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Jesus Stories
by George Taylor
Hear the story of Jesus in everyday English; told in an informal, informative, and interesting way.
Episodes
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#5-15 Confrontation!
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: The Sadducees come to Jesus with a question with a question about marriage in Heaven A Teacher asks, “Of all the commandments, which is the most important?” Jesus asks the Pharisees, “What do you think about the Messiah?” Jesus castigates the Pharisees for their...
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#5-14 Holy Week Challenges
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS PODCAST EPISODE? Jesus curses an unproductive fig tree He cleans up the Temple – again Religious leaders are looking for a way to kill Jesus but can’t formulate a plan Jesus reminds his followers that he will have to die Jehovah God verifies Jesus’ ministry The disciples are...
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#5-13 A Party in Bethany
What Happens in This Episode? We visit a party in this Jesus Stories episode. In our visiting, we are watching the other party goers to find out how they respond to Jesus’ presence there. We see gratitude. We see worship. We watch service. But we also see criticism. The question we ask is, what…
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#5-12 Arriving in Jerusalem
What Happens in This Episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, as Jesus approaches Jerusalem he tells a parable of a rich nobleman. He visits the home of Simon the leper, whom he had healed. Simon hosts a party in his honor. Among the attendees are Mary, Martha, and Lazarus. Mary anoints Jesus with...
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#5-11 Resurrection
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stores episode, we look at what Resurrection really means for those who follow Jesus. We explain the meaning of Resurrection – as Jesus would have us understand it – and what that means for our lives. There is some hard teaching here, but we need to...
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#5-10 Journey to Jerusalem 5
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus teaches on prayer. Keep praying. Don’t give up. The prayers of a Pharisee and a tax collector. “Those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.” Parable of the landowner who hires help for his vineyard. He pays...
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#5-9 Jesus on Marriage
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stories episode, we’ll walk through what the scriptures have to say about marriage. How does Jesus look at this relationship? How does this relationship portray our relationship to Jesus? What does this mean for us and our marriages? SCRIPTURES…
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#5-8 Journey to Jerusalem #4
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this episode of Jesus Stories, Jesus' teachings become more pointed - more direct. Through parables, Jesus confronts the Pharisees and their attitudes about money and teaching on honesty and faithfulness. He uses a parable to point to their attitude toward the…
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#5-7 Jesus’ Lost and Found
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stories episode, we delve deep into the three parables of Luke 15. In “Jesus’ Lost and Found” we look at how those parables reveal something of the character of Jehovah God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit. We also look at you and me and our needed response…
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#5-6 Journey to Jerusalem 3
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus is invited to lunch after church He heals a man on the Sabbath asking, “Which of you doesn’t work on the Sabbath?” He watches the seating at the table and calls for a humbler selection of a seat He cautions the host about inviting those who can pay his…
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#5-5 Journey to Jerusalem, part 2
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus visits the home of Mary and Martha; and Martha does all the cooking Jesus teaching his disciples about prayer He reminds us of the goodness of Jehovah God Jesus responds to the questions, “Are you the Messiah?” People try to stone Jesus. Again. He escapes.…
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#5-4 Rest
What Happens in this Episode? In our last Jesus Stories episode, Jesus issued an invitation to come to him. He encourages us to take his yoke and find rest. But what does this mean? We explore the Biblical concept of rest as we talk about “rest for your souls”. How do we obtain this rest? Is it...
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#5-3 Journey to Jerusalem 1
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? Jesus and his entourage are rejected by Samaritans Ten lepers (at least one from Samaria) are healed Jesus sends out 72 disciples in pairs to the cities he is about to visit to teach and heal The 72 disciples return with great news Jesus issues a famous invitation A...
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#5-2 What Does Jesus Say About Families?
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? From the beginning of time, Jehovah God has set an ideal for families. In this Jesus Stories episode, we begin by talking about this ideal. Then our guest speaker, Al Robinson, will take us into the current time and using the example of King David (or the…
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#5-1 Healing and Identity
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus and his disciples find a man born blind The disciples use this meeting to ask a theological question Jesus uses this meeting to heal the man Some of the man’s friends and family don’t believe that it is the same man. Others believe the healing The Pharisees...
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4-58 Let’s Read the Christmas Story
What Happens in this Episode? This Jesus Stories episode allows the scriptures to tell the story of the birth of Jesus. While I connect each reading with a short commentary, the scriptures speak the story for themselves. At the end we draw some conclusions about how Jesus has affected the entire...
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#4-57 The Entire Christmas Story
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? It’s a story that starts at the beginning of time. In this episode of Jesus Stories, we tell the entire story of Christmas. What happened in the beginning which created the need for Jesus to come to earth? How did that happen? (Yes, the familiar story you’ve heard…
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#4-56 I AM the Light of the World
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? This Jesus Stories episode dives deep into Jesus second “I am” statement: “I AM the light of the world.” What does that mean? Where does that come from? What does it mean for us? How should it affect our lives? And how does Thanksgiving play into this statement?...
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#4-55 I AM!
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stories episode, Jesus tells his listeners of his identity. However, the Pharisees and other Jews spend more time arguing than listening. Jesus challenges them with his words and reveals who he is, where he has come from, and from where he has received...
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#4-54 Living Water
What happens in this episode? Jesus has made a startling statement in the middle of a joyous Jewish festival. “Anyone who is thirsty may come to me! Anyone who believes in me may come and drink! For the Scriptures declare, ‘Rivers of living water will flow from his heart.’” But what does this…
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#4-53 Living Water
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Peter asks a question which prompts a parable on forgiveness Jesus’ brothers taunt him Jesus secretly goes to the Feast of Tabernacles He teaches in the Temple Some believe; some don’t believe But, the Pharisees and teachers of the law are upset The authorities try…
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#4-52 Faith, Humility, & Conflict
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? In this Jesus Stories we continue pausing to review and explain some important teaching which Jesus offers to his followers. We look again at faith. But this is faith that might falter. We talk about leadership – specifically “servant leadership.” Then we look at...
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#4-51 Who Do You Say I am?
What Happens in This Episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, we take a deep dive into two questions. First, Jesus asks all of us, “Who Do You Say I Am?” The answer to this question had profound effects on the life of Peter who responded, “You are the Messiah, the Son of the living God.” Our…
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#4-50 Ministering and Teaching in “Sin City”
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus: “What does everyone say about me?” Jesus: “Who do you think that I am?” Peter jumps in with a confession and Jesus responds with an important and controversial reply. The apostles are given access and authority. Jesus shares his future sufferings with his...
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#4-49 Confrontation and Healing
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE Pharisees challenge Jesus’ cleanliness, while ignoring their own law Jesus: "It’s what comes from your heart defiles you, not what you eat." Off to Tyre and Sidon and the healing of a Canaanite woman Then to the Decapolis and healing of a deaf/mute man Jesus feeds...
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#4-48 I AM the Bread of Life
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus made seven “I AM” statements. Today we look at “I AM the Bread of Life.” As Jesus makes this statement, we find that it is difficult to understand what he is trying to tell us. We break this down in this episode. What is Jesus trying to tell us? What does it…
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Jesus Stories #4-47 A Jesus Picnic 4-47 A Jesus Picnic
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? How do you handle crowds? Jesus knew how. For a crowd of probably over 10,000 people, he provides teaching and healing and food. With just five loaves of bread and two pieces of fish, the crowd sits down to a picnic. When his friends get into serious trouble at sea,...
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#4-46 – Faith
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: In this Jesus Stories episode, we discuss what faith is and what it looks like. Using the definition of faith found in the scriptures, we examine examples of faith that Jesus points out during the events which we have discussed in previous Jesus Stories episodes.…
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#4-45-Healing, Teaching, and More
SHOW NOTES: How many roles does Jesus take on in this episode? He moves from teaching and story-telling to action. At the request of a leader of a synagogue, he heals her daughter. But, not before healing a woman whom he calls “my daughter” from a disease which has ostracized her from society for...
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#4-44 The Cost of Following Jesus
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: In this Jesus Stories episode, we examine the question of costs. Have you ever considered the value of the Kingdom of God? Jesus explains this to us. Given its value, then, what is the cost to follow Jesus into the Kingdom of God? Jesus explains that to us, too. We...
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#4-43 Stories, A Storm, and an Exorcism
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus tells stories in this episode of Jesus Stories! Jesus was the consummate storyteller. But his stories all had a purpose. They were used to teach secrets about the Kingdom. These are secrets that some can hear and understand; others cannot. We go through some of...
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#4-42 Priorities
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? This Jesus Stories episode delves deep into Jesus’ teaching on greed, worry, and generosity. We connect all three concepts and the life-giving focus which bypasses greed and worry to leaning on Jehovah God for everything we need and more. Such reliance on Jehovah…
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#4-41 Holy Week: A Narrative – Resurrection
EVENTS IN THIS EPISODE Jesus dies An earthquake occurs Temple veil is ripped from top to bottom Resurrection of godly people Women watch from a distance while others leave the crucifixion Joseph of Arimathea secures Jesus’ body and buries it in a tomb he owns The tomb is sealed by the Romans On...
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#4-40 A Holy Week Narrative 4-Crucifixion
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus is flogged – twice Pilate turns Jesus over to his Roman garrison to be crucified But, first, they have to have some fun with ridicule and bullying Jesus is lead to the place of the skull for execution Jesus is nailed to the cross He is mocked and ridiculed…
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#4-39 Holy Week: A Narrative-The Trials
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus is taken to be questioned by Annas Annas sends Jesus to Caiaphas for trial The Sanhedrin question Jesus under oath, requiring Jesus admit that he is the Messiah The Sanhedrin consider Jesus guilty of blasphemy Judas regrets his actions and gives back his money...
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#4-38 Holy Week: A Narrative 2-Jesus Prays
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: Jesus prays for himself, his disciples, and those who will come after them in Jesus’ name He takes Peter, James, and John to pray for deliverance from the wrath that he is about to experience Soldiers and Temple guards arrive to arrest Jesus Jesus’ disciples try to...
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#4-37 Holy Week: A Narrative – The Upper Room
WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE? This is the first of five special episodes of Jesus Stories. For this Holy Week, we’ll examine the events in Jesus’ life starting with his last supper with his disciples. Peter and John are sent into Jerusalem to prepare for the Passover Jesus says, “I have been very...
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4-36 Warnings & Waiting
What Happens in this Episode? We resume the narrative from episode #4-34. Jesus is in the midst of a crowd of thousands of people. People are stepping all over each other – in spite of Jesus rough teaching to the Pharisees. Now Jesus turns to these people with his own warnings about the…
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#4-35 Jesus’ Opposition
What Happens in This Episode? We go in depth in this Jesus Stories episode concerning the opposition which Jesus faces as he shares the Kingdom of God. Where does it come from? What form does it take? Is the opposition still active? If so, how do we deal with it? Scriptures Referenced in This...
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#4-34 Spiritual War & Woes
What Happens in This Episode? In this episode of Jesus Stories, we find out who supports Jesus and his disciples financially. We see the opposition to Jesus’ ministry increase. But we also see Jesus fighting back with some very “to the point” teaching. In this episode, Jesus is accused of working...
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#4-33 Finding Faith in Unlikely Places
What Happens in This Episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, we’ll spend some time talking about faith. In our last episode, Jesus had three encounters with people that demonstrated some kind of faith. One example was faith that was unusual for the person holding it. Another was a questioning...
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#4-32 The Kingdom in Action
What Happens in This Episode? In this episode of Jesus Stories, Jesus begins showing his disciples how his new Kingdom should look. We meet two remarkable people who have faith that is commended by Jesus. A Roman Centurion is sure that Jesus can hear a deathly ill slave just by speaking. And a...
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#4-31 On Judgment and Judging
What Happens in This Episode? This Jesus Stories episode dives into Jesus teaching from the Sermon on the Mount on judging? Yes, he says, “do not judge.” But, that is not the whole teaching. We take a look at the meaning behind this teaching to understand what he is really saying. And why does he...
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#4-30 Practical Priorities and Choices
What Happens in this Episode? We conclude our narrative of the Sermon on the Mount in this Jesus Stories episode. Jesus starts by getting into our wallets and our stuff. “Don’t store up treasures here on earth…” He tells us not to worry since Jehovah God will take care of his followers. He…
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#4_29 Jesus and Christmas
What Happens in this Episode We’re telling the Christmas story from the scriptures in this episode. Listen as you’ll hear: When the Jesus Story and the Christmas Story really begin An announcement of a birth of a relative of Jesus The announcement of the birth of Jesus Mary’s visit with her...
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#4-28 It’s About Our Hearts, part 2
What Happens in this Episode? This Jesus Stories episode goes deeper into Jesus’ teachings concerning the commands of the Law. We review the last four of these teachings: concerning divorce, making and keeping vows, revenge, and loving our enemies. What does Jesus tell us about these issues? How...
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#4-27 Jesus Explains the Law, part 2
What Happens In This Episode? We continue reviewing Jesus’ teaching from the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus challenges his listeners with his look at “the Law”. He outlines what the law says and continues with “but I say” to explain the expectation that Jehovah God held. In each case, the heart of…
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#4-26 It’s About Our Hearts, part 1
What Happens in This Episode? This Jesus Stories episodes begin to go deeply into Jesus’ teaching regarding the honoring of the Law and the Prophets. Jesus compares the sayings of the Law – "You have heard it said" – with the intention his Father had for the saying – "But I tell you". We talk…
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#4-25 Jesus Explains “The Law”, part 1
What Happens In This Episode This Jesus Story episode continues our look at the Sermon on the Mount. We move from the Beatitudes to woes – the opposite of blessings – for those who are not seeking and submitting to Jehovah. Jesus then considers the character of his followers as salt and light and...
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#4-24 The Beatitudes
What happens in this episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, we delve deeper into the Beatitudes Jesus proclaimed as he started the Sermon on the Mount. Far from being a prescription for you and me to live, the Beatitudes are an invitation for everyone to be a part of the Kingdom of Heaven. I...
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Hear the story of Jesus in everyday English; told in an informal, informative, and interesting way.
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