Jesus now moves through Samaria to the southern part of Israel – to Judea. A significant group of followers travel with him. Luke and John provide us with the material for this series. The key factor is that Jesus appoints seventy-two disciples to travel around this part of the country bringing his message to as many people as possible. Meanwhile Jesus continues to teach, perform miracles and explain the nature of the life of discipleship.https://www.wordonline.orgHubb, www.hubb.digitalenWord OnlinecleanWord Onlineproduction@wordonline.orgJesus challenges the religious leaders about the Sabbath day and their attack on his character. He shows courage to face them and his brothers, who do not believe in him at this stage.m_342371Sat, 20 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342371Jesus challenges the religious leaders about the Sabbath day and their attack on his character. He shows courage to face them and his brothers, who do not believe in him at this stage.Martin Charlesworth00:30:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404105.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404105.jpgWater used for ritual washing is part of the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus refers to Holy Spirit as living water and speaks of spiritual thirst.m_342372Sun, 21 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342372Water used for ritual washing is part of the Feast of Tabernacles. Jesus refers to Holy Spirit as living water and speaks of spiritual thirst.Martin Charlesworth00:31:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404106.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404106.jpgA woman is brought to Jesus by those trying to trick him into making a false move. He challenges the person without sin to throw the first stone and they leave. He shows grace by forgiving the woman but does not condone the sin.m_342373Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342373A woman is brought to Jesus by those trying to trick him into making a false move. He challenges the person without sin to throw the first stone and they leave. He shows grace by forgiving the woman but does not condone the sin.Martin Charlesworth00:31:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404107.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404107.jpgThe tension rises as Jesus debates with the Jewish leaders. He uses the symbol of light, connected to the Feast of Tabernacles, to teach more about his identity.m_342374Tue, 23 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342374The tension rises as Jesus debates with the Jewish leaders. He uses the symbol of light, connected to the Feast of Tabernacles, to teach more about his identity.Martin Charlesworth00:30:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404108.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404108.jpgFollowing his statement 'I am the Light of the World', he proves his identity as Messiah by bringing light to the blind man. This is a public event and causes more controversy.m_342375Wed, 24 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342375Following his statement 'I am the Light of the World', he proves his identity as Messiah by bringing light to the blind man. This is a public event and causes more controversy.Martin Charlesworth00:31:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404109.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404109.jpgJesus uses an extended metaphor to contrast the 'shepherding' of the religious leaders at the time with himself. This is another I am saying and speaks of his identity.m_342376Thu, 25 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342376Jesus uses an extended metaphor to contrast the 'shepherding' of the religious leaders at the time with himself. This is another I am saying and speaks of his identity.Martin Charlesworth00:32:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404110.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404110.jpgJesus is seeking to reach more areas with his message of Good News so sends out more workers into the harvest. He rejoices to see the Father's work being accomplished.m_342377Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342377Jesus is seeking to reach more areas with his message of Good News so sends out more workers into the harvest. He rejoices to see the Father's work being accomplished.Martin Charlesworth00:30:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404111.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404111.jpgJesus tells this parable in response to a trick question. He challenges the Jewish concept of loving fellow Jews as neighbours and encourages mercy for anyone who has need.m_342378Sat, 27 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342378Jesus tells this parable in response to a trick question. He challenges the Jewish concept of loving fellow Jews as neighbours and encourages mercy for anyone who has need.Martin Charlesworth00:30:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404112.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404112.jpgMary chooses to establish her relationship with Jesus whereas Martha takes on herself the responsibility to cater for him and his disciples. Jesus commends Mary.m_342379Sun, 28 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342379Mary chooses to establish her relationship with Jesus whereas Martha takes on herself the responsibility to cater for him and his disciples. Jesus commends Mary.Martin Charlesworth00:30:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404113.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404113.jpgA disciple asks Jesus to teach them to pray and he reiterates much of what he said on the Sermon on the Mount.m_342380Mon, 29 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342380A disciple asks Jesus to teach them to pray and he reiterates much of what he said on the Sermon on the Mount.Martin Charlesworth00:34:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404114.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404114.jpgJesus repeats much of his teaching about dealing with evil and disbelief in this new context. There is no neutral ground: you are either for Jesus or against him.m_342381Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342381Jesus repeats much of his teaching about dealing with evil and disbelief in this new context. There is no neutral ground: you are either for Jesus or against him.Martin Charlesworth00:33:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404115.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404115.jpgJesus directly criticises the Jewish leaders for their love of money and social standing, for their legalism and leading the crowd astray.m_342382Wed, 01 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342382Jesus directly criticises the Jewish leaders for their love of money and social standing, for their legalism and leading the crowd astray.Martin Charlesworth00:33:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404116.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404116.jpgJesus prepares his disciples for the time of persecution that will be coming to them as leaders of the Church. He encourages them, and us, to think of life beyond the present - into eternity.m_342383Thu, 02 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342383Jesus prepares his disciples for the time of persecution that will be coming to them as leaders of the Church. He encourages them, and us, to think of life beyond the present - into eternity.Martin Charlesworth00:31:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404117.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404117.jpgJesus told a parable to teach the importance of investing in eternity and not to think we can determine our happiness through materialism.m_342384Fri, 03 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342384Jesus told a parable to teach the importance of investing in eternity and not to think we can determine our happiness through materialism.Martin Charlesworth00:30:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404118.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404118.jpgJesus tells two parables to teach about discipleship. He shows the need to be watchful and faithful.m_342385Sat, 04 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342385Jesus tells two parables to teach about discipleship. He shows the need to be watchful and faithful.Martin Charlesworth00:31:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404119.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404119.jpgJesus concludes the teaching in this chapter by making it clear people will be divided by belief in Him, or not. It will not be an easy life for Christians.m_342386Sun, 05 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342386Jesus concludes the teaching in this chapter by making it clear people will be divided by belief in Him, or not. It will not be an easy life for Christians.Martin Charlesworth00:29:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404120.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404120.jpgJesus acknowledges the fragility of life and explains the need to believe now. The parable seems to refer to 3 years of his ministry and the need for the nation of Israel to believe.m_342387Mon, 06 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342387Jesus acknowledges the fragility of life and explains the need to believe now. The parable seems to refer to 3 years of his ministry and the need for the nation of Israel to believe.Martin Charlesworth00:31:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404121.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404121.jpgOnce again Jesus heals on the Sabbath. He uses parables to teach that what seems a small event will have great meaning - just like the growth of the Kingdom.m_342388Tue, 07 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342388Once again Jesus heals on the Sabbath. He uses parables to teach that what seems a small event will have great meaning - just like the growth of the Kingdom.Martin Charlesworth00:30:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404122.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404122.jpgWhen asked to make it clear that he is the Messiah, Jesus answers that he has already made it clear and his miracles proved it. It was their own unbelief that stopped them recognising it. m_342389Wed, 08 Jul 2020 12:00:00 GMThttps://www.wordonline.org/Media/MediaItem.aspx?media_id=342389When asked to make it clear that he is the Messiah, Jesus answers that he has already made it clear and his miracles proved it. It was their own unbelief that stopped them recognising it. Martin Charlesworth00:32:00https://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404123.jpghttps://www.wordonline.org/Images/Content/3545/1404123.jpg