2 Minute Disciple

In Episode 210, we explore Luke 10:25-28 and the deceptively simple exchange between Jesus and an expert in religious law. The expert stands up to test Jesus with a question: "Teacher, what should I do to inherit eternal life?" And Jesus—instead of answering directly—turns it back on him: "What does the law say? How do you read it?" The man answers perfectly. Love God with al...

In Episode 209, we explore Luke 10:21-24 and a moment of pure, Spirit-filled joy that causes Jesus to break into spontaneous prayer. The seventy-two disciples have just returned from their mission. The Kingdom is advancing. And Jesus, filled with the joy of the Holy Spirit—not urgency, not burden, but joy—turns to His Father in prayer. He prays: "O Father, Lord of heaven and ...

In Episode 208, we explore Luke 10:16-20 and a profound reorientation of joy that Jesus offers His disciples. The seventy-two disciples have returned from their mission buzzing with excitement and amazement. They've preached. They've healed. And—to their own astonishment—even the demons obeyed them when they used Jesus' name. They can't wait to tell Jesus: "Lord, even the dem...

In Episode 207, we explore Luke 10:1-12 and Jesus' commissioning of seventy-two disciples for mission. Jesus chooses seventy-two followers and sends them ahead in pairs to all the towns and places He plans to visit. His instructions are striking in their simplicity and their radical dependence: no money, no traveler's bag, no extra sandals. They can't rely on their own resour...

In Episode 206, we explore John 10:11-18 and Jesus' powerful declaration: "I am the good shepherd." Jesus draws a sharp and revealing contrast between two kinds of leaders. The hired hand works for a paycheck. When the wolf comes—when things get dangerous, when the cost gets too high—he runs. The sheep don't belong to him. He doesn't love them. He leaves them to face the wolf...