Jesus Stories

#5-1 Healing and Identity

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus and his disciples find a man born blind The disciples use this meeting to ask a theological question Jesus uses this meeting to heal the man Some of the man’s friends and family don’t believe that it is the same man. Others believe the healing The Pharisees question the man – not just once, but three times The Pharisees question the man’s parents Jesus goes back to the man and reveals himself to him. The man believes Jesus teaches: I am the gatekeeper to the sheep Jesus teaches: I am the good shepherd The crowd is split over this healing event and the teaching We summarize the “I am” statements that Jesus has made to date SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 9 John 10:1-21 John 9:3-5 (The Message) FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://X.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusStoriesthePodcast/podcasts We’re on most of the podcast platforms. Just don’t forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. 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.

4-58 Let’s Read the Christmas Story

What Happens in this Episode? This Jesus Stories episode allows the scriptures to tell the story of the birth of Jesus. While I connect each reading with a short commentary, the scriptures speak the story for themselves. At the end we draw some conclusions about how Jesus has affected the entire world and ask, Has he affected yours? Scriptures Referenced in this Episode: John 1:1-5 Luke 1:5-80 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-20 Matthew 2:1-12 Music Heard in this Episode Joy to the World – by Quincas Moreira Two Moons - Bobby Richards Wander - Emmit Fenn Wind Riders - Asher Fulero Auckland – VYEN Underwater Exploration – Godmode In 3 - Godmode Bethlehem - Christmas by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100307 Hark the Herald Angels Sing (Instrumental) - Jingle Punks We Three Kings Joy To the World - DJ Williams Joy to the World – Robert Shaw Chorale (from a recording made about 1948) Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, or I’ll tell you story for you. And, you may remain anonymous, if needed. Contact me via the website, JesusStories.info, click on the “Talk to Us” tab. Follow us on Social Media Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://X.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusStoriesthePodcast/podcasts We’re on most of the podcast platforms. Just don’t forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. 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.

#4-57 The Entire Christmas Story

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? It’s a story that starts at the beginning of time. In this episode of Jesus Stories, we tell the entire story of Christmas. What happened in the beginning which created the need for Jesus to come to earth? How did that happen? (Yes, the familiar story you’ve heard all your life, maybe!) What does it mean for you and me today? How does Jesus brings us new life, reconciliation, and salvation? Without this coming we would still be looking for those life-giving attributes. SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: Genesis 1:1-2; 2:1; 1:26-28; 2:15-17 Genesis 3:1-13; 23 Isaiah 9:1-5 Isaiah 7:14 Isaiah 9:6-7 Micah 5:2-5 Luke 1:11-17 Luke 1:26-38 Luke 2:1-7 Luke 2:8-20 1 Corinthians 15:22 Romans 5:6-11 John 3:16-17 MUSIC USED IN THIS EPISODE: O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles), attributed to John Francis Wade. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale I Come to the Garden Alone, by C. Austin Miles. Performed by Praise and Harmony TV. https://youtu.be/FxPXJmUqkaA O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel), M. Neale. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Away in a Manger, attributed by Martin Luther. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale O Little Town of Bethlehem, by Phillips Brooks. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Hark the Herald Angels Sing, by Charles Wesley. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale What Child is This?, by William Chatterton Dix. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?, by J.G. Dailey. Performed by the West London ICOC. FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://X.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusStoriesthePodcast/podcasts We’re on most of the podcast platforms. Just don’t forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. 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.

#4-56 I AM the Light of the World

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? This Jesus Stories episode dives deep into Jesus second “I am” statement: “I AM the light of the world.” What does that mean? Where does that come from? What does it mean for us? How should it affect our lives? And how does Thanksgiving play into this statement? There’s a lot to think about in this episode. SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 7:38 Exodus 13:21-22 John 8:12 Genesis 1:3 Psalm 84:11 Psalm 27:1 Psalm 36:9 Psalm 43:3 Psalm 89:15 Isaiah 10:17 Isaiah 2:5 Psalm 43:3 Psalm 119:105, 130 Isaiah 9:2 Isaiah 42:6 Matthew 5:14-16 Ephesians 5:1-14 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://X.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusStoriesthePodcast/podcasts We’re on most of the podcast platforms. Just don’t forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. 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.

#4-55 I AM!

WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stories episode, Jesus tells his listeners of his identity.  However, the Pharisees and other Jews spend more time arguing than listening. Jesus challenges them with his words and reveals who he is, where he has come from, and from where he has received his authority. That doesn’t set well with the teachers and Pharisees. Although, some others believe.  I break down this teaching to help you understand this interchange. SCRIPTURES REFERENCED IN THIS PODCAST: John 8:12-59 Exodus 1-3 John 7:37-38 FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://X.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JesusStoriesthePodcast/podcasts We’re on most of the podcast platforms. Just don’t forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. 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.