 37 G...

EVENTS IN THIS EPISODE Jesus is invited to lunch after church He heals a man on the Sabbath asking, “Which of you doesn’t work on the Sabbath?” He watches the seating at the table and calls for a humbler selection of a seat He cautions the host about inviting those who can pay his invitation back We hear a parable of a great banquet which no one will attend – except those who are living on the str...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus visits the home of Mary and Martha; and Martha does all the cooking Jesus teaching his disciples about prayer He reminds us of the goodness of Jehovah God Jesus responds to the questions, “Are you the Messiah?” People try to stone Jesus. Again. He escapes. Again. Jesus responds to a hotly debated question, “Will only a few be saved?” Jesus counters a warning to...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE Jesus and his entourage are rejected by Samaritans Ten lepers (at least one from Samaria) are healed Jesus sends out 72 disciples in pairs to the cities he is about to visit to teach and heal The 72 disciples return with great news Jesus issues a famous invitation A teacher of the law asks a question, in order to justify himself. Jesus uses this opportunity to tell a p...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jehovah God creates the earth and his ultimate creation, man and woman Man and Woman mess up by disobeying Jehovah God and breaking the relationship between them and Jehovah God Jehovah God starts the process of mending a now broken relationship. A nation is built which has a special relationship with Jehovah God But, that nation is just as rebellious and disobedient...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus and his disciples find a man born blind The disciples use this meeting to ask a theological question Jesus uses this meeting to heal the man Some of the man’s friends and family don’t believe that it is the same man. Others believe the healing The Pharisees question the man – not just once, but three times The Pharisees question the man’s parents Jesus goes back...

WHAT DO WE HEAR ABOUT IN THIS PODCAST? This episode summarizes some teaching in which Jesus explains his identity. However, the Pharisees and other Jews spend more time arguing than listening. Jesus challenges them with his words and reveals who he is, where he has come from, and from where he has received his authority. That doesn’t set well with the teachers and Pharisees. But, some others belie...

A QUICK SUMMARY: Peter asks a question which prompts a parable on forgiveness Jesus’ brothers taunt him Jesus secretly goes to the Feast of Tabernacles He teaches in the Temple Some believe; some don’t believe But, the Pharisees and teachers of the law are upset The authorities try to arrest Jesus – twice The Pharisees and teachers of the law try to trap Jesus with a woman caught in the act of adu...

Hey All, For this period, Jesus Stories is taking a break from podcasting. I'm out-of-town visiting my grandkids (and their parents, too!). So, if you're behind on listening, this is a great opportunity to catch up. Or, maybe listen to an old, favorite episode! We'll be back in two weeks with another episode! See you then!  

THE SHORT STORY SHOW NOTES Jesus: “What does everyone say about me?” Jesus: “Who do you think that I am?” Peter jumps in with a confession and Jesus responds with an important and controversial reply. The apostles are given access and authority. Jesus shares his future sufferings with his followers. But, Peter reprimands him. Jesus responds by telling everyone that following Jesus is costly; it ma...

THE SHORT STORY SHOW NOTES: Pharisees challenge Jesus cleanliness, while ignoring their own law Jesus: It’s what comes from your heart defiles you, not what you eat Off to Tyre and Sidon and healing for a Canaanite woman Then to the Decapolis and healing for a deaf/mute man Jesus feeds another crowd Challenge from the Pharisees and Sadducees – Show us your authority! Healing in Bethsaida for a bli...

This episode is full of amazing action and confusing teaching! Jesus apostles come back from their teaching, preaching and healing to report to Jesus all that happened. They bring a crowd with them! So, instead of getting a much needed rest, they are caught up with Jesus in teaching and ministering to a crowd of over 10,000 people. This includes feeding them! Using the provision of two pieces of f...

This is a busy episode for Jesus as he moves from teaching and story-telling to action. At the request of a leader of a synagogue, he heals her daughter. But, not before healing a woman whom he calls “my daughter” from a disease which has ostracized her from society for 12 years. He helps two blind me to see because of their faith. And he throws out another demon. But, opposition is beginning to b...

I start out by telling you that you're listening to episode #18. Nope. It was late and I was wrong. This is episode #19! Jesus tells stories in this episode of Jesus Stories! Jesus was the consummate story teller. But, his stories all had a purpose. They were used to teach secrets about the Kingdom. These are secrets that some can hear and understand; others cannot. We go through some of Jesus’ st...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? This Jesus Stories episode picks up where the last one left off. Jesus is in the midst of a crowd of thousands of people. People are stepping all over each other – in spite of Jesus rough teaching to the Pharisees. Now Jesus turns to these people with his own warnings about the Pharisees. He continues with a challenge to speak up for him even when it is difficult. Rem...

What Happens in This Episode? In this episode of Jesus Stories, we find out who provides support for Jesus and his disciples as they travel around Israel. We see the opposition to Jesus ministry increase. But, we also see Jesus fighting back with some very “to the point” teaching. In this episode, Jesus is accused after he throws a demon out of a man of working in league with the devil. Jesus corr...

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: In this episode of Jesus Stories, we hear of two remarkable people who have faith which is commended by Jesus. A Roman Centurion is sure that Jesus can hear a deathly ill slave just by speaking. And a prostitute honors Jesus at the home of a Pharisee exercising a faith that Jesus says saves her. In between, Jesus raises the son of a widow and shows John’s disciples th...