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May 31, 2026; The Bible Jesus Knew: The Creation & Fall by Rev. Brady Whitton; Scripture Lesson Genesis 1-3 ; www.FirstMethodist.org

Chapter 17 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God on Trial - Jesus is betrayed, taken, and put on trial. Jesus spent his whole ministry teaching and standing up to the religious leaders, but now in the face of death, he remains silent - like a lamb to the slaughter. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 23:23, And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In John 11, we walk through one of the most powerful moments in all of Scripture — the death and resurrection of Lazarus. Why did Jesus wait? What does His response teach us about suffering, faith, grief, and the glory of God? And what did Jesus mean when He said, “I am the resurrection and the life”?In this Bible study, we break down the story of Mary, Martha, and Lazarus verse by verse and look at the deep spiritual truths found in this chapter. We also discuss one of the shortest yet most meaningful verses in the Bible: “Jesus wept.”Whether you're walking through a difficult season, wrestling with unanswered prayers, or simply wanting to grow deeper in your understanding of Scripture, John 11 is filled with hope and encouragement.

Chapter 16 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Last Supper - Jesus Spends a few final moments with his beloved disciples, and falls before God with sweat of blood. This episode begins with a tender moment interrupted by complete chaos. Jesus shows he is in complete control, although he is giving himself up to be tortured. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 26:26, And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Send us Fan MailIn this verse-by-verse Bible study of Job 19:23–29, Reasoning Through the Bible reaches one of the most powerful declarations in the entire book of Job. After chapters of pain, confusion, and deep emotional struggle, Job plants his feet firmly and says, “I know that my Redeemer lives.” This session explores why that statement matters so much and how it reveals Job's enduring faith even when everything around him has fallen apart. This study explains the meaning of the kinsman-redeemer, how Job expected a Redeemer to stand on the earth in the latter days, and why this passage points toward Jesus Christ as the one who redeems His people. It also examines Job's belief in bodily resurrection and his confidence that even after death he would see God for himself. The second half of the session highlights Job's warning that final judgment is real and then introduces Zophar's second speech, where Job's friend responds with more legalism, harsher accusations, and deeper insult. The episode becomes a contrast between living hope in God and the failure of graceless theology. Topics in this episode include: Job 19:23–29 explained  my Redeemer lives  the kinsman-redeemer in the Bible  Jesus as Redeemer  bodily resurrection in Job  faith in suffering  final judgment  Zophar's legalism  why believers must hold on to God Reasoning Through the Bible is a verse-by-verse Bible teaching ministry committed to careful exposition, biblical context, and faithful application.Support the showThank you for listening!!  Please give us a five-star rating to help your podcast provider's algorithm spread RTTB among their listeners. You can find free study and leader resources at the following link - Resource Page - Reasoning Through the BiblePlease prayerfully consider supporting RTTB to help us to continue providing content and free resources. You can do that at this link - Support RTTB - Reasoning Through the Bible May God Bless you!! - Glenn and Steve

Chapter 15 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. Den of Thieves - Jesus has entered Jerusalem with a procession for praise. However his time will be short-lived as he continues to make enemies of the religious elite. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Mark 11:17, And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This Mother's Day message takes us into one of the most personal and powerful encounters in the Bible—Jesus and the woman at the well in John 4.A woman hiding from people.A life marked by shame, brokenness, and disappointment.A conversation that changes everything.In this teaching, we explore how Jesus breaks through cultural barriers, personal pain, religious confusion, and spiritual emptiness to offer something deeper than temporary satisfaction: living water.This message is for anyone who has: Felt unseen, stuck, or spiritually thirsty  Tried to satisfy deeper longings with temporary things  Wondered if their past disqualifies them from God's love  Needed hope that Jesus still changes lives today You'll discover: Why Jesus intentionally went through Samaria  What “living water” really means  How Jesus confronts sin with grace and truth  Why worship is about more than religion  How one encounter with Jesus transformed an entire community The woman came to the well expecting water. She left with a new identity, new purpose, and a story that pointed others to Jesus.Because a real encounter with Jesus never leaves us the same.For the full gathering of this message which includes worship, visit our Youtube channel. Stay Connected With Hillside Community Church.Youtube | https://www.youtube.com/c/HillsideCommunityChurchInstagram | https://www.instagram.com/hillsidechurches/Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/hillsidechurchesWebsite | https://hillsidechurches.com

Chapter 14 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Beginning of the End - The Triumphal Entry and driving out of the temple. An entry fit for a king. Crowds cheering and calling for him to take the throne, yet there is a darkness lurking behind the scenes. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 21:9, And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 13 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. Lazarus, Come Out! - Death always had the final word, until Jesus… This is the miracle that set in motion the entire crucifixion. Jesus displays power over death, and the religious leaders cannot allow him to continue. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What happens when Jesus confronts darkness head-on?In this powerful and intense message from Mark 5, Pastor Ryan Visconti walks through one of the most dramatic encounters in the Bible Jesus delivering a demon-possessed man known as “Legion.”This story isn't just strange or extreme it reveals something critical No matter how broken, bound, or far gone someone is… Jesus has the power to set them free.

Chapter 12 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. The Good Shepherd - Jesus is faced with a challenge. Does he choose justice and be seen as a tyrant, or does he choose mercy and lose his credibility as a Rabbi? While any other person would have to choose between the two, Jesus does not. He balances love and justice like a good shepherd. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chapter 11 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. Beware and Behold - Jesus warns the disciples of the age to come, and reveals his glory for a brief moment. Jesus is preparing his disciple’s heart for his inevitable departure, therefore every action and teaching is laced with seemingly greater urgency. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 10 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God or Ghost? - Jesus is rejected in his own city but embraced by the blind, mute, and hurting. The story of Jesus picks up with people desperately seeking him for healing and help, yet in his own country he is rejected and has to flee for his life. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 14:29, And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most people will follow Jesus… until it gets uncomfortable.In John 6, we see one of the most shocking moments in the Bible—Jesus goes from feeding thousands and gaining a massive following… to watching the crowd walk away almost overnight.Why?Because He stopped giving people what they wanted… and started telling them what they needed.In this episode of the Before the Echo Podcast, we break down:The feeding of the 5,000 and what it reveals about human natureWhy people chased Jesus for the wrong reasonsThe hard teaching that made people leaveWhat it really means when Jesus said “eat my flesh and drink my blood”And the question we all have to answer: Are we following Jesus for who He is—or for what He can give us?This chapter will challenge you. It will expose motives. And it will force you to decide where you stan

Chapter 9 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Storm Within - Jesus’ power over nature and demons is put on full display as he silences an entire storm and puts an end to a legion of demons. This is perhaps one of the most dramatic events in Jesus’ ministry. His power is showcased in a breathtaking manner. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 8:26, And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As Christians enter the most solemn stretch of the liturgical year, theologian David Ford — who spent over twenty years writing his commentary on the Gospel of John — makes the case that no other Gospel prepares you for the cross the way John does. "The right question is not so much what happened on the cross, as who happened on the cross. All through the gospel, every chapter, John is saying — who Jesus is is the most important thing." In this episode with Macie Bridge, Ford reflects on why John's Gospel resists rushing past darkness to get to Easter. Together they discuss what the foot washing reveals about power and humble service; how John's prologue frames the entire passion through the mystery of incarnation; Jesus before Pilate and the priority of truth over empire; the horrific interpretive legacy of antisemitism in Luther, Augustine, and centuries of Christian reading; how the Gospel universalizes identity by rooting it in God rather than lineage; the scene at the cross as the seed of the church; and what Ford calls the sheer superabundance of grace — loving "utterly, intimately, vulnerably, mutually." Episode Highlights "The one thing one mustn't do with these days is see the resurrection as just coming down off the cross a few days later. That trivializes the cross." "Jesus is portrayed as being utterly one with God and utterly one with us. He's mortal. He's flesh. He can weep. He suffers." "The right question is not so much what happened on the cross, as who happened on the cross." "We are invited into this extraordinary intensity of the divine glory — but it's a glory that is utterly, utterly realistic about darkness, sin, death, suffering, and evil." "The whole gospel, I think, is an education of desire." About David Ford David F. Ford, OBE, is Regius Professor of Divinity Emeritus at the University of Cambridge, where he held the chair from 1991 to 2014, and a Fellow of Selwyn College. He is the founding director of the Cambridge Inter-Faith Programme and a co-founder of the practice of Scriptural Reasoning. He has served as theological adviser to three Archbishops of Canterbury. His books include The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary (Christianity Today 2023 Book Award Finalist), Theology: A Very Short Introduction, The Shape of Living, and most recently Meeting God in John. His commentary on John's Gospel took over twenty years to write and has been translated into Korean. He was awarded an OBE for services to theological scholarship and inter-faith relations in 2013. (Sources: University of Cambridge Faculty of Divinity page; Center of Theological Inquiry profile, Feb. 2026.) Ford does not appear to maintain a personal website or public social media. Helpful Links and Resources Meeting God in John: Inspiration and Encouragement from the Fourth Gospel, by David F. Ford https://www.amazon.com/Meeting-God-John-Inspiration-Encouragement/dp/1587437066 The Gospel of John: A Theological Commentary, by David F. Ford https://www.amazon.com/Gospel-John-Theological-Commentary/dp/1540964086 For the Life of the World Episode 224: How to Read the Gospel of John / David Ford https://faith.yale.edu/media/how-to-read-the-gospel-of-john Scriptural Reasoning http://www.scripturalreasoning.org/ Denise Levertov, "On a Theme from Julian's Chapter XX" — discussed at Image Journal https://imagejournal.org/article/denise-levertov-a-memoir-and-appreciation/ Show Notes Why John's Gospel is the "matured gospel" — distilled from years of meditation, eyewitness reports, and rewriting "From his fullness we've all received grace upon grace" — the theme of superabundance running through John John wrote for both beginners and the experienced — simple Greek, inexhaustible depth Ford's biggest hope after 20 years writing his commentary: that readers would become "habitual rereaders" of John The prologue as the most influential short text in the history of Christianity "In the beginning was the Word" — the only framework for understanding Jesus is God and the whole of reality "The Word was made flesh" — utterly one with God, utterly one with us The farewell discourses of chapters 13–17 as probably the most profound teaching in the New Testament Chapter 17 as the most profound chapter in the Bible — Jesus' final prayer before the passion The foot washing: "All things having been given into his hands — and then what the hands do is wash the feet of his disciples" "Loving utterly, intimately, vulnerably, mutually" — the heading Ford gave to Maundy Thursday; used as the title of the Korean translation of his commentary "If you want to be great, wash feet" The "as" in John's Gospel — love as Jesus loved, sent as the Father sent — requiring us to go deep and then endlessly improvise Jesus washing Judas's feet — the radicality of love extended even to the one who betrays John omits the Eucharist from the Last Supper — placing eucharistic theology in chapter 6 to keep the focus on who Jesus is "I think nobody is in favor of the real absence of Jesus" — Ford on disputes over the real presence The beloved disciple as the model disciple, Peter as "all the rest of us" — the one who tries, fails, and is restored "The anonymity allows us all to write our names there" — reading ourselves into the beloved disciple and the mother of Jesus The threefold "Who are you looking for?" and the threefold "I am" at the arrest — echoing Exodus 3:14, the very name of God Before Pilate, facing the most powerful empire in history, Jesus headlines one thing: truth The scene at the cross as the seed of the church — Jesus sending his mother and the beloved disciple to each other "Here is your mother, here is your son" — the Greek verb for "received her" is the same as "whoever receives the one I send, receives me" "The right question is not so much what happened on the cross, as who happened on the cross" Nelson Mandela as a distant analogy: "Apartheid happened to Mandela, but Mandela happened to apartheid" — likewise, sin happened to Jesus, but Jesus happened to sin Denise Levertov's poem on Julian of Norwich: "the oneing with the Godhead opened him utterly to the pain" "He handed over the spirit" — not "gave up his spirit"; a possible first breathing of the Holy Spirit from the cross Scriptural Reasoning: its origins with Jewish textual reasoning scholars working out what it means to be Jewish after the Shoah Peter Ochs and the founding of Scriptural Reasoning at Princeton Ford on reading John chapter 8 with Peter Ochs: facing the "appalling inheritance" of antisemitic interpretation Adele Reinhartz's reading: John isn't anti-Semitic — John is Semitic; the Gospel relativizes ethnic identity Dietrich Bonhoeffer on doing justice to incarnation, crucifixion, and resurrection — all three, not just one Receptive Ecumenism — looking at yourself first, asking how we can be better Christians rather than telling others to be like us "The light shines in the darkness, but the darkness does not overcome it. But it doesn't say the darkness disappeared." "The whole gospel, I think, is an education of desire" #GospelOfJohn #HolyWeek #GoodFriday #DavidFord #Lent #PassionNarrative #TheologyOfTheCross #FootWashing #ScripturalReasoning #ForTheLifeOfTheWorld Production Notes This podcast featured David Ford Interview by Macie Bridge Edited and Produced by Evan Rosa Hosted by Evan Rosa Production Assistance by Noah Senthil A Production of the Yale Center for Faith & Culture at Yale Divinity School https://faith.yale.edu/about Support For the Life of the World podcast by giving to the Yale Center for Faith & Culture: https://faith.yale.edu/give

Chapter 8 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Broken Flask - Jesus’ heart for the hurting and vulnerable is showcased in contrast to the religious elite’s piety and hypocrisy. This is where the tension between Jesus and the Pharisees reaches a critical point. Jesus rebukes the religious elite, and thus sets in motion a conspiracy to put an end to him. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Job 38:41, Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Some Christians believe that seeking and having money will keep you out of the Kingdom of God. They hold this belief, because in the Bible Jesus told a rich, young ruler to sell all he had and give it to poor, and then he could have eternal life. Based on this Bible passage, many have drawn a negative connection between having money and entering the Kingdom of God. So is this true? Well, in today's message, we examine this concept through the Word of God to make a determination. __________ Mark 10:23 KJV, Mark 10:15–17 KJV, Mark 10:19–22 KJV, Luke 19:2–6 KJV, Luke 19:8–9 KJV, Mark 10:24–25 KJV, Exodus 20:3 KJV, Matthew 6:24 KJV __________ Partner with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/partner Connect with Us: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com Leave a Comment: https://churchforentrepreneurs.com/comments __________    

Chapter 7 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. My Burden is Light - Jesus begins healing the sick and making enemies in the process. It is at this point Jesus differentiates himself from just a good teacher. He is displaying acts that only God can do. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 147:3, He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send me a text – I always love hearing from you! ✨The "S" word can make us bristle because it sounds like loss, weakness, or giving up control. During this Lent reflection, the whole idea is slowed down and rebuilt it the way Scripture describes it.We talk about why “control” is often a comforting lie. Then we step into one of the most raw moments in the Bible: Jesus in Luke 22 at the Mount of Olives, praying. We bring surrender down into everyday life with Proverbs. Finally, we notice what happens right after Jesus surrenders: God sends strength.If you need a steadying reminder that you're not walking alone, this one is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more listeners can find Life Out Loud.Support the showFollow on Instagram & Facebook Support this PodcastVisit the WebsiteContact Dez for Coaching to Live your Best Life… EVER!

Chapter 6 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Twelve - Jesus chooses the twelve disciples, and ultimately proves the world wrong about who is worthy to be great in the Kingdom of God. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 9:23, And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 5 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Outcasts - Jesus’ teaching goes viral, and he begins ministering to the broken, sick, and the outcasts. This episode showcases the slow-build of Jesus’ popularity, as well as his willingness to use the broken and imperfect to spread the kingdom of God. Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 3:16, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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What if everything you thought you knew about how Jesus read the Bible was incomplete? In this eye-opening conversation, we sit down with Dr. Bruce Chilton, the Bernard Iddings Bell Professor of Religion at Bard College and the first scholar to write a critical commentary on the Aramaic Isaiah Targum. Dr. Chilton reveals a hidden world that most Christians have never encountered—the Aramaic Targums, the interpretive paraphrases of Scripture that Jesus actually heard and used in first-century synagogues. These weren't word-for-word translations; they were dynamic, expansive interpretations that shaped how Jesus understood and taught about God's kingdom, the suffering servant, and the very nature of Scripture itself.This conversation will completely reframe how you read both the Old Testament and the Gospels. Dr. Chilton walks us through specific examples where Jesus quotes Targumic readings, explains why the religious leaders opposed him so fiercely, and shows how understanding this tradition unlocks passages that have puzzled Christians for centuries. From the vineyard parable to Jesus' Nazareth sermon, from his debates with Pharisees to Paul's bilingual mastery, you'll discover that the Bible Jesus knew was far more dynamic and alive than the static text many of us assume. This is scholarly depth made accessible, and it will change the way you engage with Scripture forever.In this episode you will learn:- What Targums are and why they've remained hidden from most Christians for centuries- How first-century synagogues functioned and what Jesus would have actually heard when Scripture was read- Why Jesus' understanding of "the Kingdom of God" came directly from Targumic theology, not from thin air- How to distinguish between original Hebrew text and interpretive Targumic expansions- Specific examples where Jesus quotes Targumic readings that completely change how we understand Gospel passages- Why the Isaiah Targum interprets the "suffering servant" differently than most Christians expect- How Jesus' debates with Pharisees were actually insider arguments over Targumic interpretations- What's really happening in Jesus' Nazareth sermon when he reads from Isaiah and claims fulfillment- Why Jesus spoke in parables and how the Targum reveals his true motivation- How the vineyard parable in Mark 12 directly connects to the Isaiah Targum's teaching about the templeDr. Bruce Chilton's Books:A Galilean Rabbi and His BibleTargums and Rabbinic Literature (Zondervan)Rabbi Jesus: An Intimate BiographyConnect with The Dig In Podcast:Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@thejohnnyovaFollow Johnny Ova: https://linktr.ee/johnnyovaGet Johnny's book, The Revelation Reset: https://a.co/d/hiUkW8H

Chapter 4 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. This is My Son - The Beginning of Jesus’ Ministry. This story is the beginning of Christ’s ministry here on earth. This story begins with the heavens splitting open to showcase Jesus as the beloved son of God, and it ends with a battle of mind and emotions between Jesus and Satan. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Mark 1:15, And saying, The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand: repent ye, and believe the gospel. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 3 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God With Us - The Birth of Christ. This story showcases the humble yet profound beginning to Jesus. His birth fulfills many prophecies, yet flips people’s expectations upside-down. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 2:11, For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In one of the most encouraging texts of the Bible Jesus invites us to abide in Him and promises to abide in us. What would an abiding relationship with Him look like? And is that possible for all of us. Jesus asks us to believe Him that it is, and that this life is better than anything the world could offer.

Chapter 2 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. You Are Chosen - Mary and Joseph are chosen to be the parents who raise the Messiah. Much will be required of Mary and Joseph to enact God’s will, thus leading us by example. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 1:30-31, And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God. And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 1 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. He is Coming - The foretelling and the birth of John the Baptist. John is the last living prophet that paves the way for the coming Messiah - he is the prelude to Jesus’ epic coming. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 1:37, For with God nothing shall be impossible. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What really happened when Jesus walked on water? This episode of Explore the Bible goes deeper than the surface—literally. Discover the overlooked miracles in John 6, including the sudden arrival at shore, Peter's moment of faith, and the meaning behind Jesus' words: “It is I” or more accurately in Greek, “I AM.” Amir Tsarfati and Dr. Rick Yohn explore the connections between the Gospels, the Psalms, Exodus, and Deuteronomy to reveal the full weight of this moment. This isn't just about walking on water; it's about understanding who Jesus truly is.CONNECT WITH US ON SOCIAL:YOUTUBEINSTAGRAMFACEBOOKXWEBSITE

Anna and Matt help kids discover that God wants to talk with us—and He does that through His Word, the Bible. Kids hear the only Bible story about Jesus as a child and learn how even at twelve years old, Jesus loved listening to His Father and talking about God at the temple.

Chapter 23 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. Go Therefore - Jesus gives the Great Commission and then departs into the heavens. This is the final words of Jesus on earth, and the beginning of a powerful movement that would change the course of human history. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 28:20, Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 22 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. Do You Love Me? - Jesus restores Peter. Alone and ashamed, Peter sits on his boat awaiting his fate… Until he hears a familiar voice. Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 21:15, So when they had dined, Jesus saith to Simon Peter, Simon, son of Jonas, lovest thou me more than these? He saith unto him, Yea, Lord; thou knowest that I love thee. He saith unto him, Feed my lambs. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 21 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. Breath of Life - Jesus appears before the disciples. The beginning of the church is rising as the disciples are empowered by the risen Lord. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Acts 2:3, And there appeared unto them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat upon each of them. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 20 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Road - Jesus speaks to a few disciples, although his identity is hidden until the final moments. This is an interesting portion of scripture, where Jesus has the opportunity to talk about a very profound truth - that the WHOLE BIBLE is about him. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 24:31, And their eyes were opened, and they knew him; Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 19 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. He is Risen - Jesus is ALIVE! He Appears before Mary, the same person he healed from demon possession, and the whole world will soon discover what she knows. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Mark 16:6, And he saith unto them, Be not affrighted: Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 18 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. It is Finished - In a final act of defiance against death, Jesus marches up to the place of the skull. This is the climax of all history, the focal point of scripture, and the ultimate blessing of mankind. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 17 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God on Trial - Jesus is betrayed, taken, and put on trial. Jesus spent his whole ministry teaching and standing up to the religious leaders, but now in the face of death, he remains silent - like a lamb to the slaughter. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Luke 23:23, And they were instant with loud voices, requiring that he might be crucified. And the voices of them and of the chief priests prevailed. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 16 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Last Supper - Jesus Spends a few final moments with his beloved disciples, and falls before God with sweat of blood. This episode begins with a tender moment interrupted by complete chaos. Jesus shows he is in complete control, although he is giving himself up to be tortured. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 26:26, And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 15 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. Den of Thieves - Jesus has entered Jerusalem with a procession for praise. However his time will be short-lived as he continues to make enemies of the religious elite. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Mark 11:17, And he taught, saying unto them, Is it not written, My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer? but ye have made it a den of thieves. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 14 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Beginning of the End - The Triumphal Entry and driving out of the temple. An entry fit for a king. Crowds cheering and calling for him to take the throne, yet there is a darkness lurking behind the scenes. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 21:9, And the multitudes that went before, and that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna to the son of David: Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord; Hosanna in the highest. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 13 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. Lazarus, Come Out! - Death always had the final word, until Jesus… This is the miracle that set in motion the entire crucifixion. Jesus displays power over death, and the religious leaders cannot allow him to continue. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 12 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. The Good Shepherd - Jesus is faced with a challenge. Does he choose justice and be seen as a tyrant, or does he choose mercy and lose his credibility as a Rabbi? While any other person would have to choose between the two, Jesus does not. He balances love and justice like a good shepherd. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 11 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus is inspired by the Gospels. Beware and Behold - Jesus warns the disciples of the age to come, and reveals his glory for a brief moment. Jesus is preparing his disciple's heart for his inevitable departure, therefore every action and teaching is laced with seemingly greater urgency. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 10 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. God or Ghost? - Jesus is rejected in his own city but embraced by the blind, mute, and hurting. The story of Jesus picks up with people desperately seeking him for healing and help, yet in his own country he is rejected and has to flee for his life. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 14:29, And he said, Come. And when Peter was come down out of the ship, he walked on the water, to go to Jesus. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 9 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Storm Within - Jesus' power over nature and demons is put on full display as he silences an entire storm and puts an end to a legion of demons. This is perhaps one of the most dramatic events in Jesus' ministry. His power is showcased in a breathtaking manner. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Matthew 8:26, And he saith unto them, Why are ye fearful, O ye of little faith? Then he arose, and rebuked the winds and the sea; and there was a great calm. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 8 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Broken Flask - Jesus' heart for the hurting and vulnerable is showcased in contrast to the religious elite's piety and hypocrisy. This is where the tension between Jesus and the Pharisees reaches a critical point. Jesus rebukes the religious elite, and thus sets in motion a conspiracy to put an end to him. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Job 38:41, Who provideth for the raven his food? when his young ones cry unto God, they wander for lack of meat. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chapter 7 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. My Burden is Light - Jesus begins healing the sick and making enemies in the process. It is at this point Jesus differentiates himself from just a good teacher. He is displaying acts that only God can do. Today's opening prayer is inspired by Psalm 147:3, He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/  Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.