Episode 14: The Greatest Among Us

Summary

Podcast Summary: The Life of Jesus – Episode 14: The Greatest Among Us

Host: Fox Audio Network
Narration: Michael York (Luke), Neal McDonough (Jesus)
Episode Date: December 21, 2025
Episode Theme: Teachings on greatness, humility, mercy, and the cost of discipleship from Luke chapters 8-11; Jesus’ challenge to religious leaders and society’s definitions of greatness.

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Overview

In “The Greatest Among Us,” The Life of Jesus podcast (Episode 14) immerses listeners in pivotal moments from Luke’s gospel, focusing on what constitutes greatness in Jesus’ eyes. Through dramatized readings and narration, the episode retells Jesus’ sending out of the disciples, the miraculous feeding of the five thousand, the Transfiguration, numerous teachings on humility, the parable of the Good Samaritan, instructions on prayer, and a series of confrontations with religious leaders. The episode continually returns to the radical message that true greatness is found in humility and childlike openness, rather than worldly status.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Sending of the Disciples (01:25–02:35)

• Jesus empowers the twelve: He gives them authority over demons and instructs them to carry nothing for their journey, emphasizing reliance on God and hospitality of others.
  • “Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money, and do not have two tunics...When you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.” (Jesus, 01:41)

2. Herod’s Perplexity and Jesus’ Fame (02:05–02:42)

• Herod is troubled: Rumors about Jesus reach the ruler, sparking confusion and a desire to meet Him.

3. The Feeding of the Five Thousand (03:18–04:03)

• Miraculous abundance: With five loaves and two fish, Jesus blesses the food, feeds a huge crowd, and has leftovers—an emblem of divine provision.
  • “You give them something to eat.” (Jesus, 03:27)
  • “All ate and were satisfied. And they took up what was left over, twelve baskets of broken pieces.” (Narrator, 03:57)

4. Peter’s Confession and First Passion Prediction (04:25–05:53)

• Acknowledging Jesus as Messiah: Peter names Jesus “the Christ of God.”
• Foretelling suffering: Jesus instructs on self-denial, the necessity of His coming passion, and the paradox of losing one’s life to save it.
  • “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” (Jesus, 04:49)
  • “For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself?” (Jesus, 05:10)

5. The Transfiguration (05:53–06:49)

• Dazzling revelation of glory: Jesus is transformed in the presence of Peter, James, and John, appearing with Moses and Elijah.
• Divine endorsement: God’s voice declares Jesus as His chosen Son.
  • “This is my Son, my chosen. Listen to Him.” (Voice of God, 06:49)

6. Casting Out Demons and the Problem of Faith (07:52–08:09)

• Healing with authority: Jesus laments the faithlessness of the generation, rebukes a demon, and restores a child.

7. Redefining Greatness: The Child as Example (09:05–09:20)

• True greatness is humility: Jesus embraces a child, explaining that welcoming the least is to welcome Him.
  • “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me…For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.” (Jesus, 09:05)

8. Inclusivity in the Mission (09:20–09:38)

• Welcoming others’ ministry: Jesus affirms those serving in His name, rejecting exclusive attitudes.
  • “Do not forbid him. For he that is not against you is for you.” (Jesus, 09:31)

9. The Cost of Discipleship (10:19–11:00)

• Jesus teaches that following Him requires sacrifice, urgency, and undivided focus.
  • “Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests. But the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.” (Jesus, 10:19)
  • “No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” (Jesus, 10:54)

10. The Mission of the Seventy (11:11–14:15)

• Missionary instructions: Jesus sends out seventy disciples with radical dependence and a message of peace. He proclaims judgment on unrepentant towns and assures authority over evil, redirecting their joy toward salvation.
  • “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.” (Jesus, 11:11)
  • “Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” (Jesus, 13:56)

11. Intimate Teachings and Prayer (14:15–20:08)

• Jesus’ unique relationship with the Father: He praises God for revealing truths to the humble.
  • “I thank thee, Father…that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes.” (Jesus, 14:19)
• The Lord’s Prayer and persistence: Jesus teaches how to pray and reassures that God gives good gifts to those who ask.
  • “When you pray, say, Father, hallowed be thy name…Give us each day our daily bread…” (Jesus, 18:09)
  • “Ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you.” (Jesus, 19:03)

12. Signs, Division, and the Lamp Metaphor (20:08–24:10)

• Confronting accusation: Jesus rebuts claims that he casts out demons by Beelzebul, stressing unity and the coming of God’s kingdom.
  • “Every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste…But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you.” (Jesus, 20:32)
• True blessedness: A woman praises His mother, but Jesus elevates obedience to God’s word above biological ties.
  • “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it.” (Jesus, 22:21)
• The lamp and the eye: He uses a metaphor of light and spiritual sight, urging vigilance.

13. Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers (24:10–26:56)

• Hypocrisy rebuked: Jesus denounces religious leaders for focusing on externals, neglecting justice and love, burdening others, and obstructing spiritual understanding.
  • “You Pharisees cleanse the outside…but inside you are full of extortion and wickedness. You fools!” (Jesus, 24:27)
  • “Woe to you…for you are like graves which are not seen.” (Jesus, 25:14)
  • “Woe to you, lawyers…for you have taken away the key of knowledge.” (Jesus, 26:49)

14. The Parable of the Good Samaritan (15:24–17:13)

• Radical mercy and neighbor-love: In response to a lawyer’s question, Jesus redefines neighborliness through the compassion shown by the Samaritan.
  • “Go, and do likewise.” (Jesus, 17:13)

15. Mary and Martha (17:13–18:00)

• Contemplation vs. busyness: Jesus honors Mary’s attentiveness over Martha’s anxious activity.
  • “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things. One thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion…” (Jesus, 17:38)

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• “If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” — Jesus (04:49)
• “Whoever receives this child in my name receives me…For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.” — Jesus (09:05)
• “Do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.” — Jesus (13:56)
• “Go, and do likewise.” (regarding showing mercy, Good Samaritan) — Jesus (17:13)
• “Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it.” — Jesus (22:21)
• “Woe to you Pharisees, for you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God.” — Jesus (24:52)
• “Woe to you, lawyers…for you have taken away the key of knowledge.” — Jesus (26:49)

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Key Segment Timestamps

• Sending the Twelve: 01:25–02:35
• Feeding of the 5000: 03:18–04:03
• Peter’s Confession: 04:25–05:53
• Transfiguration: 05:53–06:49
• Teaching on Greatness (receiving a child): 09:05–09:20
• Good Samaritan Parable: 15:24–17:13
• Mary and Martha: 17:13–18:00
• Lord’s Prayer: 18:09–19:09
• Woes to Pharisees/Lawyers: 24:27–26:56

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Episode Tone & Concluding Reflection

With skillful narration and dynamic actor portrayals, the episode adopts a reverent yet accessible tone, emphasizing the upside-down nature of Jesus' teaching. In the closing reflection (27:10), Ainsley Earhardt underscores the radical lesson: that true greatness is found not in power or wealth, but in childlike humility, openness, and a willingness to serve.

Ainsley Earhardt (27:10):

“Is it any wonder that Jesus chose a child as an example of greatness? As he said, he who is least among you all is the one who is great. Father, help me to be childlike in my dealings with others and in my view of the world. Remove cynicism from my heart and replace it with the innocence of love.”

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For listeners seeking to grasp the heart of Jesus’ message, this episode delivers a powerful array of His teachings on humility, mercy, and spiritual openness—providing a detailed journey through key moments of Luke’s gospel with rich dramatization and deep spiritual resonance.

Transcript

[Ainsley Earhart]

The Life of Jesus podcast is sponsored by Riverbend Ranch. Hello everyone. This is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you so much for joining me for this 14th episode of the 52 episode podcast series, the Life of Jesus. This podcast begins with chapter eight of Luke's Narrative of Jesus Life. Michael York will flawlessly narrate the words of Luke, while Neal McDonough will bring a dynamic realism to the words of Jesus. In this segment of Luke, we will encounter teachings from Jesus that bring deep wisdom and understanding to the life God longs for his people to live. We will also hear stories of those whose lives of dishonesty and corruption were denounced and challenged by Jesus. Let's listen in as the story unfolds. More of the life of Jesus next.

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[Jesus]

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[Narrator]

Jesus called the 12 together and gave them power and authority over all demons and to cure diseases. And he sent them out to preach the kingdom of God and to heal.

[Jesus]

Take nothing for your journey, no staff, nor bag, nor bread, nor money, and do not have two tunics, and whatever house you enter, stay there, and from there depart. Wherever they do not receive you. When you leave that town, shake off the dust from your feet as a testimony against them.

[Narrator]

And they departed and went through the villages preaching the gospel and healing everywhere. Now Herod the Tetrarch heard of all that was done, and he was perplexed because it was said by some that John had been raised from the dead, by some that Elijah had appeared, and by others that one of the old prophets had risen.

[Jesus]

Herod said, John, I beheaded, but who is this about whom I hear such things?

[Narrator]

And he sought to see Jesus on their return. The apostles told Jesus what they had done, and he took them and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida. When the crowds learned it, they followed him, and he welcomed them and spoke to them of the kingdom of God and cured those who had need of healing. Now the day began to wear away and the 12 came to Jesus.

[Disciple]

Send the crowd away to go into the villages and country round about to Lodge and get provisions. For we are here in a lonely place.

[Jesus]

You give them something to eat.

[Disciple]

We have no more than five loaves and two fish. Unless we are to go and buy food for all these people.

[Narrator]

For There were about 5,000 men.

[Jesus]

Make them sit down in companies, about 50 each.

[Narrator]

And the disciples did so and made them all sit down. Taking the five loaves and the two fish. He looked up to heaven and blessed and broke them and gave them to the disciples to set before the crowd. All ate and were satisfied. And they took up what was left over 12 baskets of broken pieces. Now it happened that as he was praying alone, the disciples were with him. And he asked them, who do the.

[Jesus]

People say that I am?

[Disciple]

John the Baptist. But others say Elijah and others that one of the old prophets has arisen.

[Jesus]

But who do you say that I am?

[Narrator]

And Peter answered, the Christ of God. But he charged and commanded them to tell this to no one.

[Jesus]

The Son of Man must suffer many things and be rejected by the elders and chief priests and scribes and be killed and on the third day be raised. If any man would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it. And whoever loses his life for my sake, he will save it. For what does it profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses or forfeits himself? Whoever is ashamed of me and of my words of him will the Son of Man be ashamed when he comes in his glory and the glory of the Father and of the holy angels? But I tell you truly, there are some standing here who will not taste death before they see the kingdom of God.

[Narrator]

Now, about eight days after these sayings, he took with him Peter, Peter and John and James, and went up on the mountain to pray. As he was praying, the appearance of his countenance was altered and his raiment became dazzling white. And behold, two men talked with him. Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was to accomplish at Jerusalem. Peter and those who were with him were heavy with sleep. And when they wakened, they saw his glory and the two men who stood with him. As the men were parting from him, Peter said to Jesus, master, it is.

[Jesus]

Well that we are here. Let us make three booths. One for you and one for Moses and one for Elijah.

[Narrator]

Not knowing what he said. As he said this, a cloud came and overshadowed them. And they were afraid as they entered the cloud. And a voice came out of the cloud. This is my son, my chosen. Listen to Him. And when the voice had spoken, Jesus was found alone. They kept silence and told no one in those days anything of what they had seen. On the next day, when they had come down from the mountain, a great crowd met him. And behold, a man from the crowd cried, teacher, I beg you to look upon my son, for he is my only child. Behold, a spirit seizes him and he suddenly cries out. It convulses him till he foams and.

[Jesus]

Shatters him and will hardly leave him. I begged your disciples to cast it out, but they could not. O faithless and perverse generation. How long am I to be with you and bear with you. Bring your son here.

[Narrator]

While he was coming, the demon tore him and convulsed him. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit and healed the boy and gave him back to his Father. All were astonished at the majesty of God. But while they were all marveling at everything he did, he said to his.

[Jesus]

Disciples, let these words sink into your ears. For the Son of Man is to be delivered into the hands of men.

[Narrator]

But they did not understand this saying. And it was concealed from them that they should not perceive it. And they were afraid to ask him about this saying. An argument arose among them as to which of them was the greatest. But when Jesus perceived the thought of their hearts, he took a child and put him by his side.

[Jesus]

Whoever receives this child in my name receives me. And whoever receives me receives him who sent me. For he who is least among you all is the one who is great.

[Disciple]

Master, we saw a man casting out demons in your name. And we forbade him because he does not follow with us.

[Jesus]

Do not forbid him. For he that is not against you is for you.

[Narrator]

When the days drew near for him to be received up, he set his face to go to Jerusalem. And he sent messengers ahead of him who went and entered a village of the Samaritans to make ready for him. But the people would not receive him because his face was set toward Jerusalem. When his disciples James and John saw it, they said, lord, do you want.

[Jesus]

Us to bid fire come down from heaven and consume them?

[Narrator]

But he turned and rebuked them. And they went on to another village. As they were going along the road, a man said to him, I will follow you wherever you go.

[Jesus]

Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests. But the Son of Man has nowhere to lay his head.

[Narrator]

To another he said, follow me, Lord.

[Jesus]

Let me first go and bury my father. Leave the dead to bury their own dead. But as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom Of God. Another said, I will follow you, Lord, but let me first say farewell to those at my home. No one who puts his hand to the plough and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.

[Narrator]

After this, The Lord appointed 70 others and sent them on ahead of him, two by two, into every town and place where he himself was about to come.

[Jesus]

The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Pray, therefore, the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest. Go your way. Behold, I send you out as lambs in the midst of wolves. Carry no purse, no bag, no sandals and salute no one on the road. Whatever house you enter first say, peace be to this house. And if a son of peace is there, your peace shall rest upon him. But if not, it shall return to you. Remain in the same house, eating and drinking what they provide for the laborer deserves his wages. Do not go from house to house. Whenever you enter a town and they receive you, eat what is set before you, heal the sick in it and say to them, the kingdom of God has come near to you. But whenever you enter a town and they do not receive you, go into its streets and say, even the dust of your town that clings to our feet we wipe off against you. Nevertheless, know this, that the kingdom of God has come near. I tell you, it shall be more tolerable on that day for Sodom than for that town. Woe to you, Chorazin. Woe to you, Bethsaida. For if the mighty works done in you had been done in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it shall be more tolerable in the judgment for Tyre and and Sidon than for you. And you, Capernaum, will you be exalted to heaven? You shall be brought down to Hades. He who hears you, hears me. And he who rejects you, rejects me. And he who rejects me rejects him who sent me.

[Narrator]

The 70 returned with joy.

[Jesus]

Lord, even the demons are subject to us. In your name. I saw Satan fall like lightning from heaven. Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. And nothing shall hurt you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice in this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are written in heaven.

[Narrator]

In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spirit.

[Jesus]

I thank thee, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hidden these things from the wise and understanding and revealed them to babes. Yea, Father, for such was Thy gracious will. All things have been delivered to me by my Father. And no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son and anyone to whom the Son Son chooses to reveal him.

[Narrator]

Then turning to the disciples, he said.

[Jesus]

Privately, blessed are the eyes which see what you see. For I tell you that many prophets and kings desired to see what you see and did not see it, and to hear what you hear and did not hear it.

[Narrator]

And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test.

[Jesus]

Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life? What is written in the law? How do you read? You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind and your neighbor as yourself. You have answered right. Do this and you will live.

[Narrator]

But the lawyer, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, and who is my neighbor?

[Jesus]

A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him and departed, leaving him half dead. Now, by chance, a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise, a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where the man was. And when he saw him, he had compassion and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. Take care of him, and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back. Which of these three do you think proved neighborhood to the man who fell among the robbers? The one who showed mercy on him. Go, and do likewise.

[Narrator]

Now, as they went on their way, he entered a village and a woman named Martha received him into her house. She had a sister called Mary who sat at the Lord's feet and listened to his teaching. But Martha was distracted with the much serving, and she went to him and said, lord, do you not care that my sister has left me to serve alone? Tell her then to help me.

[Jesus]

Martha. Martha, you are anxious and troubled about many things. One thing is needful. Mary has chosen the good portion which shall not be taken away from her.

[Narrator]

Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he ceased, one of his disciples said to him, lord, teach us.

[Jesus]

To pray as John taught his disciples. When you pray, say, father, hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom Come, give us each day our daily bread and forgive us our sins, for we ourselves forgive everyone who is indebted to us, and lead us not into temptation. Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him. And he will answer from within. Do not bother me. The door is now shut and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything. I tell you, though, he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend. Yet because of his importunity he will rise and give him whatever he needs. I tell you, ask and it will be given you. Seek and you will find. Knock and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives, and he who seeks, finds. And to him who knocks in it will be opened. What father among you? If his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent? Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him?

[Narrator]

Now he was casting out a demon that was dumb. When the demon had gone out, the dumb man spoke and the people marveled. But some of them said, he casts.

[Jesus]

Out demons by Beelzebul, the prince of demons.

[Narrator]

Others, to test him, sought from him a sign from heaven. But he, knowing their thoughts, said to.

[Jesus]

Them, every kingdom divided against itself is laid waste, and a divided household falls. And if Satan also is divided against himself, how will his kingdom stand for you? Say that I cast out demons by Beelzebul. If I cast out demons by by Beelzebul, by whom do your sons cast them out? Therefore they shall be your judges. But if it is by the finger of God that I cast out demons, then the kingdom of God has come upon you. When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own palace, his goods are in peace. But when one stronger than he assails him and overcomes him, he takes away his armor in which he trusted and divides his spoil. He who is not with me is against me, and he who does not gather with me scatters. When the unclean spirit has gone out of a man, he passes through waterless plains, places seeking rest and finding none, he says, I will return to my house from which I came. And when he comes, he finds it swept and put in order. Then he goes and brings seven other spirits more evil than himself. And they enter and dwell there. And the last state of that man becomes worse than the first.

[Narrator]

As he said this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice. Blessed is the womb that bore you.

[Ainsley Earhart]

And the breasts that you sucked.

[Jesus]

Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and keep it.

[Narrator]

When the crowds were increasing, he began.

[Jesus]

To say, this generation is an evil generation. It seeks a sign, but no sign shall be given to it except the sign of Jonah. For as Jonah became a sign to the men of Nineveh, so will the Son of Man be to this generation. The Queen of the south will arise at the judgment with the men of this generation and condemn them, for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. And behold, something greater than Solomon is here. The men of Nineveh will arise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it, for they repented at the preaching of Jonah. And behold, something greater than Jonah is here. No one, after lighting a lamp, puts it in a cellar or under a bushel, but on a stand, that those who enter may see the light. Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is sound, your whole body is full of light. But when it is not sound, your body is full of darkness. Therefore be careful, lest the light in you be darkness. If then your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly bright as when a lamp with its rays gives you light.

[Narrator]

While he was speaking, a Pharisee asked him to dine with him. So he went in and sat at table. The Pharisee was astonished to see that he did not first wash before dinner.

[Jesus]

Now you Pharisees, cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside you are full of extortion and wickedness. You fools. Did not he who made the outside make the inside also? But give for alms those things which are within. And behold, everything is clean for you. But woe to you, Pharisees, for you tithe mint and rue and every herb, and neglect justice and the love of God. These you ought to have done without neglecting the others. Woe to you, Pharisees, for you love the best seat in the synagogues and salutations in the marketplaces. Woe to you, for you are like graves which are not seen, and men walk over them without knowing it.

[Narrator]

One of the lawyers answered him, teacher.

[Jesus]

In saying this, you reproach us also. Woe to you, lawyers also, for you load men with burdens hard to bear, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers. Woe to you, for you build the tombs of the prophets whom your fathers killed, so you are witnesses and consent to the deeds of your fathers, for they killed them and you build their tombs. Therefore also the wisdom of God said, I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute, that the blood of all the prophets shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation, from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it shall be required of this generation. Woe to you, lawyers, for you have taken away the key of knowledge. You did not enter yourselves, and you hindered those who were entering.

[Narrator]

As Jesus went away from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him hard and to provoke him to speak of many things lying in wait for him to catch at something he might say.

[Ainsley Earhart]

You're listening to the life of Jesus. When we think of greatness, I would venture none of us think of a child. Perhaps we picture power, prestige and great wealth, but certainly not a little one with little knowledge or little experience or status of any kind. Yet Jesus set a child apart as an example of true importance. A child is not tainted by cynicism, born of worldly disappointment. A child does not esteem themselves over others, but is content to learn and grow with the help of the more experienced. Children are by nature trusting, loving and forgiving. The innocence of their gaze results in vision that is undistorted by suspicion. The naivety they possess is priceless, for it is pure and unpolluted by the sin filled world. Is it any wonder that Jesus chose a child as an example of greatness? As he said, he who is least among you all is the one who is great. Father, help me to be childlike in my dealings with others and in my view of the world. Remove cynicism from my heart and replace it with the innocence of love. Thank you for listening to episode 14 of the 52 episode podcast series the Life of Jesus. Make sure to spread the word. Listen ad free with a Fox News Podcast plus subscription on Apple Podcasts. Amazon prime members can listen ad free on the Amazon Music app.