Welcome to Jesus Said — A minute of pause with daily soundbite summaries of the words of Jesus to help us #livebetter #today!
Episode 15 – Jesus Said, Obey God!
Jesus Said - Obey God! — This #aimhigher soundbite is Jesus teaching about God’s Commands. Reading from: Matthew 5:17-20 (NLT) 17 “Do not think that I have come to abolish the law or the prophets. I have not come to abolish these things but to fulfill...
Episode 14 – Jesus Said, Beware Of Fakes!
Jesus Said - Beware Of Fakes! — This #livebetter soundbite is part of Jesus’ teaching about identifying people by their actions. Reading from: Matthew 7:15-16 (NLT) 15 “Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep but are really vicious...
Episode 13 – Jesus Said, Make Peace!
Jesus Said - Make Peace! - This #lovefirst soundbite is part of Jesus’ teaching about anger in what’s called the Sermon on the Mount. Reading from: Matthew 5:23-24 (NLT) 23 “So if you are presenting a sacrifice at the altar in the Temple and you suddenly...
Episode 12 – Jesus Said, Serve Others!
Jesus Said - Serve Others! — This #gomakemore soundbite is how Jesus responded when the disciples were upset about who would be the most important. Reading from: Matthew 20:26-28 (NLT) 26 But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader...
Episode 11 – Jesus Said, Don’t Be Afraid!
Jesus Said - Don’t Be Afraid! — This #aimhigher soundbite is part of the instructions Jesus gave His disciples before sending them out. Reading from: Matthew 10:28 (NLT) 28 “Don’t be afraid of those who want to kill your body; they cannot touch your soul....
Episode 10 – Jesus Said, Be Quietly Generous!
Jesus Said - Be Quietly Generous! — This #livebetter soundbite is where Jesus is teaching about giving to the needy. Reading from: Matthew 6:1, 3&4 (NLT) 1 “Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the...
Episode 9 – Jesus Said, God’s Way First!
Jesus Said - God’s Way First! - This #lovefirst soundbite is near the end of Jesus’ teaching called the Sermon on the Mount. He has just talked about money and possessions. Reading from: Matthew 6:33 (NLT) Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live...
Episode 8 – Jesus Said, Pray For More Helpers!
Jesus Said - Pray For More Helpers! — This #gomakemore soundbite is what Jesus said after having compassion on the crowds who were lost like sheep without a shepherd. Reading from: Matthew 9:37-38 (NLT) 37 He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great,...
Episode 7 – Jesus Said, Yes Or No Is Enough!
Jesus Said - Yes Or No Is Enough! — This #aimhigher soundbite from the sermon on the mount is where Jesus was teaching about vows. Reading from: Matthew 5:37 (NLT) Just say a simple, ‘Yes, I will,’ or ‘No, I won’t.’ Anything beyond this is from the evil...
Episode 6 – Jesus Said, Trouble? Rejoice!
Jesus Said - Trouble? Rejoice! — This #livebetter soundbite is part of Jesus teachings called the sermon on the mount. Reading from: Matthew 5:11-12 (NLT) 11 “God blesses you when people mock you and persecute you and lie about you and say all sorts of...