In this intro episode, we hear from Dr. Nick Fox, Bible professor at the University of Northwestern-St. Paul, about what to know as we head into our study of Acts. Signup for the Acts reading here and receive the free study guide and bookmark.

Ben Holsen joins host Angela Smith to read the Christmas story and the prophecy from Isaiah. Merry Christmas!

John Brandon joins host, Angela Smith, to talk about the resurrection of Jesus and what it means for us.

Justin Bowser joins host, Angela Smith, to talk about Jesus' trial before Pilate, His silence with Herod, and the fullness of what Jesus did.

Rosey Brausen joins host, Angela Smith, to talk about Passover and the Last Supper, where God is during suffering, and God with us.

Host Angela Smith shares an episode from her other podcast where she talks with Dr. Gary Smith (her father -in-law) about the Passover and the Last Supper. The New American Haggadah: A Simple Passover Seder for the Whole Family (free on Kindle) https://www.amazon.com/New-American-Haggadah-Simple-Passover-ebook/dp/B007RYSIQA/ref=sr_1_2_sspa?ie=UTF8&qid=1521921068&sr=8-2-spons&keywords=passover+haggadah&psc=1 The Haggadah (order of the service) Opening Hymn The First Cup (The Cup of Sanctification) The Second Cup (The Cup of Mercy) The Meal (see menu below) The Third Cup (The Cup of Redemption) The Fourth Cup (The Cup of Hope) Closing Hymn (The Hallel, Psalms 113-119) Exodus 1 / Hebrews growing in numbers Exodus 7-11 / Plagues Exodus 12 / Passover and Israel's Exodus from Egypt Exodus 24 / Israel accepts the LORD's covenant Passover Menu Chicken Soup with Matzo Balls https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/matzo-ball-soup Chicken https://www.marthastewart.com/356165/perfect-roast-chicken Boiled Potatoes Vegetable, Carrots & Greens Salad, Horseth Matza Dessert, Lemon Pudding https://www.marthastewart.com/313999/lemon-pudding 1 I love the LORD because he hears my voice and my prayer for mercy. 2 Because he bends down to listen, I will pray as long as I have breath! 3 Death wrapped its ropes around me; the terrors of the grave overtook me. I saw only trouble and sorrow. 4 Then I called on the name of the LORD: "Please, LORD, save me!" Psalm 116:1-4 NLT "Abba, Father," he cried out, "everything is possible for you. Please take this cup of suffering away from me. Yet I want your will to be done, not mine." Mark 14:36 NLT 23 And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. 24 And he said to them, "This is my blood, which confirms the covenant between God and his people. It is poured out as a sacrifice for many. 25 I tell you the truth, I will not drink wine again until the day I drink it new in the Kingdom of God." Mark 14:23-25 NLT 26 Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives. Mark 14:23-26 (NLT) Baruch atah Adonai Ellohaynu mellach ha'olam bowray paree ha'adamah Blessed art Thou, eternal our God, King of the Universe, Creator of the fruit of the earth.

Ben Holsen joins host, Angela Smith, to talk about how we are to treat widows and orphans, the ways God loves and the persecuted church.

Carmen LaBerge joins host, Angela Smith, to talk about Jesus taking things up a notch, revealing the Father, and Jesus'reading authority being challenged.

Dave St. John joins host, Angela Smith, to talk about seeking God with abandon, how God seeks us, and who Jesus is.

Neil Stavem joins host, Angela Smith, to talk about persistent prayer, what to say when we pray, and staying in relationship "even if".