ScriptureStream

By Mark Watson

Just the gospel, plainly spoken. ScriptureStream compiles lessons presented at the Benchley church of Christ, located just north of Bryan, TX. Visit ScriptureStream.com for full notes on each lesson a... more

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July 15, 2026Luke 23, Part 2
Luke 23, continued
Luke 23:26-43 - Crucifixion
Whey did they crucify Jesus?
Matthew 23:32
Pressed Simon the Cyrene into service (Luke 23:26)
Large crowd (Luke 23:27)
Two others
The skull (Golgotha)
Praying forgiveness
Jesus always focused on forgiveness first. Even when He healed people with serious ailments, He often forgave them of their sins first, then healed their physical problems (Mark 2; Matthew 5:43). He put things in the proper order. He did the most right thing first.
People sneering - even the rulers
The thief
Luke 23:44-49 - Jesus death
About the sixth hour
Roughly noon by modern time.
Sun veiled, veil torn
The darkness Lasted too long to be an eclipse.
The veil was the separation between the Holy and Most Holy places. Jesus was now the veil - He is how we approach the father. John 14:6
Jesus announcing His death
John 10:17-18
Pronounced innocence
Second thoughts in the crowd
If Jesus was innocent, who was guilty?
Witness of the faithful
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40min
July 12, 2026The Big Questions on Teens' Minds Today (Barna Research)
Theme 1: Will we even have a future?
How will I make a living one day?
Will my generation be able to build a stable future?
Is society headed in the right direction or falling apart?
Does getting an education really matter?
Theme 2: How do I know what’s true?
What makes a good life?
What is true or worth believing?
Who am I really?
What is right and wrong?
Can I trust AI?
What does it mean to be human?
Theme 3: Will anyone actually show up for me?
Where do I truly belong?
Dop people genuinely care about me?
Why am I here?
How should I treat others?
Will my parents or caregivers always love me?
Five quick points
Your parents love you.
Your parents are not perfect.
Give them a break. Neither are you.
The people at church are your spiritual family.
God is the perfect, loving Father.
Theme 4: Is God even there?
Does God love me?
Is God real?
Three simple but profound questions
Is it reasonable to believe that …
… something can come from nothing?
… design can come from an accident?
… life can come from nonlife?
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29min
July 12, 2026Money, Part 2
Beware of social comparisons.
Luke 12:13-15, 21
Exodus 20:17
Proverbs 15:16-17
Proverbs 21:17, 20
Use money as a tool for God’s work.
I Timothy 6:17-19
Haggai 1:4, 8-9
I John 3:17-18
Psalms 37:21
Proverbs 19:17
Deuteronomy 24:19
Matthew 5:42
I Peter 4:9
MAtthew 25:43
Ephesians 4:28
James 2:14-16
Luke 15:13
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44min
July 12, 2026What's Your Price?
Judas had a price
Matthew 26:14-16
Matthew 6:24
Matthew 13:22
Ecclesiastes 5:10
Philippians 4:13
Hebrews 13:5
Luke 14:33
Matthew 4:8-10
Esau had a price
Genesis 25:29-34
I Timothy 5:11-12
Matthew 4:2-4
Psalms 37:7
Those who seek the glory of men have a price
Matthew 6:2
John 12:42-43
Matthew 10:37
Luke 6:26
Daniel 3:16-18
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33min
July 08, 2026Luke 23
Luke 22, continued
Luke 22:47-53 - Betrayal and arrest
Still admonishing apostles
Crowd arrives
Led by Judas
Jesus’ question
Do we fight?
Jesus’ answer
To peter
To the arresting party
Luke 22:54-62 - Peter’s denial of Jesus
Peter follows
The crowd notices
Servant girl - how would she know?
Another accuser - how would he know?
ID-ed as Galilean - how could he tell?
Matthew 26:73-74 - By his speech
Mark 14:69-71
John 18:26-27
Rooster - how did Jesus know?
Peter’s reaction
Luke 22:63-65 - Jesus mocked
Not just mocked, but beaten
Demanding parlor tricks
Blaspheming Him
Luke 22:66-71 - Jesus before the council
Moved Jesus to the council chamber
Interrogation
Jesus proclaims Sonship
“We have heard it ourselves …”
What did they hear?
Matthew 26:63-66
What determines wrongdoing?
Jesus did not lie, so of course there is no wrongdoing.
Luke 23
Luke 23:1-7 - Pilate examines Jesus
Jesus taken to Pilate
Entire counsil takes him
Accusation is different
Pilate’s indifference
Pilate cares nothing about charges of blasphemy against a God he does not believe in. He wants the problem to go away.
Pilate punts
Luke 23:8-11 - Jesus silent before Herod
Herod interested
Had heard of Jesus
Hoping for some sign
Herod was curious about Jesus, and he wanted to see Him do some kind of sign.
Long questioning - Jesus silent
Priests, scribes double down
Herod shows contempt
Jesus sent back to Pilate
Luke 23:12-16 - Pilate finds no fault
Friendship struck
Re-convenes council
Repeats his findings and Herod’s
Scourge and release
Luke 23:17-25 - Jews given an option
One prisoner to be released
Jews choose Barabbas
Insist on crucifixion for Jesus
No answer to Pilate’s question
Pilate releases Barabbas, condemns Jesus
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41min
July 05, 2026What in the Same Manner as He Walked
Introduction
I John 2:6
Jesus was an expert at loving other people.
Mark 6:34
Luke 7:12-15
Jesus could have done any kind of miracles He wanted, but most of His miracles involved helping people.
Luke 7:19-23
Luke 13:34
I need to look at peole and have love for them, no matter their situation or condition.
Jesus was focused on doing the Father’s will.
Luke 2:46-49
Luke 3:23
John 8:26-29
John 4:31-34
Jesus was the perfect example for us!
Jesus valued truth over feelings.
John 8:31-38
John 6:65-66
Mark 10:21-22
What am I willing to forego so I an stay dedicated to the truth?
Jesus hated sin.
Mark 3:1-5 - Jesus was grieved and angry at them.
John 2:13-17
Genesis 6:6
Isaiah 63:10
Do I hate him?
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26min
July 05, 2026Money, Part 1
You can’t chase contentment; you have to learn it.
Philippians 4:11-12
I Timothy 6:6-10, 17-19
Ecclesiastes 5:10
Ecclesiastes 2:10-11
Pay attention to lifecycle creep.
Deuteronomy 6:10-12 - The Israelites were warned not to be spoiled with the luxury of the houses they were going to possess - houses with no electricity or indoor plumbing.
Matthew 16:16
What does it mean to “live within your means”?
Many professional athletes are broke or nearly so within a few years of retiring.
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43min
July 01, 2026Luke 22
Luke 22:1-6 - Plotting to kill Jesus
They knew they’d do it
John 12:10-17
Now they’re seeking how
Careful about how
Feared the people
Saul; Aaron - Proverbs 29:25
“Inside involvement” would help
Satan enters Judas
We all need help! We need to know Jesus better and close the openings Satan will try to use against us.
When the plotting began …
The traitor surfaces
Deal is struck
Judas seeks opportunity
Luke 22:7-13 - Passover
Passover was an eight-day observance
Day one was the day of sacrifice
Jesus had Peter and John make the preparation
Location almost cryptic
Why?
Everything happened just as Jesus had told them
Luke 22:14-20 - Lord’s Supper instituted
Jesus earnestly desires
The Passover was centered around the sacrificial lamb. Jesus is now our sacrificial lamb.
I Corinthians 5:7; John 1:29
Won’t eat it again until it is fulfilled
The first cup
This is the drink with the Passover meal (Luke 22:17).
The bread
My body which is given for you (Luke 22:19)
My body which is broken for you (I Corinthians 11:24)
This led to some controversy about whether Jesus’ body was broken because His legs were not, as prophesied.
The cup of the Lord’s Supper
“Poured out for you”
“Covenant in my blood”
Compare Exodus 24:7-8
Sprinkling vs. pouring of the blood.
Luke 22:21-30 - From betrayal to the greatest
Jesus speaks of His betrayer
With mine on the table
“As it has been determined”
Woe to that man
Judas still did it of his own free choice.
The apostles discuss
Luke 9:46-48 - They discussed this at least once before.
New discussion - dispute
Luke 22:30 - They would be ranked with the judges of Israel.
Which of them is greatest?
Jesus offers alternative view
Luke 22:31-34 - Denial
Jesus reveals Satan’s request
Peter’s declaration
Jesus’ prediction
Luke 22:35-38 - Things are changing
From no provisions to journey provisions
Why the change?
Why swords?
Luke 22:39-46 - Jesus praying
Jesus goes to Mount of Olives
Habitually prayed there
Admonition to disciples
Pray not to be led into temptation
The prayer
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40min
June 28, 2026Seeing Ourselves as God Sees Us
Introduction
We may think less of ourselves and lower our expectations of ourselves.
God think about us differently than we think of ourselves.
Psalms 40:5
Jeremiah 29:10-13
God has plans for us also!
In God’s eyes we are fearfully and wonderfully made.
Life should leave us awestruck!
Ecclesiastes 11:5
At 3 weeks
The heart begins beating
At 6 weeks
The heart and its four chambers are fully formed.
The first brain waves are detected.
At 7 weeks
Hands, feet, arms, legs, and all major organs are detectable.
At 8 weeks
Most major body systems are in place.
The brain is highly complex.
Right or left hand dominance is detectable.
Psalms 139:13-18
Jeremiah 1:5 - God knows us before we are born!
We are all special!
In God’s eyes we are of great value.
We should see our own value based on how God sees us.
Luke 12:6-7
John 3:16 - This is our value!
We must stop thinking we are of less value than the value that God places on us.
In God’s eyes we are new creatures.
New creatures through Christ.
I Corinthians 5:17-19; John 3:3-6
If you’ve changed from a caterpillar to a butterfly, why would you go back to acting like a caterpillar?
No longer the former man
I Timothy 1:12-16; Philippians 3:4-12, 20-21
In God’s eyes, we are more than conquerors.
Romans 8:35-39
Royalty - I Peter 2:9-10
His workmanship - Ephesians 2:10
Poem: “The Mirror”
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33min
June 28, 2026Following in the Footsteps of the Early Christians
Introduction
II Corinthians 10:12, 18
Should I be satisfied with the work we are doing now?
Philippians 3:17
Close spiritual relationships
Acts 1:12-14
Luke 24:49
Acts 2:37, 41-43, 47 - They were united by the gospel.
Acts 9:31
Acts 5:41—42 - Their focus was spiritual matters and teaching the gospel.
Philippians 4:15-16
What can we do to encourage those who are working for God?
What prevents us from growing closer to our brethren?
Profound generosity and hospitality
Mark 12:41-44
What more can I be doing beyond my contribution to the local church?
Acts 2:44; 4:32-37
They had a completely new view of their worldly possessions.
Acts 11:27
I John 3:16-18
I Corinthians 13:3
How can we find out about others’ needs?
Tested by fire, purified like gold
I Peter 1:6-7
James 1:2-4
Acts 4:1-4, 18-21 - The more persecution there was, the faster the gospel spread.
Acts 8:1-4
Acts 12:1-5
Let us fill our time with selflessly serving others.
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44min

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How many episodes does ScriptureStream have?

The podcast currently has 3,262 episodes available.