Why did God send His Spirit at Pentecost? In this episode, derived from Guide Through the Bible, Arlin and Anthony look at the amazing account of what happened at Pentecost. In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit came, showing Himself through many amazing signs and wonders. We also see the founding of the church and Peter’s powerful sermon. Join us as we explore this impactful chapter.
This episode explores the personal question that Jesus asked: “Who do you say I am?” Walking through Mark 8:27-33, J. Mark examines three responses people had to this question: confusion, bold confession, and Jesus’ disapproval. As people throughout history have shaped Jesus into what they want Him to be, this passage calls us back to the truth of who He truly is. How do we answer the question, “Who do you say I am?”
What did Jesus leave His followers with before He ascended? In this 2nd episode in Acts, Arlin and Anthony walk through His final words in Acts 1:1-11. They highlight three promises given by Jesus: the promise of the Spirit, the promise of power, and the promise of His return. Join us to discover what Jesus’ promises mean for us today.
In Mark 8:11–26, Jesus heals a blind man, but not all at once. Why does Jesus heal this man in stages? In this episode, J. Mark explores how this miracle mirrors the journey of our spiritual sight. From blindness to partial blindness to perfect sight, this passage reflects the different responses people have to Jesus and the clear vision He desires to give us all.
This episode launches our new series in the book of Acts: The Continuing Acts of Jesus. In this first episode, derived from Guide Through the Bible, Arlin and Anthony frame our study in Acts. They explore the theme that spans the book of Acts—turning the world upside down with Jesus—drawn from Acts 4:13 and 17:6. They also look at the progression of the Gospel outlined in Acts 1:8, and how we can take part in its ongoing spread. Through this conversation, they share their questions and what they hope to learn from this study of the book of Acts.
Jesus has compassion and cares for his people. Our Bible teacher, J. Mark, considers Jesus’ feeding of the 4,000 in Mark 8:1-10. In response to the crowd’s obedience and the disciples’ cooperation, Jesus performed this notable miracle, proving that He could be trusted and that they could put their faith in Him. In this episode, we look at Jesus’ actions and see his care and love for others that reveal Him as “The Benevolent Provider.”
Have you seen the Righteous One? In this Easter special, Arlin Horst looks at Paul the Apostle, a man who encountered Jesus in a miraculous way and was transformed. As Arlin explores Acts 22:1-16, he examines Paul’s questions, his actions, and how his encounter with Christ turned him into a bold witness for Him. This episode invites you to reflect: Have you seen Jesus, and has your life been changed by Him?
VOICE OF HOPE THE BOOK OF ACTS In this series, we look at the record of Jesus’ continuing work as his kingdom spreads from Jerusalem to Judea & Samaria and to the ends of the earth, turning the world upside down with Jesus. EPISODES: skip render: ucaddon_post_grid
In this episode, J. Mark studies Mark 7:31-37 where Jesus heals a man who was deaf. The crowd responded to this miracle by saying, “He does all things well.” In this passage, we see the many ways that Jesus does do all things well—by responding in faith, understanding and respecting our feelings, and not doing good only for the glory. Join us to learn how “He Does All Things Well.”
In this episode, we explore the profound silence that falls over heaven for thirty minutes after the opening of the seventh seal. Far from uneventful, this moment in Revelation 8:1–6 prepares the way for the seven trumpet judgments and the outpouring of God’s wrath. In this passage, we see the seven angels receive their trumpets, a mysterious angel cast burning coals to the earth, and the silence set the stage for the coming judgment on unbelievers.
