Episode 26.

The people of Israel were constantly being attacked. Their villages raided, their farms sacked, and their people slaughtered. The Philistines were relentless in their attacks, and had a farm surrounded one fateful day. As the Philistines advanced towards the fields, they found one farmer who stood his ground. Today we learn the story of that farmer, and his incredible act of bravery.

We look at God's wonderful words in Judges 3:31, 5:6, Romans 8:31 & Psalm 135.

Episode 25.

Today we look at one of the shortest books of the Bible, the letter of Jude. Jude's letter is an open warning to early members of the church, to be on guard against false teachers and teachings. Was this letter intended solely to protect the early Christians? Or is the message of caution more applicable to us today?

We look at God's wonderful words in: Jude :1-24, Revelation 2:14 & Hosea 14:9

Episode 24.

Today we go back in the Old Testament, towards the end of King Saul's reign. Saul had been pursuing David for quite some time, and was getting frustrated that David had not been captured and killed. Nobody had any information on the whereabouts of David. Saul's Chief Herdsman saw an opportunity to gain favor with the King, and told of an encounter between David and a priest that he had witnessed earlier. This information got the King no closer to David, but did seal the fate of many others that day.

We look at God's wonderful words in: 1 Samuel 21:7, 1 Samuel 22:6-23 & Psalm 52.

Episode 23.

Today we look at the early days of the Christian church. The apostles were accepting donations from Christians who were selling their possessions and laying the proceeds at the feet of the apostle Peter. Ananias and Sapphira were early Christians who brought an offering to the church, but thought they could deceive Peter... and get away with it.

We look at God's wonderful words in Acts 4:32, Acts 5:1-11, 1Samuel 16:7 & Revelation 2:23.

Episode 22.

Today we focus on a strangle little event that happens immediately after Jesus is arrested in the garden of Gethsemane. As Jesus is taken away, and the apostles flee, the soldiers notice a young man standing there, wearing only a linen-cloth. As the soldiers try to grab a hold of the young man, he slips away and escapes, leaving the soldiers holding the linen-cloth.

We look at God's wonderful words in Mark 14:51-52

Episode 21.

Today we go back to the Old Testament for a funny little story about an axe. Elisha the Prophet was chopping down trees with his students by the River Jordan, when suddenly an axe head slipped off and fell into the river. With the axe head seemingly lost forever, God helped his follower and worked one of his smaller miracles through Elisha.

We look at God's wonderful words in: 2 Kings 6:1-7 & Matthew 7:7

Episode 20.

The King of Egypt was worried. He had so many Israelite slaves, that he worried they would rebel against him someday, if they continued to multiply. He ordered two of the Hebrew midwives to murder every newborn Israelite boy, in hopes of reducing their numbers. If the two midwives did not obey, they would surely be put to death. Today we look at the decision that these two, poor slave girls had to make.

We look at God's wonderful words in: Exodus 1:15-21, 3 John 1:11, Colossians 3:22 & Ecclesiastes 5:10

Episode 19

God had provided a way for His people to be near him, and gave very specific instructions on how to approach Him in the temple. Aaron, the brother of Moses, performed many of these sacrifices and rituals to enter God's temple, and did so without deviating from God's instructions. When two of Aaron's sons decided to enter the temple themselves, they did not follow all the steps required, and were punished severely. Lets look back to this story, and learn why such a harsh outcome, is a sign of true love.

We look at God's wonderful words in Leviticus 10:1-3, Leviticus 16:12, Acts 5:1-11, Hebrews 12:7-8 & Hebrews 10:20

Episode 18.

In this episode we look at an amazing encounter with Jesus. Three days after Jesus was crucified, two of his followers were walking to the town of Emmaus, when they encountered a stranger on the road. They walked and talked with the stranger until they reached their destination. The disciples invited the stranger into the home for food and rest, and upon breaking bread, made an incredible discovery.

We look at God's wonderful words in Luke 24:13-35, Mark 16:12-13 & Matthew 28:16-20

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Episode 17.

Does Jesus pay his taxes? Should he pay his taxes? These questions are looked at in todays episode, and the answers may not be what you think. We wrap up the 3-part series on miracles today, with Jesus finding the coin for the tax in the most unlikely of places.

We look at God's wonderful words in Matthew 17:24-26, Exodus 30:11-16, Romans 12:18, 1 Thessalonians 4:11 & Mark 10:45