Kansas City Young Adults BSF: Recent Episodes
KC Young Adults BSF
In this week's episode, Brady shares his testimony of God pursuing him and what his faith looks like currently.
In this week's episode, Anna shares her testimony of God pursuing her and what her faith looks like currently.
John's Epilogue
John 21
I - Jesus faithfully provides for His people in practical ways.
II - Jesus restores His repentant people and equips them to serve and follow Him.
Jesus's Resurrection
John 20
I - Jesus’s resurrection invites all who believe into an intimate relationship with Him.
II - Everyone needs the good news of Jesus’s resurrection.
In this week's episode, we answer questions from Lesson 25, the crucifixion, and discussed the blood and the water from Lesson 26.
The Burial of Jesus ChristJohn 19:31-19:42I - Believers can stand confidently in the certainty of Jesus’s death.II - Believers express their faith by honoring Jesus.
In this week's episode, Nate shares his testimony of God pursuing him and what his faith looks like currently.
From Pilate to the Cross
John 18:28-19:16
I - Only Jesus can provide the eternal truth our souls crave.
II - Standing for Jesus and His eternal truth provides stability and clarity to your life.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss John 18:1-27. We talked about cup of God's wrath, Annas the High Priest, and the theme of light and dark in John's Gospel. Luckily for non-sports fans, the video cut off us predicting who would win the men's and women's national championships.
Connor: Houston for the men and Iowa for the women
Marisa: Purdue for the men and Iowa or South Carolina for the women
Jesus's Arrest and Jewish TrialsJohn 18:1-27I - Jesus willingly surrendered Himself to pay the price of humanity’s sin.II - We all will fail Jesus, but Jesus will not fail us.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss John 17. We talked about eternal life, sanctification, and Connor shared how he connects with God through prayer.
Jesus Intimate Prayer to His FatherJohn 17I - Jesus glorified God by dying for humanity. II - God Himself and His eternal Word protect and sustain believers.III - He unifies all believers to display His glory to the world.
Jesus Promises the Holy Spirit - John 14:15-31
I The indwelling Holy Spirit enables believers to know and love God.
II The indwelling Holy Spirit empowers believers to obey God.
III The indwelling Holy Spirit fills believers with overcoming peace.
Jesus Announces His Departure and Return
John 13:31-14:14
I - Loving like Christ glorifies God.
II - Trusting in Christ glorifies God.
In this week's episode, Hannah shares her testimony of God pursuing her and what her faith looks like currently.
Jesus' Anointing and Arrival in JerusalemI - True worship involves self-sacrifice.II - Jesus the King deserves to reign over our lives.III - Bearing fruit for God requires dying to self.
Jesus: The Good Shepherd
John 10
I - God’s true sheep follow Jesus, the Good Shepherd.
II - Jesus, the Good Shepherd, tenderly guides and cares for His sheep.
III - Your response to Jesus, the Good Shepherd, determines your eternal destiny.
Jesus and the Man Born Blind
John 9
I - Jesus sees us, comes to us, and has the power to open blind eyes.
II - To reject Jesus and His truth is to choose spiritual blindness.
III - Jesus gives spiritual sight to those who put their faith in Him.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss John 8. We talked about John 7:53-8:11, the illumination ceremony, and Jesus being lifted up. And the chiefs, for all you football fans.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss the Feast of Booths/Tabernacles/Shelters and the different religious leaders in Jesus's time. Oh, and you get to meet our new puppy Marlo, she hasn't quite learned the skill of being quiet during the podcast!
Jesus: The Light of the World
John 8
I - Jesus exposes our sin with compassionate conviction.
II - Jesus light illuminates the darkness in our hearts and the world.
III - Jesus gives true freedom to those who turn to Him for salvation.
Jesus at the Feast of TabernaclesJohn 7I - God’s timing and plan seldom make sense to the watching world.II - Only those who put their faith in Jesus truly know God the Father. III - Jesus satisfies the thirsty and makes them a fountain of blessing to others.
In this week's episode, Rachel takes on Marisa's challenge and shares her testimony of God pursuing her and what her faith looks like currently.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss a seal of approval, where Jesus's first I am statement came from, and the background story of manna.
Jesus: The Bread of Life, Part 1
John 6:22-40
I - Seeking Jesus for who He is is the only eternally satisfying pursuit.
II - Jesus offers to meet our greatest desire, salvation in Him.
III - Jesus offers lasting security for this life and eternity.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss the feeding of the 5,000 and the miracle of Jesus walking on the water.
Two Signs at the Sea of GalileeJohn 6:1-21I - Jesus’s sovereign power multiplies for His glory whatever we offer to Him.II - Jesus’s sovereign power brings His presence, peace, and purpose through life’s trials.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss the other people at the pool and what it would have been like for them, along with a missing verse and the resurrection of the dead.
Jesus's Journey from Samaria to Galilee
John 4:31-54I - There is nothing more ultimately satisfying than doing God’s will.II - God is calling you to invest in His harvest. III - God works through desperate situations to challenge our focus and build our faith.
In this week's episode, Connor takes on Marisa's challenge and shares his testimony of God pursuing him and what his faith looks like currently.
Jesus's Witness in Samaria
John 4:1-30
I - Jesus initiates every redemption story.
II - Jesus satisfies every longing and transforms lives.
III - Jesus propels us to share God’s good news with all.
In this week's episode, Marisa and Connor discuss the story from the book of Numbers that Jesus references in John 3, as well as who actually said the famous words in John 3:16.
Jesus, Nicodemus, and John the BaptistJohn 3I - Jesus invites all to believe in Him and receive eternal life.II - Jesus gives life to all who believe in HIm.
In this episode, Marisa and Connor discuss the unique relationship of Mary and Jesus, Jesus clearing the temple and why a temple clearing story is found earlier in the Gospel of John, and what it means to really have faith in Jesus.
In this episode, Marisa and Connor discuss the Old Testament references found in John 1. Why did the Pharisees think John the Baptist was Elijah or Moses? What does it mean that Jesus is the Lamb of God? And why does Jesus compare himself to Jacob’s ladder?
John the Baptist's Witness and the First DisciplesJohn 1:19-51I - God’s true servants are more concerned about Jesus’ glory than their own. II - God empowers believers to pursue Jesus through their actions.
In this episode, Connor discusses the Greek word logos, which is the word that is translated in our English Bibles as "the Word." He breaks down the Greek and Hebrew meanings of the word and what that context tells us about what John is trying to accomplish.
Show Links
Logos Bible Software Blog on the meaning of logos
Bible Project Blog on the meaning of the logos
On the Logos of Philo
Concerning the Logos
John's PrologueJohn 1:1-18I - Jesus gives life to all who believe in Him.II - Jesus is fully human, fully God.III - Many people will refuse the light of Jesus.