One Single Story: Day 282

Some teachers and Pharisees wanted Jesus to show them a miraculous sign to prove his authority. Jesus used the symbolism of Jonah being in the fish for three days and three nights with Jesus being "in the heart of the earth" for three days and three nights. What is Jesus telling the Pharisees? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Alyssa Bream talk about asking for signs. Is that wrong? Will people from past generations stand against us on judgment day because they believed and we didn't?

October 9th Reading: Matthew 12; Mark 3; Luke 6

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One Single Story: Day 281

Jesus claims to be the Son of God and talks about eternal life and judgment. Why did the Jewish leaders want to kill Jesus? What made him such a threat? Pastors Stephen Mizell and Sheryl Daughety discuss how God the Father guided Jesus while he was on earth. What was their relationship like? The Jewish leaders said they were following the Father but they wouldn't accept His son.

October 8th Reading: John 5

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One Single Story: Day 280

The disciples have a question about fasting: why were Jesus' disciples not fasting and John's were? What do the verses about patching the wineskin mean? Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark talk about whether the Pharisees were just following Jesus to look for something to complain about. How do you deal with people like that? When is it acceptable to break the law?

October 7th Reading: Matthew 8; Mark 2

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One Single Story: Day 279

Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream have a conversation about Jesus clearing the temple of the money changers. Why were they selling things? Does the violent depiction of Jesus give you pause? Should passion for God's house consume all of us?

October 6th Reading: John 2-4

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One Single Story: Day 278

Jesus began preaching in Nazareth but was rejected. Why is it difficult to get the respect of those closest to us? Pastors Sheryl Daughety and Jay Rivenbark join Pastor Stephen Mizell on today's podcast. Is it even possible for Jesus not to be filled with the Holy Spirit? What was Jesus sent to do?

October 5th Reading: Matthew 4; Luke 4-5

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One Single Story: Day 277

John the Baptist preaches and prepares the way for Jesus. Pastors Stephen Mizell, Sheryl Daughety and Alyssa Bream talk about how sins were forgiven by baptism prior to Christ. Do our actions prove that we are forgiven? How was John preparing the way for Jesus?

October 4th Reading: Matthew 3; Mark 1; Luke 3

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One Single Story: Day 276

Pastors Stephen Mizell, Zack Unkenholz and Jay Rivenbark discuss the wise men visiting Bethlehem to see the newborn king. After they were gone, an angel of the Lord told Joseph to take Mary and Jesus and flee to Egypt and remain there until Herod's death. Why was Herod so disturbed? Was there significance to the gifts the wise men brought?

October 3rd Reading: Matthew 2

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One Single Story: Day 275

When Jesus was twelve years old, he remained in Jerusalem after attending the Passover festival. His parents thought he was with their group. Three days later they discovered him in the Temple. Pastors Stephen Mizell and Zack Unkenholz explore the emotions Mary and Joseph might have experienced during that time. Do you think it was difficult for Jesus to be obedient to flawed humans?

October 2nd Reading: Matthew 1; Luke 2

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One Single Story: Day 274

Jesus calls his first disciples. Has someone ever had a revelation that caused you to change direction? Today, Pastors Stephen Mizell and Jay Rivenbark discuss the significance of Jesus telling his disciples to follow him. If someone said that to you, would you be skeptical?

October 1st Reading: Luke 1; John 1

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One Single Story: Day 273

After introducing us to the book of Malachi, Pastors Stephen Mizell, Jay Rivenbark and Alyssa Bream will talk about Malachi's message from God: a call to the people of God about the coming judgment. Verse 5 says, "Look, I am sending you the prophet Elijah before the great and dreadful day of the Lord arrives." Does that verse speak of John the Baptist or Elijah returning?

September 30th Reading: Malachi

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