Jesus Stories

#5-7 Jesus’ Lost and Found

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stories episode, we delve deep into the three parables of Luke 15. In “Jesus’ Lost and Found” we look at how those parables reveal something of the character of Jehovah God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We also look at you and me and our needed response to those characteristics. What should we do with this information? What does it mean for each of us? SCRIPTURES REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE? Luke 15 Isaiah 53:6 John 10:11, 14 Romans 6:16 Acts 2:38 2 Corinthians 3:18 Romans 8:6 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqA5H3HdRA&list=PLOT9Cm5P1tsQp1U8cEilDk5icjxE55KA8 SUPPORT US THROUGH OUR SPONSORS: Savorista Coffee: https://savorista.com/discount/STORIESDEAL Photos: https://gtPhotos.pixels.com HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED TO JESUS STORIES? Subscribing helps us to understand who is listening to us. You’ll always know when a new episode is available, too. A win for both of us! Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

#5-6 Journey to Jerusalem 3

WHAT HAPPENS 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 street Jesus cautions his followers to count the cost for following him The Pharisees and tax collectors complain about with whom he is keeping company Jesus tells three stories to explain his search for the lost and the desire to throw a party in heaven. SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Luke 14:1-35 Luke 15:1-32 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqA5H3HdRA&list=PLOT9Cm5P1tsQp1U8cEilDk5icjxE55KA8 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Savorista Coffee: https://savorista.com/discount/STORIESDEAL Get a 25% discount using the link above! Hero Care Packages: https://herocarepackages.com/ Photos: https://gtPhotos.pixels.com For a limited time, use the code YBCSBJ for a 25% discount HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED TO JESUS STORIES? Subscribing helps us to understand who is listening to us. You’ll always know when a new episode is available, too. A win for both of us! Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

#5-5 Journey to Jerusalem, part 2

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 leave Perea SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Luke 10:38-42 Luke 11:1-13 Luke 11:2-4 (The Message) John 10:22-42 Luke 13:22-35 Find us on social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqA5H3HdRA&list=PLOT9Cm5P1tsQp1U8cEilDk5icjxE55KA8 SUPPORT US WHEN YOU SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Savorista Coffee: https://savorista.com/discount/STORIESDEAL Hero Care Packages: https://herocarepackages.com/discount/STORIESDEAL Photos: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/3-george-taylor/shop HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED TO JESUS STORIES? Subscribing helps us to understand who is listening to us. You’ll always know when a new episode is available, too. A win for both of us! Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

#5-4 Rest

What Happens in this Episode? In our last Jesus Stories episode, Jesus issued an invitation to come to him. He encourages us to take his yoke and find rest. But what does this mean? We explore the Biblical concept of rest as we talk about “rest for your souls”. How do we obtain this rest? Is it still available to us? In a world which is in turmoil, how can Jesus promise this rest? Join me as I break down Jesus’ invitation in this episode of Jesus Stories. Scriptures Referenced in this Episode? Matthew 11:28-30 Exodus 20:8-11 Psalm 95:10-11 Hebrews 4:1, 6-7 Matthew 11:28-30, The Message John 14:15-17 Romans 8:6, 15 John 1:13; Romans 6 Romans 8:1-2 1 John 1:7, 9 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gXqA5H3HdRA&list=PLOT9Cm5P1tsQp1U8cEilDk5icjxE55KA8 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Savorista Coffee: https://savorista.com/discount/STORIESDEAL Hero Care Packages: https://herocarepackages.com/discount/STORIESDEAL gt.Photos: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/3-george-taylor/shop HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED TO JESUS STORIES? Subscribing helps us to understand who is listening to us. You’ll always know when a new episode is available, too. A win for both of us! Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

#5-3 Journey to Jerusalem 1

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 parable – a famous one!!! SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Luke 9:51-56 Luke 17:11-19 Luke 10:1-24 Matthew 11:28-30 Matthew 11:28-30 (The Message) Luke 10:25-37 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLql8ripSPxOr9M03HIp4gxtHEvzuNMpy3 SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS: Savorista Coffee: https://savorista.com/discount/STORIESDEAL Hero Care Packages: https://herocarepackages.com/discount/STORIESDEAL gt.Photos: https://fineartamerica.com/profiles/3-george-taylor/shop HAVE YOU SUBSCRIBED TO JESUS STORIES? Subscribing helps us to understand who is listening to us. You’ll always know when a new episode is available, too. A win for both of us! Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.