Day 45: Jesus' Journey to Jerusalem and Prophecies ExplainedWelcome to Day 45 of Immerse: The Daily Bible Reading Experience. In this episode, we follow Jesus and his disciples as they approach Jerusalem, with significant events unfolding, including the acquisition of a young donkey, Jesus' triumphal entry, and his provocative actions at the temple. We witness Jesus cursing a fig tree and using it as a lesson on faith, confronting religious authorities, and teaching about paying taxes, marriage at the resurrection, and the greatest commandments. Jesus also warns about future tribulations and the return of the Son of Man, highlighting the need for vigilance and preparedness. Chapter markers include: 0:00 - Introduction, 1:15 - Approaching Jerusalem, 5:30 - Jesus at the Temple, 12:45 - The Cursed Fig Tree, 15:30 - Authority Questioned, 20:00 - The Parable of the Wicked Tenants, 25:00 - Paying Taxes to Caesar, 30:00 - The Resurrection and Marriage, 35:00 - The Greatest Commandments, 40:00 - Hypocrisy of Religious Teachers, 45:00 - The Poor Widow's Offering, 50:00 - Jesus' Prophecy about the Temple, 55:00 - Signs of the End Times, 1:10:00 - The Need for Vigilance. Join us in this immersive spiritual journey.00:00 Introduction and Setting the Scene00:03 The Triumphal Entry into Jerusalem01:31 Cursing the Fig Tree and Cleansing the Temple03:08 Lessons on Faith and Authority04:46 Parable of the Wicked Tenants06:37 Challenges from Religious Leaders09:12 The Greatest Commandment10:33 Warnings and Teachings in the Temple12:39 Signs of the End Times15:44 The Coming of the Son of Man17:39 Conclusion and Final ExhortationImmerse contains the full text of the New Living Translation with brief introductions to each book. Nothing has been added or removed from the Bible text. Click here to look inside.Welcome to Immerse: Messiah! Buy a copy of Immerse Messiah at Tyndale.comMessiah is the first of six volumes in Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience. Messiah takes the reader on a unique journey through every book of the New Testament. Each section of Messiah begins with one of the Gospels, and together they combine to provide a life-changing reading experience centered on Jesus.This fresh arrangement of the books highlights the depth of the New Testament’s fourfold witness to Jesus the Messiah. The Son of God, who fulfills all the longings and promises of the collected Scriptures, can be experienced in Messiah through the rich variety of lenses provided by the books of the new covenant.QUICK START GUIDE - Download from the One Million More Bibles initiative at https://onemillionmore.bible/one-million-more-resources/3 ways to get the most out of your experienceUse Immerse: Messiah instead of your regular chapter-and-verse Bible. This special reader’s edition restores the Bible to its natural simplicity and beauty by removing chapter and verse numbers and other historical additions. Letters look like letters, songs look like songs, and the original literary structures are visible in each book.Commit to making this a community experience. Immerse is designed for groups to encounter large portions of the Bible together for 8 weeks—more like a book club, less like a Bible study. By meeting every week in small groups and discussing what you read in open, honest conversations, you and your community can come together to be transformed through an authentic experience with the Scriptures.Aim to understand the big story. Read through “The Stories and the Story” to see how the books of the Bible work together to tell God’s story of his creation’s restoration. As you read through Immerse: Poets, rather than ask, “How do I fit God into my busy life?” begin asking, “How can I join in God’s great plan by living out my part in his story?”4 Questions to get your conversations started:What stood out to you this week?Was there anything confusing or troubling?Did anything make you think differently about God?How might this change the way we live?The Immerse Bible Series is the proud winner of the prestigious Bible of the Year award from the ECPA Christian Book Awards. Immerse: The Reading Bible is specially crafted for a distraction-free listening and reading experience, helping you dive in and get immersed in Scripture. You’ll have a great experience using Immerse by yourself. But for an even richer experience, try reading with friends.Immerse: The Bible Reading Experience is an invitation to a different kind of community interaction with the Bible. Less like a Bible study, more like a book club.– 8 or 16-week Bible listening plans take you through a large section of the Bible like the New Testament or the Torah– Meet once a week for a free-flowing discussion about the text– Wrestle with questions and celebrate ‘aha!’ moments togetherNothing impacts spiritual growth more than spending time in Scripture. Immerse removes many of the barriers that make Bible reading difficult and invites communities to ...
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