Today With Jesus

When Jesus cried, “It is finished” (John 19:30), He was not simply describing a moment—He was revealing a way of life. The cross was the culmination of a mission He had embraced from the beginning. Jesus did not wait until Calvary to live with completion in mind. Throughout His earthly ministry, He demonstrated unwavering obedience, purposeful mission, and faithful follow-through. His final words...

When Jesus uttered the words, “It is finished,” He was not surrendering in defeat—He was proclaiming victory. In this episode, Robert and Dan begin a two-part study of the sixth saying from the cross, exploring what Jesus meant when He declared, Tetelestai —“paid in full,” “accomplished,” “completed.” Are you still trying to carry a burden that Jesus has already paid for at the cross? What would i...

What did Jesus mean when He cried, “I thirst” from the cross? In Part 2 of this study, Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield explore how this statement reflected not only Jesus’ physical suffering, but also the deep spiritual focus and longing that characterized His entire earthly ministry. Throughout His life, Jesus demonstrated a “thirst” for the Father’s will, for righteousness, and for the salvation...

As Jesus hangs upon the cross, one brief statement reveals both the depth of His suffering and the power of His purpose: “I thirst” (John 19:28). In this first part of our two-episode study, Robert and Dan examine this fifth saying of Jesus from the cross by focusing on the immediate context of John 19 and the profound layers behind these words. More than a physical expression of agony, this state...

What if Jesus’ cry from the cross was not just a question—but an invitation? In this episode, we take a deeper look at Psalm 22 , the very passage Jesus quotes when He cries, “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46). By stepping into the words of David, we begin to see not only the depth of human anguish—but also the unshakable thread of trust that runs through both David’s life...

What do you do when God feels distant? In this episode, we begin our study of one of the most haunting and powerful statements ever spoken from the cross: “My God, My God, why have You forsaken Me?” (Matthew 27:46) These words stop us in our tracks. They are raw. Honest. Emotional. And deeply meaningful. But what did Jesus mean? Was He truly abandoned? Was this a cry of despair? Or is there someth...

In this episode of Today With Jesus , we continue our study of Jesus’ words from the cross: “Woman, behold your son… Behold your mother” (John 19:26–27). In Part 1, we explored the moment itself—the raw emotion, the setting at the cross, and the relationship between Jesus, Mary, and John. In Part 2, we turn our attention to what this statement reveals about Jesus’ heart and how it reshapes our und...

In this episode of Today With Jesus, we begin a two-part study of one of the most tender and personal statements Jesus made from the cross: “Woman, behold your son… Behold your mother.” (John 19:26–27) Even in the midst of unimaginable suffering, Jesus pauses to care for His mother. What does this moment reveal about His heart—and what does it teach us about following Him today? ★ Support this pod...

In Luke 23:43 , Jesus spoke words of incredible comfort to a dying man: “Assuredly, I say to you, today you will be with Me in Paradise.” In the previous episode, we examined what Jesus meant when He spoke these words from the cross. In this episode, we turn our attention to the compassion behind the promise. The statement Jesus made to the thief was not out of character. Throughout His ministry,...

In this episode of Today With Jesus, Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield continue their study of the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross. We come to one of the most hope-filled statements ever spoken: “Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in paradise.” (Luke 23:43) Spoken to a dying criminal in the final hours of Jesus’ earthly life, this promise reveals the heart, authority, and assurance...

In this episode of Today With Jesus , Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield continue their study of the first of Jesus’ seven sayings from the cross: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” (Luke 23:34) In Part 1, we examined the statement in its immediate context at Calvary. In Part 2, we step back and ask: How did Jesus live this prayer long before He prayed it? And how can we bring th...

As Jesus hangs on the cross—wounded, mocked, and rejected—His first recorded words are not cries of anger or demands for justice, but a prayer: “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.” In this episode of Today With Jesus , Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield begin a new journey through the seven sayings of Jesus from the cross . This season will examine each saying in two movements: und...

The cross confronts us not only with God’s love, but with human guilt. It’s easy to talk about the beauty of the cross. It’s harder to face its blame . In this episode of Today With Jesus , we consider a sobering truth: while Scripture records the roles played by Jewish leaders and Roman authorities, it refuses to let us push responsibility safely outward. The Bible presses the question closer to...

“He endured the cross, despising the shame…” — Hebrews 12:2 Roman crucifixion was intentionally degrading, designed to humiliate its victims publicly and permanently. In this episode of Today With Jesus , we slow down and look carefully at the shame our Lord endured on Calvary—and why He willingly bore it. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this opening episode of Season 12, Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield begin a new series on the Seven Sayings of Jesus from the Cross by first slowing down and looking carefully at the cross itself — and especially at the name “Calvary.” ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this season finale of Today With Jesus, Dan and Robert conclude our seven-part journey through Isaiah 53 as the New Testament writers apply its message to Jesus. Today we turn to 1 Peter 2:21–25 , a passage that is filled with Isaiah 53, and shows how the Servant’s suffering becomes both our salvation and our example. Peter writes to Christians enduring hardship, reminding them that Jesus’ suff...

As we continue our series exploring Isaiah 53 through the lens of the New Testament, today’s episode brings us to two passages that reveal both humanity’s response to the message of Christ and the certainty of His return. Dan and Robert unpack Romans 10:16 and Hebrews 9:28 , showing how each draws deeply from Isaiah’s prophecy of the Suffering Servant. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Dan Winkler and Robert continue their exploration of how Isaiah 53 is used in the New Testament. Today’s study zeroes in on two powerful texts that highlight both unbelief and belief, rejection and reception, darkness and discovery—all centered on Jesus, the Suffering Servant. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode, Dan Winkler and Robert begin a powerful new mini-series exploring seven specific New Testament passages that quote or allude to Isaiah 53. Today, we look at the first two references: Matthew 8:17 and Luke 22:37. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Today With Jesus , we conclude our two-part look at “The Blessings of the Suffering Servant” by turning to Isaiah 53:12 — a verse that reveals one of Jesus’ most comforting and ongoing blessings: His intercession . Isaiah’s prophecy shows that the Servant not only bore the sins of many, but now “makes intercession for the transgressors.” The blessing of intercession means Jesus...

In this episode of Today With Jesus , we continue our study through Isaiah 53 by exploring “The Blessings of the Suffering Servant.” From these powerful verses, we discover two life-changing blessings that flow from the suffering of Jesus: Redemption and Justification . Isaiah 53:10–11 reveals the heart of God’s redemptive plan — that through the anguish of His soul, the Servant would bring salvat...

In this episode of Today With Jesus , Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield continue their walk through Isaiah 53 by exploring the often-overlooked yet profoundly significant burial of Jesus . Though brief, Isaiah 53:9 captures the paradox of the Suffering Servant—treated as a criminal, yet buried with the rich; condemned by men, yet vindicated by God. Jesus’ burial wasn’t just a closing scene—it was a...

In this episode of Today With Jesus, Dan Winkler and Robert Hatfield continue their study through Isaiah 53 — one of the most vivid and moving prophecies of the Messiah’s suffering. In verses 5–8, Isaiah describes the brutal reality of the Servant’s beatings — not only His physical pain, but the deep spiritual purpose behind it all. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Today With Jesus, Robert Hatfield and Dan Winkler continue their journey through Isaiah 53, turning their focus to “The Burden of the Suffering Servant.” From the pen of Isaiah and the heart of prophecy, we see Jesus—our Suffering Servant—carrying not only the sins of others but also their pain, sorrow, and rejection. In this study, Robert and Dan explore two powerful truths: Th...

In this episode of Today With Jesus, we turn to the profound words of Isaiah 53:1–2, where the prophet describes the physical presence of God’s Servant. Rather than coming with outward beauty, status, or earthly strength, the Servant appears humble, ordinary, and even despised. Yet it is through this very humility that God’s power and salvation are revealed. ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★