5-Minute Fever: Recent Episodes
Kayla Hegrat
Join Kayla Hegrat on a journey to help ignite the Holy Spirit and get you on fire about God as we explore the Word and get you in the Bible.
Moving from marriage to meat, Paul talks about food sacrificed to idols. Some can partake and others cannot, but what should be our response to others' convictions? Join me as we talk about the convictions of others.
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Paul just addressed the married, and now he's addressing the unmarried. To them, he says it is better to remain unmarried if they can. Neither is sinful, but Paul says if you have the choice, stay unmarried so you can fully focus on the Lord.
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Paul talks about changing one's status and does this through an illustration of circumcision and slavery. Through the example of circumcision, Paul says we should not change ourselves whether we are circumcised or not, while the illustration of slavery gives us confidence that whether we are free or slave, we are still under Christ.
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Let's talk about marriage with unbelievers because Paul has multiple instructions on this in both his Corinthians letters. In the first, he says be with them; in the other, he says don't. So what's the deal? How do we know which one to apply? Join me, and let's talk about it.
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Sexual immorality is running rampant, so Paul takes it on to address it in the context of marriage. Paul calls for mutual submission between spouses in a culture that says men are dominant and women are submissive.
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Paul knows sin is running rampant in Corinth, and a common issue is sexual immorality. Here Paul addresses it to remind them their bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit.
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After Paul talks about sin in the Corinthian church, he then brings up handling court cases. Should an unbeliever judge believers?
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Paul finds out there is sexual immorality in the church in Corinth, which they are acting proud of. Paul quickly reprimands and expresses the danger of allowing brothers and sisters in Christ to sin.
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Like a father, Paul is correctly the Corinthians by first showing them his life is not one of glamour and then he corrects their attitude saying don't put it past me to visit with a rod of discipline.
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Paul continues to try and unite the Corinthians as they debate who they follow, either Paul or Apollos. Paul instead gives them a glimpse into what the life of an apostle is like, and it's not glamorous by any means.
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Paul is talking about who we build our lives on, which is Christ. Like a wise builder, Paul has laid a foundation that we can build upon, and others can help build upon, but this will ultimately be tested at the second coming of Christ. Did we build well? Did we use the right materials?
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Paul takes a shift from focusing on wisdom to focusing on the fighting going on among the Corinthians. He calls them out for acting like the world and addresses them not as mature people of faith, but infants in Christ who still have a long way to go.
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Paul continues his talk about wisdom, but not earthly wisdom. Instead, he shares about the power of God to come through so we don't need earthly wisdom. There is a time and place for eloquence, but sharing salvation does not need all the right words or all the right answers. Instead, the Spirit of God will guide us through as his plan was set since the creation of the world.
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Back on the air! Paul goes on to talk about how we are not worthy of boasting, but God is. God is infinitely wiser than we are, and it is through Christ Jesus that we have been made pure and holy, so if we must boast, boast only about the Lord.
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Paul points out the wisdom of God seems foolish to people. We simply can not understand the ways of God.
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Paul addresses his first problem within the church. Division over who people follow. Some say they follow Paul, others Apollos, and others Cephas. Paul rebukes them saying they should be following Christ.
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Let's start a new season! Paul is about to address the church of Corinth, and with his opening, we see how he addresses a church in desperate need of correction. It's not with harshness but with love. Paul genuinely wishes the best for these people as he opens his letter with respect and well wishes.
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As we wrap up Ephesians, it's time to prepare for battle. Now that we've been united with our brothers and sisters in Christ, it's time to put on the full armor of God and prepare for war.
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Continuing with the household codes, Paul addresses children and slaves. He says children should obey their parents for it's the right thing to do, and all the parents said Amen! For slaves, Paul encourages them to not see themselves as working for people but rather working for the Lord and that whether they are free or slaves, God will reward them for the good that they do.
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Now that we know what to do and what not to do it's time for Paul to talk about what our households should look like. He starts this section by addressing wives and husbands. This is in response to suspicions Romans had who thought Jews and Christians did not value their family values.
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Wrapping up the section on Christian living and Paul reminds us the choice is to live as either the wise or the unwise. We either follow the flesh or the Spirit, and he encourages us not to follow the way of this life but instead follow the Spirit and give thanks to God for everything.
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Paul continues to give us examples of what Christian living is and is not. Comparing us to light and darkness, Paul gives us a stark contrast of the difference of children of God.
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Paul tells us to put off our old selves and put on our new selves, but what does that mean? What's our old self? Join me as we talk about what behavior Paul says we should put off.
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Now that the church is unified, it's time to talk about how a unified church ought to live. Is it like the world around us gratifying every pleasure our hearts demand? No. We are called to righteousness and holiness as displayed through Jesus Christ, but this lifestyle doesn't happen by accident.
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Christ gave us certain people to support the body of Christ. Often we look at the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors, and teachers as the superstars, but instead, the real superstar is you, the body of Christ who does the work of Christ himself.
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If we can't be united through our past, then let's be united with our future. Paul is on a mission to create unity in every way he possibly can. If not through the past, then he will by moving them towards the future.
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Paul is so inspired to bring together the people of Ephesians he prays for them. Prays a prayer of unity in the love of Christ which is more than we can know or understand. Through God, we are united from creation, and through love, we are united as a church.
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Paul is addressing the Gentiles specifically. It is because of them he is in prison, but he wants them to know this is okay because he was sent and given the grace through God to preach to them in the first place. He stands confident because he wants them to be confident. His chains do not deter him from the mission God has called him to.
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In a community where Gentiles are treated as less than others, Paul makes a great effort to break the misconception and let everyone know they belong. They are also in Christ Jesus.
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Paul is on a path to reconcile two people groups, the Jews and the Gentiles. First, he reminds them they are predestined, then he reminds them they are sinners, and now he addresses how the Gentiles have been treated as less then. He gives them a new understanding of who they are in Christ.
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Paul is trying to create unity in Ephesus, and to do this; Paul brings the community back to their previous life. Reminding them they all used to be unbelievers who gratified the nature of their flesh, and they are now all people who live in the grace of God.
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Paul has talked to the church of Ephesus about how they are all predestined, and now because of their faith, he was led to pray over his congregation. He gives them identity and pushes them further to have understanding and hope.
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We carry on in our pursuit of Ephesians, where Paul points out once again we are chosen, we are predestined by the will of the Father that it may be to the praise of His glory. Join me as we talk once again about adoption and the seal of the Spirit.
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Start of a new season! Traveling to Ephesus, we're going to spend some time looking at what Paul said to bring unity between the culturally and ethically different Jews and Gentiles. Join me as we start this journey in Ephesians 1:1-10.
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Normally an end is final, but that's not the case for Jesus. He's risen, and it's time for the disciples to know so he sends not one but two groups of messengers before finally dropping in on the disciples himself.
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Jesus is gone. Hung on a cross and died, so now what? Do they bury him? Do they host a funeral? Do they leave him there? Join me as we talk about what went into Jesus' burial from Mark 15:42-47 and John 19:38-42.
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Let's take a look at Jesus' final moments. The moment he breathes his last breath.
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Jesus is taken away from Pilate by a group of soldiers who lead Jesus to a room where the whole company can have their turns abusing him before his crucifixion. Join me as take a look from Jesus' perspective at what it might have been like in Mark 15:16-20.
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Very early on Friday morning, Jesus is brought before Pilate. The Sanhedrin had finally got their story together, and it was time to accuse Jesus formally. Treason is their go to which is punishable by death, and death is what is ultimately sentenced.
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Jesus' words come true... Peter denies Jesus not once, not twice, but three times all before the rooster crowed twice. Join me as we talk about Mark 14:66-72 with a cross-reference to Luke 22:56-61.
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Jesus is brought before the High Priest in his private home. The trial is riddled with corruption as the leading priests throw out all law and ethical principles in their pursuit to kill Jesus. A threat to their temple structure.
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Jesus is finally arrested. Judas' betrayal is fully realized at this moment when he kisses Jesus signaling the guard to capture and arrest him. This moment is documented in each of the four gospels, so join me as we take a look at Mark's account of what happened.
Additional Reading:
Matthew 26:47-56
Luke 22:47-53
John 18:3-11
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It's almost time for Jesus to be handed over, but he gets one last moment to pray. He takes Peter, James, and John into the garden of Gethsemane, where he prays for what is about to happen. Here we get a glimpse into Jesus' humanity as he prays through his grief and sorrow. Join me as we talk about Mark 14:32-42.
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On the road to Gethsemane, Jesus throws over his shoulder, "You all will fall away." Of course, the disciples disagree, and Peter becomes the most verbal. They might, but I won't. Oh yes, Peter, you will, says Jesus. Join me as we talk about expectations in Mark 14:27-31.
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Jesus wants to spend one more moment with the disciples and enjoy Passover with them. He knows he's going to be betrayed, but he doesn't let that stop him from enjoying one last moment of fellowship. Join me as we talk about Mark 14:12-26.
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A woman does the most beautiful thing and honors Jesus with her most expensive offering. This causes others to be furious. Why would she waste what could be given to the poor? Jesus corrects his disciples to know the poor with always be among them, but he will not. Join me as we look at Mark 14:1-11 and see how this beautiful moment led to the start of betrayal.
Additional Reading:
John 12:4-6
Luke 22:3-6
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The disciples are in awe when they look around the temple, but Jesus tells them not to get distracted; it won't last. Join me as we read Mark 13 and hear the signs of the end times as told by Jesus.
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Let's talk about money. Does it matter how much we give to the church? Join me as we look at the story of the Widow's Offering in Mark 12:41-44 and see what truly matters when we give.
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Jesus is going after the religious elite again. Beware their pride; beware their hypocrisy! Join me as we go over Mark 12:38-40.
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Now it's Jesus' turn to ask a question, but it's one they don't know how to respond to. Whose son is the Messiah? David's? God's? Join me as we unpack Mark 12:35-37.
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Seeing Jesus argue with leaders prompts a teacher of law to join in and ask Jesus what's the greatest commandment. Jesus answers with not one, but two "love God and love people." Join me as we unpack Mark 12:28-34.
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The Pharisees dropped the ball and couldn't trap Jesus, so now the Sadducees are taking a crack at it. They present him with what seems to be a challenging question. If a woman remarries, whose wife will she be in the resurrection? Join me as we unpack Jesus' answer from Mark 12:18-27.
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Pharisees are back at it. Let's try trapping Jesus another way. As part of a Messianic movement, surely he wants to overthrow Rome. Let's see if he pays taxes. Jesus gives yet again another smackdown and flips the table on the Pharisees, who are left stunned in his presence. Join me as we unpack Mark 12:13-17
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The religious elite had just challenged Jesus' authority. Not recognizing true authority when they see it, Jesus tells them a parable meant to warn and convict them. They are out of line and off track. Join me as we unpack the parable of the tenants in Mark 12:1-12.
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Jesus is back in Jerusalem, and the religious elite is sick of his stuff. Where does his authority come from? Why does he think he can do whatever he wants? Join me as we unpack Mark 11:27-33.
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Jesus saw a fig tree in the distance and went to check it because he was hungry. When he found it empty, he cursed it so nobody could enjoy the fruit of it again. Seems awfully dramatic and out of character. Could there be a deeper meaning? Join me as we unpack Mark 11:12-25.
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It's time. Palm Sunday in Jesus' story. Here's entering the Holy City as a king, except he doesn't come in with grandeur or style but as a lowly servant king riding a donkey. Join me as we unpack Mark 11:1-11.
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A blind man sits on the road in Jericho, begging when he hears Jesus has come at last. Recognizing his need for a savior, he calls out in hopes Jesus will stop. Everyone tells the man to shush, but it only spurs him on louder. This man knows he needs to be cleansed of his sin and infirmity, so he holds on. Join me as we unpack Mark 10:46-52 and see how Jesus responds to this man.
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James and John are tired of arguing over who's the greatest disciple, so they go to Jesus and try to cut the line. They ask to be given seats of the highest honor when Jesus is seated in glory. They have no idea what they're asking for, and Jesus tells them so. Join me as we unpack Mark 10:35-45.
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On the way to Jerusalem and Jesus is at it once again. He's prepping his disciples to know he's about to die. He's on his way to his final moments, and he wants us to know he is going willing.
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It's impossible for man to receive eternal life on their own. Entering the kingdom of God is impossible without God himself. It would be easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for us to attain salvation ourselves. Join me as we continue talking about the rich and the kingdom of God in Mark 10:23-31.
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A man runs up to Jesus, seeking the answer for eternal life. At first, it seems this man is doing everything right, but then Jesus calls him into something he's not ready for. Sell everything he has and give to the poor. Join me as we look at Mark 10:17-22.
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Parents were bringing their children to Jesus to be blessed. The disciples tried to shut this down. They didn't understand who was included in the kingdom of God. Jesus sets them straight and teaches them more about their faith. Join me as we talk about Mark 10:13-16.
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A crowd gathers once again, but this time the Pharisees are determined to trip Jesus up. What do you think about divorce? A question so divisive in the ancient culture they thought surely Jesus' morals will slip and they'll be able to discredit him. Unfortunately for them, it does not.
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Jesus is still privately teaching his disciples in Capernaum. With a child in his arms, he expresses the seriousness of leading our youth. If we cause them to stumble, it would be better for us to die a horrific death. The next generation is extremely important to Jesus, and it's time for us to wake up and take responsibility.
Resources:
Mark 9:42-50
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The disciples saw a man using Jesus' name to cast out a demon, and since he wasn't one of them, the disciples told him to stop. Jesus corrects the disciples and tells them not to do that because whoever is not against them is for them. Join me as we talk about what this could mean for us today.
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Jesus predicts his death a second time, and the disciples aren't questioning it. They don't understand, but they're too afraid to ask. What does it mean? Why does he keep saying this? Join me as we unpack Mark 9:30-37 and see how Jesus handled the disciples.
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After Jesus' transfiguration, he meets up with his other disciples, but he finds them arguing with the teachers of law. They couldn't cast out a demon, and it turned into a big scene. Can Jesus help? Join me as we look at Mark 9:14-29.
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Jesus leads Peter, John, and James up to a mountain where he's transfigured, and the disciples get a glimpse of Jesus in glory. Shining bright, he is visited by Elijah and Moses. The disciples don't know what to make of this appearance so Peter takes the lead and offers to honor them. Join me as we unpack Mark 9:2-13.
Cross Reference:
Matthew 17:1-13
Luke 9:28-36
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The tone has turned serious once again. First, Jesus questions the disciples' faith, then he asks them who they think he is, then he tells them what must happen next. This isn't an easy conversation by any means and it's not one they are likely to accept. Join me as we go over Mark 8:31-9:1
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Eyes to see? Not this guy. People bring a blind man for healing and Jesus works his magic not once, but twice to return sight. Then we see the disciples finally understand who Jesus is. Not John, not Elijah, not any other prophet, but the Messiah. He's come and in their presence. Join me as we unpack Mark 8:22-30.
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Jesus is calling out the disciples' faith. They are so focused on their bellies that they are missing the main message. It's time to shake them up so they get the main point. Join me as we unpack Mark 8:14-21.
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Jesus is at it again! Handing out bread and fish for masses, but this time it's a little different. The people are different and the circumstances are different. Join me as we look at the similarities and differences between Jesus' two feeding miracles.
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Where is Jesus going now? From Tyre to Sidon to the Sea of Galilee to the Decapolis, Jesus is on the move in Gentile territory. He's seeking out the lost and comes across yet another man who needs the healing of God. Join me as we look at Mark 7:31-37.
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Jesus visits Tyre looking for some R&R. Unfortunately, his presence is made known, and a woman seeks him out to heal her daughter. Now we get to see Jesus' response to a Gentile. Join me as we unpack Mark 7:24-30.
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Jesus deems all food clean because what goes into our stomachs can not defile us. It's what flows from our hearts that defiles us. So go ahead and eat that bacon, but ask the question, what am I putting in my heart? Join me as we look at Mark 7:14-23.
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The Pharisees challenge Jesus about his disciples. Why are they eating with unclean hands? Jesus challenges them back with why are you all lip service? They've created their own traditions and bent laws to profit their own agenda. Join me as we unpack Mark 7:1-13.
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A tale as old as time. Most of us have heard about Jesus walking on water, but Mark tells this story a little differently than most of us have heard it. Where's Peter? Why isn't he mentioned? Let's jump in and explore Mark 6:45-56.
Additional Reading: Matthew 14:22-32
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Finally, we're feeding the masses! 5,000 men and who knows how many women and children. Jesus was becoming the most popular person in the region, and everyone flocked to hear him, but doing so, they missed dinner, and now Jesus wanted to provide. But how? Join me as we unpack Mark 6:35-44.
Cross Reference: 2 Kings 4:42-44
Additional Reading: 1 Kings 17:10-16, 2 Kings 4:1-7
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Do you find rest in the Lord? Are you so busy you're not taking care of yourself? This is where the disciples had gotten themselves before this miracle, so let's look at Jesus' response in Mark 6:30-34.
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John is finally getting beheaded, but is that what Herod intended to do? Join me as we unpack Mark 6:21-29.
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Jesus is on the move, and John the Baptist has ended up in prison. Some see it as a setback, while others can see an opportunity. John wastes no time speaking into Herod's life. Join me as we unpack Mark 6:14-20.
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Jesus sends out the twelve to share the gospel, but does he have them pack for a week? A month? How does God have us prepare to spread the news? Join me as we unpack Mark 6:7-13.
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Do you have people in your life who are stuck in your past? They can't see past who you used to be before Jesus. Maybe they want to remind you of that or they refuse to believe in Jesus because they think it's just a phase. Jesus too. He dealt with haters who couldn't believe who he was because they grew up with him and knew him before ministry. Join me as we unpack Mark 6:1-6.
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Have you ever faced the impossible? Ever been told you're crazy for your faith? This is a moment when Jesus asked for big faith from Jairus. His daughter was dead, but Jesus exchanges faith for life and brings her back. Join me as we unpack Mark 5:35-43.
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Would you risk it all to grab Jesus? That's what this woman did. She was desperate for healing so she grabbed Jesus because she knew he was her miracle. Just touching his clothes would restore her. Join me as we unpack Mark 5:21-34.
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Bound, chained, mutilated. This demon-possessed man had no hope before Jesus who set sail and made it a mission to save this man's life. Jesus may have lost the village, but instead gained so much more. Join me as we study Mark 5:1-20.
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Wrapping up Mark 4, we see Jesus start another stream of miracles. This time out at sea. The wind and waves crash around them as Jesus takes a little cat nap. Does he even care the boat is about to be overwhelmed? That's what the disciples wondered. Join me as we unpack Mark 4:35-41.
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Today we dive into Jesus' last parables in Mark 4, but instead of looking at the details, we take a step back and see how these affect the larger meaning of the parables as one cohesive unit.
Reference:
Mark 4:26-34 NIV
Weekend Challenge: Read all the Mark 4 parables in one sitting.
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Continuing in the parables of Mark: a Lamp on a Stand. Here Jesus is using light to compare the Word of God, but what does it mean? Join me as we unpack Mark 4:21-25.
Reference:
Mark 4:21-25 NIV
Matthew 5:14-16 NIV
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Mark 4 is what I call the parables chapter. It's where we find a small collection of parables taught in Jesus' ministry. This morning we let Christ himself teach us what this parable means, and then we ask ourselves, "What soil am I?" Join me as we read Mark 4:1-20.
Reference:
Mark 4:1-20 NIV
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Yesterday we talked about how Jesus' family tried to shush him, and the teachers tried to discredit him. We looked at how Jesus handled his family, and now we're going to see how Jesus handled the teachers and those saying he was possessed by a demon.
Reference
Mark 3:23-30 NLT
IVP Bible Background Commentary p. 137
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Has anyone ever tried to shush you because of your faith? Or tried to discredit you for it? Jesus went through the same thing. When his ministry started taking off, his family sought to hide him away, and the teachers of law tried to discredit his amazing work claiming he was a demon. Join me as we see how Jesus responds.
Scripture:
Mark 3:20-22
Mark 3:33-35
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Time to form the dream team! Jesus selects the twelve disciples and gives ministry leaders an example on how to form their dream team with the help of God. If you want to know more about how to pursue ministry or empower your people to preach the kingdom of God, complete our weekend challenge!
Weekend Challenge: Read Matthew 10.
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Do you have people who constantly want your attention? It seems they're always following you around. Maybe you're a parent with kids who always want to be on you. Jesus knew this feeling. The feeling of always being touched, and he came to a point where he needed a break. Join me as we look at how Jesus withdrew in Mark 3:7-12.
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Jesus decides to throw down with the Pharisees in the synagogue and redefine what it means to save life on the Sabbath. Through his example, we can learn that Sabbath is intended for the Restoration of ourselves and others.
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The Pharisees are all over Jesus as his disciples pick grain on the Sabbath. Why are they working on the Sabbath? Jesus snaps back with what Sabbath is meant to be about. Sabbath was created for man, not man for Sabbath.
Additional Reading:
Deuteronomy 23:24-25
Deuteronomy 5:14
1 Samuel 21:1-6
Exodus 23:12
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Jesus is questioned about his disciples. Why aren't they fasting like everyone else? John's doing it. The Pharisees are doing it. Why not Jesus? Simple, it's not time. Join me as we go over Mark 2:18-22 and see how Jesus shows timing is key.
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Jesus calls the tax collector, Levi, to be one of his disciples. Is he crazy? Does he know who a tax collector is? And then he entertains a group of them with dinner. Unheard of! How dare he! Join me as we explore Mark 2:13-17 and find a God who sees past our reputation.
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What kind of friends do you have? Would they dig through a roof for you to bring you to Jesus? That's the kind of friends this paralyzed man had. All at costs, they were getting their friend healed. Join me as we look at the faith of friends in Mark 2:1-12.
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A leper comes to Jesus begging to be healed. Nothing could be more devasting than constantly being an outcast. Moved with compassion, Jesus agrees and heals him. Join me as we go over Mark 1:40-45 and discover what a leper went through in the ancient community and how his testimony affected others.
For additional reading: Leviticus 14 - Goes over the sacrifices Moses commanded for lepers to be purified.
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So often, we say we're too busy for God. Too busy to pray, too busy to study, too busy to be still. We have people constantly seeking our attention, which seems like too much. This is exactly where Jesus was in Mark 1:35-39, and he shows us what to do. What helps him recharge and be ready for the attention demanded of him.
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Today we're in Mark 1:29-34 where we see the healing miracle of Christ for our homes and communities for the first time. Jesus just left the synagogue and is on the way to Simon and Andrew's house. There he meets a sick woman and a community looking for a savior. Join me as we unpack this story and talk about what it means for us.
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In Mark 1:21-28 Jesus goes toe to toe with a demon who tries to claim authority over him, but it's not allowed. Jesus has sovereignty over the power of darkness and reigns supreme. He has come to restore.
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Jesus has been alone up until now. It's time for his ministry to get serious and start building momentum. Join me as we read Mark 1:16-20 to see where Jesus is and who he's called. I also challenge you to continue studying this story with the cross-reference of Luke 5:1-11.
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After being baptized Jesus is led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan but does Jesus fall for it? What kind of tricks did Satan try to use, and how did Jesus overcome them? Join me as we go over Mark 1:12-15 with a cross-reference in Matthew 4:1-11.
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Have you ever wondered why Jesus got baptized? Me too. Join me as we explore Mark 1:9-11 and learn baptism is more than just washing away our sins and declaring our faith in Jesus Christ.
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Mark has a testimony, I have a testimony, and you have a testimony. 2023 may have just started, but God has already been at work changing lives and setting courses that will save souls. The question becomes will you share what he's done for you?
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Let's go over the Christmas story from when Gabriel visited Mary to the Shepherds rushing to see Jesus. Join me as we read Luke 1:26-38, Matthew 1:18-24, and Luke 2:1-20.
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Have you ever wondered if your efforts are making any impact? You're not alone. Jesus addresses the impact of sharing the Word in the mustard seed and yeast parables from Matthew 13:31-33.
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Are you worried you're not doing enough to grow people in Christ? Yeah, me too, but then Jesus comes to us with yet another parable and shows us whose burden it is to grow the seed we've scattered. Join me as we go over the parable of the growing seed in Mark 2:26-29.
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Our lives are full of chaos, destruction, and distraction, but we don't know how or why. Join me as we go over the parable of the weeds in Matthew 13:24-30 and find out why we see these things in our lives.
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A farmer lays out seed in 4 different soils, but what does it mean? Who is the farmer? What are the soils? Join me as we look at the parable of the sower in Matthew 13:3-9.
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Jesus says don't be greedy because we're not guaranteed tomorrow, but then again... What's more important than our stuff? Join me as we go over the Parable of the Rich Fool in Luke 12:13-21.
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Well done, good and faithful servant! It's the line we all want to hear, but how do we know we'll hear it? Are we doing enough? Join me as we finish the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:19-30.
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Have you ever wondered if God expects anything from us? Join me as we start the parable of the talents in Matthew 25:14-18.
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Humility is a tale as old as time, yet Jesus has to tell us again. Join me as we look at a story of humility in Luke 18:9-14.
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When we pray the same prayer, it's easy to feel like we're not heard. God... I've cried out a hundred times... This is what happened in our parable the Persistent Widow. Join me as we go over Luke 18:1-8.
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Refreshed and rerecorded. Join me as we go over Luke 16:25-31 and finish the Rich Man and Lazarus parable.
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Are we seeing the needs around us and doing something about them, or are we passing them by? Join me as we go over the parable of the Rich Man and Lazarus in Luke 16:19-24.
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Are you trustworthy? Jesus says if we're honest with the small stuff, we'll be honest with the big stuff, and if we're dishonest with the small stuff, we'll be dishonest with the big stuff. Join me as we continue in the Shrewd Manager parable in Luke 16:9-13.
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He's on his way out the door when the manager throws a hail mary pass to secure a job. He's given praise for his shrewdness, but is this how we're supposed to act? Join Kayla Hegrat as we go over Luke 16:1-8.
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How easily can we go from younger brother to older brother? A brother who is unsatisfied with God's abundant blessing on others. They don't deserve it, I do. Join Kayla Hegrat, and let's continue in Luke 15:25-32.
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Have you turned away from God? Gone your own way? So did the son in this parable. Join Kayla Hegrat as we talk about what we can expect when we return to God.
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We drop coins all the time. Big deal. Why does this woman freak out so much over one coin? Join Kayla Hegrat as we go over the parable The Lost Coin in Luke 15:8-10.
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God leaves the 99 to go after the one, but have you ever wondered why? Why does he leave the 99? Join Kayla Hegrat as we go over Luke 15:4-7.
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What's it cost to follow Jesus? What must we be willing to walk away from? Join Kayla Hegrat as we go over Luke 14:26-35: The Cost of Being a Disciple.
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You're invited, he's invited, everyone's invited! No excuses, come enjoy the great banquet.
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We want to be honored, but will other people notice if we don't put ourselves on a pedestal? Let's read Luke 14:7-14 and see what Jesus says about humility.
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Are we supposed to mix the new with the old? Join me as we go over Luke 5:36-39 and dive deep into Jesus' new cloth and wineskins parable.
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What are we building our lives on? Rock or sand? Join me as we go over Matthew 7:24-29 and finish our season on the Sermon on the Mount.
Jesus is calling us to action. It's not enough to sit on the sidelines and just know who Jesus is we also need to do the will of God. Join Kayla Hegrat as we go over Matthew 7:21-23.
One of the scariest things to Christians is getting deceived by a false prophet, but how can we be on guard? Join me, and let's go over Matthew 7:15-20 and let's find out.
A wide road leads to destruction, while a narrow one leads to life. Not everyone will take the path less traveled. Join Kayla Hegrat are we go over Matthew 7:13-14.
Ask, and it will be given, Seek, and you will find, Knock, and the door will be opened. Is it possible to have this kind of faith? Join Kayla Hegrat, and let's look at childlike faith.
I judge you judge, we all judge, but what kind of judgments are we making? Join Kayla Hegrat as we go over the judgments we make and what Jesus says about them.
I worry, do you worry? It only seems natural... What do we eat? What do we drink? What do we wear? Join me as we talk about how we should view worry.
Do the TV shows or books I read matter? Do the people I hang out with matter? Join Kayla Hegrat as we talk about picking light over darkness.
Our hearts go where our treasure is. Join Kayla Hegrat as we look at Matthew 6:19-21 about treasures in heaven.
Just like prayer, we can mess up fasting when we do it for the wrong reasons. Join Kayla Hegrat as we learn how Jesus intended us to fast.
Jesus gives us a template for what to pray, but are we supposed to use his exact words? Join Kayla Hegrat as we break down the Lord's prayer.
Is there a right and wrong way to pray? Join Kayla Hegrat as we see what Jesus says about prayer in the Sermon on the Mount.
Is there a wrong way to give? Join Kayla Hegrat as we talk about how we should give to others.
Join Kayla Hegrat as we continue in the Sermon on the Mount and look at loving our enemies.
Turn the other cheek? Jesus... Do you know what they did? Join Kayla Hegrat as we discover what Jesus says about retaliation.
I swear on my aunt's neighbor's orange tabby cat... Promises like this sound nice, but should we do them? Join Kayla Hegrat as we learn what Jesus had to say about oaths.
Should I stay or should I go? But maybe the real question is what does marriage mean to you? Join Kayla Hegrat as we continue our series in the Sermon on the Mount and look at Jesus' words about divorce.
Jesus comes back to push our understanding of sin so we know it starts in our hearts. Join Kayla Hegrat as we talk about adultery.
Murder? Preposterous! I wouldn't sin like that!? But... Maybe you do. Join Kayla Hegrat as we dig into the topic of murder from the Sermon on the Mount.
The Law?! I thought Jesus abolished the Law! ...But did he? Join Kayla Hegrat as we talk about Jesus' role when it comes to God's Law from the Sermon on the Mount.
We are called to be the Salt & Light of the world, but what does that mean? Join Kayla Hegrat as we unpack Matthew 5:13-16.
The Sermon on the Mount is one of Jesus' most iconic teachings. A time when Jesus turns the world upside down. Join Kayla Hegrat as we begin unpacking with the Beatitudes.
Ever wonder how to pick a Bible? You're not alone. There are so many choices it's overwhelming and when I'm checking one out how can I tell if I'll like it? Join Kayla Hegrat as she breaks down how to find your next Bible.