Jesus Stories

George Taylor
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  • CHRISTIANITY
  • BIWEEKLY SERIES

Hear the story of Jesus in everyday English; told in an informal, informative, and interesting way.

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  1. EPISODE 1

    Jesus Stories #4-1 Back to the Beginning

    What Happens in this Episode Welcome to Season Four of Jesus Stories. We are going back to the scriptures – to the beginning of Jesus Stories – to retell and to explain more deeply the life of Jesus. Still working from a chronological viewpoint, we’ll tell the story from the scriptures as we have done in the past, and then, in the next episode, expand on the story with more insights and teachings. We start in this new season at the same place the gospels begin – prior to the birth of Jesus. We’ll hear the stories of Elizabeth and Mary and the babies which God gives to each of them. Scriptures Used in This Week’s Episode Matthew 1:1-17 Luke 3:23-38 Mark 1:1-3 John 1:1-18 Luke 1:5-38 Isaiah 40:3 Malachi 4:5-6 Genesis 15-16 Numbers 6:1-21 Follow Us Follow Jesus Stories on Facebook, Instagram, and/or Twitter. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    16 min

  2. EPISODE 2

    Jesus Stories 4-02 Back to the Beginning, part 2

    What Happens in this Episode? This episode of Jesus Stories continues in the birth stories of both John the Baptist and Jesus. Both mothers – Elizabeth and Mary – give birth in special circumstances. We hear praises; special songs dedicated to the glory of God - the first Christmas carols! And unusual messengers are sent to tell the story of the birth to the community. Scriptures used in this story: Luke 1:39-80 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-21 We’re on Social Media Follow us on Facebook, X, or Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    17 min

  3. EPISODE 3

    Jesus Stories #4-03 Pulling Out All the Stops

    What Happens in this Episode? We review the happenings of the last two episodes and look at the number of miracles Jehovah God used to make these events occur. What does that mean for you and me? Scriptures We Refer to In This Story Luke 1:1-80 Matthew 1:18-25 Luke 2:1-21 Matthew 2:1-18 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    11 min

  4. EPISODE 4

    Jesus Stories #4-04 Worship and Wonder

    What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories introduces us to the first people who met or wanted to meet Jesus. Two of them met Jesus in the Temple and praised and prophesied about him. A third person – an evil ruler – sought to kill him; while magi came from afar to worship him and bring him gifts. Then we meet Jesus as a twelve year old giving his parents the scare of their life-time. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 2:22-40 Matthew 2:1-23 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    17 min

  5. EPISODE 5

    Jesus Stories #4-05 Hope and Contentment

    What Happens in this Episode? In this Jesus Stories episode, we dig into the events we talked about in the last episode. What do they mean? What can we learn from them? How do Simeon, Anna, and the Wise Men illustrate Biblical hope? How does the flight into Egypt illustrate the principle of "Do not worry?" Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 2:25-38 Matthew 7:13-14 Romans 5:2-5 Acts 1:9 Acts 1:11 Matthew 6:25 Matthew 6:33 Past Episodes to Listen To! 15 - Treasure, Worry, Judgment, and Paths 46 - Resurrection 47 – Final Instructions 3-06 – Forgiving the Hated: Corrie Ten Boom We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    16 min

  6. EPISODE 6

    Jesus Stories #4-06 In the Desert

    What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, “In the Desert”, cements the author’s validation of the identity of Jesus. John the Baptist points at Jesus calling him the Messiah. While Matthew and Luke show Jesus confrontation with Satan in which Satan loses and Jesus wins. To them, anyone who can stand against Satan, could only be the Messiah. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Luke 3:1-18 Matthew 3:4-6 Matthew 3:13-17 Luke 3:21-23 Matthew 4:1-11 John 1:19-34 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    18 min

  7. EPISODE 7

    Jesus Stories #4-07 Encounter with Evil, part 1

    What Happens in this Episode? This week’s Jesus Stories, begins the first of several episodes dealing with Jesus’ “Encounter with Evil.” We will look at the encounter in more detail and draw lessons for you and me. Scriptures We Refer to In This Story: Matthew 4:1-11 Deuteronomy 9:9 Deuteronomy 8:2-3 Psalm 91:9-12 Deuteronomy 6:14-17 Psalm 78:40-43 Philippians 4:6-7 Luke 4:6-7 Deuteronomy 6:5 John 14:15 (CSB) James 1:14-15 We’re On Social Media! Facebook, X, and Instagram. Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    18 min

  8. EPISODE 8

    Jesus Stories #4-08 The Whole Christmas Story

    WHAT HAPPENS IN THIS EPISODE: This Jesus Stories episode tells the whole Christmas Story. Did you know that the story begins with Creation? “In the beginning….” From there it proceeds until the baby is born in Bethlehem that is destined to change the world. After he is killed, Jehovah God raises him from the dead giving new life, reconciliation, salvation, and love to all mankind. “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life. For God did not send his Son into the world to condemn the world, but to save the world through him.” (John 3:16-17) MUSIC HEARD ON THIS PODCAST: This episode contains a lot of music for a Jesus Stories podcast. Here is a list of the selections. Joy to the World, by Isaac Watts. Performed by Quincas Moreira Music O Come All Ye Faithful (Adeste Fideles), attributed to John Francis Wade. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale I Come to the Garden Alone, by C. Austin Miles. Performed by Praise and Harmony TV. https://youtu.be/FxPXJmUqkaA O Come, O Come Emmanuel (Veni Emmanuel), M. Neale. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Away in a Manger, attributed by Martin Luther. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale O Little Town of Bethlehem, by Phillips Brooks. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Hark the Herald Angels Sing, by Charles Wesley. Performed by the Robert Shaw Chorale Why Did My Savior Come to Earth?, by J.G. Dailey. Performed by Margie Mitchell, from the Worship Ministry of the New York City Church of Christ. WE’RE ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook Instagram X Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Holy Bible, New Living Translation, copyright © 1996, 2004, 2015 by Tyndale House Foundation. Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers, Inc., Carol Stream, Illinois 60188. All rights reserved.

    35 min
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Hear the story of Jesus in everyday English; told in an informal, informative, and interesting way.

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  • Creator
    George Taylor
  • Episodes
    126
  • Seasons
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Jesus Stories