Message to Kings - A Biblical History of Man

Jesus' disciples ask Jesus about the end, "when will these things be, and what will be the sign of your coming, and of the end of the age." Jesus answered the first part of the question, with 11 signs of the current age: wars, rumors of wars, false Christs, famines, pestilences, earthquakes, persecution, betrayal, false prophets, lawlessness, and the gospel is preached in all the world.  Then, the end will come.  Matthew 24:1-18www.messagetokings.com

While in the temple courts, Jesus compares the tithing of a poor widow and a rich arrogant pharisee. The contrast is obvious and apparent, and reveals the disparity of the corrupt religious system and the heart of a true worship.Mark 12:41-44Luke 21:1-41 Samuel 16:7Guest Speaker: Evangeline Heastonwww.messagetokings.com

After facing the Pharisees and their questions, Jesus pronounced the seven or eight woes of the Scribes and Pharisees. Greater will be the judgment of these scribes and pharisees for their condemnation of the only sinless man to walk planet earth. In this episode, we parallel these woes with other verses of judgment about judgment.      Matthew 23:1-39Matthew 12:41-42James 3:1Mark 9:42www.messagetokings.com

A scribe asks Jesus what is the greatest commandment.  In this episode, we dissect these passages from Matthew 22 and Mark 12 and compare it to Deuteronomy 6:5.  Afterward, we will see what happens when Jesus is done with their questions; he asks them a question, a mystery pulled from Psalm 110.  Who is talking in Psalm 110 when David writes "the Lord said to my Lord?" Matthew 22:34-46Mark 12:28-37Luke 20:41-44Deuteronomy 6:5Psalm 110www.messagetokings.com

The Sadducees came to Jesus with one of their stock illustrations, related to the resurrection and marriage, and Jesus answered them with a theological wonder "you are mistaken, not knowing the scriptures nor the power of God." In this episode, we cover the theology of the resurrection of the dead.  Matthew 22:22-23Mark 12:18-27Luke 20:27-401 Corinthians 15:221 Corinthians 15:51-53Hebrews 9:27Romans 14:10www.messagetokings.com

The rulers and authorities sent spies that they might seize Jesus with their words. The question was "should we pay taxes to Caesar, or not?" Paralleling this scene and King Solomon's wisdom, we cover the gift of discernment and the gift of word of wisdom.  Matthew 22:15-22Mark 12:13-17Luke 20:20-26Luke 12:12-12:131 King 3www.messagetokings.com

According to Luke 20:20, the chief priests sent spies who pretended to righteous to Jesus to catch him at his words.  As a consequence of the hypocrisy of the religious leaders and to reveal the age to come, Jesus tells the Parable of the Wedding Feast. The parable reveals the ignorance and judgment of the religious leaders, the age to come, and the wedding supper of the lamb.  Matthew 22:1-14Revelation 19:7-9Revelation 21:1-2Romans 13:14Ephesians 5:24-252 Corinthians 11:2www.messagetokings.com

The religious leaders send spies among Jesus' followers to try to trick Jesus with complex questions. In this context and the turning of the tables, Jesus tells two parables about a vineyard and the wickedness of the religious leaders. The parable of the two sons is about two sons. One is wicked, honest, and repentant and the other is religious, deceitful, and unrepentant.  Which one did the will of the father?The parable of the wicked vinedresser speaks to the love of the God, that would send prophet after prophet to Israel followed by his own son which would be rejected and killed. The parable was a condemnation of the religious leaders as much as it is a prophetic annotation of the days to come.  Matthew 21:23-22:14Mark 11:27-12:12Luke 20:1-19www.messagetokings.com

In the morning, Jesus goes to Jerusalem and sees a fig tree.  Even though it wasn't the season for figs, he curses the fig tree "may you never bear fruit again." In the evening, the disciples passed by the fig tree and saw it withered and dead.  They were amazing and asked Jesus about it.  In this episode, we discuss the withered fig tree and the future death of the religious mountain in Jerusalem. Matthew 21:18-22Mark 11:12-24Hosea 9:10Jeremiah 8:13Micah 4:41 Kings 4:25John 1:48-50Luke 13:6-9www.messagetokings.com

Passion WeekMonday: Cursing the Fig Tree, Cleansing the TempleJesus started the day cursing the fig tree which represents Israel and preceded to the Temple Mount. He stepped into the Court of the Gentiles and created a whip and drove out the money changers interrupting the Passover weekly procedures. The scribes and chief priests were so angry, they met to discuss how to destroy him.  In this episode, we consider their language and the divine justice that will occur in this place of the Court of the Gentiles, per Josephus in the Siege of Jerusalem in 70AD. Matthew 21:12-17Mark 11:12-19Luke 19:45-48www.messagetokings.com

"Why would the stones cry out?"Jesus rides into Jerusalem on a donkey, and the crowds go wild singing praises quoting psalm 118. The Pharisees asks Jesus to rebuke his disciples, and he replies, "if they don't, the stones will cry out." In this episode, we cover the Triumphant Entry, and why the stones would cry out.Matthew 21:1-11Mark 11:1-11Luke 19:28-44John 12:12-19Zechariah 9:9Psalm 118Luke 1:37www.messagetokings.com

Six days before passover, and the final act before passion week, Jesus is anointed at Bethany at the house of Simon the Leper by Mary, the sister of Lazarus. In this episode, we discuss this anointing for his death, and the other anointings of Jesus' life.  Luke 7:36-50John 12:1-8Matthew 26:6-13John 19:38-42John 3:16www.messagetokings.com

Perhaps Zacchaeus, a short wealthy tax collector, heard the cry of blind Bartimaeus "son of David," and he scrambled up a tree to see Jesus on the road.  When Jesus came by on the road, he called up to Zacchaeus, and welcomed himself to his home. Jesus sees him, and calls him by his name which means "pure." In this episode, we cover the salvation of Zacchaeus.    Matthew 5:8Luke 19:1-10www.messagetokings.com

On the road through Jericho, Jesus encounters Blind Bartimaeus. Bartimaeus cried out "have mercy on me son of David!" Jesus stood still and ministered to him.  In this episode, we cover the faith of Bartimaeus and his revelation of the gospel and the face of God himself.  Matthew 20:29-34Mark 10:46-52Luke 18:35-18:43Jeremiah 33:32 Chronicles 16:9www.messagetokings.com

The mom of the Apostle John and James, the sons of Zebedee, kneels before Jesus.  She asks for her sons to be at the right and left side of Jesus. Jesus rebukes her and teaches the disciples about servanthood, going lower to serve others, and how he will pay the ransom for many.  Death to self = serve othersMatthew 20:17-28Mark 10:32-45John 13:1-17Matthew 26:62-64www.messagetokings.com

Jesus is told that Lazarus is sick, but instead of rushing to his aid, he waits two more days. In this account, we cover the delay and the raising of Lazarus from the dead. As a practical note, this account is such, that it speaks to the death to self that we must all experience daily:  Death to Self: (1) It stinks (2) Its painful (3) Its personal (4) Its purposefulRaised to Life: (1) Jesus raises us from the dead (2) to bring him glory! John 11:1-44www.messagetokings.com

Jesus goes to Jerusalem to celebrate Hanukkah. In this nationalistic setting, the Jews inquire if Jesus is the Messiah.  Unfortunately, they cannot see it despite the miracles, the Hanukkah prayer for miracles, and the simplicity of Jesus' teaching "my sheep hear my voice."Matthew 10:22-39Luke 19:41-44www.messagetokings.com

In the Parable of the Laborers, Jesus alludes to the end time harvest of souls up to the eleventh hour ministry. In this episode, we cover the harvest and the calling up of the idle workers in five successions. Jesus saved the best for last, and we should rejoice our names are written in the book.  Matthew 20:1-16Matthew 9:38Matthew 5John 2:11www.messagetokings.com

A rich ruler kneels before Jesus and says "what must I do to be saved?" In this episode, we compare this encounter with the questions of Nicodemus in John 3. Jesus answers the question from an Old Testament perspective, because it was an Old Testament question...what must I do...We conclude this episode comparing Old Testament faith with New Testament faith.  Matthew 19:16-30Mark 10:17-31Luke 18:18John 3www.messagetokings.com

Jesus travels down to Judah, from Galilee, to celebrate the Feast of Dedication (or Hanukkah).  He arrives and is tested by the Pharisees with questions on marriage and divorce.  He answers these questions and proceeds to teach on consecration and the faith of a child.  Matthew 19:1-15Psalm 139:23-24Mark 10:1-16www.messagetokings.com

A pharisee and tax collector went to the temple to pray.  The pharisee, in self-righteousness, thanked God for not being like other men, that he fasted twice a week, and he was a tither. The tax collector repented for his wicked heart.  In this episode, Jesus compared these two to reveal the hearts of men. Luke 18:9-14Isaiah 14Matthew 5:1-10www.messagetokings.com

In the parable of the persistent widow, Jesus speaks of a widow who wears down an unjust judge to receive justice. This parable speaks to spiritual warfare and taking back from the enemy. Additionally, Jesus compares it to his judgments and the great faith of his believers.  Luke 18:1-8Daniel 10:14-12James 1:2-3www.messagetokings.com

Ten lepers cried out to Jesus to be cleansed from leprosy. They were cleansed as they went, but one of them came back, and glorified God.  As he glorified God, he was made whole (most likely receiving back lost extremities).  In this episode, we discuss Sozo salvation and how we should never settle for less.   Luke 17:12-19www.messagetokings.com

In response to Peter's question about forgiveness, Jesus tells the parable of the unforgiving servant. In the parable, the Master forgave his servant the equivalent of $3.5 billion, yet he didn't forgive his servant the equivalent of $5 thousand. The message is that the equivalent of what we hang onto when we don't forgive or surrender is nothing compared to what Jesus paid on the cross.  Matthew 18:21-35www.messagetokings.com 

Jesus was asked by the Pharisees when the Kingdom of God would come.  Jesus' answer was 'the kingdom of God is within you.' In this episode, we discuss how the kingdom of heaven is within you and how you are revival!Luke 17:20-21www.messagetokings.com

Jesus tells the story of the rich man and Lazarus.  This story, though not a parable, speaks of the kingdom of heaven, Abraham's bosom, and the reality of the heart of the high priest and his five brothers.  Luke 17:19-31www.messagetokings.com

In the Parable of the Shrewd Manager, Jesus tells the story of a shrewd manager who appears to be stealing from his business owner.  The manager cuts the debt owed to his master by 50% and 20%, and collected the money from his business dealings.  Instead of being rebuked for his actions, he was commended for multiple reasons.  In this podcast, we discuss the hardest of Jesus' parables and his interpretation of it.  Psalm 18:25-26Luke 16:1-16www.messagetokings.com

Jesus rebukes the Pharisees in Luke 15 with three parables: the parable of the lost sheep, the parable of the lost coin, and parable of the lost son. These parables speak of what brings JOY to heaven? Further, we discuss the rendering of the bitterness of the older brother and the hidden trinity and the role of the trinity in salvation, the greatest of miracles.   Luke 15www.messagetokings.com

Jesus spends time with Mary and Martha.  Mary sits as Jesus' feet as if she is one of the disciples breaking religious and social norm.  But, Martha was distracted with a bad attitude and serving.  In this episode, Jannel discussed the difference here between relationship vs religious serving, and to take this as an invitation.  Guest Speaker: Jannel HeastonLuke 10:38-42www.messagetokings.com

In Luke 11-13, Jesus demonstates the range of his ministry, by prophesying 5 woes to the Pharisees, scribes, and lawyers which parallel Isaiah 5. Then, he teaches the parable of the faithful servant, the parable of barren fig tree, and the parable of the rich fool.  Next, he evangelizes to the crowd when he delivers a woman from a spirit of infirmity.  Luke 11:37-54Luke 12:13-21Luke 12:54-59Luke 13:1-5Luke 13:10-17www.messagetokings.com

A lawyer comes to Jesus, to justify himself, and asks him how to inherit eternal life.  Jesus answers with the greatest commandment: LOVE.  The lawyer questions further, "but, who is my neighbor?" Jesus' answer was the Parable of the Good Samaritan.  Luke 10:25-37James 2:13Leviticus 21www.messagetokings.com

The Book of Luke, only, includes the sending out of the 70 disciples ahead of Jesus.  The disciples were sent out to heal the sick, and do deliverance, and declare the good news of the kingdom.  In this episode, we cover the sending out of the 70, the judgment of cities, the accountability to evangelism, and the apostolic nature of the Roman Empire.  Luke 10:1-24www.messagetokings.com

While the disciples went to and from Jerusalem, Jesus taught lessons on the road driving home the importance of his nature, the character of Christ.  "Lest we offend them," Peter caught a coin for the temple tax out of the mouth of a fish. Then, Jesus taught on humility, power by the wrong spirit, and three reasons people refused to be his disciple: comfort, money/tradition, and sin.  Matthew 17:24-18:9Matthew 8:18-22Mark 9:33-50Luke 9:46-50Luke 9:51-62www.messagetokings.com

The Feast of Tabernacles continues. Jesus confronts the religious leaders referencing the future cross, how the truth will set you free, and evades stoning multiple times only to heal a blind man from birth.  The healing causes a stir and the blind man becomes an instant evangelist. We conclude this episode with Jesus' famous shepherd and door teaching, and how his sheep hear his voice.  John 8:12-10:21Revelation 19:10www.messagetokings.com

After appearing at the Feast of Tabernacles, Jesus goes to the Mount of Olives where he is confronted by the Pharisees who bring him a woman caught in the act of adultery.  They tell Jesus to stone her as Moses commanded.  Jesus' response speaks to the new covenant, eternal wisdom, and the redemption of the gospel.  John 8:1-12Deuteronomy 22:22James 2:13www.messagetokings.com

Jesus sent his disciples ahead of him into Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles.  Then, Jesus appears to everyone in the middle of the feast, and in the temple courts. He teaches the people and they are amazed, while the Pharisees want to kill him.  Jesus would reveal he is the reason and fulfillment of the Feast of Tabernacles.  We conclude the episode by speaking to the prophetic fulfillment of the feasts.  John 7Proverbs 14:16Leviticus 23www.messagetokings.com

After Jesus comes down from the mountain, there is a commotion because his disciples cannot cast out a demon.  Jesus rebukes his disciples lack of faith, and takes care of the demon.  In this episode, we cover Jesus' frustration with this generation, and we cover the private conversations and teachings behind the scenes.  Additionally, we share a word related to 2024. Matthew 17:14-23Mark 9:14-22Luke 9:37-45www.messagetokings.com

After Caesarea Philippi, Jesus led Peter, James and John up Mount Hermon and was transfigured before them. His face shinned like the sun and the Glory of the Lord appeared.  Moses and Elijah appeared before Jesus and spoke with him.  In this episode, we discuss this divine encounter and a different perspective of the transfiguration. Matthew 17:1-9Mark 9:1-13Luke 9:28-36Psalms 7:15www.messagetokings.com

Jesus and his disciples journey northward from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. Caesarea Philippi has a storied past as an idol worship center at the base of Mount Hermon. In this place, Jesus conducts spiritual warfare, shutting the Gates of Hell, and kicking off a new season in his ministry. Matthew 16:23-20Mark 8:27-30 Luke 9:18-21Hebrews 12:1www.messagetokings.com

After multiplying the bread and fish, the Pharisees ask for a sign, but Jesus says he will be the sign of Jonah. In response, Jesus tells his disciples to be a cautious of the leaven of the Pharisees.  Then, he goes to Bethsaida, where the healing of a blind man teaches us about healing and the spiritual condition of Bethsaida.  Join us next week as Jesus marches to the Gates of Hell.Matthew 16:1-12Mark 8:11-26Matthew 11:20-24www.messagetokings.com

Jesus leaves Tyre and Sidon, and goes to the Decapolis, a gentile region across the Sea of Galilee with ten cities. Immediately, he heals a deaf man, by touching his ears and tongue, and speaking 'be opened.' The people say 'he does everything well.' Crowds follow him into the wilderness, where he performs miracles and multiplies fish and bread. The numbers and symbolism of the multiplication paint a picture that the gospel, the break of life, and the body of Jesus, is for the whole world.  Mark 7:31-37Matthew 15:32-39 Mark 8:1-10www.messagetokings.com

The Apostle Luke points out the many women who followed Jesus, even supporting his ministry in Luke 8.  In this episode, we cover these women and the importance of family and you, the listener, to the body of Christ.  Luke 8:1-3www.messagetokings.com

Jesus takes a vacation, in Tyre and Sodom, and a Canaanite woman begs him to heal her daughter.  Jesus ignores her to make the point that healing is for his family, and followers, yet he shows compassionate and rewards her great faith. Mark 7:24-30Matthew 15:22-28Proverbs 107:20Proverbs 4:20-22www.messagetokings.com

After walking on water, Jesus conducted his most unpopular sermon, declaring that he is the bread of life. In this episode, we cover this sermon, the symbolism, the concept of rest, offense, and revelation.  Matthew 14:34Mark 6:53-57John 6:25-70Revelation 19:10Matthew 15:21 Psalm 23:2www.messagetokings.com

After Jesus feeds the five thousands, he sends the disciples away who get caught in a wind storm at the center of the Sea of Galilee.  Jesus goes to them, walking on the water with Peter joining him.  In this scene, we discuss the theology of this scene, the peoples desire to make him king, and the doubt of the disciples.  Matthew 14:22-32Mark 6:45-52John 6:16-21www.messagetokings.com

Jesus learns of the death of John the Baptist, as his disciples meet him in Capernaum carrying testimonies of God's power. They withdraw to Bethsaida to mourn for John the Baptist, but instead are followed by thousands into the wilderness.  For days, Jesus ministers in power and teaches of the kingdom of heaven. After endless days of teaching and displays of power, he multiples bread and fish to feed five thousand.  In this episode, we cover this wonder, its symbolism, and the astounding glory on full display and conclude with its horrid misinterpretation. Matthew 14:13-21Mark 6:1-15Luke 9:10-17John 6:1-14Jeremiah 31:3www.messagetokings.com 

While the disciples are evangelizing, Jesus, the great intercessor, prays for them.  In addition, he covers another event in prayer, the final hours of John the Baptist.  In this episode, we cover Jesus the great intercessor and John the Baptist's final hours. Romans 8:341 John 2:1Hebrews 7:25Matthew 14:1-12Mark 6:14-29Exodus 20:5www.messagetokings.com

The Apostle Matthew spends one of his five major teaching sections on the sending out of the disciples to do Evangelism in Matthew 10. Jesus gives them instructions and imparts to them the authority for healing and deliverance, and almost immediately speaks instructions to a future generation, the future Book of Acts Church. In this episode, we cover Jesus instructions, the actions of the disciples, and the so-called "Pre-Commission." Matthew 10Mark 6:12Luke 9:1-9www.messagetokings.com

In his second visit to Jerusalem, during his ministry, Jesus brought healing to a man at the Pool of Bethesda. Afterward, he taught on his ministry to the dead and his resurrection, all under the wings of the Temple, near the Sheep Gate.John 5:1-47John 10:7-10Luke 16:19-31Ephesians 4Matthew 9:35-38www.messagetokings.com

In a single day, Jesus did four different profound miracles.  He started by healing the woman with a 12-year bleeding problem, and ended his day ministering to the blind, dumb and dead. It was a really good day for Jesus, all in preparation for training the disciples to do the same in Matthew 10.  In conclusion, we cover the language of faith and how it relates to Jesus' miracles.Matthew 9Mark 5:21-43Matthew 10:8Hebrews 11:1Hebrews 11:6Romans 10:17Mark 11:24www.messagetokings.com

After nearly being swamped at sea, the disciples arrive at the other side of the Sea of Galilee, and are confronted by a demonic army, possessing a man. Jesus confronts the demons, and casts out the demons with a word.  In this episode, we discuss the spiritual warfare going on in this scene, and its parallels to Revelation 19.  Mark 5:1-20Matthew 8:28-30Isaiah 9:1-3Jude 1:6Revelation 19:11-21Genesis 22:8www.messagetokings.com