Jesus Stories

What Happens In This Episode? Can a man change? He may not be able to; but Jesus can change him. Today’s Jesus Stories episode features a man known for successful dirty political tricks; tricks which will elect a politician to office. But, when the tricks are found and the pressure is on, an encounter with Jesus changes this man’s attitude, behavior, and life. Now his entire life is centered on Jesus – even while in jail. He creates a ministry that still operates today after his death. Come meet this extraordinary man. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, or I’ll tell you story for you. And, you may remain anonymous, if needed. Contact me via the website, JesusStories.info, click on the “Talk to Us” tab. Jesus Stories Extra A Jesus Stories Extra -- a little more information or a special feature -- can be found on my Patreon site. In today’s Extra, you’ll hear from the book which helped our man to see Jesus and commit his life to him. 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.

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 Judas hangs himself Jesus is brought before Pilate for trial Pilate and Jesus converse about the nature of kingdoms and truth Pilate sends Jesus to Herod who sends him back to Pilate While Pilate wants to release Jesus, the crowd is out for blood SCRIPTURES USED IN THIS EPISODE: John 18:13-23 Luke 22:55-58 Mark 14:55-64 Matthew 26:73-74 Matthew 27:1-10, 19 John 18:28-40 Luke 23:1-2, 5-17 John 18:33-38 (The Message) SUPPORT THIS PODCAST While this podcast is free for you to listen, it is not free to produce and make available to you. Won't you consider helping us defray the costs of bringing this podcast to you. Make a direct donation to us. Every dollar will go to make this podcast available to the world. https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=LKASTZFA8YYJY Support two causes at once. By supporting HeroCarePackages.com and boosting the morale of our service men and women, you'll also support Jesus Stories and receive an exclusive 10% discount. https://herocarepackages.com/discount/STORIESDEAL Buy some Jesus Stories swag https://jesusstories.info/swag/ Are you a fellow podcaster? Does Blubrry host your work? If not, consider this outstanding service for your podcast and get your first month's hosting free when you use the JESUS STORIES promo code at sign-up. https://blubrry.com/ FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ X: https://x.com/JesusStoriesPod 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.

This is a busy episode for Jesus as 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 12 years. He helps two blind me to see because of their faith. And he throws out another demon. But, opposition is beginning to build against his healing. The Pharisees think that he is throwing out demons by the power of Satan. And, when Jesus goes back to his home town of Nazareth, he is rejected and not believed. “Where did he get all this wisdom and power to perform such miracles.” He’s just a carpenter and the son of Mary. Travelling around with a great crowd following, Jesus sees a massive work-load. So, he commissions his apostles to go – teach, heal, and throw out demons. He gives them specific instructions for their task ahead. Some of those instructions apply to us as well. Finally, we learn of the fate of John the Baptist at the hands of King Herod. SCRIPTURE REFERENCES: Mark 5:21-43 Matthew 9:27-38 Mark 6:1-6 Psalm 23:1 Isaiah 53:6 Matthew 10:1-11:1 Mark 6:14-33 Find us on social media platforms: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JesusStoriesThePodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jesus_stories_the_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JesusStoriesPod YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgJ3Tf0R_aiF-uxG-G97ortxPZMFC7kPu We’re on most of the podcast platforms. Just don’t forget to subscribe where you listen and leave a rating for us there and on Apple Podcasts. If you’d like to be a sponsor for this podcast, want to leave a comment or a correction, contact us at [email protected]. Check this link for sponsoring this podcast on a monthly basis. 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.

What Happens In This Episode: This Jesus Stories episode breaks down the reaction to Jesus’ teaching in various places in Galilee. Who listened to Him? Did they believe Him? If they believed, how did they act? If they didn’t believe, how did they act? What does this mean for you and me? Do we believe Jesus? If so, what do we do about it? Join me as explore these questions and understand the implications of the answers that we find. Scriptures Referenced In This Episode: John 4:42; 4:50-53 Luke 5:8-11 Mark 1:24 Luke 4:28-29 Hebrews 1:2-4, 14; 2:3 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.

What Happens In This Episode? Have you been listening to these stories and saying, I’ll never be able to do what these people do for Jesus? Do you realize that you can still follow Jesus making an impact in our world in His name? How do I know that? Well, the greatest Jesus Stories are told in the scriptures. We take a brief look at some of those stories today. Do you have a Jesus Story to share? I’m collecting current day Jesus Stories (testimonies) for the third season of the Jesus Stories Podcast. If you’ve got a Jesus Story from your life, I’d love to hear from you. You can tell the story through an interview, or I’ll tell you story for you. And, you may remain anonymous, if needed. Contact me via the website, JesusStories.info, click on the “Talk to Us” tab. Jesus Stories Extra A Jesus Stories Extra -- a little more information or a special feature -- can be found on my Patreon site. In today’s Extra, you’ll hear from the book which helped our man to see Jesus and commit his life to him. 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.