No Man Died Like This Man
Stories of the Master
Throughout history, many have faced death with courage. From the philosopher Socrates, calmly drinking the cup of hemlock… to the Jewish martyrs under Antiochus Epiphanes, enduring unimaginable suffering… to faithful Christians who sang and prayed as flames rose around them…. They all died with bravery. But no one died like Jesus. Why did the One who healed the sick, raised the dead, and commanded the winds fall to the ground in sorrow in Gethsemane? Why did He cry out in anguish instead of facing death with calm resolve? The answer takes us deep into the heart of the Gospel.
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The River of Humility
Stories of the Master
Step into the wilderness with the prophet John, the holy man chosen to prepare the way for the Messiah. For months, he preached repentance to crowds from every walk of life—but John’s eyes were searching for one man, the one foretold to baptize with the Holy Spirit and fire.
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When Heaven Spoke Again
Stories of the Master
For four hundred years, heaven was silent. Then, in the wilderness of Israel, a voice thundered once more. This is the story of John the Baptist, the prophet who broke centuries of silence and announced that the kingdom of God was at hand. Far from the halls of power and the corruption of Rome, a man clothed in camel’s hair proclaimed repentance, renewal, and the coming of the Messiah. Step into the world of first-century Israel — where tyranny ruled, sin enslaved, and hope seemed lost — until God spoke again.
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When Heaven Was Silent
Stories of the Master
Empires rose and fell — Babylon, Persia, Greece. God’s people waited under the weight of silence, holding on to His promise. And when the time was right, the Voice returned … not in thunder, but in the cry of a child.
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The Prodigal Son and His Prodigal Father 2
Stories of the Master
The story did not end with the prodigal son's return. The older son returned to his home to hear the noise of the joyous celebration at his brother's return. When he learns his brother is ruined and penniless, he refuses to join the party.
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The Prodigal Son and His Prodigal Father 1
Stories of the Master
If the story of the lost lamb and the lost coin did not move the religious people, perhaps a story of a lost son would touch their hearts. In his most famous story, Jesus tells the story of a son who shames his family and ruins his life. But his sin is not as great as his father's love.
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Lost!
Stories of the Master
Jesus tells the parables about the shepherd who risked everything to find one lost lamb and a woman who searched diligently to find one lost coin. But would the religious leaders understand the meaning?
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Excuses, Lies, and Insults
Stories of the Master
Jesus is eating with religious leaders on the Sabbath. After he heals a man in their presence, he chides them for their pride and tells them a story to warn them they must stop making excuses about following him.
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The Crooked Woman
Stories of the Master
Jesus is teaching on the Sabbath in the synagogue. Everyone is enjoying his message when a woman shows up with a deformity she has had for 18 years. Jesus calls her to the front of the synagogue. What will he do on this day of rest?
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Slashing Swords, Crashing Buildings
Stories of the Master
Tragedies have struck Israel. Pilate has murdered men who were offering sacrifices in the Temple. A tower in Siloam has fallen and killed many. Some want Jesus to take revenge. His story of the barren fig tree identifies the real problem.
info_outlineJesus teaches his people about faith that overcomes all fear and then tells stories to reinforce all they have heard and to prepare them for the mission that lies ahead of them.