The After Easter Podcast

The Parable of the Two Debtors Luke 7:41-43 The Context: Jesus was questioned after accepting a sinner. The Content: Two men owed money and their debts were forgiven. The Meaning: * Those who have been forgiven much forgive much. * Jesus cares for sinners. * We are all sinners and God has canceled our debts. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellecha...

The Parable of the Lost Sheep Matthew 18:12-14; Luke 15:4-10 The Context: Jesus was teaching about obedience. The Content: Rejoicing ensues when what was lost is found. The Meaning: God counts in ones. Jesus left Heaven to save us. Our obedience is to seek like Jesus. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: htt...

The Parable of the Talents/Minas Matt. 25:14-30; Luke 19:11-27 The Context: Jesus was teaching about faithfulness and end times. The Content: A man who was leaving on a long journey divvied up his possessions and entrusted them to various servants. When he returned, he found that some had multiplied his possessions while others had squandered it. The Meaning: Faithful servants will be blessed and...

Special Guest preacher Dr. Blake Newsom. Salt & Light Matthew 5:13-16 To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For more information about our church, visit fbcbellechasse.com. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond To Co...

The Parable of the Two Builders Matt. 7:24-27; Luke 6:47-49 Main idea: A solid faith comes from hearing and obeying Jesus. The Context: Jesus is preaching to a great crowd. The Content: Two men build houses. One on solid rock and one on unstable sand. The Meaning: One who follows Jesus’s teaching is wise. One who rejects Jesus’s teaching is foolish. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respon...

The Sheep and the Goats Matthew 25:31-46 Main idea: God expects for us to be genuine. The Context: Jesus encountered a fig tree that bore no fruit. The Content: Jesus taught this parable within weeks - possibly even days - of His encounter with the fig tree. The Meaning: Jesus desires that we be people, and churches, of substance. * People of substance rely on who Jesus is, not who they are. To Re...

The Wedding Banquet/Feast Matt. 22:1-14; Luke 14:15-24 We have been given an invitation to a relationship with God (Matt. 22:8-10; Luke 14:21-23). Our relationship with God must take precedence (Matt. 22:3-5; Luke 14:17-20). The denial of God’s invitation has consequences (Matt. 22:11-14; Luke 14:24). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com...

The Wicked Tenants Matthew 21:33-46; Mark 12:1-12; Luke 20:9-19 Main idea: God desires our obedience. The Context: The chief priests and elders inquired of Jesus regarding his authority and paying taxes to Caesar. The Content: A vineyard owner experienced his servants and his son being mistreated and rejected by the tenants of his vineyard. The Meaning: Those who squander God’s gifts will be punis...

The Parables of the Mustard Seed & Leaven Matt. 13:31-33; Mark 4:30-32; Luke 13:18-22 The Context: In each Gospel account, Jesus was teaching a crowd. The Content: A seemingly insignificant thing has a substantial impact. The Meaning: The kingdom of God starts small but grows large. God’s kingdom is not like what was expected. A little faith brings about great results. ————————————————————— To Res...

The Parable of the Sower Mark 4:3-9, 13-20 (Matthew 13:3-23; Luke 8:5-15) Main idea: Those that believe will hear the truth of Jesus’s teachings. * The sower represents God (Mark 4:3, 14). * The seed is the Gospel. * The soil represents people. * The birds represent temptation (Mark 4:4, 15). * The rocky ground represents trials (Mark 4:5-6, 16-17). * The thorns represent worry (Mark 4:7, 18-19)....

Atonement: The Substitution Main idea: Jesus took our punishment for sin upon himself. Christ is our salvation (Hebrews 9:26). Christ is our propitiation (1 John 4:10). Christ is our reconciliation (2 Corinthians 5:18-19). Christ is our redemption (Mark 10:45). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www...

Atonement: The Blood Hebrews 9:11-10:18 Main idea: The blood of Christ is the means of the atonement. Blood is the source of life (Leviticus 17:11; Romans 6:23). Christ’s blood is the proof of his sacrificial death (Romans 6:10). Christ’s blood is the source of our salvation (Hebrews 9:11-10:18). -------------------------------- To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: ht...

Atonement: The Resurrection 1 Corinthians 15:1-58 Main Idea: The resurrection is essential to the Gospel of Christ. The necessity of Christ’s resurrection (15:1-4). The reality of Christ’s resurrection (15:5-11). The hope of Christ’s resurrection (15:12-22). The authority of Christ’s resurrection (15:23-28). The result of Christ’s resurrection (15:29-58). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/...

Atonement: The Cross Colossians 1:15-20 Main idea: The cross is the most important event in human history. The pain of the cross (John 19:1, 16-18). The significance of the cross (Colossians 1:15-20). The call of the cross (Matt. 16:24-26). -------------------------------------- To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html T...

TEN: Be Content Exodus 20:17 Main idea: God wants us to desire his provision. Contentedness can keep us from sin (Exodus 20:17). Contentedness makes us more capable of serving others (Acts 20:32-35; 2 Cor. 9:6-15). Contentedness makes us more like Christ (Philippians 4:10-14). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To...

TEN: Tell the Truth Exodus 20:16 Main idea: God wants us to be honest. We must not lie to or about others (Exodus 20:16). We must not lie to ourselves (1 John 1:8). We must not lie to God (Exodus 20:7). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Church of Bell...

TEN: Value Integrity Exodus 20:15 Main idea: God desires that we value integrity more than things. We must not be consumed by greed (Matthew 6:19-21). We must strive for integrity in all things (Ephesians 4:28). We must be accountable to God (Matthew 6:24). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbc...

TEN: Be Faithful Exodus 20:14 Main idea: Being faithful is a mark of godliness. We must be faithful in our affections (Matt. 5:27-28, 31-32). We must be faithful in our conversations (Matt. 15:18). We must be faithful in our associations (Matt. 5:29-30; Proverbs 5:8). We must be faithful in our actions (Matt. 5:27, 32). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www...

TEN: Cherish Life Exodus 20:13 Main idea: God instructs us to value all human life. We cherish life by respecting others (Matt 5:21-22, 46-47). We cherish life by protecting others (Luke 10:25-37; Matt. 5:43-45). We cherish life by loving others (Matt. 22:35-40). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://w...

TEN: With Honor Exodus 20:12 Main idea: We honor God with obedience to the Father, as Jesus did. The parent/child relationship is symbolic of the God/man relationship (Exodus 20:12; Ephesians 6:1). Honor is given in obedience (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:5). Obedience carries obligations of conduct (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:4-9). Obedience results in God’s promised blessings (Ex. 20:12; Eph. 6:2-3). To Respond: ht...

TEN: Keep It Holy Exodus 20:8-11 Main Idea: “Sabbath” means “rest.” Busyness is the enemy of rest (Exodus 20:8). Rest is a necessity for everyone (Exodus 20:9-10). Rest reminds us of who we are and who God is (Exodus 20:11). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First...

TEN: Raise Your Banner Exodus 20:7 Main idea: Those who claim to belong to God but do not live obediently misuse God’s name. We must not disrespect the name of the Lord. We must not misrepresent the name of the Lord. We must not unfaithfully take the name of the Lord. To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: htt...

TEN: Put God First Exodus 20:4-6 Main idea: Nothing in our lives should come before our devotion to God. We must not worship the image of God, but God himself, in Spirit and in truth. * Images misrepresent God. * Worshiping images corrupts our knowledge of God. * We must worship God in Spirit and in Truth (John 4:24). We must not put anything in the place of God in our lives. * We must not worship...

TEN: God, Your God Exodus 20:2-3; Leviticus 18:1-5 Main Idea: God has committed himself to us, so we should commit ourselves to God. The Lord is God (20:2). We must make God our Lord (20:3). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/give.html ©First Baptist Church of Belle Chasse For...

The Trinity: Redemption Ephesians 1:3-14 Main idea: The members of the Trinity served distinct roles in God’s salvific plan. The Father is the author of redemption (1:3-10). The Son is the mode of redemption (1:3-12). The Spirit is the power of redemption (1:13-14). To Respond: http://www.fbcbellechasse.com/respond.html To Connect: https://www.fbcbellechasse.com/connect-with-us.html To Give: http:...