Two Texts

In which John and David consider the response to Jesus' sermon in Nazareth. The reaction to Jesus' use of Isaiah 61 is stronger than expected for most modern readers. What can we learn from Luke 4 that might help us understand this story better.

Episode 51 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 10

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In which John and David discuss Jesus' sermon in Nazareth. In Luke 4 we see Jesus return home and preach a concise but remarkable sermon in his local community. This moment is a significant one for understanding this series, but also (more importantly) understanding how Luke presents Jesus to us.

Episode 50 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 9

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In which John and David discuss Jesus, the Devil's test, and how we read the Bible. Satan tries a new approach and quotes Scripture to Jesus. But does he quote it properly. In this episode we explore how the scripture needs to be considered a little more in depth than just quoting the occasional verse. Jesus offers us a different way to read the Bible - one that is consistent with the whole story of God.

Episode 49 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 8

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In which John and David explore the second temptation Jesus faces in the desert. The call to worship someone other than God is a challenge that every human faces. So what do we learn by unpacking what's going on behind this text in Luke 4? And what can we learn as the church, and as church leaders, when so often the thing that we really want to worship... is ourselves?

Episode 48 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 7

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In which John and David explore the first of the temptations that Jesus faces. After 40 days of fasting Jesus faces a challenge about making bread. What can we learn and understand about how Jesus navigates and responds to this.

Episode 47 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 6

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In which John and David explore the opening challenge to Jesus in the wilderness. Having just been affirmed by his father, what should we make of the opening challenge to Jesus by the Devil of "If you are the Son of God"? Listen in as we explore Luke 4 some more.

Episode 46 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 5

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In which John and David continue to discuss Jesus' baptism. At the baptism the question of who Jesus' father is invites us into deep and exciting reflections on what is going on in this scene in Luke's gospel. We get really enthusiastic about this in this episode, we hope you do too.

Episode 45 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 4

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In which John and David discuss Jesus' baptism. As you might expect we attempt to peel back some of the layers of allusions and backgrounds that help us see the story in new and deeper ways. We read backwards from this event into the Old Testament to show how the original audience might have understood things.

Episode 44 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 3

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In which John and David continue exploring John the Baptist and his relationship with Jesus. John emerges onto the scene in blaze of fiery preaching, but his relationship with Jesus gets a little more complex once he ends up in prison. Listen in as we discuss the various aspects of the story of John and Jesus.

Episode 43 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 2

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In which John and David begin a new series about beginnings of Jesus' ministry by talking about John the Baptist. There's lots of interesting things happen in a couple of verses in Luke's gospel that help us understand some of the nuances and aspects of Jesus' ministry that we might often miss. So as we journey towards Easter Two Texts is looking at where Jesus started his public ministry and what we can learn from it.

Episode 42 of the Two Texts Podcast | Jesus Begins 1

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