As Jesus anticipates His suffering and death in Jerusalem, He seeks to prepare His disciples. Not only does He prepare them for His own cross, but discipleship demands its own price. This episode explores the three conditions of discipleship.

As Jesus continues to draw near Jerusalem and the fate that awaits Him there, His identity remains the focus. After asking, “who do the crowds say that I am,” it is evident that public opinions vary concerning Him. But Jesus focuses His concern upon His own disciples by asking them, “Who do you say that I am?”  

 They All Ate and Were Filled: With only two small fish and five loaves of bread, Jesus feeds a multitude of over 5000 people. This episode explores the message behind the miracle when “they all ate and were filled.” 

In Luke 8:40-56, Jesus heals a woman suffering from a blood issue for twelve years and raises Jairus' twelve-year-old daughter from the dead. Both miracles highlight the power of faith in Jesus' ability to transform dire situations. Once again Luke shows the need to overcome fear, trust in divine timing, and find hope even in the face of despair.

When a man possessed with many demons is healed by Jesus, his changed life is evident to all.  He longs to follow after and learn from the One who has saved and restored his life. But Jesus does not allow the man to return with Him to Galilee. Instead, He instructs the man to return to his home and society and allow his changed life to illustrate the greatness and goodness of God.

 Who Can This Be? Jesus’ authority over the winds and the water bewilders the disciples. Their question reflects their attempts to understand the implication of such a display of power. No ordinary man can do what Jesus is doing; therefore, He is no ordinary man.

My Mother and My Brothers: When Jesus’ earthly family seeks Him, His response is shocking and insightful. In this episode, the Lord elevates the spiritual relationship He has with His followers in a remarkable way.

Take Heed How You Hear:

Why did Jesus teach in parables? In this episode, we will explore the answer as we dissect Jesus’ famous Parable of the Sower, or more appropriately named the Parable of the Soils: Luke 8:4-15.

When Jesus is invited to the home of a Pharisees named Simon, his prophetic powers are called into question. But Jesus once again turns the tables on the skeptics and the doubters. Find out why Jesus tells Simon, “you gave me no kiss.”

Jesus seeks to encourage John with a reassuring message—a message meant to strengthen the faith of an isolated prophet and a reminder to all that anyone who lays aside preconceived notions and expectations and simply surrenders to the Lord’s plan will be blessed—a message delivered long ago when Jesus said, “Go tell John…”