We have come to the place in The Story of Jesus where Jesus enters Jerusalem and Passion Week begins. In Session #25, we will look at the two events that happen on what we call Palm Sunday. The first is often called the Triumphal or Triumphant Entry. On the final stretch into Jerusalem, Jesus borrows a donkey and fulfills the prophecy… Continue reading Into Jerusalem
Month: November 2022
Blind Bart and Short Zach
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! We have come to the place in The Story of Jesus where Jesus begins his final trip to Jerusalem. Jesus and his followers are coming to Jericho, the oldest city in the world. In Session #24, Jesus has two encounters that we will look at in this study. As he approaches Jericho, he… Continue reading Blind Bart and Short Zach
The Loving Father
Greetings to all you prodigals out there. You know who you are. In Jesus’ day, the religious leaders criticized Jesus for being a friend to the renegades, sinners, and prodigals. Of course, the truth is, we are all prodigals. The Pharisees, Scribes, and Priests did get it. They also didn’t get that God loves prodigals. Their image of who God is… Continue reading The Loving Father
Life After Death
Some of you probably remember the line from a Paul Simon song, “Yesterday it was my birthday. I hung one more year on the line.” Well…yesterday it was my birthday. I hung one more year on the line. I’m getting really old! I also spent the morning filming Session #22 of The Story of Jesus . In this session we follow… Continue reading Life After Death
Caught in the Act
In Session #21 of The Story of Jesus we will look at one of my favorite encounters in the life of Jesus. He has traveled to Jerusalem for the Feast of Tabernacles. While there he is teaching in the Temple courts very early one morning. While teaching, a group of Scribes and Pharisees drag a woman before him who has… Continue reading Caught in the Act