Luke 7

Jesus is born. 

Jesus' family moves to Egypt, then to Galilee. 

Jesus' way is paved by John the baptist. 

John acknowledges Jesus Christ and exalts him.  

In the fourth part of their discussion on the gospel of Luke, Tim and Jon talk about the strange story in Luke 9 of the transformation of Jesus on the mountain. In this travel section, we find many parables of Jesus, and the banquets and parties he attended. Jesus is fascinated w ... Show More

After the resurrection, Jesus appeared to 7 disciples, who were fishing. During the encounter, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon, son of Jonah, do you love Me?” Recently, the Lord asked Richard the same question. Tune in to find out what happened next! 

John Nelson holds a PhD in Biblical Studies from the University of Edinburgh. His thesis is the first book-length study of Jesus' physical appearance in the Gospels. He runs a weekly Substack called "Behind the Gospels" which aims to make Biblical studies accessible to all. 

Why did Jesus leave earth after his resurrection? Pastor John gives six reasons for Jesus’s ascension to the Father’s right hand. 

Matthew 14:1-12. John the Baptist was not afraid to call out sin and speak the truth, even when it meant being thrown in prison. He lived his life faithfully as a servant of the Lord, even to the very end. Life may not look how we plan or think it should, but as we put our faith ... Show More

Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36 The second time in Jesus’ life when the Father speaks over Him. Jesus was approaching the time when His death and resurrection would be near. The transfiguration was a unique moment in Jesus time on earth that gives us a glimpse into the b ... Show More

In this episode, Tim and Jon discuss the first six chapters of the gospel of Luke. Luke stands out among the other gospels because it is all about Jesus’ message being first for the poor and outcasts. This made the religious leaders of the day mad, and Jesus’ ministry was totally ... Show More

You've made it to the first Messianic Checkpoint! Jeff Cavins joins Fr. Mike to introduce the Gospel of John. They discuss the structure of this Gospel and what makes it so different from the other three Gospels. We learn that the Gospel of John doesn't just tell us what ... Show More