Biblical Breadcrumbs

Let's explore the phrase from verse 16: "first shall be last, and last shall be first". How does Jesus use this phrase, in applying to Himself and His disciples? Join me as we search these couple of stories for that theme!

A simple passage carries a deep truth and a more complicated concept comes alongside. Will we understand it? Join me as we try and discuss some complex matters and make some semblance of sense out of them.

A bit of a confusing passage, here: Jesus takes this theme of richness and spins it in a slightly different way. This was hard for me to think through explaining, so hopefully it works alright. Join me as we try to work through this passage!

Despite all the teaching Jesus has done, the disciples are still foolish. So is this rich man. Join me as we examine these two short stories and see how we can relate to them today!

Divorce. What a topic, especially in today's culture. How are we to actually consider it? And how are we to approach the questions that this passage raises? Join me as we discuss this issue and my overall thoughts on the whole matter!

Marriage, divorce, and remarriage: what a controversy! But should it be as big of an issue as we make it? Maybe a discussion and some context for the problem will help in out understanding. So, join me as we explore the first half of this controversial issue and see Jesus' emphasis on marriage!

The end of chapter 18 is just a parable bringing the previous topics to light. Jesus gives this example, trying to point us to how we should be acting towards others. Do we? Join me as we discuss this story and how it relates to the instructions from the previous sections!

Just a few verses, but good to note in the context of this passage. Jesus warns His people to work with God towards peace and to be of forgiving spirits, both. Join me as we glance over these few verses to see if we can understand what Jesus is getting at!

The teachings of Jesus keep getting harder. He takes the ideas talked about in v.1-10 and expands them into fuller commands, exposing more of the difficulty they contain. Join me as we investigate some of the toughest teaching--in my opinion--that Jesus ever gave.

I forgot to say: no episode next week, March 14.