Episode 128 – The Journey Pt 1: It’s Not About the Destinationi.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Genesis 12:1-4, Hebrews 11:8, Exodus 3:9-10, John 1:35-36, 1 John 2:6Abraham is often held up as a model of faithfulness because when God told him to go, he went. No questions. No “yeah buts.” He didn’t even know where he was going. But he started moving anyways. Abraham understood something about God many of us miss: God is the God of the journey, not the destination. And trusting God as we walk into the unknown is challenging for so many of us because we crave clarity. But when we bring that mentality to life with God, things don’t go so well. By the end of this new series, The Journey, you’ll understand how to adopt a journey mindset, what it looks like to journey well with God, and how to spot the things holding you back from moving forward in faith in the midst of the unknown. Discussion Questions What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching?  What do you think are some of the main things that hold you back from journeying well with God?  We’ll sometimes say things like, “I don’t think I would be who I am today if I hadn’t had to go through that.” That’s a journey statement. What are some of the journeys God has used to change you?  How would you describe the difference between clarity and confidence?  What are some of the things you’ve found helpful in developing a journey mindset?  How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week?  

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Episode 128 – The Journey Pt 1: It’s Not About the Destination

@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}Episode 128 – Psalm 23 – Revisited@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-1.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Psalm 23Psalm 23 is one of the most well-loved passages in scripture. It’s one of those Psalms that speaks into just about any season of life that you find yourself going through. You can find each teaching in the playlist link below. Psalm 23 - Series (10 episodes) .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;margin-top : -25px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}

Episode 128 – Psalm 23 – Revisited

@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}Episode 127 – Ask, Seek, Knock@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-5{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-5:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-5.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Matthew 7:7-11What does Jesus mean when he says, “Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and the door will be opened to you?” When we look carefully at where and when he says these words, it becomes clear that he’s not giving us a blank check to pursue whatever it is our heart’s desire. God is many things, but a genie in a bottle isn’t one of them. Instead, Jesus is offering us a helpful way of approaching God with our requests. But prayer is more than just asking. It’s also about listening to God and discerning what we truly need, and then practicing consistent, radical dependence on the Father whose extravagant, generous love is just waiting to meet us in our place of need.  Discussion Questions What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching?  You’ve probably heard the saying, “You have not because you ask not!” In what ways have you experienced that to be true in life?  Sometimes we have no idea what we need, and we need God’s voice to help us name it. What does it look like in your life to listen to God? Where do you go? What do you do to hear God’s voice? (Silence? Going for a run? Etc.?)  How do you feel about the characterization of God as a good father who loves extravagantly?  Would you agree that practicing dependence in a culture that idolizes independence is a critical way for people to embody God’s kingdom? Why or why not?  How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week?  .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;margin-top : -25px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-10{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}

Episode 127 – Ask, Seek, Knock

Episode 114 – Being Intentional With God’s Wordi.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-51{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-51:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-51.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Deuteronomy 6:4-9Being intentional with God’s Word is essential to living a deep and meaningful life. In the biblical period, God’s people were called to not only dig into the Scriptures but also to have an ongoing discussion with their friends and family about them. For many of us, our time with God’s Word often stops with reading it and we miss out on the critical responsibility of discussion. In this episode, we explore why it’s so crucial to be intentional about our relationship with the Bible so that it permeates every facet of our lives. Discussion Questions What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching? When was the last time someone spoke into your life in a meaningful way (like the letters written for Brad’s son)? How would you describe your relationship with the Bible? How would you describe the difference between devotional Bible reading and digging deep Bible reading? What are some of the barriers keeping you from discussing God’s Words with others? What is one way you’d like to grow in becoming more intentional with God’s Word? How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week? For Further StudyHagah The Text – this is a longer teaching (sermon) that goes into greater detail about the concepts explored in Teaching Series Episode 020

Episode 114 – Being Intentional With God’s Word

Easter isn’t a day we celebrate. It’s a way of being in the world. It’s a posture of heart that announces, “What Jesus accomplished at the cross and empty tomb changes everything!” In this resurrection episode, we’ll look at the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus—a story only Luke records in vivid detail—and see how Luke’s subtle use of Scripture makes the bold claim that, in Jesus, everything that had been torn apart was finally being put back together. This episode will help you see connections from the resurrection story that are often overlooked. But, more importantly, Jesus’s actions at Emmaus remind us that in a world of shattered hope, we can live as people who have burning hearts of hope because He is risen!

Episode 126 – Easter at Emmaus

@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-17{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-17{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}Episode 126 – Easter at Emmaus@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-18{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-18{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-9{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-9:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-9.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Luke 24:13-32Easter isn’t a day we celebrate. It’s a way of being in the world. It’s a posture of heart that announces, “What Jesus accomplished at the cross and empty tomb changes everything!” In this resurrection episode, we’ll look at the story of the disciples on the road to Emmaus—a story only Luke records in vivid detail—and see how Luke’s subtle use of Scripture makes the bold claim that, in Jesus, everything that had been torn apart was finally being put back together. This episode will help you see connections from the resurrection story that are often overlooked. But, more importantly, Jesus’s actions at Emmaus remind us that in a world of shattered hope, we can live as people who have burning hearts of hope because He is risen! Discussion Questions What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching? In Luke’s gospel, Jesus can usually be found at a meal, on a way to a meal, leaving a meal, or telling a story about a meal. Meals were the way Jesus embodied his kingdom announcement. How have you experienced the significance of meals in your life? We experience pain and disappointment when reality doesn’t live up to our expectations. The disciples say to Jesus, “We had hoped…” Think of one or two of your own disappointments or painful seasons and finish this sentence, “I had hoped_______.” Jesus reinterprets the story of his death for the disciples in a way that’s hopeful. How has Jesus re-interpreted painful stories or experiences in your life in a way that helped you to see hope in them? What does it mean to you that Easter isn’t just a day we celebrate but a way of being in the world? How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week? .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;margin-top : -25px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-17{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-17 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-18{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}

@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-25{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-25{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}Episode 125 – Who’s the GOAT? Jesus vs. Caesar@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-26{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-26{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-13{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-13:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-13.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Mark 1:1; Luke 2:10-14, Romans 1:1-4, Colossians 1:15-20The New Testament uses all kinds of words and phrases to describe Jesus and his kingdom. Savior. Son of God. Gospel. Forgiveness of sins. But these aren’t just poetic, flowery phrases. They’re actually concrete ideas everyone in Jesus’s world was familiar with. But not because of Jesus. They were familiar with those ideas because of Caesar. What the New Testament, and especially Paul’s writings, do is they show us two competing narratives: The gospel of Caesar in which peace is imposed by a sword, and the gospel of Jesus in which peace is offered through a cross. One is strong. The other is weak. One dominates. The other is gentle. Which narrative will you allow to order your world? By the end of this episode, you’re going to hear all those poetic, flowery titles for Jesus through a completely new lens. @media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-27{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-27{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}Discussion Questions What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching? How do you feel about the fact that these ideas and titles were used by Caesar prior to the time of Jesus? The gospel of Caesar and the gospel of Jesus are very different. Using your own words, describe how the way Caesar brings peace is different from the way Jesus brings peace? What are some of the other “gospels” or “lords” that compete with the gospel of Jesus in our day and age? If the gospel of Jesus is upside-down and peculiar when compared to the gospel of Caesar, in what ways is your life upside-down and peculiar when compared to the competing “gospels and lords” of our day? How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week? .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-25{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-25 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-26{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}

Episode 125 – Who’s the GOAT? Jesus vs. Caesar

@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-37{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-37{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}Episode 124 – Rabbis and Disciples Pt 8: Jesus’s Yoke@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-38{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-38{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-17{ color: #515151;}i.fb-icon-element.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-17:hover { color: #e00400;}i.fontawesome-icon.fb-icon-element-17.icon-hover-animation-pulsate:after {-webkit-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);-moz-box-shadow:0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);box-shadow: 0 0 0 2px rgba(255,255,255,0.1), 0 0 10px 10px #101018, 0 0 0 10px rgba(255,255,255,0.5);}Key Passage(s): Matthew 11:28-30One of the biggest problems we have when reading the Bible is familiarity. When we’re too familiar with a passage, we start believing we already know what it means. In doing so, we forget there’s so much more it has to teach us, and we rob it of its explosive power to transform our lives. In this final episode in our series, Rabbis and Disciples, we set Jesus’s famous words about “his yoke” in their historical and cultural context, and discover Jesus making a shocking claim that no other rabbi ever made. By understanding this passage anew, you’ll experience the depth, the audacious challenge, and the compelling nature of Jesus’s invitation to life in him! @media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-39{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-39{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}Discussion Questions What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching? How did exploring the different “hints” Jesus gave in this passage change or deepen its meaning for you? What are one or two specific examples of times you’ve made life harder for yourself by trying to do it your way rather than doing it Jesus’s way? What are one or two specific examples of times you practiced the way of Jesus and it helped you to navigate the difficulty of life with a kind of ease and lightness? What does “rest for your soul” look like in your life? How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week? @media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-40{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:30px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-40{margin-top:10px!important;margin-bottom:10px!important;}}For Further StudyNew Light on the Difficult Words of Jesus by David Bivin – Chapter 4 .fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-33{width:100% !important;margin-top : -25px;margin-bottom : 0px;}.fusion-builder-column-33 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1000px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-33{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-33 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-33{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-33 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-34{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}

Episode 124 – Rabbis and Disciples Pt 8: Jesus’s Yoke

The New Testament uses all kinds of words and phrases to describe Jesus and his kingdom. Savior. Son of God. Gospel. Forgiveness of sins. But these aren’t just poetic, flowery phrases. They’re actually concrete ideas everyone in Jesus’s world was familiar with. But not because of Jesus. They were familiar with those ideas because of Caesar. What the New Testament, and especially Paul’s writings, do is they show us two competing narratives: The gospel of Caesar in which peace is imposed by a sword, and the gospel of Jesus in which peace is offered through a cross. One is strong. The other is weak. One dominates. The other is gentle. Which narrative will you allow to order your world? By the end of this episode, you’re going to hear all those poetic, flowery titles for Jesus through a completely new lens.

One of the biggest problems we have when reading the Bible is familiarity. When we’re too familiar with a passage, we start believing we already know what it means. In doing so, we forget there’s so much more it has to teach us, and we rob it of its explosive power to transform our lives. In this final episode in our series, Rabbis and Disciples, we set Jesus’s famous words about “his yoke” in their historical and cultural context, and discover Jesus making a shocking claim that no other rabbi ever made. By understanding this passage anew, you’ll experience the depth, the audacious challenge, and the compelling nature of Jesus’s invitation to life in him! 

We all want to live fully and deeply, but in order to do that we’ve got to live as Jesus lived. The problem is we don’t always understand what Jesus’s life looked like. In this episode, we dig into the details of the itinerant rabbinic lifestyle and quickly realize that Jesus’s life as a traveling rabbi wasn’t glorious or easy. It was actually really, really difficult. It came with a cost. But according to Jesus and the rabbis of the day, it was worth it – costly, but worth it. It’s a message we all need to hear or be reminded of, as we seek to faithfully follow Jesus and experience life that is truly life. 

Episode 123 – Rabbis and Disciples Pt 7: A Difficult Lifestyle

In the culture of Jesus’s day, one was forbidden to receive payment for the teaching of God’s Word. Which is why every rabbi had a trade or occupation. Jesus had one, but the term “carpenter” doesn’t nearly do it justice. In fact, Jesus’s occupation is filled with surprises that perfectly explain how his trade prepared him for his ministry. Speaking of which, the Text implies that once Jesus launches his ministry, he devotes himself entirely to his disciples and teachings. If he wasn’t working and rabbis couldn’t receive payment for teaching God’s Word, how did Jesus and the disciples pay the bills? Let’s find out, and in doing so, let’s gain a deeper appreciation for the way God uses the details to bring about His purposes in our lives. 

Episode 122 – Rabbis and Disciples Pt 6: Jesus’s Occupation

In the Gospels, people were always commenting on Jesus’s authority. It was clear to everyone that he had it. Some marveled at it, while others scoffed at it. The Scribes and Pharisees even questioned it. But what exactly did they mean by authority? How did Jesus understand it? And does that enhance our understanding of what happens with the Great Commission in Matthew 28? Without question! Welcome to an explosive episode where you’ll gain a deeper understanding of Jesus’s biblical authority and how discipleship with Jesus’s authority leads to the life that God desires for us all. 

Episode 121 – Rabbis and Disciples Pt 5: Having Authority

Storms are a guarantee in life. We lose jobs. Relationships end. Money gets tight. All of this can leave us feeling anxious and fearful. Therefore, the reason we feel those things is because storms expose what we really trust. We may say we trust God...

Episode 113 – Storms Reveal Your Foundation

Jesus walking on water is one of the best-known stories in the entire Bible. But we often miss the point because we fail to see the discipleship component at play. When we see it, we learn that the story has less to do with Jesus walking on water and more to do with Peter’s actions and Jesus’s response. But the story isn’t just about Peter. It’s about you and me, and all of the ways we doubt ourselves. By the end of this episode, you’ll have deeper confidence because you’ll know God is with you. You’ll be more willing to face your fears and take holy risks because you know God believes in you. And you’ll grow in your trust that God won’t call you to something and then fail to equip you for it.  

Episode 120 – Rabbis and Disciples Pt 4: Walking On Water

The Bible can be challenging to understand and apply because most people have never been taught how to engage the Bible the way it was intended in its original context. It’s why Brad created The Teaching Series, which is a weekly video series that explores some aspect of the Bible in its original context and then talks through how people can apply it well to their our own context. This podcast is the audio version of those highly visual video teachings which are housed at walkingthetext.com. So if you find an episode particularly helpful, check out the video version as well.

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