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Listen, Live, and Learn

Listen, Live, and Learn

by Arlene Romaine

Religion & Spirituality Christianity

Season 1

Who Do YOU Say Jesus is?

Jesus asks the question... "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" It's not so personal a question, is it? But the next one Jesus asks brings it on home... "Who do YOU say that I am?" It's an excellent question! And one we should be asking ourselves.

Beware of Bad Yeast

The Religious Authorities of Jesus' day arrive, demanding a miraculous sign to prove Jesus is sent by God. Jesus replies to their demand by telling his disciples to beware of them and reminds them of his two greatest miracles... feeding the 5,000 and feeding the 4,000. Today, this bad yeast exists as those who claim to speak for Jesus whose own messages sound nothing like his teaching. This is the yeast that Jesus tells us, as his disciples, we must beware of, today.

That Doesn't Sound Like Jesus!

In this episode, Jesus' disciples will learn a new lesson... as Jesus touches, teaches, heals, and feeds the Gentiles. It's a lesson we all need to remember!

What comes out of your mouth?

The religious authorities of Jesus' day criticize him for allowing his disciples to eat before washing their hands. Jesus response? Take a look at yourself! The words we speak are a direct reflection of the condition of our hearts. Those whose hearts are fixed upon the merciful love of God, naturally reflect that love and mercy by the ways in which they speak to others.

Asking to Get Out of the Boat

There are times when we ask the Lord for a challenge, and Jesus does exactly this. But, then we begin to question what we want and our ability to succeed in carrying it out, we grow afraid, uncertain, and overwhelmed. We forget that we are filled by the Spirit's power, and that the Lord is right there, ready, willing and able to stretch out his hand and save us.

Entering the Darkness with Hope

The execution of John the Baptist was a dark moment in our Gospel narrative, but tis sad moment was no more tragic for us than it was for Jesus and the disciples. Yet, even as they head off for some time alone to grieve, the necessary work of God's Kingdom does not end, and the common people who are searching for hope in this world of darkness and sin become their priority... and there are literally thousands!

And They Took Offense at Him

Finding Jesus is like discovering a hidden treasure, beyond compare. Yet, we can also expect that those closest to us may not appreciate what we've found, and may actually take offense at our faith, just as some did to Jesus... and these were the people of his own hometown!

Good Seed, Weeds, and the Kingdom of Gd

Jesus scatters good seed into the world, and promises that someday there will be no more sin, no more evil, as his seed is gathered into the barns of his Father. Life in the Kingdom of God awaits and we are called to grow strong as we wait, in order to be a blessing, today.

Scattering Seed and Being Good Soil

In this familiar parable, called "The Sower," God scatters the message of God's grace upon one and all, asking US to contemplate which type of soil we are. But, there's good news (of course there is!) We do not have to simply accept the weeds, the rocks, and the misunderstandings that choke our faith. In Christ's church, we've been given everything we need to cultivate the soil in which God's seed can produce a bumper crop.

Who Is My Brother, My Sister, My Mother?

In this episode, Jesus declares the relationship between himself and all those who believe in him. He declares himself to be the greatest sign ever given to this world of our relational God and the lengths God has gone to show us God's love and make us into family.

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