The Steadfast Podcast Wed, 04 Mar 2026 16:28:11 -0500 https://www.steadfastpodcast.com en-us © 2026 The Steadfast Podcast yes cce0eb45-49ee-5aa0-b6ad-a30cfdf3e2a5 matt@steadfastpodcast.com Matt Kennedy episodic false Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Bible, Christianity, God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Christian, Faith, Theology, Religion, Spiritual, Hope Matt Kennedy matt@steadfastpodcast.com https://storage.buzzsprout.com/yypas0563e41dd9snc264dbiuodj?.jpg The Steadfast Podcast The Process (Mark 8:22-38) The Process (Mark 8:22-38) Today's episode starts with a unique event that likely raised a few eyebrows. But remember, we serve a sovereign God who sovereignly placed this event at this particular place in our Bibles. So the question is: why? What are we supposed to be learning through this?

Today's Passage: Mark 8:22-38

]]> Today's episode starts with a unique event that likely raised a few eyebrows. But remember, we serve a sovereign God who sovereignly placed this event at this particular place in our Bibles. So the question is: why? What are we supposed to be learning through this?

Today's Passage: Mark 8:22-38

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15653350 Mon, 09 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2295 full false In the boat (Mark 8:1-21) In the boat (Mark 8:1-21) Everyone has heard of the feeding of 5,000, but the feeding of 4,000 was miraculous in it's own right. Through this event the disciples were supposed to learn some amazing things about Jesus, but it might not have clicked. This series of events gives us a good reminder to always remember: Jesus is in the boat.

Today's passage: Mark 8:1-21

]]> Everyone has heard of the feeding of 5,000, but the feeding of 4,000 was miraculous in it's own right. Through this event the disciples were supposed to learn some amazing things about Jesus, but it might not have clicked. This series of events gives us a good reminder to always remember: Jesus is in the boat.

Today's passage: Mark 8:1-21

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15647386 Mon, 02 Sep 2024 04:00:00 -0400 2516 full false The Story of Jesus (Luke 24:36-53) The Story of Jesus (Luke 24:36-53) This week's episode completes our journey through the Gospel of Luke. The women who went to the tomb were witnesses to His resurrection. The two disciples on their way out of Jerusalem were witnesses to the resurrection. And now, the rest of the disciples join in on this wonder. Jesus is risen, and that changes everything.

Today's Passage: Luke 24:36-53

]]> This week's episode completes our journey through the Gospel of Luke. The women who went to the tomb were witnesses to His resurrection. The two disciples on their way out of Jerusalem were witnesses to the resurrection. And now, the rest of the disciples join in on this wonder. Jesus is risen, and that changes everything.

Today's Passage: Luke 24:36-53

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15632167 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1321 full false Two Witnesses (Luke 24:13-35) Two Witnesses (Luke 24:13-35) Christ has risen, He is risen indeed. The problem, at least in this point of the story, is that not everyone believes this miraculous report. In today's passage we will see two men who are struggling to believe, and a unique encounter that will change everything.

Today's Passage: Luke 24:13-35

]]> Christ has risen, He is risen indeed. The problem, at least in this point of the story, is that not everyone believes this miraculous report. In today's passage we will see two men who are struggling to believe, and a unique encounter that will change everything.

Today's Passage: Luke 24:13-35

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15602522 Mon, 19 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1201 full false He Lives (Luke 24:1-12) He Lives (Luke 24:1-12) In today's episode we talk about one of the most significant events in human history, the resurrection of Christ. There's so many things that could be said of this event... today we are going to take an apologetic approach. Christian apologetics simply means to give a defense for why we believe what we believe. Christian apologetics could involve using history, philosophy or science in order to make a logical argument defending the faith. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSG5okmUr8

W.D. Edwards, W.J. Gabel & F. E. Hosmer, “On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ,” Journal of the American Medical Association


]]> In today's episode we talk about one of the most significant events in human history, the resurrection of Christ. There's so many things that could be said of this event... today we are going to take an apologetic approach. Christian apologetics simply means to give a defense for why we believe what we believe. Christian apologetics could involve using history, philosophy or science in order to make a logical argument defending the faith. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWSG5okmUr8

W.D. Edwards, W.J. Gabel & F. E. Hosmer, “On the Physical Death of Jesus Christ,” Journal of the American Medical Association


]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15566901 Mon, 12 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1365 full false Jesus' Burial (Luke 23:50-56) Jesus' Burial (Luke 23:50-56) This week's passage introduces a new figure in the story of Jesus, Joseph of Arimathea. He's an intriguing figure, from whom we've much to learn. But he is not the only intriguing figure of this event. To help us see the whole story of Jesus' burial, we will have to look to the Gospel of John.

Today's Text: Luke 23:50-56
Additional Text: John 19:39-40

]]> This week's passage introduces a new figure in the story of Jesus, Joseph of Arimathea. He's an intriguing figure, from whom we've much to learn. But he is not the only intriguing figure of this event. To help us see the whole story of Jesus' burial, we will have to look to the Gospel of John.

Today's Text: Luke 23:50-56
Additional Text: John 19:39-40

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15529985 Mon, 05 Aug 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1188 full false The Cross of Christ (Luke 23:13-49) The Cross of Christ (Luke 23:13-49) It has all been leading to this, the Cross of Christ. It is as the core of Christianity. It is a treasure trove of meaning for it has changed everything. In Luke 23 we will draw out 5 truths of the Cross of Christ. 

Today's Passage: Luke 23:13-49

]]> It has all been leading to this, the Cross of Christ. It is as the core of Christianity. It is a treasure trove of meaning for it has changed everything. In Luke 23 we will draw out 5 truths of the Cross of Christ. 

Today's Passage: Luke 23:13-49

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15490683 Mon, 29 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1493 full false Betrayal (Luke 22:47-62) Betrayal (Luke 22:47-62) In this week's episode we see one of the most famous events in human history, we see how Jesus was betrayed. On that fateful night Jesus was betrayed twice, he was betrayed in two very different ways.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:47-62

]]> In this week's episode we see one of the most famous events in human history, we see how Jesus was betrayed. On that fateful night Jesus was betrayed twice, he was betrayed in two very different ways.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:47-62

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15450245 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1228 full false Prayers on the Mount (Luke 22:39-46) Prayers on the Mount (Luke 22:39-46) After the Upper Room discourse Jesus leads His disciples to the Mount of Olives. He wants them to spend time in prayer, and through this brief passage on prayer we can learn 3 vitally important things about prayer.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:39-46

]]> After the Upper Room discourse Jesus leads His disciples to the Mount of Olives. He wants them to spend time in prayer, and through this brief passage on prayer we can learn 3 vitally important things about prayer.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:39-46

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15413316 Mon, 15 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1252 full false The Upper Room (Luke 22:21-34) The Upper Room (Luke 22:21-34) They've enjoyed the Passover meal together. Jesus is not far from going to where He will be betrayed and arrested. But before Jesus and the disciples leave the upper room, Jesus has a lot of important things to teach His disciples. In today's episode we will see part of this Upper Room Discourse.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:21-34

]]> They've enjoyed the Passover meal together. Jesus is not far from going to where He will be betrayed and arrested. But before Jesus and the disciples leave the upper room, Jesus has a lot of important things to teach His disciples. In today's episode we will see part of this Upper Room Discourse.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:21-34

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15375955 Mon, 08 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1258 full false The Lord's Supper (Luke 22:7-20) The Lord's Supper (Luke 22:7-20) As we continue to work our way through the final week in the life and ministry of Jesus, we come to the founding of the Lord's Supper. Today we will see 3 things this passage teaches us about this ordinance that will help us realign our hearts with the Lord for our good and His glory.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:7-20

]]> As we continue to work our way through the final week in the life and ministry of Jesus, we come to the founding of the Lord's Supper. Today we will see 3 things this passage teaches us about this ordinance that will help us realign our hearts with the Lord for our good and His glory.

Today's Passage: Luke 22:7-20

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15338213 Mon, 01 Jul 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1200 full false Judas & Satan (Luke 22:1-6) Judas & Satan (Luke 22:1-6) "Satan entered into Judas" is a terrifying collection of words! In today's episode we dive into Satan's influence on Judas, how that was even possible, and what we know about demonic possession and influence. 

Today's Passage: Luke 22:1-6

]]> "Satan entered into Judas" is a terrifying collection of words! In today's episode we dive into Satan's influence on Judas, how that was even possible, and what we know about demonic possession and influence. 

Today's Passage: Luke 22:1-6

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15217021 Mon, 24 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1185 full false Two Incredible Events (Luke 21) Two Incredible Events (Luke 21) In Luke 21 Jesus will describe two history changing events: the fall of Jerusalem and the second coming of Christ. While these are not the same event, they do have signs in common. In all this we will see the faithfulness of God as well as a very specific call that He has on every Christian's life!

Today's Passage: Luke 21

]]> In Luke 21 Jesus will describe two history changing events: the fall of Jerusalem and the second coming of Christ. While these are not the same event, they do have signs in common. In all this we will see the faithfulness of God as well as a very specific call that He has on every Christian's life!

Today's Passage: Luke 21

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15214609 Mon, 17 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1371 full false Conforming (Luke 20:29-40) Conforming (Luke 20:29-40) In today's episode Jesus takes on two challengers: one from the left, and one from the right. Both groups want to challenge Jesus' authority, because He doesn't fit their mold. He's not conforming to their image, and they're not wanting to conform into His image. Who's image are you conforming to?

Today's Passage: Luke 20:29-40

]]> In today's episode Jesus takes on two challengers: one from the left, and one from the right. Both groups want to challenge Jesus' authority, because He doesn't fit their mold. He's not conforming to their image, and they're not wanting to conform into His image. Who's image are you conforming to?

Today's Passage: Luke 20:29-40

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15214491 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1172 full false The Lifeboat (Luke 20:1-18) The Lifeboat (Luke 20:1-18) In today's episode we see a vast difference in the righteousness of Christ and that of the religious leaders. We see a parable that reveals our need for the Son. We see a parable that gives one more chance for so many.  We see a chance for salvation.

Today's Passage: Luke 20:1-18

]]> In today's episode we see a vast difference in the righteousness of Christ and that of the religious leaders. We see a parable that reveals our need for the Son. We see a parable that gives one more chance for so many.  We see a chance for salvation.

Today's Passage: Luke 20:1-18

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15180739 Mon, 03 Jun 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1292 full false Things that make for peace (Luke 19:41-48) Things that make for peace (Luke 19:41-48) As Jesus approached the city of Jerusalem, He wept. Why? Jerusalem did not know the things that make for peace. Do you?

Today's Passage: Luke 19:41-48

]]> As Jesus approached the city of Jerusalem, He wept. Why? Jerusalem did not know the things that make for peace. Do you?

Today's Passage: Luke 19:41-48

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15140531 Mon, 27 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1394 full false Triumphal Entry (Luke 19:28-40) Triumphal Entry (Luke 19:28-40) For several episodes now we've seen Jesus heading towards Jerusalem. Throughout the story of Jesus we've seen Him fulfill prophecies.  Today we see Jesus arriving on the scene in Jerusalem, and this arrival is full of prophetic meaning that reveals so much about the power and plans of God.

Today's Passage: Luke 19:28-40

]]> For several episodes now we've seen Jesus heading towards Jerusalem. Throughout the story of Jesus we've seen Him fulfill prophecies.  Today we see Jesus arriving on the scene in Jerusalem, and this arrival is full of prophetic meaning that reveals so much about the power and plans of God.

Today's Passage: Luke 19:28-40

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15098379 Mon, 20 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1268 full false Kingdom Stewardship (Luke 19:11-27) Kingdom Stewardship (Luke 19:11-27) Praise God that salvation has come to the house of Zacchaeus! When Jesus made this clear, confusion arose over the Kingdom of God. When would it come? How should we prepare? While we can't answer the first question, in today's passage we will see Jesus will tell a parable to answer the second.

Today's Passage: Luke 19:11-17

]]> Praise God that salvation has come to the house of Zacchaeus! When Jesus made this clear, confusion arose over the Kingdom of God. When would it come? How should we prepare? While we can't answer the first question, in today's passage we will see Jesus will tell a parable to answer the second.

Today's Passage: Luke 19:11-17

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15055083 Mon, 13 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1336 full false Don't Miss Jesus (Luke 19:1-10) Don't Miss Jesus (Luke 19:1-10) We've all heard the story of Zacchaeus and that sycamore tree. Though he was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he, there's so much more to the story. His story reveals some wondrous truths on the grace of God and the condition of the human heart.

Today's Passage: Luke 19:1-10

]]> We've all heard the story of Zacchaeus and that sycamore tree. Though he was a wee little man, and a wee little man was he, there's so much more to the story. His story reveals some wondrous truths on the grace of God and the condition of the human heart.

Today's Passage: Luke 19:1-10

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-15014239 Sun, 05 May 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1090 full false Only God... (Luke 18:18-27) Only God... (Luke 18:18-27) What can only God do? If we were given 1,000 years on this earth we still could not fully answer that question. In today's passage we are given two things that ONLY God can do.  They're two things that are so vital for us to understand as we navigate this life.

Today's Passage: Luke 18:18-27

]]> What can only God do? If we were given 1,000 years on this earth we still could not fully answer that question. In today's passage we are given two things that ONLY God can do.  They're two things that are so vital for us to understand as we navigate this life.

Today's Passage: Luke 18:18-27

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14972030 Mon, 29 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1239 full false Simplicity of Prayer (Luke 18:1-14) Simplicity of Prayer (Luke 18:1-14) In this week's episode we work through two parables on prayer. In those two parables we can learn three important yet simple principals on prayer. We can often make things so complicated--but at the end of the day, so much comes down to the heart.

Today's Passage: Luke 18:1-14

]]> In this week's episode we work through two parables on prayer. In those two parables we can learn three important yet simple principals on prayer. We can often make things so complicated--but at the end of the day, so much comes down to the heart.

Today's Passage: Luke 18:1-14

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14930354 Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1380 full false 10 Lepers (Luke 17:11-19) 10 Lepers (Luke 17:11-19) We return to a common theme in the book of Luke: God loves the outsider. God's delight in bringing hope to the hopeless jumps off the page in this encounter with 10 lepers. 

Today's Passage: Luke 17:11-19

]]> We return to a common theme in the book of Luke: God loves the outsider. God's delight in bringing hope to the hopeless jumps off the page in this encounter with 10 lepers. 

Today's Passage: Luke 17:11-19

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14888375 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1300 full false Two Words (Luke 17:1-6) Two Words (Luke 17:1-6) In this episode we are going to focus on two  key words that appear in just a few short verses. These two words are so necessary as we seek to follow Jesus. They're simple, but far from easy.

Today's Passage: Luke 17:1-6

]]> In this episode we are going to focus on two  key words that appear in just a few short verses. These two words are so necessary as we seek to follow Jesus. They're simple, but far from easy.

Today's Passage: Luke 17:1-6

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14845730 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1253 full false Easter (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) Easter (1 Corinthians 15:3-4) In 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Paul wrote, "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,"

The early church knew that everything depended on the death and resurrection of Christ. They also understood the Old Testament scriptures foretold that these events would take place.

On this Easter Episode I seek to answer two things:
1) How do the Old testament scriptures point to the death of Christ?
2) How do the Old Testament scriptures point to the resurrection of Christ?

]]> In 1 Corinthians 15:3-4 Paul wrote, "For I delivered to you as of first importance what I also received: that Christ died for our sins in accordance with the Scriptures, that he was buried, that he was raised on the third day according to the Scriptures,"

The early church knew that everything depended on the death and resurrection of Christ. They also understood the Old Testament scriptures foretold that these events would take place.

On this Easter Episode I seek to answer two things:
1) How do the Old testament scriptures point to the death of Christ?
2) How do the Old Testament scriptures point to the resurrection of Christ?

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14798459 Mon, 01 Apr 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1715 full false Poverty & Prosperity (Luke 16:13-31) Poverty & Prosperity (Luke 16:13-31) Most people don't like it when preachers start talking about money. As it turns out, that was also true 2,000 years ago. Jesus teaches the Pharisees something about the deception of wealth and eternal realities.

Today's Passage: (Luke 13-31)

]]> Most people don't like it when preachers start talking about money. As it turns out, that was also true 2,000 years ago. Jesus teaches the Pharisees something about the deception of wealth and eternal realities.

Today's Passage: (Luke 13-31)

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14758741 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1189 full false The Heart of God, Part 2 (Luke 15:11-32) The Heart of God, Part 2 (Luke 15:11-32) This crowd of tax collectors, sinners, pharisees and scribes have now heard two parables about the heart of God. They're all well aware of God's gracious feelings about sinners repenting of their sins. In today's passage Jesus is going to dive even deeper into His teaching on the heart of God. And in this parable, the whole audience is able to see themselves in the parable.

Today's Passage: Luke 15:11-32

]]> This crowd of tax collectors, sinners, pharisees and scribes have now heard two parables about the heart of God. They're all well aware of God's gracious feelings about sinners repenting of their sins. In today's passage Jesus is going to dive even deeper into His teaching on the heart of God. And in this parable, the whole audience is able to see themselves in the parable.

Today's Passage: Luke 15:11-32

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14707830 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1280 full false The Heart of God, Part 1 (Luke 15:1-10) The Heart of God, Part 1 (Luke 15:1-10) Jesus was different. There were groups of people the religious leaders shunned, surely they were too far gone. Yet, those same groups of people were drawn to Jesus. He was teaching about who God really is, how the religious so often missed the mark, and how the good news was better than anyone could have imagined.

Today's Passage (Luke 15:1-10)

]]> Jesus was different. There were groups of people the religious leaders shunned, surely they were too far gone. Yet, those same groups of people were drawn to Jesus. He was teaching about who God really is, how the religious so often missed the mark, and how the good news was better than anyone could have imagined.

Today's Passage (Luke 15:1-10)

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14664602 Mon, 11 Mar 2024 04:00:00 -0400 1200 full false Three Sins (Luke 14:1-14) Three Sins (Luke 14:1-14) Today we find another Sabbath confrontation. Jesus is going to take this opportunity to prophetically call three sins of the religious, three sins that we should all reflect on.

Today's Passage: Luke 14:1-14

]]> Today we find another Sabbath confrontation. Jesus is going to take this opportunity to prophetically call three sins of the religious, three sins that we should all reflect on.

Today's Passage: Luke 14:1-14

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14623462 Mon, 04 Mar 2024 07:00:00 -0500 1251 full false The Narrow Door (Luke 13:22-30) The Narrow Door (Luke 13:22-30) On this week's episode someone asks Jesus a very interesting question: “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” That prompts Jesus to dive into teaching on a narrow door and a wide gate.

Today's Passage: Luke 13:22-30

]]> On this week's episode someone asks Jesus a very interesting question: “Lord, will those who are saved be few?” That prompts Jesus to dive into teaching on a narrow door and a wide gate.

Today's Passage: Luke 13:22-30

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14574023 Mon, 26 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1102 full false A Sabbath's Lesson (Luke 13:10-17) A Sabbath's Lesson (Luke 13:10-17) In today's episode Jesus has another encounter with a religious leader on the Sabbath. Through this encounter we will see two things the Lord God clearly values.

Today's Passage: Luke 13:10-17

]]> In today's episode Jesus has another encounter with a religious leader on the Sabbath. Through this encounter we will see two things the Lord God clearly values.

Today's Passage: Luke 13:10-17

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14528094 Mon, 19 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1277 full false Theology Explainer: Church Membership Theology Explainer: Church Membership Most churches today have a process for and keep track of membership. Have you ever considered whether this is biblical or something we've made up somewhere along the way? In this episode I want to give you 12 (yes 12!) New Testament observations on why I believe Church Membership is biblical. 

]]> Most churches today have a process for and keep track of membership. Have you ever considered whether this is biblical or something we've made up somewhere along the way? In this episode I want to give you 12 (yes 12!) New Testament observations on why I believe Church Membership is biblical. 

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14484678 Mon, 12 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1915 full false Unexpected Tragedies (Luke 13:1-9) Unexpected Tragedies (Luke 13:1-9) The world is full of unexpected tragedies, no one is immune. But what do such tragic events mean? Are they judgements from God? Is there a deeper hidden spiritual meaning? In today's passage Jesus will help us out with all of these important questions!

Today's passage: Luke 13:1-9

]]> The world is full of unexpected tragedies, no one is immune. But what do such tragic events mean? Are they judgements from God? Is there a deeper hidden spiritual meaning? In today's passage Jesus will help us out with all of these important questions!

Today's passage: Luke 13:1-9

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14439353 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1448 full false He Delights (Luke 12:13-34) He Delights (Luke 12:13-34) In today's episode we continue to work through Jesus' sermon. His sermon will take a little detour due to some crowd participation. This detour has a ton to teach us about the connection between God's faithfulness and our pursuit of the Kingdom. Side note: I apologize for the less than ideal sound quality on this episode. I've been a little under the weather. 

Today's Passage: Luke 12:13-34

]]> In today's episode we continue to work through Jesus' sermon. His sermon will take a little detour due to some crowd participation. This detour has a ton to teach us about the connection between God's faithfulness and our pursuit of the Kingdom. Side note: I apologize for the less than ideal sound quality on this episode. I've been a little under the weather. 

Today's Passage: Luke 12:13-34

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14395191 Mon, 29 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1095 full false Preaching the Trinity (Luke 12:1-12) Preaching the Trinity (Luke 12:1-12) Now that Jesus has confronted the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders, He get's back to preaching to the crowds. He starts off calling out something quite familiar, but then moves to perhaps one of the most trinitarian sermons in the Bible.

Today's Passage: Luke 12:1-12

]]> Now that Jesus has confronted the Pharisees and other Jewish leaders, He get's back to preaching to the crowds. He starts off calling out something quite familiar, but then moves to perhaps one of the most trinitarian sermons in the Bible.

Today's Passage: Luke 12:1-12

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14309602 Mon, 15 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1278 full false Woe, woe, woe! (Luke 11:37-54) Woe, woe, woe! (Luke 11:37-54) Today's episode takes us from Jesus' public preaching to a private gathering hosted by a Pharisee. Jesus takes this opportunity to speak prophetically into the lives of the Pharisees and lawyers. 

Today's Passage: Luke 11:37-54

]]> Today's episode takes us from Jesus' public preaching to a private gathering hosted by a Pharisee. Jesus takes this opportunity to speak prophetically into the lives of the Pharisees and lawyers. 

Today's Passage: Luke 11:37-54

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14266217 Mon, 08 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1586 full false How will you respond? (Luke 11:24-32) How will you respond? (Luke 11:24-32) Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2024 by resuming our journey through the book of Luke. Today's passage may appear to be all over the place.  However, I think we will see that God has drawn a line through all of these teachings that leaves us with a very important question.

Today's Passage: Luke 11:24-32

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/ray-ortlund/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-demon/

]]> Happy New Year! We're kicking off 2024 by resuming our journey through the book of Luke. Today's passage may appear to be all over the place.  However, I think we will see that God has drawn a line through all of these teachings that leaves us with a very important question.

Today's Passage: Luke 11:24-32

https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/ray-ortlund/what-is-it-like-to-be-a-demon/

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14224159 Mon, 01 Jan 2024 04:00:00 -0500 1424 full false Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Merry Christmas! Hope you all have a wonderful day. This episode is going live on Christmas Day so it seemed appropriate to have a Christmas episode. This episode will focus on the angelic messages sent to Mary & the Shepherds. When we look at "what did the angels say?" we can learn so much about the power and purpose of Christmas.

]]> Merry Christmas! Hope you all have a wonderful day. This episode is going live on Christmas Day so it seemed appropriate to have a Christmas episode. This episode will focus on the angelic messages sent to Mary & the Shepherds. When we look at "what did the angels say?" we can learn so much about the power and purpose of Christmas.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14196941 Mon, 25 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 1526 full false Following Jesus (John 21) Following Jesus (John 21) On this week's episode we are taking a detour into John 21. John 21 teaches three vital things about following Jesus!

Housekeeping note: next week's episode will drop on Christmas Eve. Since it's dropping on Christmas Eve it will be on Christmas. We will resume our journey through Luke's Gospel in January.

]]> On this week's episode we are taking a detour into John 21. John 21 teaches three vital things about following Jesus!

Housekeeping note: next week's episode will drop on Christmas Eve. Since it's dropping on Christmas Eve it will be on Christmas. We will resume our journey through Luke's Gospel in January.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14163876 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 2240 full false Theology Explainer: Covenants Theology Explainer: Covenants Covenants play a key role in God's story of salvation that He has written throughout Scripture. Yet many may be unfamiliar with the major covenants of the Bible, what they mean or how they all work together. I hope this weeks episode guides you to a slightly deeper appreciation for the unfolding story of the Bible.

]]> Covenants play a key role in God's story of salvation that He has written throughout Scripture. Yet many may be unfamiliar with the major covenants of the Bible, what they mean or how they all work together. I hope this weeks episode guides you to a slightly deeper appreciation for the unfolding story of the Bible.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14123583 Mon, 11 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 1460 full false Jesus > Beelzebul (Luke 11:14-23 Jesus > Beelzebul (Luke 11:14-23 It's not every day that you see a demon cast out of someone. That's true for us, but it was also true for the first century Jewish world. So when crazy and new things happen you're bound to get a lot of different reactions. In today's episode we're going to see Jesus cast out a demon, and in response we will see several different reactions. In all the confusion, Jesus will teach us a thing or two about the spiritual realm.

Today's Passage Luke 11:14-23

]]> It's not every day that you see a demon cast out of someone. That's true for us, but it was also true for the first century Jewish world. So when crazy and new things happen you're bound to get a lot of different reactions. In today's episode we're going to see Jesus cast out a demon, and in response we will see several different reactions. In all the confusion, Jesus will teach us a thing or two about the spiritual realm.

Today's Passage Luke 11:14-23

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14079799 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 04:00:00 -0500 1430 full false Prayer 101 (Luke 11:1-13) Prayer 101 (Luke 11:1-13) Prayer was always at the top of Jesus' priority list. He prayed a lot, and the disciples noticed this rhythm of His life. One day the disciples wanted Jesus to teach them to pray. 

So...
Jesus taught them what to pray.
Jesus taught them how to pray.
Jesus taught them why to pray.

Today's Passage: Luke 11:1-13)

]]> Prayer was always at the top of Jesus' priority list. He prayed a lot, and the disciples noticed this rhythm of His life. One day the disciples wanted Jesus to teach them to pray. 

So...
Jesus taught them what to pray.
Jesus taught them how to pray.
Jesus taught them why to pray.

Today's Passage: Luke 11:1-13)

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14037675 Mon, 27 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 1271 full false The One Thing (Luke 10:38-42) The One Thing (Luke 10:38-42) In today's passage we're introduced to two sisters who could not be more different from one another. It is in their differences that we can see something virtually all of us can relate to, but more importantly, one thing we all need more of.

Today's Passage: Luke 10:38-42

]]> In today's passage we're introduced to two sisters who could not be more different from one another. It is in their differences that we can see something virtually all of us can relate to, but more importantly, one thing we all need more of.

Today's Passage: Luke 10:38-42

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-14001038 Mon, 20 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 1258 full false A Matter of Obedience (Luke 10:25-37) A Matter of Obedience (Luke 10:25-37) What does it mean to obey God? What is obedience? Is it just what we do or say? Or is more than that? At the heart of the matter we have to ask: what does God want from His people? In today's episode Jesus tells a parable that really strikes at the heart of this matter.

Today's Passage> Luke 10:25-37

]]> What does it mean to obey God? What is obedience? Is it just what we do or say? Or is more than that? At the heart of the matter we have to ask: what does God want from His people? In today's episode Jesus tells a parable that really strikes at the heart of this matter.

Today's Passage> Luke 10:25-37

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13958113 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 1058 full false Purpose and Priorities (Luke 9:1-6; 22-26; 57-62) Purpose and Priorities (Luke 9:1-6; 22-26; 57-62) Last week we spent our time discussing a question at the center of  Luke 9: who is Jesus? Luke 9 teaches us that He is the Savior, He is the Son of God. This week we will see another question posed in Luke 9: what does it mean to follow Jesus? Jesus is direct, and leaves no place for a middle ground. 

Today's Passage: Luke 9:1-6; 22-26; 57-62

]]> Last week we spent our time discussing a question at the center of  Luke 9: who is Jesus? Luke 9 teaches us that He is the Savior, He is the Son of God. This week we will see another question posed in Luke 9: what does it mean to follow Jesus? Jesus is direct, and leaves no place for a middle ground. 

Today's Passage: Luke 9:1-6; 22-26; 57-62

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13915094 Mon, 06 Nov 2023 04:00:00 -0500 1377 full false Who is Jesus? (Luke 9:1-9, 18-20, 28-35) Who is Jesus? (Luke 9:1-9, 18-20, 28-35) Word about what Jesus and His followers are doing is getting around. The only problem is that not everything being said about Jesus is acutally true. It would seem many people are confused about who Jesus of Nazareth actually is, and what He's come to do. Throughout chapter we see a very important question being asked and answered: Who is Jesus? 

Today's Passage: Luke 9:1-9, 18-20, 28-35

]]> Word about what Jesus and His followers are doing is getting around. The only problem is that not everything being said about Jesus is acutally true. It would seem many people are confused about who Jesus of Nazareth actually is, and what He's come to do. Throughout chapter we see a very important question being asked and answered: Who is Jesus? 

Today's Passage: Luke 9:1-9, 18-20, 28-35

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13869743 Mon, 30 Oct 2023 04:00:00 -0400 1520 full false Do you want to be healed? (John 5:1-15) Do you want to be healed? (John 5:1-15) This week we are taking a  detour to John chapter 5. In this passage we're going to find a man who's been in a desperate thought for quite sometime.  He's been looking in  the wrong place for healing and he's in need of a miracle. We'll see that sometimes miracles come in ways that shake up our expectations and traditions.

Today's Passage: John 5:1-15

]]> This week we are taking a  detour to John chapter 5. In this passage we're going to find a man who's been in a desperate thought for quite sometime.  He's been looking in  the wrong place for healing and he's in need of a miracle. We'll see that sometimes miracles come in ways that shake up our expectations and traditions.

Today's Passage: John 5:1-15

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13826124 Mon, 23 Oct 2023 03:00:00 -0400 1803 full false Theology Explainer: Revelation (part 2) Theology Explainer: Revelation (part 2) Welcome to part 2 on this theology explainer on the doctrine of revelation! This week I'll discuss the second method that God in His wisdom and Sovereignty has revealed Himself to us. We are moving from general revelation to special revelation, which will center our conversation on the Bible itself.

Sources consulted, referenced or quoted:
A theology for the Church edited by Daniel Akin
Christian Theology Millard Erickson
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/nicaea-canon/
https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/60110
1 Clement 25:1-2
Against Apion 1.38 

Scripture quoted:
Matthew 5:17-18
Hebrews 2:3
2 Peter 3:16
2 Timothy 3:16-17

]]> Welcome to part 2 on this theology explainer on the doctrine of revelation! This week I'll discuss the second method that God in His wisdom and Sovereignty has revealed Himself to us. We are moving from general revelation to special revelation, which will center our conversation on the Bible itself.

Sources consulted, referenced or quoted:
A theology for the Church edited by Daniel Akin
Christian Theology Millard Erickson
https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/nicaea-canon/
https://www.andrews.edu/agenda/60110
1 Clement 25:1-2
Against Apion 1.38 

Scripture quoted:
Matthew 5:17-18
Hebrews 2:3
2 Peter 3:16
2 Timothy 3:16-17

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13782712 Sun, 15 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1795 full false Theology Explainer: Revelation (part 1) Theology Explainer: Revelation (part 1) On today's episode we dive into the first of a two part series on the doctrine of Revelation! What do you think of when you hear the world Revelation? Perhaps the last book of the Bible? You may be surprised when you hear what the doctrine of Revelation is truly about.

Sources referenced or consulted:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-02-11-seven-moral-rules-found-all-around-world
Christian Theology Millard Erickson
Mere Christianity by CS Lewis
A Theology for the Church edited by Daniel Akin
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem 
ESV Study Bible

Scripture cited or referenced:
Romans 1:19-20
Psalm 19:1
Job 38-41
Psalm 104:10-28
Job 12:23
Daniel 2:21
Romans 2:14-15
Romans 8
Genesis 3


]]> On today's episode we dive into the first of a two part series on the doctrine of Revelation! What do you think of when you hear the world Revelation? Perhaps the last book of the Bible? You may be surprised when you hear what the doctrine of Revelation is truly about.

Sources referenced or consulted:
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2019-02-11-seven-moral-rules-found-all-around-world
Christian Theology Millard Erickson
Mere Christianity by CS Lewis
A Theology for the Church edited by Daniel Akin
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem 
ESV Study Bible

Scripture cited or referenced:
Romans 1:19-20
Psalm 19:1
Job 38-41
Psalm 104:10-28
Job 12:23
Daniel 2:21
Romans 2:14-15
Romans 8
Genesis 3


]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13740091 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1575 full false God's Word Gives (Luke 8:19-56) God's Word Gives (Luke 8:19-56) Last week we talked about different reactions to the Word of God. This week we are talking about 4 benefits that the Word gives to those who receive. The Word of God gives us A LOT!

Today's Passage: Luke 8:19-56

Other verses mentioned: Hebrews 2:11, Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:4-6,  1 Corinthians 15, Job 38

Russell Moore quote is from his book Tempted and Tried originally published in 2011.

]]> Last week we talked about different reactions to the Word of God. This week we are talking about 4 benefits that the Word gives to those who receive. The Word of God gives us A LOT!

Today's Passage: Luke 8:19-56

Other verses mentioned: Hebrews 2:11, Romans 8:29, Galatians 4:4-6,  1 Corinthians 15, Job 38

Russell Moore quote is from his book Tempted and Tried originally published in 2011.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13696459 Mon, 02 Oct 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1650 full false Sower, Seed & Soil (Luke 8:1-15) Sower, Seed & Soil (Luke 8:1-15) In today's episode we see Jesus continue to break all the norms! In this we see that we all have a role to play in the Kingdom advancing. We also get to learn a little bit about what happens when someone hears the Word. Hope this episode is an encouragement to you!

Today's Passage: Luke 8:1-15

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/please-find-your-seats-evidence-seating-plan-discovered-colosseum 180954023/#:~:text=On%20the%20second%20tier%20sat,likely%20painted%20at%20the%20Colosseum.

]]> In today's episode we see Jesus continue to break all the norms! In this we see that we all have a role to play in the Kingdom advancing. We also get to learn a little bit about what happens when someone hears the Word. Hope this episode is an encouragement to you!

Today's Passage: Luke 8:1-15

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/please-find-your-seats-evidence-seating-plan-discovered-colosseum 180954023/#:~:text=On%20the%20second%20tier%20sat,likely%20painted%20at%20the%20Colosseum.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13653295 Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1353 full false Looking for Mercy (Luke 7:36-50) Looking for Mercy (Luke 7:36-50) Today's episode explores a common theme in the book of Luke: Jesus is for everyone who believes. He knocks at the doors of all hearts looking for faith. One might expect to find faith in the heart of a religious leader. In today's passage we see faith in the heart of one woman who is just looking for mercy.

Today's passage: Luke 7:36-50

]]> Today's episode explores a common theme in the book of Luke: Jesus is for everyone who believes. He knocks at the doors of all hearts looking for faith. One might expect to find faith in the heart of a religious leader. In today's passage we see faith in the heart of one woman who is just looking for mercy.

Today's passage: Luke 7:36-50

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13608172 Mon, 18 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1234 full false The Church at Ephesus (Rev 2:1-7) The Church at Ephesus (Rev 2:1-7) If you follow me on social media, you saw that I had a bug last Sunday which kept me from posting a new episode. What I didn't know when I posted that update is that I had COVID. It's been a long week, but I didn't want to go two Mondays without posting a new episode. 

This is a sermon I've preached on the church at Ephesus. It's a story that spans from Acts to Revelation, covering decades of the early church. I hope this is an encouragement to you! We'll plan on resuming Luke next week.

]]> If you follow me on social media, you saw that I had a bug last Sunday which kept me from posting a new episode. What I didn't know when I posted that update is that I had COVID. It's been a long week, but I didn't want to go two Mondays without posting a new episode. 

This is a sermon I've preached on the church at Ephesus. It's a story that spans from Acts to Revelation, covering decades of the early church. I hope this is an encouragement to you! We'll plan on resuming Luke next week.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13566344 Mon, 11 Sep 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2684 full false John's Doubt (Luke 7:18-35) John's Doubt (Luke 7:18-35) If you were to make a list of the least likely people in the history of the universe to have doubts about Jesus, John the Baptist would be on that list. Yet here in Luke 7,  John is in a season of doubt. From this there is a ton we can learn about doubt, our own doubt, and how Jesus responds to it. I hope this episode is an encouragement to all the doubters out there!

Today's Passage: Luke 7:18-35

]]> If you were to make a list of the least likely people in the history of the universe to have doubts about Jesus, John the Baptist would be on that list. Yet here in Luke 7,  John is in a season of doubt. From this there is a ton we can learn about doubt, our own doubt, and how Jesus responds to it. I hope this episode is an encouragement to all the doubters out there!

Today's Passage: Luke 7:18-35

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13480050 Mon, 28 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1311 full false A New Phase (Luke 7:1-17) A New Phase (Luke 7:1-17) As we start chapter 7, we see Jesus entering into a new phase of ministry. There's some big changes ahead, yet there is ALWAYS miraculous power and a loving Christ!

Today's Passage: Luke 7:1-17

]]> As we start chapter 7, we see Jesus entering into a new phase of ministry. There's some big changes ahead, yet there is ALWAYS miraculous power and a loving Christ!

Today's Passage: Luke 7:1-17

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13440491 Mon, 21 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1384 full false Theology Explainer: Creation Theology Explainer: Creation We are back with another theology explainer episode! This week's topic is creation. How old is the earth? What are the main views to interpreting God's work in creation? What implications can we draw from the massive power God has put on display? What is He like? How should we respond? 

Sources:
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

A theology of the church by Danny Akin

Doctrine by Gerry Bershears 

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/teleological-arguments/#CosFinTun

https://answersingenesis.org/age-of-the-earth/how-old-is-the-earth/

https://www.oldearth.org/word_study_yom.htm

https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/age-of-universe-research-james-webb/163845/#:~:text=Age%20of%20the%20universe%20estimated,estimate%20of%2013.7%20billion%20years.

Genesis 1-2

Exodus 20:8-11

Isaiah 30:8

Genesis 24:1

2 Peter 3:8

Revelation 4:11

Job 34:14-15

Romans 1:20

Psalm 19:1

Colossians 1:16-17


]]> We are back with another theology explainer episode! This week's topic is creation. How old is the earth? What are the main views to interpreting God's work in creation? What implications can we draw from the massive power God has put on display? What is He like? How should we respond? 

Sources:
Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

A theology of the church by Danny Akin

Doctrine by Gerry Bershears 

https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/teleological-arguments/#CosFinTun

https://answersingenesis.org/age-of-the-earth/how-old-is-the-earth/

https://www.oldearth.org/word_study_yom.htm

https://www.openaccessgovernment.org/age-of-universe-research-james-webb/163845/#:~:text=Age%20of%20the%20universe%20estimated,estimate%20of%2013.7%20billion%20years.

Genesis 1-2

Exodus 20:8-11

Isaiah 30:8

Genesis 24:1

2 Peter 3:8

Revelation 4:11

Job 34:14-15

Romans 1:20

Psalm 19:1

Colossians 1:16-17


]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13400562 Mon, 14 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2226 full false Theology Explainer: Communion Theology Explainer: Communion On today's theology explainer episode we dive into the topic of Communion! We will answer a lot of questions such as... What has the church believed about communion? How does it fit into the narrative of the Bible? What does it even mean? Why is it even important? Through it all we are going to see a good and faithful God LAVISHING grace on His beloved.


Sources:

Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

A Theology for the Church edited by Danny Akin

Christian Theology by Millard Erickson

Exodus 1:11-14

Exodus 12:26-27

Matthew 18:20

Luke 22:7-8, 14-20

Romans 6:23

1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Hebrews 10:12

]]> On today's theology explainer episode we dive into the topic of Communion! We will answer a lot of questions such as... What has the church believed about communion? How does it fit into the narrative of the Bible? What does it even mean? Why is it even important? Through it all we are going to see a good and faithful God LAVISHING grace on His beloved.


Sources:

Systematic Theology by Wayne Grudem

A Theology for the Church edited by Danny Akin

Christian Theology by Millard Erickson

Exodus 1:11-14

Exodus 12:26-27

Matthew 18:20

Luke 22:7-8, 14-20

Romans 6:23

1 Corinthians 11:27-32

Hebrews 10:12

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13360573 Mon, 07 Aug 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1552 26 full false Judge Not (Luke 6:37-49) Judge Not (Luke 6:37-49) In today's episode we'll see Jesus finish His sermon. He's covered a lot so far, yet He has plenty left to teach us. We're going to talk about that often quoted verse "judge not", and perhaps see that there's more to that verse than might first meet the eye.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:37-49


]]> In today's episode we'll see Jesus finish His sermon. He's covered a lot so far, yet He has plenty left to teach us. We're going to talk about that often quoted verse "judge not", and perhaps see that there's more to that verse than might first meet the eye.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:37-49


]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13318854 Mon, 31 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1290 25 full false Radical Love (Luke 6:27-36) Radical Love (Luke 6:27-36) Today's episode continues to work through Jesus' sermon. Last week Jesus taught us symmetrical blessings and woes. This week His focus is on the WHO, HOW and WHY of love. He teaches a radical, radical love.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:27-36

]]> Today's episode continues to work through Jesus' sermon. Last week Jesus taught us symmetrical blessings and woes. This week His focus is on the WHO, HOW and WHY of love. He teaches a radical, radical love.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:27-36

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13275065 Mon, 24 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1200 24 full false Blessings & Woes (Luke 6:17-26) Blessings & Woes (Luke 6:17-26) Today we move to the first of Jesus' sermon. He gives us a little glimpse of His kingdom that will give us a great opportunity to use a little alliteration! We'll hopefully learn a few things about Bible interpretation along the way.

Source: https://www.slavevoyages.org/assessment/estimates

Today's Passage: Luke 6:17-26

]]> Today we move to the first of Jesus' sermon. He gives us a little glimpse of His kingdom that will give us a great opportunity to use a little alliteration! We'll hopefully learn a few things about Bible interpretation along the way.

Source: https://www.slavevoyages.org/assessment/estimates

Today's Passage: Luke 6:17-26

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13234893 Mon, 17 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1380 23 full false They had been with Jesus (Luke 6:12-16) They had been with Jesus (Luke 6:12-16) In today's episode Jesus is calling out apostles from His group of disciples. We can learn a lot from how Jesus approaches this big decision. While the world may not be impressed by this crew, there was something truly remarkable about each and every one of them.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:12-16

]]> In today's episode Jesus is calling out apostles from His group of disciples. We can learn a lot from how Jesus approaches this big decision. While the world may not be impressed by this crew, there was something truly remarkable about each and every one of them.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:12-16

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13191104 Mon, 10 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1188 22 full false Trouble on the Sabbath (Luke 6:1-11) Trouble on the Sabbath (Luke 6:1-11) We are back to our normally scheduled podcast! Thank you for your patients over the last couple weeks as took a little detour. On today's episode Luke tells us about two not so friendly interactions Jesus had with the Pharisees. Both interactions revolve around the Sabbath. So today we'll talk about what the Sabbath is, why it's important and why the Pharisees were so upset.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:1-11

]]> We are back to our normally scheduled podcast! Thank you for your patients over the last couple weeks as took a little detour. On today's episode Luke tells us about two not so friendly interactions Jesus had with the Pharisees. Both interactions revolve around the Sabbath. So today we'll talk about what the Sabbath is, why it's important and why the Pharisees were so upset.

Today's Passage: Luke 6:1-11

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13149896 Mon, 03 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1320 21 full false Detour into Galatians 3 (Part 2) Detour into Galatians 3 (Part 2) As some of you know, my daytime job is in youth ministry. There’s a certain point in June where my schedule gets a little crazy. That doesn’t give me a lot of free time to produce quality episodes. Instead of rushing out a Bible study, I will wait until I can give the passage the time it deserves. In the meantime… I’m leaving you a 2 part sermon series I did last summer on Galatians 3. Last week was part 1, and today's episode is part 2. By the time July 3rd rolls around we should be back on track with our journey through the book of Luke!

]]> As some of you know, my daytime job is in youth ministry. There’s a certain point in June where my schedule gets a little crazy. That doesn’t give me a lot of free time to produce quality episodes. Instead of rushing out a Bible study, I will wait until I can give the passage the time it deserves. In the meantime… I’m leaving you a 2 part sermon series I did last summer on Galatians 3. Last week was part 1, and today's episode is part 2. By the time July 3rd rolls around we should be back on track with our journey through the book of Luke!

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13105736 Mon, 26 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2460 20 full false Detour into Galatians 3 (Part 1) Detour into Galatians 3 (Part 1) As some of you know, my daytime job is in youth ministry. There’s a certain point in June where my schedule gets a little crazy. That doesn’t give me a lot of free time to produce quality episodes. Instead of rushing out a Bible study, I will wait until I can give the passage the time it deserves. In the meantime… I’m leaving you a 2 part sermon series I did last summer on Galatians 3. This is part 1 and part 2 will come at you next Monday morning. Then by the time July 3rd rolls around we should be back on track! 

Today's Passage: Galatians 3:1-14

]]> As some of you know, my daytime job is in youth ministry. There’s a certain point in June where my schedule gets a little crazy. That doesn’t give me a lot of free time to produce quality episodes. Instead of rushing out a Bible study, I will wait until I can give the passage the time it deserves. In the meantime… I’m leaving you a 2 part sermon series I did last summer on Galatians 3. This is part 1 and part 2 will come at you next Monday morning. Then by the time July 3rd rolls around we should be back on track! 

Today's Passage: Galatians 3:1-14

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13063308 Mon, 19 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 2639 19 full false Missing the point (Luke 5:27-39) Missing the point (Luke 5:27-39) In today's episode we see Jesus call a new disciple. A time of celebration finds turns into a theology debate. 

Passage: Luke 5:27-39

]]> In today's episode we see Jesus call a new disciple. A time of celebration finds turns into a theology debate. 

Passage: Luke 5:27-39

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-13022584 Mon, 12 Jun 2023 07:00:00 -0400 1325 18 full false Theology Explainer: Salvation Theology Explainer: Salvation On this week's episode we take a dive into the doctrine of salvation. Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ God does so much in you and for you. I think you'll be surprised by how far the salvation of Jesus actually goes!

Systematic Theology Books
1.  A Theology for the Church edited by Daniel L. Akin
2.  Systematic Theology: An introduction to biblical doctrine by Wayne Grudem
3.  Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson

]]> On this week's episode we take a dive into the doctrine of salvation. Through the Gospel of Jesus Christ God does so much in you and for you. I think you'll be surprised by how far the salvation of Jesus actually goes!

Systematic Theology Books
1.  A Theology for the Church edited by Daniel L. Akin
2.  Systematic Theology: An introduction to biblical doctrine by Wayne Grudem
3.  Christian Theology by Millard J. Erickson

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12978396 Mon, 05 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1803 17 full false Through the roof! (Luke 5:17-26) Through the roof! (Luke 5:17-26) Whenever we read a passage in the Bible it is always good to ask: what does this teach me about following Jesus? In other words... how can I apply this to my life? Sometimes that means there's an example to follow, sometimes that means there's an example to avoid, and sometimes it means both! Today's passage is one of those passages where we find all kinds of applicable examples!

Today's Passage: Luke 5:17-26

]]> Whenever we read a passage in the Bible it is always good to ask: what does this teach me about following Jesus? In other words... how can I apply this to my life? Sometimes that means there's an example to follow, sometimes that means there's an example to avoid, and sometimes it means both! Today's passage is one of those passages where we find all kinds of applicable examples!

Today's Passage: Luke 5:17-26

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12936476 Mon, 29 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1439 16 full false Gone Fishing (Luke 5:1-11) Gone Fishing (Luke 5:1-11) Today's passage has a lot to teach us about how God works, and the divine appointments He sets. God's holiness and power demands a response from each and every one of us!

Passage: Luke 5:1-11

Reid, Alvin L. Sharing Jesus (without freaking out): Evangelism the way you were born to do it. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Academic, 2017. 

]]> Today's passage has a lot to teach us about how God works, and the divine appointments He sets. God's holiness and power demands a response from each and every one of us!

Passage: Luke 5:1-11

Reid, Alvin L. Sharing Jesus (without freaking out): Evangelism the way you were born to do it. Nashville, TN: Broadman & Holman Academic, 2017. 

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12892426 Mon, 22 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1500 15 full false Every Square Inch (Luke 4:31-44) Every Square Inch (Luke 4:31-44) We all make mistakes. Nazareth made a BIG one! They rejected Jesus. The events in this week's episode highlight how big of a mistake they made. They rejected the one who has ALL the authority. 

“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” -Abraham Kuyper

Passage: Luke 4:31-44

]]> We all make mistakes. Nazareth made a BIG one! They rejected Jesus. The events in this week's episode highlight how big of a mistake they made. They rejected the one who has ALL the authority. 

“There is not a square inch in the whole domain of our human existence over which Christ, who is Sovereign over all, does not cry, Mine!” -Abraham Kuyper

Passage: Luke 4:31-44

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12848035 Mon, 15 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1300 14 full false Hometown (Luke 4:14-30) Hometown (Luke 4:14-30) The ministry of Jesus is officially under way! His fame quickly grows. But a quick trip to His hometown doesn't exactly go as we might expect... in fact... we see things get pretty ugly in Nazareth.

Today's passage: Luke 4:13-30

]]> The ministry of Jesus is officially under way! His fame quickly grows. But a quick trip to His hometown doesn't exactly go as we might expect... in fact... we see things get pretty ugly in Nazareth.

Today's passage: Luke 4:13-30

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12803614 Mon, 08 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1373 13 full false Jesus vs Satan (Luke 3:21-4:13) Jesus vs Satan (Luke 3:21-4:13) In this week's episode we are returning to the book of Luke. We will see Jesus face off with Satan in the wilderness. Satan  will use the same tactics that  brought him victory over Adam & Eve and the people of Israel. He's crafty but he's never faced off with someone like Jesus before. There is truly no one like Jesus!

Today's passage: Luke 3:21-4:13

]]> In this week's episode we are returning to the book of Luke. We will see Jesus face off with Satan in the wilderness. Satan  will use the same tactics that  brought him victory over Adam & Eve and the people of Israel. He's crafty but he's never faced off with someone like Jesus before. There is truly no one like Jesus!

Today's passage: Luke 3:21-4:13

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12754717 Mon, 01 May 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1323 12 full false Theology Explainer: Trinity Theology Explainer: Trinity This week we will look to unpack one of the most confusing doctrines in all of Christianity, the doctrine of the Trinity. It's one of those doctrines you probably know, but can be tough to put into words. Since it is how God has chosen to reveal Himself to us, it is a key doctrine for us to understand. 

]]> This week we will look to unpack one of the most confusing doctrines in all of Christianity, the doctrine of the Trinity. It's one of those doctrines you probably know, but can be tough to put into words. Since it is how God has chosen to reveal Himself to us, it is a key doctrine for us to understand. 

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12709487 Mon, 24 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1928 11 full false The Spotlight (Luke 3:1-20) The Spotlight (Luke 3:1-20) Today's episode returns to familiar figure in the story of Jesus, and that's John the Baptist. At this point in the story John is a grown man and he is doing exactly what the Lord has created and called him to do. That doesn't mean everything is going to be easy.  Actually, it could mean just the opposite.

Today's Passage: Luke 3:1-20

]]> Today's episode returns to familiar figure in the story of Jesus, and that's John the Baptist. At this point in the story John is a grown man and he is doing exactly what the Lord has created and called him to do. That doesn't mean everything is going to be easy.  Actually, it could mean just the opposite.

Today's Passage: Luke 3:1-20

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12662438 Mon, 17 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1424 10 full false Forget something? (Luke 2:41-52) Forget something? (Luke 2:41-52) In today's passage we fast forward for than a decade in the story of Jesus. He's now 12 years old. We get our only glimpse at his life between His toddler days and his adult life.  Today we are going to look at one of the most stressful weeks of Mary & Joseph's life! 

Today's Passage: Luke 2:41-52

Wiersbe, Warren W. 2010. Be Compassionate. 2nd ed. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.

]]> In today's passage we fast forward for than a decade in the story of Jesus. He's now 12 years old. We get our only glimpse at his life between His toddler days and his adult life.  Today we are going to look at one of the most stressful weeks of Mary & Joseph's life! 

Today's Passage: Luke 2:41-52

Wiersbe, Warren W. 2010. Be Compassionate. 2nd ed. Colorado Springs, CO: David C. Cook.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12614263 Mon, 10 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1168 9 full false Day #41 (Luke 2:21-40) Day #41 (Luke 2:21-40) Jesus is circumcised and named on the 8th day, but most of this sections takes place on the 41st day of Jesus' life. I know that may sound oddly specific...  Check out today's episode to see just how full and meaningful that day turned out to be! I'll also say how we know it's Day #41.

Today's passage: Luke 2:21-40

]]> Jesus is circumcised and named on the 8th day, but most of this sections takes place on the 41st day of Jesus' life. I know that may sound oddly specific...  Check out today's episode to see just how full and meaningful that day turned out to be! I'll also say how we know it's Day #41.

Today's passage: Luke 2:21-40

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12574556 Mon, 03 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1267 8 full false Evangelion (Luke 2:1-20) Evangelion (Luke 2:1-20) At long last the King is born! We'll see angels have announced his humble arrival, and some unusual characters were forever changed.

Today's Passage: Luke 2:1-20


Liefeld, Walter L., and David W. Pao. 2007. The Expositors Bible Commentary: Luke - Acts. Edited by Tremper Longman III, and David E. Garland. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.

]]> At long last the King is born! We'll see angels have announced his humble arrival, and some unusual characters were forever changed.

Today's Passage: Luke 2:1-20


Liefeld, Walter L., and David W. Pao. 2007. The Expositors Bible Commentary: Luke - Acts. Edited by Tremper Longman III, and David E. Garland. Grand Rapids: Zondervan.

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12519934 Mon, 27 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1371 7 full false Zechariah's Redemption (Luke 1:57-80) Zechariah's Redemption (Luke 1:57-80) In today's episode we see a very special day in the life of Elizabeth and Zechariah. It is finally time for John to be born and there is a ton of excitement stirring around this event. We're going to get to see God move in a way that shows off His heart for redemption!

Today's Passage: Luke 1:57-80

]]> In today's episode we see a very special day in the life of Elizabeth and Zechariah. It is finally time for John to be born and there is a ton of excitement stirring around this event. We're going to get to see God move in a way that shows off His heart for redemption!

Today's Passage: Luke 1:57-80

]]> Matt Kennedy Buzzsprout-12473134 Mon, 20 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0400 1242 6 full false Joy & Worship (Luke 1:39-56) Joy & Worship (Luke 1:39-56) In today's episode Mary cannot wait to see what the angel Gabriel was talking about. She travels far to see her relative Elizabeth. The Holy Spirit moves in a powerful way, and as a result we see genuine joy and worship. It's truly a day Elizabeth and Mary will never forget!Passage: Luke 1:39-56

]]> In today's episode Mary cannot wait to see what the angel Gabriel was talking about. She travels far to see her relative Elizabeth. The Holy Spirit moves in a powerful way, and as a result we see genuine joy and worship. It's truly a day Elizabeth and Mary will never forget!Passage: Luke 1:39-56

]]> Matt Kennedy fbx/2dbfb794-c1a7-11ed-bee0-ba5fa9561315 Mon, 13 Mar 2023 09:58:48 -0400 1353 Luke, Bible, Holy Spirit, Joy, God, Jesus, Peace, Worship, Christian, Christianity, Religion, Spiritual 5 full false Theology Explainer: Baptism Theology Explainer: Baptism On our first theology explainer episode we're looking at baptism. We will look at where we see Baptism in scripture and what we can learn from that. On this episode we are going to cover a ton of scripture to make the case the proper timing, mode and meaning of Baptism!

]]> On our first theology explainer episode we're looking at baptism. We will look at where we see Baptism in scripture and what we can learn from that. On this episode we are going to cover a ton of scripture to make the case the proper timing, mode and meaning of Baptism!

]]> Matt Kennedy fbx/1961e5aa-baff-11ed-b88b-ba5fa9561315 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1593 Baptism, Believer, Baptize, Acts, Bible, Jesus, God, Christian, Christianity, Holy Spirit, New Testament, Religion, Spiritual, Hope, Peace, Love 4 full false Gabriel's Visits (Luke 1:5-38) Gabriel's Visits (Luke 1:5-38) Matt Kennedy fbx/4f359cae-bafe-11ed-bfbb-ba5fa9561315 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1269 Luke, Bible, Jesus, God, Christian, Christianity, Holy Spirit, New Testament, Religion, Spiritual, Hope, Peace, Love 3 false Introducing Luke (Luke 1:1-4) Introducing Luke (Luke 1:1-4) Matt Kennedy fbx/d87e6104-bafd-11ed-b1ce-ba5fa9561315 Mon, 06 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500 1331 Luke, Bible, Jesus, God, Christian, Christianity, Holy Spirit, New Testament, Religion, Spiritual, Hope, Peace, Love 2 false Start here. Start here. Matt Kennedy fbx/c0859e2e-bafc-11ed-88a5-ba5fa9561315 Sat, 04 Mar 2023 22:21:53 -0500 204 1 false