Episode 174 – Jesus in Galilee Pt 7: Microcosm of the World
Key Passage(s): Matthew 2:23; Matthew 4:12-16; Isaiah 9:1-2
Jesus lived and ministered in a world of competing agendas, ideologies, and theologies. Nowhere was this more apparent than around the Sea of Galilee. Jesus trained his disciples here because it was a microcosm of the world! By modeling how to engage with Herodians, Zealots, Religious Jews, Gospel Patrons, and Decapolis Pagans, Jesus equipped his disciples for a life of faithfulness after his death. By the end of this final episode in “Jesus in Galilee,” you’ll appreciate why it’s so important for us to be intentional about how we’re leading others to think critically and live faithfully in a complex world.
Discussion Questions
- What was your biggest takeaway from the teaching?
- Brad mentioned a teacher who helped him think critically about engaging movies. Who (person) or what (experience) has helped grow your faith by teaching you to critically engage the world around you?
- What, in your opinion, is the most difficult part of engaging with the different ideas, beliefs, and agendas of the world around you?
- How intentional are you being intentional about helping others follow Jesus faithfully in a world of competing theologies and ideologies?
- How will you begin living out the truths of this teaching this week?
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Love your teachings thank you for them.
Brad I know you live in Nashville, my daughter lives there and she has a ministry called Jesus in a Bar and is putting on an event September 2nd. It is in Bon Aqua, at the Johnny Cash farm I hope you can stop by, would love to meet you.
Thank you for all you do for the Good News and the advancement of the Kingdom. Donna
Thanks so much for your encouragement Donna.
Hi Brad, do you have any recommendations for engaging with younger children and helping them to grow in their faith? I have a 4 year old and 6 year old, but I struggle to find biblical, thoughtful devotion-type books to read and discuss with them. Thanks!
Hi Kristina,
Yes, this is something we’ve thought about a lot.Eric & Meredith Schrotenboer are doing the best work on helping kids access the Bible in a contextual way. HERE is a youtube recommendation we did for their books. Also, HERE is a link to Eric’s website. So encouraged to know you’re wrestling through this for and with your kids.
174 in Greek is thorns.
17-4
April seventeen four. {Hebrew}
4-17
That’s His birth date.
A1 B2 C3
Date conceived on April seventeen four = 364
Crucified April three three three = 666
Buried descended ascended right hand father God Almighty = 1111
111 letters
44 vowel’s
67 consonants
Died at 28, but lives at 29.
29 x 6 {days creation} = 174
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