The Bible in 3D

Cogworks Media

Join host Andrew, known from Biblical Reflections, on "The Bible in 3D," where we delve into the depths of Scripture through captivating stories and narratives, blending scholarly insights with conversational warmth to illuminate what God's Word truly teaches believers at every stage of their faith journey. Produced by Cogworks Creative Media Company, this non-profit series invites you to discover transformative understanding—explore more at cogworksmedia.org.

  1. MAR 26

    Commands of Jesus: Obey Civil Authorities

    Key Words:  Pay taxes, honor authorities Matthew 22:15-22, Mark 12:17, Luke 20:21-26 Then the Pharisees went and plotted how to entangle him in his words. And they sent their disciples to him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that you are true and teach the way of God truthfully, and you do not care about anyone's opinion, for you are not swayed by appearances. Tell us, then, what you think. Is it lawful to pay taxes to Caesar, or not?"  But Jesus, aware of their malice, said, "Why put me to the test, you hypocrites? Show me the coin for the tax." And they brought him a denarius.  And Jesus said to them, "Whose likeness and inscription is this?" They said, "Caesar's." Then he said to them, "Therefore render to Caesar the things that are Caesar's, and to God the things that are God's."  When they heard it, they marveled. And they left him and went away. Matthew 5:41 - And if anyone forces you to go one mile, go with him two miles.   Mark 1:44 – Go show yourself to the priests.   Matthew 5:17 - “Do not think that I have come to abolish the Law or the Prophets; I have not come to abolish them but to fulfill them.   Discussion Questions:    Are there any civil laws that we should not obey?   Is it difficult to obey authorities who are themselves not obeying the law? Are you obeying the commands of Jesus regarding civil authorities?  And if not, what help do you need on order to start obeying these commands? Leona Helmsley – We don’t pay taxes; taxes are for little people.

    30 min
  2. MAR 5

    Commands of Jesus: Humility

    Key Words:  Anonymous, Service, Denial, Renounce Matthew 6:2-8 – Do not let anyone know about your giving or your praying. Matthew 6:16-18 – Fast in secret. Matthew 18:4 - Whoever humbles himself like this child is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven. Mark 10:42-45, Luke 22:24-27 - Whoever would be great among you must be a servant to all. Mark 10:45 - For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many. Luke 9:23-27 - And he said to all, "If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.  For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.  For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?  Luke 14:7-11 - For everyone who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. Luke 14:25-33 - So therefore, any one of you who does not renounce all that he has cannot be my disciple. Luke 18:9-14 - But the tax collector, standing far off, would not even lift up his eyes to heaven, but beat his breast, saying, 'God, be merciful to me, a sinner!'  John 13:12-17 - When he had washed their feet and put on his outer garments and resumed his place, he said to them, "Do you understand what I have done to you?  You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.  If I then, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you also ought to wash one another's feet. For I have given you an example, that you also should do just as I have done to you.  Discussion Questions: Are the commands of Jesus on humility optional for a Follower-of-Jesus? Are you obeying the commands of Jesus when it comes to humility?  And if not, what help do you need in order to start obeying these commands?

    43 min
  3. FEB 26

    Commands of Jesus: Dealing with other People

    Key Words:    Forgive, Mercy, Humility, Reconciliation. Matthew 5:1-32 – Blessed are the meek, the merciful, and the peacemakers. Matthew 5:38-48, Luke 6:27-37  – Love your enemies, and pray for those who persecute you. Matthew 6:14 – Forgive others their trespasses against you. Matthew 7:1-2 - Judge not, that you be not judged.  Matthew 7:12 – Do unto others what you would have them do to you. Matthew 15:4 – Honor your father and mother. Matthew 18:4 – Turn and humble yourself like a child.  Mathew 18:22 - Forgive your brother 70 x 7 times, as in always forgive. Mathew 19:3-9 - Do not divorce except for adultery.  Matthew 19:14 -  Let the little children come to me. Matthew 20:25-28, Mark 9:35, 10:42-45, Luke 9:46-48, 22:26  – Whoever would be great among must be servant of all. Matthew 22:39-40 - You shall love your neighbor as yourself.  Matthew 25:31-46 – Feed and cloth the poor among you. Mark 9:42 – Do not cause a young one who believes to sin. Mark 10:10-21, Luke 16:18 – Do not divorce and marry another. Luke 6:38 – The measure you give is the measure you receive. Luke 10:36-37 -  Show mercy to your enemies. Luke 12:57-59 – Always try to settle an argument peaceably.   Luke 14:7-24 – Always choose the lowest place of honor, do not exalt yourself. Luke 17:1-4 – Do not tempt someone else to sin.   John 13:31-35 - Love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another.  Discussion Questions: Are the commands of Jesus dealing with others optional for a Follower-of-Jesus? What are the behaviors and actions that Jesus commands us to do? What are the behaviors and actions Jesus commands us not to do? What does Jesus command when someone sins against us? What does Jesus command when we sin against someone else? Are you obeying the commands of Jesus when dealing with others?   And if not, what help do you need in order to start obeying these commands?

    51 min

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Join host Andrew, known from Biblical Reflections, on "The Bible in 3D," where we delve into the depths of Scripture through captivating stories and narratives, blending scholarly insights with conversational warmth to illuminate what God's Word truly teaches believers at every stage of their faith journey. Produced by Cogworks Creative Media Company, this non-profit series invites you to discover transformative understanding—explore more at cogworksmedia.org.