Summary

In this episode, the hosts discuss their recent absence and their excitement for Easter. They also talk about chairs and the cost of buying new ones. They recap the previous week's sermon on Jesus' authority and the misinterpretation of the phrase 'Render unto Caesar.' They then introduce the topic of Luke 21 and discuss the story of the widow's offering. The hosts also mention the progression of Jesus in the temple and share some interesting facts about coin collection machines. Finally, they discuss Tim's sermon on the widow's offering. In this conversation, the hosts discuss the importance of living in the present and focusing on Jesus rather than getting caught up in eschatological speculation. They emphasize the need to love well and make a difference in the world today. The hosts also explore the idea that prophecy is meant to reveal God's presence and faithfulness rather than provide a timeline for future events. They encourage listeners to have a laser-like focus on Jesus and his victory, finding joy and security in the knowledge that he is with us in the present.

Takeaways

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Explanation for Absence

01:39

Excitement for Easter

06:10

Recap of Last Week's Sermon

08:25

Jesus' Questions and Authority

13:05

Misinterpretation of Render Unto Caesar

15:08

Overview of Luke 21

15:36

The Widow's Offering

16:12

Progression of Jesus in the Temple

21:24

Tim's Sermon on the Widow's Offering

21:59

Apologies and Mistakes

22:33

Broken Links and Affirmation

23:05

Childhood Expectations

23:30

Unpacking Jesus' Words

24:01

Focus on the How and the Who

24:47

Unpredictability of Prophecy

25:03

Comfort with Confusion

25:33

Symbolism of the Temple's Destruction

26:16

Caring More About Concepts Than Timing

26:46

The Motivation for Studying Prophecy

27:11

The Kingdom of Heaven is Near

27:44

Jesus' Different Categories

28:20

Joyful Anticipation

28:43

Living in the Present

29:12

The Value of Today

29:42

Prophecy as Evidence of God's Presence

29:56

Living in the Mystery

30:21

Being Present with Jesus

31:14

Avoiding Narcissism in Eschatology

31:32

Focusing on Jesus, Not the Remnant

32:03

Living in the Here and Now

32:31

The Danger of Losing Focus on Today

33:00

The Pursuit of Meology

33:22

The Kingdom of God in the Midst

33:51

Being Present in the World

34:09

Living in the Here and Now

34:26

Meology vs. Theology

34:46

The Quest for Jesus

35:15

Don't Keep Looking Up

35:44

Spreading the Good News

36:11

Valuing Today and Choosing Jesus

36:33

Living in the Present

36:45

The Adventure of Prophecy

37:11

Jesus Wins

37:38

The Fatigue of Eschatology

38:00

The Restoration of Israel

38:29

Jesus' Crucifixion and the Destruction of the Temple

38:59

The Quest for Jesus

39:34

Living in the Here and Now

40:02

Being Present with Jesus

40:23

Living in the Here and Now

40:36

Being Present in the World

41:21

Jesus' Prayer for His Followers

41:31

Living in the Here and Now

42:00

The Value of Today

42:17

Living in the Mystery

43:06

Jesus' Victory in Revelation 21

43:10

Living in the Here and Now

43:29

The Fatigue of Eschatology

43:48

The Focus on Jesus

44:20

Living in the Here and Now

44:38

The Value of Today

44:59

Living in the Present

45:30

The Quest for Jesus

45:59

The Value of Today