Message to Kings - A Biblical History of Man

After Caesarea Philippi, Jesus led Peter, James and John up Mount Hermon and was transfigured before them. His face shinned like the sun and the Glory of the Lord appeared. Moses and Elijah appeared before Jesus and spoke with him. In this episode, we discuss this divine encounter and a different perspective of the transfiguration. Matthew 17:1-9Mark 9:1-13Luke 9:28-36Psalms 7:15www.messagetokings.com

Jesus and his disciples journey northward from Bethsaida to Caesarea Philippi. Caesarea Philippi has a storied past as an idol worship center at the base of Mount Hermon. In this place, Jesus conducts spiritual warfare, shutting the Gates of Hell, and kicking off a new season in his ministry. Matthew 16:23-20Mark 8:27-30 Luke 9:18-21Hebrews 12:1www.messagetokings.com

After multiplying the bread and fish, the Pharisees ask for a sign, but Jesus says he will be the sign of Jonah. In response, Jesus tells his disciples to be a cautious of the leaven of the Pharisees. Then, he goes to Bethsaida, where the healing of a blind man teaches us about healing and the spiritual condition of Bethsaida. Join us next week as Jesus marches to the Gates of Hell.Matthew 16:1-12Mark 8:11-26Matthew 11:20-24www.messagetokings.com

Jesus leaves Tyre and Sidon, and goes to the Decapolis, a gentile region across the Sea of Galilee with ten cities. Immediately, he heals a deaf man, by touching his ears and tongue, and speaking 'be opened.' The people say 'he does everything well.' Crowds follow him into the wilderness, where he performs miracles and multiplies fish and bread. The numbers and symbolism of the multiplication paint a picture that the gospel, the break of life, and the body of Jesus, is for the whole world. Mark 7:31-37Matthew 15:32-39 Mark 8:1-10www.messagetokings.com

The Apostle Luke points out the many women who followed Jesus, even supporting his ministry in Luke 8. In this episode, we cover these women and the importance of family and you, the listener, to the body of Christ. Luke 8:1-3www.messagetokings.com

Jesus takes a vacation, in Tyre and Sodom, and a Canaanite woman begs him to heal her daughter. Jesus ignores her to make the point that healing is for his family, and followers, yet he shows compassionate and rewards her great faith. Mark 7:24-30Matthew 15:22-28Proverbs 107:20Proverbs 4:20-22www.messagetokings.com

After walking on water, Jesus conducted his most unpopular sermon, declaring that he is the bread of life. In this episode, we cover this sermon, the symbolism, the concept of rest, offense, and revelation. Matthew 14:34Mark 6:53-57John 6:25-70Revelation 19:10Matthew 15:21 Psalm 23:2www.messagetokings.com

After Jesus feeds the five thousands, he sends the disciples away who get caught in a wind storm at the center of the Sea of Galilee. Jesus goes to them, walking on the water with Peter joining him. In this scene, we discuss the theology of this scene, the peoples desire to make him king, and the doubt of the disciples. Matthew 14:22-32Mark 6:45-52John 6:16-21www.messagetokings.com

Jesus learns of the death of John the Baptist, as his disciples meet him in Capernaum carrying testimonies of God's power. They withdraw to Bethsaida to mourn for John the Baptist, but instead are followed by thousands into the wilderness. For days, Jesus ministers in power and teaches of the kingdom of heaven. After endless days of teaching and displays of power, he multiples bread and fish to feed five thousand. In this episode, we cover this wonder, its symbolism, and the astounding glory on full display and conclude with its horrid misinterpretation. Matthew 14:13-21Mark 6:1-15Luke 9:10-17John 6:1-14Jeremiah 31:3www.messagetokings.com

While the disciples are evangelizing, Jesus, the great intercessor, prays for them. In addition, he covers another event in prayer, the final hours of John the Baptist. In this episode, we cover Jesus the great intercessor and John the Baptist's final hours. Romans 8:341 John 2:1Hebrews 7:25Matthew 14:1-12Mark 6:14-29Exodus 20:5www.messagetokings.com

The Apostle Matthew spends one of his five major teaching sections on the sending out of the disciples to do Evangelism in Matthew 10. Jesus gives them instructions and imparts to them the authority for healing and deliverance, and almost immediately speaks instructions to a future generation, the future Book of Acts Church. In this episode, we cover Jesus instructions, the actions of the disciples, and the so-called "Pre-Commission." Matthew 10Mark 6:12Luke 9:1-9www.messagetokings.com

In his second visit to Jerusalem, during his ministry, Jesus brought healing to a man at the Pool of Bethesda. Afterward, he taught on his ministry to the dead and his resurrection, all under the wings of the Temple, near the Sheep Gate.John 5:1-47John 10:7-10Luke 16:19-31Ephesians 4Matthew 9:35-38www.messagetokings.com

In a single day, Jesus did four different profound miracles. He started by healing the woman with a 12-year bleeding problem, and ended his day ministering to the blind, dumb and dead. It was a really good day for Jesus, all in preparation for training the disciples to do the same in Matthew 10. In conclusion, we cover the language of faith and how it relates to Jesus' miracles.Matthew 9Mark 5:21-43Matthew 10:8Hebrews 11:1Hebrews 11:6Romans 10:17Mark 11:24www.messagetokings.com

After nearly being swamped at sea, the disciples arrive at the other side of the Sea of Galilee, and are confronted by a demonic army, possessing a man. Jesus confronts the demons, and casts out the demons with a word. In this episode, we discuss the spiritual warfare going on in this scene, and its parallels to Revelation 19. Mark 5:1-20Matthew 8:28-30Isaiah 9:1-3Jude 1:6Revelation 19:11-21Genesis 22:8www.messagetokings.com

The books of Matthew, Mark and Luke document Jesus calming the storm. After a long day of ministry, Jesus goes to sleep in a boat, and as they cross the Sea of Galilee, a sudden storm starts to swamp the boat. Jesus arises to speak PEACE to the storm. In this episode, we cover this scene and the authority of the Peace of God. Mark 4:35-41Luke 8:22-26Matthew 8:23-27Philippians 4:7www.messagetokings.com

In our final installment of the kingdom parables, we cover the links between the 7 kingdom parables, the 7 final words of Jesus on the cross, and the 7 churches in Revelation. Join us on this historical, and prophetic, journey through time. The conclusion, Jesus is above any and everything, and even history. Revelation 2Revelation 3www.messagetokings.com

Jesus continues with the Kingdom Parables with the Parables of the Pearl of Great Price and the Hidden Treasure. These two parables speak prophetically to the price that Father God would pay to redeem us, and let us never forget YOU are the Pearl of Great Price. YOU are the Hidden Treasure. Matthew 13:44-451 Corinthians 2:8Matthew 13:452 Chronicles 16:91 Timothy 2:4John 3:16Romans 5:81 Corinthians 5:211 Corinthians 6:201 Corinthians 7:23John 15:13Romans 5:6-8Jeremiah 31:33www.messagetokings.com

Jesus continues with the Kingdom Parables, with the Parable of the Mustard Seed and the Parable of Yeast. In this episode, we cover the interpretation of these parables and their application to us, today. Matthew 13:31-34Mark 8:151 John 5:19John 17:14-16Hebrews 12:1Psalm 51:17Galatians 5:6Romans 14:23www.messagetokings.com

Jesus continues, from Matthew 13, the Kingdom Parables. Two of these parables, the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares and the Parable of the Dragnet, are similar in nature . These Judgment Parables speak to the end of the age and a greater spiritual reality. In this episode, we cover these parables, take a few history side roads, and speak to this greater reality. Matthew 13:24-30, 36-43, 47-52Romans 8:11Hosea 4:6www.messagetokings.com

After the anointing in a previous episode, Jesus enters what could be considered a phase II of his ministry, transitioning from evangelism and pastoring to more teaching and the apostolic. He starts the teachings of parables with the seven kingdom parables of Matthew 13. In this episode, we cover the first of them, the Parable of the Sower. Matthew 13:1-231 Peter 1:12Habakkuk 2:141 John 2:16www.messagetokings.com

Jesus casts out a demon from a blind and deaf man, and the people start to ask if he was the Messiah. This enrages the Pharisees who accuse Jesus of casting out demons by power of Beezlebub. Jesus calls out their hypocrisy and teaches on deliverance, spirits, the unforgivable sin, the sign of Jonah, Ninevah, the Queen of Sheba, and the destiny of the Pharisees. Mark 3:20-28Matthew 12:22-50Luke 11:16-36Ephesians 4:30Proverbs 18:21www.messagetokings.com

A Pharisee has Jesus over for dinner. As Jesus reclines at the table, a sinful woman approaches him and pours oil on his feet and wipes the perfumes with her hair and tears. In this episode, we cover this scene, the Alabaster Box and a faith that brings salvation. Proverbs 7:14-23Luke 7:36-50Romans 3:23Romans 5:8Romans 6:23Romans 10:13www.messagetokings.com

John the Baptist was locked up in prison, and in prison, he was most likely beaten but also given autonomy where he sent his disciples away to ask if Jesus was the "coming one." Jesus answers him with action, miracles, signs, and wonders, and a praise report of the work of John the Baptist and speaks to his identity and purpose. In this episode, we cover this scene, baptism, our calling, the questioning of our calling, and our redemptive purpose. Mark 6:17-20Luke 7:20-31Psalm 7:14-16Matthew 11:11-14John 14:1-2www.messagetokings.com

Message to Kings is moving. We will be taking a break over the course of the Summer, and we will continue our course in late August. We are currently moving from Seattle, Washington to Charlotte, North Carolina. If there are any listeners in the area, please reach out us, and we would like to connect with you. www.messagetokings.com

In Cana of Galilee, a nobleman, a relative of King Herod, sought out Jesus for the healing of his son. Jesus declared he will live, and the nobleman took him at his word. In this episode, we speak of healings, signs, and wonders and the concept of the salvation of an entire household. John 4:46-54Acts 10Acts 16:31www.messagetokings.com

Jesus leaves Capernaum and goes to Nain, a town south of Nazareth. At the city gate, he interrupts a funeral and raises a widow's son. In this episode, we cover the incredible symbolism of this nameless, faceless, fatherless resurrection and how it applies to today. Luke 7:11-17Joel 2:28-29Psalm 30Revelation 3:1-5www.messagetokings.com

After the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus goes into Capernaum. In the city, a centurion sends for Jesus to heal his illegitimate child. Jesus agrees to go to his house, but instead the Centurion states "just say the word" and he will be healed. Jesus was amazed with his faith, and healed him. In this episode, we cover this deliverance, and the concept of spiritual authority. Luke 7:1-10Matthew 8:5-13www.messagetokings.com

In the midst of the ministry of Jesus, twelve disciples were called. These twelve disciples would later be leaders of the future church, but only after being trained by Jesus himself in ministry, discipleship, and evangelism. In this episode, we cover the disciples, their known backgrounds, and the challenges of calling both a zealot and a traitor. Luke 6:12:12-161 Samuel 16:7Psalms 41:9Zachariah 11:12-13www.messagetokings.com

Jesus continues the Sermon on the Mount. He teaches on fasting, treasures in heaven, money, worry, and false judgment. In addition, he covered pearls to pigs, good gifts, the narrow gate, false prophets, and the man who built his house on the rock. All of these define a greater faith, the fulfillment of the law, the character of Jesus, his purpose for coming and the lifestyle and decisions required to follow him. Matthew 6:16-7:271 John 4:181 Timothy 6:10Luke 16:9 www.messagetokings.com

Jesus continues the sermon on the mount. In this episode, Jesus teaches on righteousness, forgiveness, adultery, fasting, and concludes with one of the most famous prayers in world history - The Lord's Prayer. Matthew 5:13-6:13Proverbs 18:21www.messagetokings.com

Taking a break from miracles, Jesus sits down and preaches about the Kingdom of Heaven. The Kingdom of Heaven is contrary to the world system, it is the upside down kingdom and the character of Jesus himself. In this episode, we cover the introduction to the sermon on the mount, or the beatitudes of Jesus himself. Matthew 5:1-11Luke 6:17-26James 5:16www.messagetokings.com

In this episode, the Pharisees show their true colors when Jesus' disciples pick grain on the sabbath and Jesus heals a man with a withered hand on the sabbath. To our dismay, these religious leaders will now plot with the Herodians the death of Jesus. Exodus 20:8-112 Corinthians 3:17Matthew 12:1-8Mark 3:1-6www.messagetokings.com

Jesus continues to minister from synagogue to synagogue and house to house. From the streets to the seashore, to the alter and the threshold of every home, Jesus preaches the kingdom. In this episode, Jesus teaches from a home, and we see the power of faith in the hands of friends and how Jesus can and will forgive sins. In addition, Jesus calls the Apostle Matthew and he teaches on new wineskins. Hebrews 11:1Matthew 17:20Hebrews 11:6Galatians 5:6James 2:24Mark 9:23Luke 5:17-31Mark 2:13-17Matthew 9:13Mark 2:18-22James 2:14James 5:16John 20:23Proverbs 16:3www.messagetokings.com

Jesus was approached by a leper, with these words, "if you are willing, make me clean." Jesus' response was what was expected from a loving God, "I am willing, be cleansed." In this episode, we cover this miracle, Jesus' willingness to bring healing, and compare it to the corrupt priesthood which ruled over the people and refused to do their job and carry their responsibility. Leviticus 13, 14Luke 18:8Mark 1:40-45Luke 5:15Number 12:1-102 Chronicles 26:19-20Hebrews 4:14-16www.messagetokings.com

As the crowds push against Jesus, he steps into Peter's boat and preaches to them from his boat. After teaching the crowds, he tells Peter to put out his boat into the deep. Peter obeys and puts down his nets, and despite catching nothing all night, his nets are instantly full of fish. In this episode, we cover this custom designed miracle for Jesus' lead disciple Peter and the miraculous catch fish. Luke 5:1-11

After Jesus returns from Nazareth, he sets up his ministry base of operations in Capernaum, on the west coast of the Sea of Galilee. On the sabbath, he taught in the synagogue and a man confronted him who had a demon. Jesus silenced the demon and cast him out of the man causing a stirring in the people, for he was "one who taught with authority." After the sermon, Jesus went to Peter's house where he healed his mother of a fever, and a healing revival broke out at Peter's house. In this episode, we cover the first full day of Jesus' day-to-day ministry discussing healing, covid-19, deliverance, demons and Jesus secret sauce to his power and ministry. Mark 1:21-39Luke 4:38-39Revelation 19:10Luke 4:40-41Jude 1:6Show Sponsor: SteadfastGiftshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/SteadfastGiftswww.messagetokings.com

Jesus starts his ministry in Capernaum, and travels to Nazareth to visit family. He goes on the Sabbath to the Synagogue and he reads from a scroll handed to him. The coincidence of the scroll handed to him cannot be missed, for he was intended to read Isaiah 61, in whose volumes was the containment of his entire mission in Galilee and Judah for the next three years.VersesMatthew 4:12-25Matthew 26:47-54Mark 1:14-20Luke 4:14-28Isaiah 61Galatians 5:6Leviticus 25Show Sponsor: SteadfastGiftshttps://www.etsy.com/shop/SteadfastGiftsProduct Referenced in the Show: Iron Sharpens Iron Coin https://www.etsy.com/your/shops/SteadfastGifts/tools/listings/section:30944840,stats:true/1105988934www.messagetokings.com

Jesus takes the shorter, but dangerous and questionable, route through Samaria on his way toward Galilee. He stops at Jacob's well, and encounters a woman. A woman, whose reputation was in question, but Jesus didn't care. Instead, he chose her to be the first converts (history records her name as Photine) in Samaria and one of the first Gentile converts in world history. Guest Speaker: Jannel HeastonJohn 4www.messagetokings.com

Jesus goes onto Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover of his ministry. The Apostle John records Jesus' clearing of the temple courts of the money changers followed by Jesus eye-opening conversation with Nicodemus. In this conversation and episode, we cover Jesus' explanation of his purpose, his assignment, and the working of the holy spirit in the New Testament age. John 3:16John 2:13 - John 3:36Numbers 21:4-9John 7:45-52John 19:39-42 www.messagetokings.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKl-wX54LjDuoPaeNkiS0QSponsor: This Episode is sponsored by Heaston Family Adventures. Follow the Heaston Family, a Homeschool Christian Family that records our travels throughout the world, as far away as New Zealand and Australia, or watch our local adventures in the United States from the Midwest to the South and our current adventures in the Pacific Northwest. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/bretternelly

Jesus goes onto Jerusalem to celebrate the first Passover of his ministry. The Apostle John records Jesus' clearing of the temple courts of the money changers followed by Jesus eye-opening conversation with Nicodemus. In this conversation and episode, we cover Jesus' explanation of his purpose, his assignment, and the working of the holy spirit in the New Testament age. John 3:16John 2:13 - John 3:36Numbers 21:4-9John 7:45-52John 19:39-42 www.messagetokings.comYoutube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtKl-wX54LjDuoPaeNkiS0QSponsor: This Episode is sponsored by Heaston Family Adventures. Follow the Heaston Family, a Homeschool Christian Family that records our travels throughout the world, as far away as New Zealand and Australia, or watch our local adventures in the United States from the Midwest to the South and our current adventures in the Pacific Northwest. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/bretternelly

Jesus is invited to a wedding, and he brings his disciples and meets his family there. When they run out of wine, Mary asks Jesus to do something about it. In this episode, Jesus performs his first miracle, and presents of a picture of the greatest of all generations and a picture of the church before the end of the age. John 2:1-12John 5:19Matthew 24:36Joel 2:28-32www.messagetokings.com

After the temptation, Jesus returns to the Jordan where two of John the Baptists disciples leave John to follow Jesus. Peter, Philip, and Nathanael would follow. While we lack detail on many of their conversations, we have great detail into Jesus introduction with Nathanael. In this episode, we cover their encounters, specifically Nathanael's encounter with Jesus. John 1:29-51Genesis 28:16-19www.messagetokings.com

After Jesus' baptism, the spirit leads him into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. In this episode, we cover the three temptations of Jesus and their significance to us today. Matthew 4:1-13Deuteronomy 8:3Deuteronomy 6:161 Corinthians 11:14Psalm 91:11Luke 4:5-6Deuteronomy 6:13Revelation 21:22-27www.messagetokings.com

In the wilderness, John the Baptist started his ministry preaching the repentance of sin and baptism. Crowds came from Judea, Jerusalem, and Galilee to hear his message and be baptized. His preaching was the fulfillment of Isaiah 40 and Malachi 4 when Jesus came to be baptized. Matthew 3:1-15, Mark 3:1-9, Luke 3:1-20, John 1:19-34, Matthew 28:19, Malachi 4:2-6, Isaiah 40:1-3,1 Corinthians 2:8, Acts 8www.messagetokings.com

We have no Biblical reference for Jesus between the age of 12 and 30, but during this time the Roman Empire was rife with conflict and change. In this episode, we cover the profound silent years and their meaning to us, and the events surrounding this time. John 21:25John 6:38John 1:30John 5:19Hebrews 5:7www.messagetokings.com

At the age of twelve, as was custom, Jesus and his family went to Jerusalem to celebrate Passover. After the Passover, his parents left Jerusalem. After a days journey, they realized Jesus wasn't with them. They went back to Jerusalem and found him in the Temple Courts asking questions and marveling the scholars. His parents were amazed when they saw him. In this episode, we will cover the remarkable symbolism at work in this scene. Luke 2:41-52www.messagetokings.com

In this episode, we cover podcast announcements, social media, program updates, and the launch of Resilience Awakening. Find Resilience Awakening, a sci-fi christian allegory, on Amazon.com: Resilience Awakening: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1649492839/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=www.messagetokings.com

The last days of Herod are marked with rebellion. Even after his death, Herod Archelaus puts down a rebellion with three thousand causalities around the temple mount. Archelaus goes to Rome to confirm his appointment as king, and three other rebellions break out leading to another two thousand casualties and crucifixions alongside the Judean roadways as Rome restores order. When it was time for Joseph and Mary to return from Egypt, their fear of Herod Archelaus was justified. Thus, they settled in Nazareth. Matthew 2:22-23Luke 2:39-40Isaiah 53:1-3www.messagetokings.com

A royal caravan, with military escort, arrives in Jerusalem. Magi, a religious ruling class from the East, request to see the one born King of the Jews. Herod, who is suffering with an extreme bowel disorder, is threatened for he was not born King of the Jews. He interviews the Magi and they speak of a star, and the Hebrew scholars point them to Bethlehem. In this episode, we cover the mysterious Magi, their visit, their gifts, their kingly presence and Herod's terrible reaction. Isaiah 60:1-6Matthew 2:1-18Psalm 8:2Luke 19:40www.messagetokings.com

Joseph and Mary took Jesus to Jerusalem on his eighth day to fulfill the Abrahamic covenant. In this episode, we cover the Abrahamic covenant, the circumcision ritual, the blessing of Simeon and Anna and the Blood of Christ. Genesis 12:1-3Genesis 17:9-12Luke 2:21:38Leviticus 12:8Luke 22:201 Peter 1:9Hebrews 9:142 Corinthians 5:17www.messagetokings.com