{"id":603,"date":"2021-02-04T18:04:46","date_gmt":"2021-02-04T18:04:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/?p=603"},"modified":"2021-02-09T15:44:26","modified_gmt":"2021-02-09T15:44:26","slug":"through-lent-with-jesus-of-nazareth-a-viewing-plan","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/?p=603","title":{"rendered":"Through Lent with Jesus of Nazareth &#8211; a Viewing Plan"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"dslc-theme-content\"><div id=\"dslc-theme-content-inner\"><span itemprop=\"description\">\n<p>You can download this Viewing Guide as a PDF booklet from our church&#8217;s Facebook Page h<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/northspringfieldbaptistchurch\">ttps:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/northspringfieldbaptistchurch <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The much acclaimed 1977 television portrayal of Jesus by Robert Powell focusses on the Humanity of Christ. Filmed on location in Morocco and Tunisia, the accent is on realism. The director, Franco Zeffireli&#8217;s powerful film opens the mind and stirs the heart. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The whole film is now available to watch for free on YouTube by following this link. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yumoqNlaPCE\"><strong>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=yumoqNlaPCE<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daily Reflections for Lent<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>A segment of the video to watch;<\/li><li>A suggested Bible reading;<\/li><li>A comment or question for reflection;<\/li><li>Link to a relevant sermon online if you want to think\nmore deeply about the story.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube will normally save the\npoint you last finished watching ready to start the video there next time. You\ncan also start watching from any point using the time counter. The timings\nbelow show the start time for each daily segment of that particular YouTube\nvideo, which has a total run-time of 6:12:09. Other links are available on\nYouTube, but the timings will not necessarily be correct for those.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You could choose to watch the\nvideo a day at a time, or in longer sittings e.g. once a week if you preferred,\nwhatever you find most helpful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also watch the video on\nDVD. The most common 2 DVD set has a menu dividing the film into 4 Parts, each\nmade up of 12 Episodes. The daily segments below also refer to those Episode\nnumbers. PLEASE NOTE that the DVD Episodes usually correspond to the segments\nindicated by the times for the YouTube video, but sometimes they do not because\nthey come from a different edit of the video and so the scenes are occasionally\ndifferent. It may be confusing to watch sometimes on YouTube and at other times\non DVD. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>PLEASE REMEMBER that the video is\na dramatization which sometimes departs from the readings in the Gospels which\nare the reliable accounts of the story of Jesus. Occasional comments explain\nmajor differences. You can of course just follow the daily Bible readings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DO YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If watching the video raises any\nquestions about the life of Jesus, or the Christian faith, please do get in\ntouch through Messenger on Facebook,&nbsp; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pbthomas1\">https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/pbthomas1<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also contact me by email\nto <a href=\"mailto:peter@pbthomas.com\">peter@pbthomas.com<\/a>&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">COPYRIGHT<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The copyright on the video Jesus\nof Nazareth, and on the Episode divisions on the commercial DVD Box Set, remain\nwith the relevant copyright holders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The copyright on the choice of\nsegment divisions in this Viewing Plan, the suggested readings and comments for\neach section and on the linked sermons is \u00a9 Peter Thomas 2021. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">INTRODUCTION <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The video on YouTube and on DVD begins with the opening\ncredits. You may enjoy watching these to find out which actors are appearing.\nThe story itself begins after a couple of minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1 ASH WEDNESDAY Waiting for\na Saviour <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2.08 &nbsp;DVD Part\n1 Episode 1 Jesus of Nazareth <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jews were waiting for God to\nsend a Saviour, the Messiah, who would rescue them from the Romans, restore\nIsrael to prominence, and bring them peace. Meanwhile, everyday life carried on\nas ever.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING&nbsp; Isaiah 11:1-10 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1011\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1011<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION&nbsp; What are you looking forward to? What are you\nhoping for? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2 THURSDAY Mary meets an\nangel<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 9.01 &nbsp;DVD Part\n1 Episode 2 There will be no Messiah <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God\u2019s masterplan of salvation is\nrevealed to a young woman who is engaged waiting to be married.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 1:26-38 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=279\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=279<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION How do you imagine\nMary would have felt at this vision? How do you react when God asks you to do something\nfor him?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3 FRIDAY Mary visits her\ncousin Elizabeth <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 15.30 &nbsp;DVD\nPart1 Episode 3 The virgin Mary<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mary\u2019s cousin Elizabeth will be\nthe mother of John the Baptist. \u201cMary\u2019s Song of Praise\u201d describes God\u2019s\nmarvellous plan of salvation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 1:46-55 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=848\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=848<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What does it mean\nto you that Jesus was a Jew and came to bring salvation first of all to God\u2019s\nchosen people of Israel?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 SATURDAY God speaks to\nJoseph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 20.58 &nbsp;DVD\nPart 1 Episode 4 Message from God <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Her fianc\u00e9 Joseph had an\nimportant role in supporting Mary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 1:18-25&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=394\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=394<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What does it mean\nto you that Jesus was \u201cImmanuel, God with us\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 SUNDAY God\u2019s plan of salvation unfolds <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;YouTube 27.15 &nbsp;DVD Part 1 Episode 5 Wedding Day 25.59<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was part of God\u2019s cosmic masterplan to bring Mary and\nJoseph to Bethlehem so that Jesus could be born there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 2:1-5&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=349\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=349<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION In what ways do\nyou recognise the hand of God guiding nations and leaders in the world today?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 MONDAY The road to\nBethlehem <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 36.40 &nbsp;DVD\nPart 1 Episode 6 Following a star<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While\nJoseph and Mary travelled to Bethlehem, God was also guiding Magi, Wise Men\nfrom the East, to the same place by a star.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE\nREADING Isaiah 60:1-6 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMONS\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=856\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=856<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What does it say\nto you that God\u2019s masterplan all along was to bring salvation to peoples from\nevery nation on earth?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7 TUESDAY the birth of\nJesus&nbsp;&nbsp;  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 42.47 &nbsp;DVD\nPart 1 Episode 7 A child is born<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>He will be called Immanuel, \u201cGod with us.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 2:6-16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=120\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=120<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Let us each hear\nfor ourselves the message of the angels: <em>\u2018Glory to God\nin the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favour rests.\u2019<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8 WEDNESDAY &nbsp;Jesus is presented at the Temple <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;YouTube 52:10 &nbsp;DVD Part 1 Episode 8 Circumcision <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Simeon the prophet foretold the\nministry and the death of Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 2:12-35 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1041\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1041<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION How do you think\nMary felt, knowing how her son\u2019s life would end?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9 THURSDAY The Visit of the\nMagi <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 59:16 DVD Part 1 Episode 9 The wise men<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus the Saviour came not only\nfor God\u2019s chosen people Israel, but for all people everywhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 2:1-12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=858\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=858<\/a> &nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Consider how the\ngifts from the Wise Men foretold the life of Jesus \u2013 gold for a king, incense\nfor a priest and myrrh for a burial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10 FRIDAY Kill all the\nbabies<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.02.38 DVD Part 1 Episode 10 The innocent will die<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Through Herod\u2019s cruelty, the birth of Jesus did indeed bring\nsadness and mourning to many families.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING &nbsp;Matthew 2:13-17&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1331\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1331<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION The slaughter of\nthe babies in Bethlehem echoed the way that Pharoah had killed all the Hebrew\nbabies in Egypt (Exodus 1:15-22). Can you think of other ways in which Jesus\nresembled Moses?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11 SATURDAY Jesus growing up\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.06.51 DVD Part 1 Episode 11 Nazareth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus had a childhood exactly like every other child of his\ntime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 1:39-40 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1014\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1014<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What does it mean\nfor us that Jesus \u201cgrew and became strong; he was\nfilled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him\u201d just like any other child?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12 SUNDAY \u201cIn my Father\u2019s\nHouse\u201d <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.15.42 DVD Part 1 Episode 12 Jerusalem the holy\ncity<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus grew up knowing that he had\na very special relationship with God, his Father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 2:41-52 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=368\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=368<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTIONWhat does it mean\nfor us as Christians to be children of God and to have a personal relationship\nwith God? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13 MONDAY Prepare the Way of\nthe Lord <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.21.15 DVD Part 2 Episode 1 John the Baptist <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We can sometimes underestimate the significance of John\u2019s\ncall to the people to get ready to welcome Jesus the Messiah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 3:1-18&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; (1<sup>st<\/sup> half of DVD Ep.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1340\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1340<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION How would we have\nresponded if we had heard the message of John the Baptist?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">14 TUESDAY John baptises Jesus\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.35.01 DVD Part 2 Episode 1 John the Baptist\n(second part)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It was Jesus being baptised which revealed to John that his\ncousin was indeed the Messiah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 3:13-17 (2<sup>nd<\/sup>\npart of DVD Ep.)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=479\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=479<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What do you think\nJesus\u2019s baptism meant to Jesus himself?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">15 WEDNESDAY The beginning <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.43.03&nbsp; DVD\nPart 2 Episode 2 The Scriptures are Fulfilled<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus\u2019s public ministry began\nwith his reading of Isaiah 61:1-2. <em>\u201cToday this scripture is fulfilled.\u201d<\/em>&nbsp; <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 4:16-24&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1051\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1051<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Jesus announced\nthat the time had come for God to save his chosen people. How would you have\nreacted to that wonderful news? Why do you think those who heard it responded\nas they did?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">16 THURSDAY Jesus drives out\na demon <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.49. 52 DVD Part 2 Episode 3 Driving out Satan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One third of the miracles Jesus\nperformed involved driving out demons (also called unclean or evil spirits).\nSuch miracles of deliverance continue in the church around the world today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 1:21-28&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=129\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=129<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Why do you think\nwe do not recognise the activities of evil spirits so much in our society?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">17 FRIDAY The miraculous\ncatch of fish <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 1.55.01 DVD Part 2 Episode 4 Poor catch<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The miraculous catch demonstrates that God is Sovereign over\nthe whole cosmos.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 5:1-11 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1046\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1046<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Luke\u2019s Gospel\ntells us how the miracle helped Simon Peter to recognise that he was a sinful\nman. The starting point for receiving God\u2019s free gifts of forgiveness and\neternal life in all its fulness is recognising our own need of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">18 SATURDAY Jesus forgives\nsinners  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2.01.18 DVD Part 2 Episode 5 The tax collector<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here we see Jesus\u2019s compassion on a lame man, and the faith\nof the friends who brought him to Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 2:1-12&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=165\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=165<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION The miracle of\nhealing the lame man demonstrates that Jesus indeed has the authority to\nforgive sins, even notorious sinners like Matthew the Tax-Collector.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">19 SUNDAY The parable of the\nlost son &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2,10.01 DVD Part 2 Episode 6 The brothers<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is perhaps the most well-known of Jesus\u2019s parables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 15:11-32&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=146\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=146<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION God the loving\nheavenly Father welcomes us as the father in the story welcomes the lost son. <em><sup>&nbsp;\u201c<\/sup><\/em><em>For this son of mine was dead and\nis alive again; he was lost and is found.\u2019 So they began to celebrate.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COMMENT In contrast to Luke\u2019s\naccount, the video sets this story in Matthew\u2019s house, and applies it\nspecifically to the relationship between Peter and Matthew. Jesus could well\nhave told the same story on many occasions. So do not let that distract you\nfrom the message in this wonderful parable of God\u2019s amazing love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">20 MONDAY Herod and John <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2.21.26 DVD Part 2 Episode 7 Herod Antipas and John\nthe Baptist<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John the Baptist was the first\nChristian martyr.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 6:14-20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=174\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=174<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION John\u2019s story\nreminds us of the cost of following Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">21 TUESDAY Jesus raises the dead!&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2.27.55 DVD Part 2 Episode 8 The Child is only\nsleeping<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As Messiah, Jesus brought God\u2019s\nhealing \u2013 and still does so today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 5:21-43&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=142\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=142<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Put yourself in\nthe shoes of the parents of that little girl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">22 WEDNESDAY&nbsp; Herod and Salome <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2.35.19 DVD Part 2 Episode 9 Dance princess<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>John the Baptist was murdered because of the wickedness of\nthis King Herod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 6:14-29&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=125\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=125<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION In what ways do\npeople today suppress the truth about God? <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">23 Thursday The death of John &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2.48.53 DVD Part 2 Episode 10 Peace be on you John<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our reading today records the encouraging message Jesus sent\nto John.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 7:18-23 (not\ncovered in the video)&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1087\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1087<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION The death of John\nthe Baptist is a solemn reminder of what it can cost to follow Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">24 Friday Following Jesus <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 2.54.00 DVD Part 2 Episode 11 Followers of Jesus of Nazareth<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the days went on bigger and bigger crowds began to follow\nJesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 6:25-34&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1316\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1316<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What does it mean\nin practice to follow Jesus\u2019s teaching in the Sermon on the Mount?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">25 SATURDAY Jesus and the rich young ruler <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.01.25 DVD Part 2 Episode 12 The Scholar<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For some people, the cost of following Jesus was too high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 18:18-30&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1062\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1062<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What would we do\nif Jesus said to us, \u201cSell everything you have and give to the poor<sup> <\/sup>..\nthen come follow me.\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">26 SUNDAY Feeding the 5000&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.07.23 DVD Part 3 Episode 1 Five loaves and two\nfish<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some miracles were \u201cvisual aids\u201d, like this one which\ndemonstrates that Jesus is the Bread of Life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 6:30-44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1292\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1292<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What does this\namazing miracle teach us about Jesus and his mission?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">27 MONDAY Jesus and the sinful woman <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.13.19 DVD Part 3 Episode 2 Mary Magdelene<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When Jesus forgives our sins we\nshow our gratitude by loving other people with his kind of love.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 7:36-50 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMONS\n<a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=115\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=115<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION \u201cA fanatic is only\nsomebody who loves Jesus more than I do.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COMMENT Although some early\ntraditions say that the woman in this story was Mary Magdelene, the Bible does\nnot make clear what her name was. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">28 TUESDAY Jesus\u2019s mother and brothers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.23.48 DVD Part 3 Episode 3 Kill the Baptist\nmurderer<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Following Jesus is more important than anything else, even\nfamily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 3:31-35&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=508\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=508<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION What does it mean\nto us that we are part of Jesus\u2019s family?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">29 WEDNESDAY Who do you say that I am? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.30.36 DVD Part 3 Episode 4 The Messiah<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were many different ideas about who Jesus was, which\nreminds us that it was not immediately obvious to the crowds, or even to the\ndisciples, that Jesus was the Messiah, the Son of God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 16:13-20&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=182\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=182<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Jesus asks each\none of us the same question. \u201cWho do you say that I am?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">30 THURSDAY GOD\u2019S UPSIDE DOWN KINGDOM<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.35.49 DVD Part 3 Episode 5 Blessed<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>God\u2019s \u201cupside-down Kingdom\u201d reverses the world\u2019s ideas about\nwho is blessed and who is not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 5:1-10 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=420\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=420<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Which of these\nbeatitudes means the most to you?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">31 FRIDAY Appointment in Jerusalem <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.39.18 DVD Part 3 Episode 6 Christ, Son of God<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus knew the end from the\nbeginning. He fully understood that going to Jerusalem would result in his\ndeath. And still he went.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 16:21-23&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;  &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=913\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=913<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Jesus demonstrates\nhis love for us, not only on the cross, but by going to Jerusalem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">32 SATURDAY Jesus and Lazarus <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.42.47 to 51.18&nbsp;&nbsp;\nDVD Part 3 Episode 7 Road to Jerusalem<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus shared in our experience of\ngrief and mourning for his friend Lazarus. <em>\u201cJesus wept.\u201d <\/em>(John 11:35)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING John 11:1-44&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=629\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=629<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Praise God for the\nwonderful hope we have in Jesus. <sup>&nbsp;<\/sup><em> \u2018I am the\nresurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though\nthey die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die<\/em><em>.<\/em><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">33 SUNDAY Jesus enters Jerusalem <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 3.55.59&nbsp; DVD\nPart 3 Episode 8 Zerath<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Jesus enters Jerusalem riding a\ndonkey and then symbolically \u201ccleanses\u201d the Temple. Both of these were\nfulfilling Old Testament prophecies concerning the Messiah.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 21:1-17 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1083\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1083<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION \u201cMy house shall be\na house of prayer for all nations.\u201d (Isaiah 56:7)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>COMMENT The video overall is\nexcellent, but please be aware that the character Zerath (portrayed by Ian\nHolm) is entirely fictitious. The motives ascribed to Judas in this segment are\nsimilarly invented by the scriptwriters and do not represent what the Bible\ntells us about Judas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">34 MONDAY Jesus teaches about true greatness <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 4.00.10 DVD Part 3 Episode 9 Preaching<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not forget that the video can only include selections of\nall the teaching Jesus gave during his ministry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 20:20-28&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1360\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=1360<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Are we really\nwilling to follow Jesus\u2019s example and become \u201cslaves of all\u201d?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">35 TUESDAY Love your enemies <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 4.08.12 DVD Part 3 Episode 10 Love your enemies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Elements Jesus\u2019s teaching went radically beyond the Law\nwhich Moses had given to the Jews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 5:43-48&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=181\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=181<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Somebody has said\nthat \u201clove your enemies\u201d is the hardest command in the Bible to obey. What do\nyou think?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">36 WEDNESDAY Neither do I condemn you&nbsp;\n<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 4.17.54 DVD Part 3 Episode 11 Miracle<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This story of the woman caught in adultery shows us just how\nGod\u2019s mercy works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING John 8:1-11&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=594\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=594<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Praise God for his\namazing grace which offers unconditional forgiveness before we even repent. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">37 THURSDAY A man born blind <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 4.24.00 DVD Pt 3 Ep.12 To give sight to those who\ncan\u2019t see<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>See how the man who Jesus healed\ngrows in faith and boldly shares his testimony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING&nbsp; John 9:1-27&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=380\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=380<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Pray for\nopportunities to tell other people about the wonderful things God has done in\nyour life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">38 FRIDAY Words of condemnation <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 4.31.40 DVD Part 4 Episode 1 The Elders of Israel<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What do we learn from the fact\nthat Jesus reserved his strongest condemnation for the most religious people in\nIsrael?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 23:13-36 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=477\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=477<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION <em>\u201cHe came to his\nown people, but they didn\u2019t want him.\u201d<\/em> (John 1:11 The Message) <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">39 SATURDAY You must be born again <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 4.36.13&nbsp; DVD\nPart 4 Ep. 2 Passage to freedom of life<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There were some of Israel\u2019s\nleaders, like Nicodemus, who did welcome Jesus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING John 3:1-16 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=487\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=487<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION How did your life\nchange when you were born again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">40 SUNDAY Jesus is betrayed and arrested &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As we enter Holy Week we watch the story unfold of the last\n24 hours of Jesus\u2019s life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 4.49.32 DVD Part 4 Episode 3 Betrayal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Matthew 26:36-56&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=143\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=143<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Jesus prayed to be\nrescued from the cross. The answer to that prayer was \u2018no\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">41 MONDAY Jesus\u2019s trial before the Sanhedrin <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 5.00.29 DVD Part 4 Ep. 4 Trial and judgment<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The verdict had already been decided\nbefore the \u201ctrial\u201d began.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 14:53-65&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=55\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=55<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION How must God have\nbeen feeling as the leaders of his chosen people reject his Son?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">42 TUESDAY Jesus in place of Barabbas <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 5.11.50 DVD Part 4 Episode 5 Free Barabbas <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Barabbas was guilty. Jesus was\ninnocent. Yet it was Jesus who was condemned, an innocent man dying in the\nplace of a guilty one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Luke 23 13-25 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=60\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=60<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Bearing\nshame and scoffing rude, In my place condemned He stood; Sealed my pardon with\nHis blood: Hallelujah! what a Saviour!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">43 WEDNESDAY Jesus before Governor Pilate <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 5.18.50 &nbsp;DVD\nPart 4 Episode 6 Pontius Pilate<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pilate knew Jesus was innocent.\nHe made his decision on the basis of political expedience rather than on the\ntruth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING John 18:28-19:16&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=908\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=908<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION If you had been\nPilate, what would you have done?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">44 THURSDAY Jesus is mocked and flogged <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 5.28.16 DVD Pt 4 Ep. 7 Flogged as a token of justice\nand Ep. 8 The power to release <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nothing was happening to Jesus except as part of God\u2019s\ncosmic masterplan of salvation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 15:12-20 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=57\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=57<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Jesus was mocked\nfor being a king. But he truly was King of kings and Lord of lords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The video segments for Good Friday and Easter Sunday are a bit longer.<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GOOD FRIDAY The crucifixion <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>YouTube 5.34.52 to 5.52 48 &nbsp;DVD Part 4 Ep. 9 Crucifixion and Ep. 10 Quoting\nthe scriptures<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider all it cost Jesus to die\nin our place on the cross. Bow down and worship \u2013 for this is your God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>BIBLE READING Mark 15:21-41&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; SERMON <a href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=207\">http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/blog\/?p=207<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FOR REFLECTION Nothing to think\nabout \u2013 just watch, or read, and respond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">HOLY SATURDAY <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no reading or reflection\ntoday. As far as everybody was concerned the story of Jesus had ended. For the\ndisciples it was a day of intense grief and mourning. 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Most relevant to Lent are series on John\u2019s Gospel\n(36) Luke on Discipleship (11) Mark\u2019s Gospel (27) Parables (11) The Sermon on\nthe Mount (7) and Upside-Down Kingdom (the Beatitudes) (9). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">GOOD BOOKS TO READ<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About Jesus of Nazareth:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Jesus the Radical (The Man They Crucified)<\/em>\nby Dick France.<br>\n<em>Who Moved the Stone?<\/em> by Frank Morison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About following Jesus:<\/strong><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Journey into Life <\/em>and\n<em>The Way Ahead <\/em>booklets by Norman Warren. <br>\n<em>Who Died Why?<\/em> by John Eddison.<br>\n<em>Basic Christianity<\/em> by John Stott.<br>\n<em>Making Disciples One-to-One<\/em> by Peter Thomas<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.northspringfieldbaptistchurch.org\">www.northspringfieldbaptistchurch.org<\/a>\n<\/p>\n<span><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p class=\"excerpt\"><span itemprop=\"description\">You can download this Viewing Guide as a PDF booklet from our church&#8217;s Facebook Page https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/northspringfieldbaptistchurch The much acclaimed 1977 television portrayal of Jesus by&hellip;<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"more-link-p btn-align-center\"><a class=\"blue zoom-btn\" href=\"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/?p=603\">Read More<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=603"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":606,"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/603\/revisions\/606"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=603"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=603"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/pbthomas.com\/thoughts\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}