Founding Word

Jesus heals a lame man on the Sabbath day and proclaims equality with God in creation, power, authority and judgement. He introduces a new concept of Passover to the Pharisees and speaks of the dead (in 2 different ways) becoming alive after they hear his voice. I. Jesus Heals A Lame Man On The Sabbath Day. John 5:1-15 II. Jesus Proclaims Equality With God In The Creation. John 5:16-18 Genesis 2:1-3 Colossians 1:16-17 III. Jesus Proclaims Equality With God In Power. John 5:19-21 IV. Jesus Proclaims Equality With God In Divine Authority & Judgement. John 5:22-30 V. Jesus Proclaims That John The Baptist Testifies To Who He Is. John 5:31-35 VI. Jesus Proclaims That His Own Works Testify To Who He Is. John 5:36 VII. Jesus Proclaims That The Father Testifies To Who He Is. John 5:37-38 VIII. Jesus Proclaims That The Scriptures Testify To Who He Is. John 5:39-47 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

When Jesus made his way into Galilee, he was repeatedly confronted by demon-possessed individuals. When a land becomes filled with the worship of false gods, demonic possession soon overtakes it. We also examine Jesus' proverb of wine and wineskins. I. Early Morning, Jesus Begins A Tour Of Galilee. Mark 1:35-39 Luke 4:42-44 II. The Reason Why Demonic Possession Was Prevalent In Galilee. Matthew 4:23-25 I Corinthians 10:15-21 III. The Physics Of Leprosy & It's Historical Use As An Idiom For Sin. Matthew 8:1-4 Mark 1:40-45 Luke 5:12-16 IV. The Faith That Saved A Paralytic Before He Was Healed. Matthew 9:1-8 Mark 2:1-12 Luke 5:17-26 V. The Destiny Of Matthew Begins & Jesus Attends Matthew's "Sinful" Banquet. Matthew 9:9-13 Mark 2:13-17 Luke 5:27-32 VI. The Proverb Of Old And New Wine And Wineskins. Matthew 9:14-17 Mark 2:18-22 Luke 5:33-39 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

While Jesus was visiting his hometown, he made a statement that turned his listeners into an angry mob who seized him to throw him over a cliff, head-first down. Jesus passed through them, probably slipping through a hyperspace as he made his way into Capernaum. I. Galilee Welcomes Jesus. John 4:43-45 II. Jesus Begins Teaching In The Synagogues Of Galilee. Luke 4:15 III. Defining The Gospel: The Beginnings Of What Jesus Taught. Mark 1:15 IV. The Physical Range Of Jesus' Power / He That Holds The Laws Of Physics Together. John 4:46-54 Colossians 1:16-17 V. Jesus Proclaims The Acceptable Year Of The Lord / A Comma That's Lasted For 2000 Years. Luke 4:16-21 Isaiah 13:12-13 Isaiah 61:1-2 VI. The Quote From Jesus That Sent The People Of His Hometown Into A Murderous Rage. Luke 4:22-27 VII. Did Jesus Squeeze Through The Mob Or Hyper-dimensionally Pass Through It?. Luke 4:28-30 VIII. Jesus Moves To Capernaum. Matthew 4:13-17 Isaiah 9:1-2 IX. The Supernatural Event That Finally Convinced Peter That Jesus Was God. Matthew 4:18-22 Mark 1:16-20 Luke 5:1-11 X. Jesus Aborts A Demonic Possession And Rumors Spread. Mark 1:21-28 Luke 4:31-37 XI. Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-In-Law & Then Many Others That Same Evening. Matthew 8:14-17 Mark 1:29-34 Luke 4:38-41 Isaiah 53:4 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

After revealing the way to escape God's judgment, Jesus revealed that there are those who've been judged already due to a form of unbelief that's continually self-fed through the love of darkness over the light. Then Jesus detoured to meet a woman at a well in Sychar. I. Exploring Further The Meaning Behind John 3:16. John 3:14-18 Numbers 21:4-9 Daniel 7:13-14 Ephesians 1:13-14 II. Lovers Of Darkness VS Lovers Of Light: The Foundational Doctrine Behind The Unforgivable Sin. John 3:19-21 Psalm 14:1 Romans 1:20-25 III. The Fame Of Jesus Rises & John The Baptist Testifies To His Supremacy. John 3:22-36 IV. John The Baptist Is Arrested And Thrown Into Prison / Jesus Returns To Galilee. Matthew 4:12 Mark 1:14 Luke 4:14 John 4:1-3 Matthew 14:3-4 Luke 3:19-20 V. The "Must Needs" Detour Into Samaria. John 4:4-6 VI. Jesus' Conversation With The Woman At The Well / A Study Of The Woman VS Nicodemus. John 4:7-26 VII. Many Of That City Believed / Some Hints Dropped Into The Text By The Holy Spirit. John 4:27-42 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

We examine a theory concerning what it was like for Jesus when He came into what Bible scholars call, His Full Knowledge. We also get into Jesus' first miracle: the turning of water into wine, then we cover the conversation with Nicodemus which led to the famous John 3:16. I. Theories Of When Jesus Came Into What Bible Scholars Call, His Full Knowledge. John 1:32-34 II. Andrew & Peter Begin Following Jesus. John 1:35-42 III. Philip & Nathanael Begin Following Jesus. John 1:43-51 IV. The Wedding Feast At Cana / The Significance Of Jesus' 1st Miracle: Turning Water Into Wine. John 2:1-12 V. Jesus (With A Whip) Runs The Merchants Out Of The Temple Court. John 2:13-25 VI. The Night Meeting With Nicodemus / The Concept Of Being Born Again. John 3:1-13 VII. Jesus Compares Hismelf To The Bronze Serpent That Moses Lifted Up In The Desert. John 3:14-15 Numbers 21:4-9 Daniel 7:13-14 VIII. The Famous John 3:16 And The Way Of Salvation. John 3:16-21 Ephesians 1:13-14 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

Jesus & John are now 30 years old. We begin with John's bold and controversial ministry (the destiny of wheat and chaff) and Jesus' illogical request to be baptized (and why). Then we examine Satan's attacks against Jesus as he wandered in the desert for 40 days. I. Old Testament Prophesies Of The Coming Messiah That Were Well Known In Jesus' Day. Isaiah 40:3-5 Malachi 3:1-4 Malachi 4:1-5 II. The Appearing Of John The Baptist. Matthew 3:1-6 Mark 1:2-6 Luke 3:1-6 III. John's Testimony: The One Crying Out In The Wilderness. John 1:19-24 IV. Introduction To The Pharisees & Sadducees / Trees Without Fruit. Matthew 3:7-10 Luke 3:7-9 V. John's Description Of Behavior That's Consistent With Repentance. Luke 3:10-15 VI. The Destiny Of Wheat & Chaff / Introduction To The Doctrine Of Baptism (Rebirth) In The Holy Spirit. Matthew 3:11-12 Mark 1:7-8 Luke 3:16-17 John 1:24-28 VII. Luke Jumps Outside The Narrative To Forewarn The Reader Of John's Later Imprisonment. Luke 3:18-20 Matthew 14:3-4 VIII. Jesus Shows Up To One Of John's Sermons. John 1:29-31 IX. Jesus Asks For A Baptism Among The Transgressors. Matthew 3:13-15 Mark 1:9 Isaiah 53:12 X. The Beginning Of Jesus' Ministry: Commemorated By A Man, The Holy Spirit And His Holy Father. Matthew 3:16-17 Mark 1:10-11 Luke 3:21-22 XI. John's Testimony Of What He Saw. John 1:32-34 XII. The Holy Spirit Drives Jesus Into The Wilderness / A Quick Overview Of Satan's Resume. Matthew 4:1-2 Mark 1:12-13 Luke 4:1-2 XIII. Satan Tempts Jesus With Pride And Hunger. Matthew 4:3-4 Luke 4:3-4 Ephesians 6:17 XIV. Satan Tempts Jesus With Fear And Exhaustion. Matthew 4:5-7 Luke 4:9-12 XV. Satan Tempts Jesus With Great Political Power And The Longing To End Human Suffering. Matthew 4:8-10 Luke 4:5-8 XVI. Upon Jesus' Command, Satan Flees. Matthew 4:11 Luke 4:13 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

Magi suddenly appear into Israel and shake up the whole kingdom, including King Herod. We examine the significance of the gifts they gave to Jesus and then we fast-forward to Jesus at age 12, covering his 1st confrontation with religious leaders. I. The Awesome Irony Of Jesus' Dedication. Luke 2:21-24 II. The Surprise Encounter And Prophecy Of Simeon In The Temple. Luke 2:25-35 III. The Encounter And Testimony Of Anna In The Temple. Luke 2:36-39 IV. The Politics Of Israel During The Reign Of Herod & The Troubling And Sudden Disturbance Of The Magi. Matthew 2:1-3 V. King Herod Asks The Contemporary Bible Scholars Of His Day Where The Messiah Was Prophesied To Be Born. Matthew 2:4-6 Micah 5:2 VI. Herod Attempts To Manipulate The Magi. Matthew 2:7-8 VII. The Supernatural Physics Of "The Star" Over Bethlehem. Matthew 2:9-10 VIII. The Significance Of Gold, Frankincense And Myrrh. Matthew 2:11 Isaiah 60:1-22 IX. The Magi Heed A Divine Warning To Not Report Back To Herod. Matthew 2:12 X. Joseph, Mary & Jesus Flee To Egypt Upon An Angel's Warning Of Herod's Attempts To Kill Their Son. Matthew 2:13-15 XI. Herod Orders The Death Of All Male Children In Bethlehem Who Are 2 Years Of Age Or Younger. Matthew 2:16-18 Jeremiah 31:15 XII. After Herod Dies, Joseph, Mary & Jesus Return From Egypt Into Nazareth Of Galilee. Matthew 2:19-23 Isaiah 11:1 Isaiah 49:7 Isaiah 53:3 John 1:46 XIII. The Childhood Of Jesus: Strong In Spirit & Filled With Wisdom. Luke 2:39-40 XIV. The Passover Feast That Jesus Attended At Age 12. Luke 2:41-52 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

We explore why Jesus had to be born of a virgin and then we cover the Christmas Story. We start off with the first angelic encounter by Zachariah, Mary and Joseph and go all the way to Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, announced by an army of angels to nearby shepherds. I. The Introduction To Zachariah / Elizabeth & The Conflict Between Perfect Righteousness & Perfect Love. Luke 1:5-7 II. The Temple System / God's Establishment Of The "Balance Transfer" System. Luke 1:8-10 III. An Angel Appears To Zachariah / The Nature & Capabilities Of Angels. Luke 1:11-12 IV. The Angel Announces To Zachariah, The Conception & Birth Of His Son John. Luke 1:13-17 V. Responding To Zachariah's Unbelief, The Angel Reveals Himself To Be Gabriel & Removes Zach's Ability To Speak. Luke 1:18-20 Daniel 8:15-19 VI. A Speechless Zachariah Continues His Priestly Duties While His Wife Becomes Pregnant. Luke 1:21-25 VII. Gabriel Announces To A Virgin Named Mary, The Conception & Birth Of Her Son Jesus. Luke 1:26-33 VIII. Why It Was Necessary For Jesus To Be Conceived And Born Of A Virgin. Luke 1:34-38 Isaiah 7:14 IX. Mary Visits Her Aunt Elizabeth / What It Really Means To Be Filled With The Holy Spirit. Luke 1:39-56 X. Elizabeth Gives Birth To John. Luke 1:57-80 XI. Gabriel Visits Joseph, The Promised Husband Of Mary, To Alleviate His Fears And Confirm Mary's Testimony. Matthew 1:18-25 XII. Mary Gives Birth To Jesus In A Barnyard Feeding Trough. Luke 2:1-7 XIII. Angels Announce The Birth Of Jesus To Nearby Shepherds / A Little Bit About English Bible Translations. Luke 2:8-15 XIV. The Shepherds Locate The Manger And Visit Jesus. Luke 2:16-21 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

Matthew & Luke surprised us with remarkable structures found in Jesus' genealogy while John introduced the doctrine of Grace and explained Jesus' pre-existence before time and space, which lead us diving into the controversial doctrine of The Trinity. I. Background & Overview Of What Are Commonly Known As The Gospels. II. Personal Introductions By Matthew, Mark & Luke. Matthew 1:1-17 Mark 1:1 Luke 1:1-4 III. Personal Introduction By John: The Super-Science Of God. (Science Explains The Trinity) John 1:1-5 Psalm 90:2 Genesis 1:1-26 Isaiah 44:6 Isaiah 45:5 IV. The Word Became Flesh And Walked Among Us. John 1:6-14 V. John's Subtle Introduction To The Doctrine Of Grace. John 1:15-18 VI. The Genealogy Of Jesus & Supernatural Structure Found Within The Text. Matthew 1:2-17 Luke 3:23-38 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

A discussion with Andrew James and his co-host Nate from the radio program, Uncommon Christianity: Discussing alien abductions, the technology of cloning and hybridization, and how all of it ties together with end-time prophecy and the coming of the Antichrist. I. The 1st Massive Invasion Of Fallen Angels Against The Women Of Earth. Genesis 6:1-13 2nd Peter 2:4-5 Jude 1:6 II. The Seed Of The Woman VS The Seed Of The Serpent. Genesis 3:15 III. When God Creates A Life. Psalm 139:12-16 Colossians 1:16-17 IV. Incredible Signs & Wonders That Will Deceive Even The Elect. Matthew 24:24 Mark 13:22 V. The Great Christian Evacuation For Which "Aliens" Are Already Crafting A Cover-Story. Matthew 24:37-42 1st Thessalonians 4:16 - 5:11 Luke 21:25-26 VI. Nimrod & The Tower Of Babel. Genesis 10:8-12 Genesis 11:1-9 VII. The Abomination Of Desolation & The Image & Mark Of The Beast. ( 666 = DNA Signature? ) Daniel 9:27 Matthew 24:15-22 Revelation 13:14-18 VIII. The Two Witnesses Of Revelation 11. ( Moses & Elijah? ) Matthew 17:1-8 Revelation 11:3-13 IX. The Antichrist Will Oppose & Exalt Himself Above All That Is Called God. 2nd Thessalonians 2:3-9 X. Jesus' Prophecy Of The Antichrist Coming In His Own Name. John 5:43 XI. The Holy Spirit's Prophecy Of Future Christians Turning To Doctrines Of Demons. 1st Timothy 4:1 XII. Satan & His Ministers Masquerade As Angels Of Light & Righteousness. 2nd Corinthians 11:14-15 XIII. Those With The Mark Of The Beast Will Seek Death & Will Not Find It. Revelation 9:6 Revelation 16:2

Satan has hidden the truth about what forgiveness really is. It's not about the other person and it's not even about the transgression. It's about healing from the hurt a transgression has caused by taking the debt and transferring it to another account, THE CROSS. The Biblical Definition Of Forgiveness & The Secret Ingredient. Matthew 18:21-22 Matthew 6:5-13 Hebrews 9:22

Forgiveness is a challenge for most of us today because we've been falsely taught that reconciliation must always follow. Jesus taught in Matthew 18 that this simply isn't true. Forgiveness and reconciliation are separate things, they are not the same. I. Forgiveness & Reconciliation Are Separate Things; They Are Not The Same. Matthew 18:15-17 1st Corinthians 5:1-11 2nd Corinthians 2:4-11 2nd Corinthians 7:8-12 Matthew 6:12 1st John 2:2 John 3:36 II. Do Christians Have The Right To Judge Each Other? 1st Corinthians 2:15 1st Corinthians 15:33 1st John 1:6-7

Jesus overheard an embarrassing debate between his disciples about who among them would be greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus sat a little child next to him for visual aid representing the child of God and explained how to be great in the Kingdom. I. Who Is Greatest In The Kingdom Of Heaven? Matthew 18:1 Mark 9:33-34 Luke 9:46 Matthew 18:2-5 Mark 9:35-37 Luke 9:47-48

Jesus said the faith of a mustard seed could enable us to move mountains and nothing would be impossible for us. We address how to get that kind of faith, what prayer and fasting is all about, we examine various types of mountains and how God removes them. I. The Disciples Fail To Heal A Child From Demonic Possession. Matthew 17:14-17 Mark 9:14-19 Luke 9:37-41 II. A Behavioral Study Of Demons Once They've Been Outmatched. Matthew 17:18 Mark 9:20-27 Luke 9:42 III. Identifying Faith That's Like A Grain Of Mustard Seed. Matthew 17:19-21 Mark 9:28-29 Hebrews 11:1 Proverbs 3:5-6

Jesus said that whoever saves his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life will save it. In this session we talk about seeking 1st the Kingdom of God, what it means to delight ourselves in the Lord and we address unmet needs and the desires of our heart. I. Understanding The Meaning Behind The Phrase, "Take Up Your Cross And Follow Me." Matthew 16:24 Mark 8:34 Luke 9:23 II. Solving A Mystery: "Whoever Saves His Life Will Lose It, But Whoever Loses His Life Will Save It." Matthew 16:25-26 Mark 8:35-37 Luke 9:24-25 III. Seeking First The Kingdom Of God: The Coming Reward Ceremony In Which Jesus Is The Judge & Rewarder. Matthew 16:27 IV. Jesus' Reaction Upon His Return Toward Christians Who Were Ashamed Of Him And His Teachings. Mark 8:38 Luke 9:26 V. Seeking 1st The Kingdom Of God / Delighting Yourself In The Lord / Unmet Needs & The Desires Of Your Heart. Matthew 6:19-21 Psalm 37:3-8 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

The word Church is used in our English Bibles for the Greek word Ecclesia which means Assembly or Congregation. In context of every place the word Ecclesia appears, it has nothing to do with Sunday mornings or worship services. I. Peter Confesses That Jesus Is The Christ; The Messiah; The Son Of The Living God. Matthew 16:13-16 Matthew 16:20 Mark 8:27-30 Luke 9:18-21 II. Upon Peter's Confession, Jesus Introduces The Ecclesia (Unfortunately Translated "Church" In Our English Bibles). Matthew 16:17-18 Hebrews 10:24-25 III. Flashback: When Jesus Was Asked About Where People Should Worship. John 4:19-24 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.

When men take their man-made religious traditions and call them commandments of God, they're treading on dangerous ground. The more we compare God's Word with our understanding of church and religion, we discover a massive contradiction. I. Religious Leaders Complain To Jesus About His Disciples Not Washing Their Hands. Matthew 15:1-2 Mark 7:1-5 II. A Religious View Of Sin VS God's View Of Sin. Matthew 15:3-6 Mark 7:8-13 III. The Word Of Religion VS The Word Of God. Matthew 15:7-9 Mark 7:6-7 IV. Jesus Redefines For The Religious Leaders What Makes A Man Unclean. Matthew 15:10-11 Mark 7:14-16 V. The Blind Leading The Blind: Jesus' Remedy For Escape. Matthew 15:12-14 John 8:31-32 Romans 12:2 Hebrews 4:12 VI. Jesus Explains To His Disciples The Meaning Of What He Said To The Religious Leaders. Matthew 15:15-20 Mark 7:17-23

Jesus required that his disciples follow his directions and remain focused on HIM and HIS abilities, rather than being focused on their circumstances or limitations. Doing this is what led to 5000 people being fed with 2 fish and 5 loaves and Peter walking on water. I. Jesus Feeds 5000 People With 2 Fish And 5 Loaves Of Bread. Matthew 14:13-21 Mark 6:30-44 Luke 9:10-17 John 6:1-13 II. Jesus Sends Away His Disciples & Withdraws To Pray. Matthew 14:22-23 Mark 6:45-46 John 6:14-17 III. The Disciples Are Attacked By Another Storm At Sea & Jesus Walks On The Water. Matthew 14:24-27 Mark 6:47-50 John 6:18-20 IV. Faith VS Circumstances: Peter Walks On The Water. Matthew 14:28-31 V. Jesus Comes Aboard And The Winds Cease. Matthew 14:32-33 Mark 6:51-52 John 6:21

6000 demons conjured up a violent storm and sent it into Jesus' location once they became aware that he was headed in their direction. When they realized the storm hadn't stopped him, they escaped into a herd of hogs, who then committed mass suicide. I. Jesus Calms A Killer Storm That May Have Been Demonically Induced. Matthew 8:23-27 Mark 4:35-41 Luke 8:22-25 II. Jesus Is Met By Two Individuals Possessed By Demons. Matthew 8:28-29 III. Mark & Luke's Report Focuses On The One Possessed By 6000 Demons. Mark 5:1-10 Luke 8:26-31 IV. Jesus Expels The 6000 Demons Into A Heard Of 2000 Hogs. Matthew 8:30-33 Mark 5:11-16 Luke 8:32-36 V. The Frightening Power Of Free Will. Matthew 8:34 Mark 5:17-20 Luke 8:37-39

What is the unforgivable sin? It's given cute little labels such as Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit but what does that mean? What sin could have possibly escaped the PAID IN FULL declaration that Jesus personally made before he died on the cross? I. Unraveling The Mystery Of The Infamous Unpardonable Sin (aka) Blasphemy Against The Holy Spirit. Matthew 12:31-32 Mark 3:28-30 Romans 1:18-25 John 3:16-19 II. Giving An Account For Every Idle Word. Matthew 12:33-37 III. The Sign Of The Prophet Jonah. Matthew 12:38-40 Luke 11:29-30 QUOTES & REFERENCES TO THE AMPLIFIED BIBLE ARE FROM THE PRE-2012 CLASSIC EDITION.