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It is Easter! Jesus has risen! He appears to many. Read today’s supporting scripture: Mark 16, John 20, Matthew 28, Acts 1 Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ eed prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

Guards are sent to watch over the tomb of Jesus because leaders remember he said he would rise again after 3 days. Read today’s supporting scripture: Matthew 27 Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ Need prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

It is Good Friday. The crowds want to crucify Jesus and he is sent to the cross to die…for you and for me. Read today’s supporting scripture: Luke 22-23, Matthew 27, John 19, Isaiah 53, Mark 15 Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ Need prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

It is the night of the last supper. Jesus predicts that Peter will deny him. Jesus asks for this cup to pass as he cries out in agony. Jesus is betrayed. Read today’s supporting scripture: John 13, Luke 22, Matthew 26 Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ Need prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

Chief Priests and elders are scheming and plotting together to arrest and kill Jesus. Judas agrees to betray him. Mary anoints Jesus with expensive perfume. Read today’s supporting scripture: Luke 22, John 12, Matthew 26 Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ Need prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

Jesus teaches his disciples about faith, spiritual life, and death through a fig tree. Read today’s supporting scripture: Mark 11 Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ Need prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

Jesus expresses a lot of emotion today as he weeps of Jerusalem and then drives out buyers and sellers in the temple in anger. Read today’s supporting scripture: Matthew 21, Luke 19 Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ Need prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

It’s Palm Sunday and Jesus is riding into Jerusalem on a donkey. Read today’s supporting scripture: Matthew 21. Find out more about Jesus by visiting https://purposely.com/faith/who-is-jesus/ Need prayer? https://purposely.com/faith/prayer/Have a question or comment? Leave us a voicemail! https://purposely.com/voicemail/

Mark Holland and Pastor Riley Taylor of Mountlake Church discuss the impact of Jesus on daily life. They explore the question, "How does Jesus impact my daily life going forward?" Pastor Taylor highlights five ways Jesus impacts daily life with the encouragement of submitting your whole life to Jesus. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3vdk8HH

Mark Holland is joined by Pastor Vince Armfield of Lakeside Christian Church in Kirkland to discuss the historical and theological proof for the resurrection of Jesus Christ. He highlights the significance of women being the first to witness the resurrection, a fact that was left in the gospels despite the cultural norms of the time. Pastor Armfield also discusses the cultural shift from the Sabbath to the first day of the week as a day of worship, a change that happened almost overnight. He encourages listeners to research the manuscript evidence of the New Testament and other documents of antiquity, noting that there is substantial evidence to support the events of the Bible. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TIhNhb

Mark Holland is joined by Pastor Jesse Bradley to discuss the significance of Jesus' death and resurrection. They explore the concept of substitutionary atonement, where Jesus took the place of humanity to pay for their sins, and propitiation, where God's wrath was satisfied through Jesus' sacrifice. They also discuss the uniqueness of Christianity, emphasizing that it is not about striving to earn salvation through good works, but about receiving the grace of God through faith in Jesus. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3T69w54

On episode 2 of our series Discover Jesus, Mark Holland and Pastor Michael Martin of Immanuel Bible Church discuss the question, "Who is Jesus as God?" They delve into the mysteries of Jesus and his attributes, the concept of the Trinity, and the importance of Jesus being God. They also discuss Jesus' miracles, teachings, and his acceptance of worship, all of which point to his divinity. Pastor Martin emphasizes that Jesus, as God, died for sinners and offers forgiveness and eternal life to those who repent and believe in him. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3IouuaD

Pastor Wyatt Martin from Alderwood Community Church joins Mark Holland on episode one of the Discover Jesus series to discuss the humanity of Jesus. Jesus being fully human and divine allowed him to sympathize with human weaknesses, serving as a mediator and high priest. Understanding Jesus' humanity is vital for Christians, offering hope and guidance. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3TdD2ax

When you think about Jesus do you start with the baby? Why would God start off this way? What is the bigger story here? Vince Armfield from Lakeside Christian Church joins Mark to talk about Jesus. Who is this Jesus? Why didn't he come as a conqueror? Why is a relationship with him so important in our lives and how do we get started if we don't have one? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46TxTrI Special thanks to World Concern Global Gift Guide, for bringing us the Cast of the Christmas Story!

Mary was a poor humble teenager. She did not have a high status at all. Jill Young, Chaplain from CRISTA Ministries, joins Mark to talk about Mary. How does Mary handle the news that she is carrying Jesus? What can we learn about how God calls people? What can we apply to our own journey of faith as we grow in our relationship with Jesus? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Td5rhi Special thanks to World Concern Global Gift Guide, for bringing us the Cast of the Christmas Story!

There are so many ways Joseph could have reacted when he found out Mary was pregnant. Pastor Riley Taylor from Mountlake Church joins Mark to talk about Joseph, his character, and why he and his response are so important to the Christmas story. What can we learn from Joseph's response for our own lives? Show Notes: https://bit.ly/489a4x0 Special thanks to World Concern Global Gift Guide, for bringing us the Cast of the Christmas Story!

The Shepherds were the ones who heard about Jesus first. Megan Monterrosa from The Grove Church joins Mark to share about why they were chosen. In the eyes of the world they were the least likely to be chosen and that is significant. They received this with absolute joy! Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3t6Yio3 Special thanks to World Concern Global Gift Guide, for bringing us the Cast of the Christmas Story!

Callie Walchenbach from King's Schools dives into The Prophets today as we look at this small mention in the Christmas story. First, we'll unpack what a prophet is and the role of a prophet. There is such a story here of God's patience with us. Jesus fulfilled over 300 prophecies. Callie breaks down the prophecy in Micah as we relate this to the Christmas story and our own story today as we ask the question "Is faithfulness worth it?" Show Notes: https://bit.ly/41aiC4H Special thanks to World Concern Global Gift Guide, for bringing us the Cast of the Christmas Story!

Tim White from WA Cathedral opens with an incredible story of God recently showing up to care for him. He joins Mark in this episode to look at the High Priest, who he might have been and the role he played. With the busy times of Christmas we can get wrapped up into things that are "Christian" but don't miss that Christmas is about your relationship with Jesus. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3uVqKtw Special thanks to World Concern Global Gift Guide, for bringing us the Cast of the Christmas Story!

You can read the Christmas story over and over again but sometimes certain things will stand out. For Evan Westerfield, The Heavenly Host, stood out to him. Evan is from The Grove Church in Marysville and joins Mark to talk more about the Heavenly Host, what their presence means, and where else we see the Glory of the Lord in the Bible. What does this mean to us today? Don't miss the simple way we can all experience Christmas this year. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/46NHIHJ Special thanks to World Concern Global Gift Guide, for bringing us the Cast of the Christmas Story!