Let’s Find Out Together

Is Jesus’ resurrection physical? | December 14, 2025

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Luke and John seem to focus on two different aspects of Jesus’ resurrection. First, is it physical? Luke says, “YES!” But John then asks if we t...

Were the Old Testament prophets misunderstood? | December 13, 2025

13 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was misunderstood throughout his ministry. Were the Old Testament prophets also misunderstood? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 24:13-3...

How far does rejection reach? | December 12, 2025

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Jewish leaders rejected the eyewitness account of their own soldiers stationed at the tomb. Is that normal? Let’s find out together as we read M...

Shouldn’t we cling to Jesus? | December 11, 2025

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells Mary not to cling to him. But shouldn’t we cling to Jesus? Let’s find out together as we read John 20:11-18 and Psalm 63.#MaryMagdalen...

What did Peter see? | December 10, 2025

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Peter saw something in the tomb that caught his attention. What was it? Let’s find out together as we read John 20:1-10 and Psalm 136.#PeterAtTheTom...

Why was the angel there? | December 9, 2025

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Angels appeared in the tomb. Why? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 16:1-8 and Genesis 28:10-22 and 32:1 #Angels #EmptyTomb #ResurrectionAnge...

Could Jesus’ resurrection have been faked? | December 8, 2025

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There are several theories about faking the resurrection, including one in this passage. How do they stand up to scrutiny? Let’s find out together a...

Jesus’ burial | December 7, 2025

07 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was buried by a rich man in a rich man’s tomb. Why was that important? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:42-47 and Isaiah 53:7-9.

Why did they pierce Jesus’ side? | December 6, 2025

06 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John tells us the soldiers pierced Jesus’ side to confirm he was dead. Why did they do that? Let’s find out together as we read John 19:31-37 and ...

Why did the gospels mention women at the crucifixion? | December 5, 2025

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All of the gospel writers mentioned the women present at the crucifixion. Why focus on them? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:40-41 and Pr...

What did the centurion believe? | December 4, 2025

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark says the centurion said, “Truly this was God’s son.” What did he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:39.

What did Jesus mean, “It is finished?” | December 3, 2025

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus said, “It is finished.” What does that mean and where does it come from? Let’s find out together as we read John 19:28-30 and Daniel 12.

Why did Jesus commend his spirit to God? | December 2, 2025

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus said, “Father, into your hands I commend my spirit.” What did that mean and why did Jesus say it? Let’s find out together as we read Mark ...

Who were the thieves? | December 1, 2025

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was crucified between two criminals. Who were they? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 23:39-43 and 2 Chronicles 33:1-20.

Did Jewish leaders really understand Jesus? | November 30, 2025

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If the soldiers didn’t understand, did the Jewish leaders understand Jesus and what they were doing? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27...

Where did Mary go to live after the crucifixion? | November 29, 2025

29 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On the cross, Jesus tells a disciple to care for his mother. Who was it? What did it mean? Let’s find out together as we read John 19:19-27 and Psal...

Were the soldiers responsible if they didn’t understand what they were doing? | November 28, 2025

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus said, “Forgive them, Lord, they don’t know what they’re doing.” Were they responsible if they didn’t understand what they were doing? ...

Why cry out, “Hills! Fall on us!” | November 27, 2025

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Women following Jesus were weeping for him. He said, “Weep for yourselves! The day comes when you will say ‘Hills! Fall on us!’” What was he t...

Why did they mock Jesus? | November 26, 2025

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was mocked. That very statement seems absurd. So why did they mock Jesus? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 15:16-20 and Isaiah 50:4-11....

Why did the crowd say Jesus’ blood was on them? | November 25, 2025

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The crowd said, “His blood be on us and our children!” What did that mean and why did they say it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27...

God is King over all the earth | November 24, 2025

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Jewish leaders said, “We have no king but Caesar!” Was that what they really felt? Who is supposed to rule over Israel? Let’s find out toget...

Why was Barabbas important? | November 23, 2025

23 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

All four gospel writers include Barabbas, whom is never mentioned again. So why is he important? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27:15-23...

Jesus was condemned to die even though he was innocent | November 22, 2025

22 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was condemned to die even though he was innocent. So why did an innocent man die? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 23:12-16 and Isaiah ...

Why did Judas betray Jesus? | November 21, 2025

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve talked about what the betrayal of Judas was, but WHY did he betray Jesus? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 27:3-10 and Psalm 109:1...

Did Jesus claim to be king of the Jews? | November 20, 2025

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pilate wrote on the cross, “Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews.” Did Jesus ever claim to be king of the Jews? Let’s find out together as we rea...

Why did Peter weep? | November 19, 2025

19 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Peter betrayed Jesus, he cried. Why? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 14:66-72 and Isaiah 22:1-14.

How did Jesus protect his disciples? | November 18, 2025

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The religious leaders wanted 14 crosses. One for Jesus, one for Lazarus, and one for each of the twelve disciples. So how did Jesus protect his discip...

What was Jesus condemned for? | November 17, 2025

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus was condemned to die. What was the charge? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 14:53-65 and Daniel 7:1-14.

Why did the soldiers fall down? | November 16, 2025

16 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John tells us that the soldiers fell down backwards. What was that about? Let’s find out together as we read John 18:2-12 and John 6:35-40 and 10:22...

What scriptures did Jesus’ arrest fulfill? | November 15, 2025

15 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The gospel writers say that Jesus’ arrest fulfilled scriptures. Which ones? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 26:47-56 and Zechariah 11:4...

What is the Akeda Isaac and why does it matter? | November 14, 2025

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Jesus’ time there was a major theological theme called the Akeda Isa’ac.  What was that and why does it matter? Let’s find out together as w...

Why is unity so hard? | November 13, 2025

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus prayed that we would be united. But why is unity so hard? Let’s find out together as we read John 17:20-26 and Psalm 133.

What did Jesus pray for us? | November 12, 2025

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus prayed for the 12 disciples. What was that prayer for? Let’s find out together as we read John 17:6-19 and Exodus 19:1-9.

What was Jesus’ glory in the Old Testament? | November 11, 2025

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus asked God to glorify him like he was glorified before the creation of the world. What was that glory like? Let’s find out together as we read ...

How does Jesus give us peace? | November 10, 2025

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus told us he’d give us his peace. What does that look like? How does Jesus give us his peace? Let’s find out together as we read John 16:25-33...

How does sorrow turn to joy? | November 9, 2025

09 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says our sorrow will turn to joy. How does that happen? Let’s find out together as we read John 16:16-24 and Psalm 30.

What does the Holy Spirit convict the world of? | November 8, 2025

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says the Advocate will convict the world. What of? Let’s find out together as we read John 15:26-16:15 and Psalm 50.

Why does the world hate us? | November 7, 2025

07 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If Christians are supposed to serve the world, why are Christians commonly hated? Let’s find out together as we read John 15:18-25 and Psalm 35. 

Love is central to everything | November 6, 2025

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says that as we abide in him, we love him and should love each other. Is there really a strong relationship between loving God and obeying God? ...

What does it mean to bear fruit? | November 5, 2025

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says if we abide in him we will bear fruit. What fruit? Let’s find out together as we read John 15:1-8 and Psalm 15.

What is an Advocate? | November 4, 2025

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says “the Advocate” is coming. What is an Advocate? Let’s find out together as we read John 14:25-31 and Genesis 17:1-19.

What does it mean to love and obey? | November 3, 2025

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus said we should love and obey God. Why those two things together? What does it mean? Let’s find out together as we read John 14:15-24 and Deute...

See me – See the Father | November 2, 2025

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says that if we see him we have seen the Father. Is that true? Let’s find out together as we read John 14:8-14 and 2 Chronicles 20:1-23#JesusA...

Is Jesus the only way? | November 1, 2025

01 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus said he was the only way. But don’t all roads lead to heaven? Let’s find out together as we read John 14:1-7 and Deuteronomy 10:12-22.#Jesus...

Why buy swords? | October 31, 2025

31 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus’ kingdom is peaceful. Why buy swords? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 22:35-38 and Exodus 12:21-42.#JesusTeachings #BibleMysteries #...

What does it mean to deny someone? | October 30, 2025

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells Peter that he will deny Jesus three times in the next few hours. What exactly does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew...

How do we judge the world? | October 29, 2025

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says we will sit in judgment of that world. What does that look like? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 22:24-30 and Proverbs 8:1-21.

What was the Last Supper like? | October 28, 2025

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Last Supper was a seder meal. What did that look like and how does it interact with the gospels? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 22:14-2...

What is a betrayal? | October 27, 2025

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judas betrayed Jesus. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read John 13:21-30 and Ezekiel 16:15-34 and 59-63.

What is a Shaliach? | October 26, 2025

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Although John doesn’t use the word Shaliach he definitely uses the concept. What was it and why is it important? Let’s find out together as we rea...

Did Judas have to betray Jesus? | October 25, 2025

25 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus apparently washed Judas’ feet with the other 11. Why? Didn’t Judas have to betray Jesus? Wasn’t it predicted? Let’s find out together as...

Why did Jesus wash the disciples’ feet? | October 24, 2025

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John tells us that Jesus washed his disciples’ feet, but why? Didn’t the host already take care of that? Let’s find out together as we read John...

What was the Passover? | October 23, 2025

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus died during Passover. What was that feast all about? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 22:7-14 and Exodus 12:1-20.

What was Judas’ betrayal? | October 22, 2025

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Judas betrayed Jesus. We all know that. But exactly what was the betrayal? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 22:3-6 and Psalm 41.

What does it mean to “honor God?” | October 21, 2025


21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A woman anoints Jesus with oil, honoring him. So just what does it mean to honor God? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 26:6-13 and 1 Samue...

Jesus is arrested by stealth | October 20, 2025

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew tells us that Jesus is arrested deceitfully, or by stealth. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 26:1-5 and Danie...

Can we summarize Jesus’ teaching? | October 19, 2025

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John summarizes Jesus’ teaching. What does he include? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:44-50 and 2 Kings 17:1-23.

Is it bad to be proud? | October 18, 2025

18 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

John tells us that some kept their allegiance to Jesus a secret because they preferred the glory of men to the glory of God. Is it bad to be proud? Le...

What does it mean to be lifted up? | October 17, 2025

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says he will draw all men to himself if he is lifted up. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:31-36 and Exodus 10:2...

What was Jesus’ hour? | October 16, 2025

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says “My hour has come,” and within 24 hours he is on a cross. What was his hour? Let’s find out together as we read John 12:27-30 and Eze...

Why did the Greeks want to see Jesus? | October 15, 2025

15 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In John, when Philip tells Jesus that the Greeks want to see him, Jesus goes off on a tangent about death. Why? Who were the Greeks? Let’s find out ...

Will God really judge me? | October 14, 2025

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says in the final judgment, God judges the sheep and the goats. Does he really mean that God will judge us? Let’s find out together as we read...

Who are “the least of these?” | October 13, 2025

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says “you did it to the least of these.” Who is that? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:31-40 and 2 Samuel 9:1-13.

What’s the message of the parable of the talents? | October 12, 2025

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells a parable much like one he told before. What’s it about? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:14-30 and Daniel 1.

What’s the difference between the wise and foolish bridesmaids? | October 11, 2025

11 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells a story of ten bridesmaids, five wise and five foolish. What made them different? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 25:1-13 and...

What does it mean to be a faithful servant? | October 10, 2025

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus talks about a faithful servant who is prepared and an unfaithful servant who is not. What would his listeners have thought of? Let’s find out ...

Jesus’ coming will surprise you | October 9, 2025

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells us his second coming will be a surprise. What does he mean? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 24:37-44 and Amos 5:18-27.

What does it mean to “be on your guard?” | October 8, 2025

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells us to be on our guard. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 21:34-36 and Exodus 9:13-35.

What does it mean to “be alert?” | October 7, 2025

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells us to be alert. What does that mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:33-37 and Ezekiel 3:12-21.

Has Jesus already come? | October 6, 2025

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says “this generation will not pass away before all these things happen.” So has Jesus already come? Let’s find out together as we read Ma...

What will happen when Jesus comes? | October 5, 2025

05 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells us what will happen when he returns. What happens? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:24-27 and Zephaniah 1:14-18.

False Messiahs and misdirection | October 4, 2025

04 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says a time is coming when false Messiahs will be a dime a dozen. Let’s read about that in Matthew 24:23-28 and Job 39:26-30.

Does the Old Testament predict days of vengeance? | October 3, 2025

03 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus talks about all the verses that predict days of vengeance. Are there really that many? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 21:20-24 and Je...

What is the desolating sacrilege? | October 2, 2025

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus draws from Daniel as he talks about a desolating sacrilege in the temple. What is it? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 13:14-20 and Dan...

Why do people hate us? | October 1, 2025

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If God loves us, why do people hate us? Jesus tells us. Let’s find out what he says as we read Mark 13:9-13 and Isaiah 66.

Why should we endure? | September 30, 2025

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus told us to endure. Why? Is it worth it? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 24:9-14 and 2 Chronicles 15:1-19.

When will the end come? | September 29, 2025

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The disciples ask Jesus, “When will the end come?” We’ve been asking that since, and making predictions. What does Jesus say? Let’s find out t...

Does God want cathedrals? | September 28, 2025

28 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The disciples comment on the temple’s beauty and grandeur, and Jesus says, “it won’t last!” Why such a downer? Let’s find out together as we...

What’s a penny worth? | September 27, 2025

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells that a widow who put a little over a dollar in the temple treasury was the biggest donor he had seen that day. Why? What’s that penny wo...

Why did Jesus weep over Jerusalem? | September 26, 2025

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After calling out the Pharisees, Jesus wept over Jerusalem? Why? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:37-39 and Jeremiah 22:1-10.

Why were the prophets persecuted? | September 25, 2025

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says the Pharisee’s ancestors persecuted the prophets, and they do too! Were the prophets of the Old Testament persecuted? Let’s find out to...

What is “the cup?” | September 24, 2025

24 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says we should clean the inside of “the cup.” Why does he talk about a cup? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:25-28 and Jeremi...

Why tithe spices? | September 23, 2025

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus says the Pharisees talk about tithing spices. Why would that be important? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:23-24 and Leviticus 2...

Should we swear? | September 22, 2025

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus talks about oaths that the Pharisees authorize and de-authorize. So should we swear at all? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:16-2...

What is a hypocrite? | September 21, 2025

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus calls the Pharisees hypocrites. Did he mean what we mean when we say hypocrite? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:13-14 and Isaiah...

What was wrong with the Pharisees? | September 20, 2025

20 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Were the Pharisees such bad guys? What was the root of their problem? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 23:1-12 and 2 Chronicles 26:1-23.#H...

How did Jesus shut the Pharisees up? | September 19, 2025

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus goes on the offensive and completely shuts the Pharisees up. What did he do? Let’s find out together as we read Matthew 22:41-46 and Psalm 110...

What did Hillel and Shammai have to do with Jesus? | September 18, 2025

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A young man presents a famous question once put to the Rabbis Hillel and Shammai. Jesus follows one of these teachers. Which one? Let’s find out tog...

How did Jesus use scripture? | September 17, 2025

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When the Sadducees try to trip Jesus up with question, he goes on the attack quoting scripture. So how did Jesus use scripture? Let’s find out toget...

What bears God’s image? | September 16, 2025

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The religious leaders ask Jesus if Israelites should pay Roman taxes. Jesus answers by saying that the coin bears Caesar’s image, you should return ...

Why did the king punish the man without a wedding robe? | September 15, 2025

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As Jesus retells the parable of the wedding feast, he changes it slightly, and mentions that the king sees a guest without a wedding robe, and ties hi...

What is the cornerstone? | September 14, 2025

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus talks about a stone rejected by the builders that becomes the cornerstone, the most important part of the foundation of a building. What does he...

Is it better to say it or to do it? | September 13, 2025

13 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus tells a short parable about two sons who take different approaches with their father’s command. Is it better to say you’ll obey or is it bet...

Whose authority did Jesus use? | September 12, 2025

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The religious leaders asked Jesus whose authority Jesus claimed to clear the temple. Jesus doesn’t answer, speaking instead about John’s authority...

Why didn’t they arrest Jesus in the temple? | September 11, 2025

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The chief priests had Jesus in the temple almost every day of passion week. Why didn’t they arrest him then? Let’s find out together as we read Lu...

Why did Jesus curse the fig tree? | September 10, 2025

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus cursed the fig tree and it withered. Why kill a fig tree because it didn’t produce fruit out of season? Let’s find out together as we read M...

Why did Jesus clear the temple? | September 9, 2025

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus drove animals and merchants out of the temple. But they were just selling lambs for visiting Jews during the Passover. Why did Jesus chase them ...

Why did Jesus weep for Jerusalem? | September 8, 2025

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus wept over Jerusalem. Why did he do that? Let’s find out together as we read Luke 19:41-44 and Micah 3.

Why did Jesus ride a donkey into Jerusalem? | September 7, 2025

07 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus rode a donkey into Jerusalem. That wasn’t normal for a king entering his city. Why did he do that? Let’s find out together as we read John 1...

The triumphal entry | September 6, 2025

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jesus rides into Jerusalem as the crowd sings a psalm. What did they sing and what did it mean? Let’s find out together as we read Mark 11:1-10 and ...