The Daily Discipleship Podcast

Jesus demonstrates that he is Messiah through His authority over nature - calming the winds - what storm is blowing in your life which Jesus can calm.

Jesus teaches secrets of the Kingdom through parables - Mustard Seeds, Fields, and More.

Jesus uses parables to explain the secrets of the Kingdom of God.  Soils, Seeds, and Weeds. 

Jesus traveled with an entourage, carrying the Gospel from one town to another, supported by the 12 a list of women supporting the effort. This episode speaks to multiplication ministry, life transformation, women's support of Jesus, supporting multiplicational ministry. 

Jesus calls us to both repentance and to rest.  Enter his rest on this earth.

Jesus warns against judgmentalism (not the same as judging), and He explains that Fruit bears witness to Root.

Jesus did much to clarify His identity from what he said as was substantiated by what he said.  

Some of Jesus' most poignant statements begin with the words, "But I Tell You."  What were they?

Jesus calls us to live in right relationships with others, but what do we do when the other person resists?  What about our own hearts?  What pattern does Scripture give in dealing with division?

What were apostles?  What unique qualities?  Would all who were called pan-out to excellent in the end?  What empowerments do modern Christians have which carry-over from what was given to the original 12?

Sometimes Jesus did things which we controversial to the religious, but which were life-giving otherwise.  Would you choose the life-giving or the strict and Spiritless?

Jesus did righteous, merciful things on the Sabbath and it got him into all kinds of trouble with the religious establishment.  Through his acts of healing mercy, Jesus underscored the fact that he is God.

As Christians, with whom do we spend most of our time?  Jesus spent the bulk of his time surrounded by his disciples, up close and personal.  He also was known to eat and drink with sinners so that he could point them to the truth about himself.  This is a practice we need to continue. We are called to bring the Gospel to light in the conversations, the meals, we have as well. 

It is one thing to say someone is forgiven, but then to add the proof of enabling him to walk is another.  Jesus did just that, substantiating his claim of being God.  In this story, there are lessons for believers about carrying their friends to Christ. 

Jesus responded in compassion to a leper.  How will He respond to you?  Jesus miracle propels His message forward through, yet, another changed life.

Jesus performed miracles because He cared for people - true, but even more true was that Jesus performed miracles and preached the message that did to establish His identity as Messiah.

One woman's testimony caused a whole town to want to hear from Jesus, and many believed.  How might God use your testimony?

To whom and how did Jesus bring the message of eternal life?  Jesus demonstrates that the Gospel is for all and effective for those who will believe.  Today's episode looks at the conversation between Jesus and a Samaritan woman.  The Gospel springs up into eternal life for all who will receive it.

Further insights on the Name and Nature of Jesus through the testimony of John the Baptizer, part 2.  Not a competition.  He Must Increase, I Must Decrease.

The best to get to know someone is by observing them and by hearing what others who know them well have to say about them, such is the cast in getting to know Jesus through the words of John the Baptizer.

Jesus confronted those who had made the Father's House something much different than it should have been.  Zeal consumed Him.  For what are we zealous?  Are we zealous for the things of God?

What do you do when you run out of refreshments at the party?  A wedding celebration in Cana in Galilee ran short on wine, and the situation provided a great opportunity for Jesus to begin to reveal who He really was. Do you know this Jesus with the power to change water into wine?  What could He do in your life?

What approach did Jesus us when calling His first followers?  How did they respond?  What evangelistic lessons can we learn from Jesus' approach?

It is critical that we know how to handle Scripture as a combatant to temptation. It is also beneficial to know that we aren't alone in life's journey, but we have the fellowship of other believers, the presence of God Himself, and the ministering aid of angels to help us on life's journey.

Much can be learned for the life of the believer through Jesus' own wilderness experience - today we focus more upon the practice of fasting.