Episode 7: The Lord’s Prayer

Summary

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The Life of Jesus — Episode 7: The Lord’s Prayer

Fox Audio Network | November 30, 2025
Featured Voices:

• John Rhys-Davies (Narrator)
• Neal McDonough (Jesus)
• Sean Astin (Matthew)
• Kristen Bell (Mary Magdalene)
• Blair Underwood (Mark)
• Malcolm McDowell (Caiaphas)
• Stacy Keach (John)
• Hill Harper (Angel of the Lord)
• Julia Ormond (Mother Mary)
• Michael York (Luke)
• Brian Cox (Voice of God)
• Ainsley Earhardt (Host/Additional Narration)

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Overview:

Episode 7 traces the dramatic conclusion of Jesus’ earthly ministry as chronicled in the final chapters of Matthew and the transition into Mark. Through immersive scripture readings and vivid performances, the episode brings listeners to the heart of Jesus’s betrayal, crucifixion, and resurrection, then the new beginning of his ministry as retold in the Gospel of Mark. The episode’s central focus is on moments of betrayal, suffering, forgiveness, and ultimate hope.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Jesus’s Betrayal and Arrest

• Setting: The Garden of Gethsemane, immediately after Jesus’s fervent prayer and his disciples’ inability to keep watch.
• Judas’s betrayal:
  • Judas arrives with a mob carrying swords and clubs, signaling Jesus’s identity with a kiss.
  • Memorable line:
    • Jesus (to Judas):
      “Friend, why are you here?” (02:00)
• Violence and Restraint:
  • Peter lashes out, cutting off the ear of the high priest’s servant.
  • Jesus calms him, teaching about peace:
    • “Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword.” (02:19)
    • He reminds his followers he could summon “more than 12 legions of angels” but submits for the fulfillment of scripture.
• Fulfillment of Prophecy:
  • Jesus emphasizes that these events must happen to fulfill what was foretold by the prophets.
  • The disciples scatter, leaving Jesus to be taken.

2. The Trial Before the Sanhedrin and Peter’s Denial

• Unjust Accusations:
  • False testimony is sought against Jesus, but none is sufficient.
  • High priest challenges Jesus directly:
    • “I adjure you by the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.” (04:05)
  • Jesus responds:
    • “You have said so, but I tell you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (04:12)
• Condemnation:
  • The council charges him with blasphemy, calling for his death.
  • Jesus is mocked, beaten, and spat upon.
• Peter’s Three Denials:
  • Peter, watching from the courtyard, denies knowing Jesus three times as predicted.
    • “I do not know the man.” (05:33)
    • The cock crows, and Peter remembers Jesus’s words, fleeing in bitter sorrow.

3. Judas’s Remorse and Death

• Judas returns the blood money:
  • Judas, stricken with guilt, tries to undo his betrayal.
    • “I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.” (06:24)
  • The priests dismiss him; Judas hangs himself, and the silver is used to buy the "field of blood," fulfilling prophecy.

4. Jesus Before Pilate and the Crowd's Choice

• Pilate’s Dilemma:
  • Accused by religious leaders, Jesus remains largely silent.
    • “You have said so,” (07:38) in reply to being asked: “Are you the King of the Jews?”
  • The crowd chooses to free Barabbas, a notorious prisoner, over Jesus.
  • Pilate’s symbolic act:
    • Washing his hands:
      "I am innocent of this righteous man's blood. See to yourselves.” (09:24)
  • The crowd insists:
    • “His blood be on us and on our children.” (09:31)

5. The Crucifixion of Jesus

• Mockery and Suffering:
  • Jesus is mocked by soldiers, crowned with thorns, stripped, and led to Golgotha for crucifixion.
• The Cross:
  • Simon of Cyrene is forced to carry Jesus’s cross.
  • Jesus is crucified between two criminals; charges read: "This is Jesus, King of the Jews."
  • Passersby, priests, and others taunt Jesus to save himself.
• Jesus’s Final Words:
  • “Eli, eli, lama sabachthani?” ("My God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me?") (13:01)
  • Jesus dies, the temple curtain tears, earth shakes, and holy people are seen resurrected.
• Recognition by the Centurion:
  • “Truly, this was the Son of God.” (14:34)
• Burial:
  • Joseph of Arimathea lays Jesus in a new tomb; women followers watch over the burial.

6. The Resurrection

• Securing the Tomb:
  • Authorities seal the tomb and set guards to prevent any claims of resurrection.
• The Empty Tomb:
  • Mary Magdalene and “the other Mary” find the stone rolled away, witness an angel:
    • "Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen.” (17:05)
  • Jesus appears to the women:
    • “Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.” (17:51)
• Chief Priests' Cover-up:
  • Guards are bribed to report the disciples stole the body—an enduring false narrative.

7. The Great Commission

• Reunion with Disciples in Galilee:
  • Jesus appears and commissions them:
    • “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations...” (18:56)
    • He promises: “I am with you always, to the close of the age.”

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Transition to the Gospel of Mark (19:40)

1. Mark’s Opening: Preparation & Baptism

• John the Baptist:
  • Prophesied messenger, living simply, calling for repentance.
    • “After me comes he who is mightier than I... I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.” (20:29)
• Jesus’s Baptism:
  • Heavens open, Spirit descends “like a dove,” a voice proclaims:
    • “Thou art my beloved son; with thee I am well pleased.” (21:06)
• Temptation in the Wilderness:
  • Jesus tempted for 40 days; angels minister to him.

2. Call of the First Disciples & Early Ministry

• Call to Simon, Andrew, James, and John:
  • “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.” (21:51)
• Authority:
  • Jesus’s teaching in the synagogue astonishes: “A new teaching with authority...” (23:08)
  • Exorcism: Jesus heals a man with an unclean spirit.
• Miracles:
  • Healing of Simon’s mother-in-law.
  • Many are brought to Jesus for healing and exorcism.
  • Healing the leper:
    • “If you will, you can make me clean.” (24:45)
    • Jesus: “I will; be clean.” (24:54)

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Notable Quotes & Moments

• Jesus’s Peace:
  • "Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword." (02:19)
• Prophetic Fulfillment:
  • “But all this has taken place that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.” (02:55)
• Jesus to High Priest:
  • “You have said so, but I tell you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power and coming on the clouds of heaven.” (04:12)
• Peter’s Denial:
  • “I do not know the man.” (05:33)
• Pilate washing hands:
  • "I am innocent of this righteous man's blood. See to yourselves.” (09:24)
• Jesus’s cry from the cross:
  • “Eli, eli, lama sabachthani?” (13:01)
• Centurion’s recognition:
  • “Truly, this was the Son of God.” (14:34)
• Angel’s assurance:
  • “Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who was crucified. He is not here, for he has risen.” (17:05)
• Jesus’s commission:
  • “Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations... I am with you always, to the close of the age.” (18:56)
• God’s affirmation at Jesus’s baptism:
  • “Thou art my beloved son; with thee I am well pleased.” (21:06)

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Concluding Reflections (26:24)

• Host’s commentary (Ainsley Earhardt):
  • Connects the ongoing theme of betrayal to personal experience, noting Jesus’s radical choice to forgive rather than seek retribution, even at the cost of his own life.
  • “Betrayal is such a cruel assault that leaves our hearts in tatters. Help me learn to refuse retribution and choose to forgive like Jesus.”

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Timestamps of Key Segments:

• Betrayal & Arrest: 01:33 – 03:04
• Trials and Denial: 03:04 – 06:24
• Judas’s Remorse & Death: 06:24 – 07:28
• Pilate, Barabbas & Sentencing: 07:28 – 09:36
• Crucifixion Narration: 09:36 – 14:40
• Resurrection & Empty Tomb: 16:17 – 18:30
• The Great Commission: 18:56 – 19:40
• Mark’s Gospel Introduction: 19:40 – 25:40
• Personal Reflection / Closing: 26:24 – 28:01

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Final Takeaway

This episode poignantly dramatizes the agony, injustice, and ultimate hope surrounding Jesus’s final hours and resurrection. It highlights the core of the Gospel: the response to betrayal, the fulfillment of ancient prophecies, and the inauguration of a mission to share the message of forgiveness and new life across the world. Through captivating voices and reverent storytelling, it invites listeners to reflect on the power of forgiveness and steadfast hope, even in the face of unimaginable betrayal.

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Transcript

[Ainsley Earhart]

The Life of Jesus podcast is sponsored by Riverbend Ranch. Hello everyone, this is Ainsley Earhart. Thank you for joining me today for our next episode of the 52 episode podcast series, the Life of Jesus. In this podcast we will finish the Gospel of Matthew and begin the Book of Mark, another account of Jesus time on earth. In our last episode of Matthew's Gospel, we listened as Jesus agonized in the garden where he had gone to pray, knowing his arrest and death were imminent. Even those closest to him seemed unaware of the torment in his soul and the grief that filled his heart. They slept as Jesus struggled to embrace the unspeakable suffering to come. We will pick up in this podcast as Jesus time of prayer came to an end along with his freedom on this earth. You're listening to the Life of Jesus. We'll be right back.

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[Narrator]

While he was still speaking, Judas came, one of the twelve. And with him a great crowd with swords and clubs from the chief priests and the elders of the people. Now the betrayer had given them a sign. The one I shall kiss is the man sees him. And he came up to Jesus at once and said, hail, Master. And he kissed him.

[Jesus]

Friend, why are you here?

[Narrator]

Then they came up and laid hands on Jesus and seized him. And behold, one of those who were with Jesus stretched out his hand and drew his sword and struck the slave of the high priest and cut off his ear.

[Jesus]

Put your sword back into its place, for all who take the sword will perish by the sword. Lord, do you think that I cannot appeal to my Father and he will at once send me more than 12 legions of angels? But how then should the scriptures be fulfilled that it must be so? Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to capture me? Day after day I sat in the temple teaching, and you did not seize me. But all this has taken place that the scriptures of the prophets might be fulfilled.

[Narrator]

Then all of the disciples forsook him and fled. Then those who had seized Jesus led him to Caiaphas, the high priest, where the scribes and the elders had gathered. But Peter followed him at a distance as far as the courtyard of the high priest. And going inside, he sat with the guards to see the end. Now the chief priests and the whole council sought false testimony against Jesus, that they might put him to death. But they found none, though many false witnesses came forward.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

This fellow said, I am able to.

[Pontius Pilate]

Destroy the temple of God and to build it in three days.

[Narrator]

And the high priest stood up.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

Have you no answer to make? What is it that these men testify against you?

[Narrator]

But Jesus was silent.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

I adore you. By the living God, tell us if you are the Christ, the Son of God.

[Jesus]

You have said so, but I tell you, hereafter you will see the Son of Man seated at the right hand of power and coming on the clouds of heaven.

[Narrator]

Then the high priest tore his robe.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

He has uttered blasphemy. Why do we still need witnesses? You have now heard his blasphemy. What is your judgment?

[Accusers/Other Characters]

He deserves death.

[Narrator]

Then they spat in his face and struck him.

[Pontius Pilate]

And some slapped him, prophesied to us, you, Christ.

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Who is it that struck you?

[Narrator]

Now? Peter was sitting outside in the courtyard, and a maid came up to him.

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You also were with Jesus the Galilean.

[Narrator]

But he denied it before them all.

[Pontius Pilate]

I do not know what you mean.

[Narrator]

And when he went out to the porch, another maid saw him. And she said to the bystanders, this.

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Man was with Jesus of Nazareth.

[Narrator]

And again he denied it with an.

[Pontius Pilate]

Oath, I do not know the man.

[Narrator]

After a little while, the bystanders came up and said to Peter, certainly you are also one of them, for your accent betrays you. Then he began to invoke a curse on himself and to swear, I do.

[Pontius Pilate]

Not know the man.

[Narrator]

And immediately the cock crowed. And Peter remembered the saying of Jesus.

[Jesus]

Before the cock crows, you will deny me.

[Narrator]

Three times he went out and wept bitterly. When morning came, all the chief priests and the elders of the people took counsel against Jesus to put him to death. And they bound him and led him away and delivered him to Pilate, the governor. When Judas his betrayer, saw that he was condemned, he repented and brought back the 30 pieces of silver to the chief priests and the elders.

[Jesus]

I have sinned in betraying innocent blood.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

What is that to us? See to it yourself.

[Narrator]

And throwing down the pieces of silver in the temple, he departed. And he went and hanged himself. But the chief priests, taking the pieces of silver, said, it is not lawful.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

To put them into the treasury, since they are blood money.

[Narrator]

So they took counsel and bought with them the potter's field to bury strangers in. Therefore that Field has been called the field of blood to this day. Then was fulfilled what had been spoken by the prophet Jeremiah.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

And they took the 30 pieces of silver, the price of him on whom a price had been set by some of the sons of Israel. And they gave them for the potter's field as the Lord directed me.

[Narrator]

Now Jesus stood before the governor. And the governor asked him.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

Are you.

[Pontius Pilate]

The king of the Jews?

[Jesus]

You have said so.

[Narrator]

But when he was accused by the chief priests and elders, he made no answer. Do you not hear how many things they testify against you? But he gave him no answer, not even to a single charge, so that the governor wondered greatly. Now, at the feast, the governor was accustomed to release for the crowd any one prisoner whom they wanted. And they had then a notorious prisoner called Barabbas. So when they had gathered, Pilate said.

[Pontius Pilate]

To them, whom do you want me to release for you, Barabbas or Jesus, who is called Cross Christ?

[Narrator]

For he knew that it was out of envy that they had delivered him up. Besides, while he was sitting on the judgment seat, his wife sent word to.

[Ainsley Earhart]

Him, have nothing to do with that righteous man, for I have suffered much over him.

[Narrator]

Today in a dream now, the chief priests and the elders persuaded the people to ask for Barabbas and destroy Jesus. The governor again said to them, which.

[Pontius Pilate]

Of the two do you want me to release for you?

[Chief Priests/Elders]

Barabbas.

[Pontius Pilate]

Then what shall I do with Jesus who is called Christ?

[Chief Priests/Elders]

Let him be crucified.

[Pontius Pilate]

Why, what evil has he done?

[Narrator]

But the crowd shouted all the more.

[Pontius Pilate]

Let him be crucified.

[Narrator]

So when Pilate saw that he was gaining nothing, but rather that a riot was beginning, he took water and washed his hands before the crowd.

[Pontius Pilate]

I am innocent of this righteous man's blood. See to yourselves.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

His blood be on us and on our children.

[Narrator]

Then he released for them Barabbas. And having scourged Jesus, delivered him to be crucified. Then the soldiers of the governor took Jesus into the praetorium, and they gathered the whole battalion before him. They stripped him and put a scarlet robe upon him. And plating a crown of thorns, they put it on his head and put a reed in his right hand. Kneeling before him, they mocked him.

[Pontius Pilate]

Hail, King of the Jews.

[Narrator]

And they spat upon him and took the reed and struck him on the head. When they had mocked him, they stripped him of the robe and put his own clothes on him and led him away to crucify him. As they went out, they came upon a man of Cyrene, Simon by name. This man they compelled to carry his cross. When they came to a place called Golgotha, which means the place of a skull, they offered him wine to drink mingled with gall. But when he tasted it, he would not drink it. And when they had crucified him, they divided his garments among them by casting lots. Then they sat down and kept watch over him. There, over his head, they put the charge against him, which read, this is Jesus, the king of the Jews. Then two robbers were crucified with him, one on the right and one on the left. And those who passed by derided him, wagging their heads.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

You who would destroy the temple and build it in three days, save yourself.

[Pontius Pilate]

If you are the Son of God, come down from the cross.

[Narrator]

So also the children, priests with the scribes and elders mocked him.

[Pontius Pilate]

He saved others. He cannot save himself.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

He is the king of Israel. Let him come down now from the cross, and we will believe in him.

[Narrator]

He trusts in God. Let God deliver him now if he desires him.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

For he said, I am the Son of God.

[Narrator]

And the robbers who were crucified with him also reviled him in the same way. Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land until the ninth hour. And about the ninth hour, Jesus cried with a loud voice.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

Eli, eli.

[Jesus]

Lama sabbac dhani.

[Narrator]

That is my God, my God, why hast thou forsaken me? And some of the bystanders, hearing it.

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Said, this man is calling Elijah.

[Narrator]

And one of them at once ran and took a sponge, filled it with vinegar and put it on a reed and gave it to him to drink. But the others said, wait, let us see whether Elijah will come to save him. And Jesus cried again with a loud voice and yielded up his spirit. And behold, the curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom, and the earth shook and the rocks were split. The tombs also were opened, and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised. And coming out of the tombs after his resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to when the centurion and those who were with him keeping watch over Jesus saw the earthquake and what took place, they were filled with awe.

[Pontius Pilate]

Truly, this was the Son of God.

[Narrator]

There were also many women there, looking on from afar, who had followed Jesus from Galilee, ministering to him, among whom were Mary Magdalene and Mary, the mother of James and Joseph, and the mother of the sons of Zebedee. When it was evening, there came a rich man from Arimathea named Joseph, who also was a disciple of Jesus. He went to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus. Then Pilate ordered it to be given to him. And Joseph took the body and wrapped it in a clean linen shroud and laid it in his own new tomb which he had hewn in the rock. And he rolled a great stone to the door of the tomb and departed. Mary Magdalene and the other Mary were there, sitting opposite the sepulcher. Next day, that is, after the day of preparation, the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered before Pilate.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

Sir, we remember how that imposter said while he was still alive. After three days, I will rise again. Therefore order the sepulcher to be made secure until the third day, lest his disciples go and steal him away. And tell the people he has risen from the dead. And the last fraud will be worse than the first.

[Pontius Pilate]

You have a guard of soldiers.

[Narrator]

Go.

[Pontius Pilate]

Make it as secure as you can.

[Narrator]

So they went and made the sepulcher secure by sealing the stone and setting a guard. Now, after the Sabbath, toward the dawn of the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to see the sepulcher. And behold, there was a great earthquake. For an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone and sat upon it. His appearance was like lightning and his raiment white as snow. And for fear of him, the guards trembled and became like dead men. But the angel said to the women.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

Do not be afraid, for I know that you seek Jesus, who is crucified. He is not here, for he has risen. As he said, come, see the place where he lay. Then go quickly and tell his disciples that he has risen from the dead. And behold, he is going before you to Galilee. There you will see him. Lo. I have told you.

[Narrator]

So they departed quickly from the tomb with fear and great joy and ran to tell his disciples. And behold, Jesus met them.

[Jesus]

Hail.

[Narrator]

And they came up and took hold of his feet and worshiped him.

[Jesus]

Do not be afraid. Go and tell my brethren to go to Galilee, and there they will see me.

[Narrator]

While they were going, behold, some of the guard went into the city and told the chief priests all that had taken place. And when they had assembled with the elders and taken counsel, they gave a sum of money to the soldiers and.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

Said, tell people his disciples came by night and stole him away while we were asleep. And if this comes to the governor's ears, we will satisfy him and keep you out of trouble.

[Narrator]

So they took the money and did as they were directed. And this story has been spread among the Jews to this day. Now the 11 disciples went to Galilee, to the mountain, to which Jesus had directed them. And when they saw him, they worshiped him. But some doubted. Jesus came and said to them, all.

[Jesus]

Authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me. Go therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And lo, I am with you always to the close of the age.

[Chief Priests/Elders]

The Gospel According to Mark.

[John the Baptist]

The beginning of the Gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, as it is written in Isaiah the behold, I send my messenger before thy face. Who shall prepare thy way. The voice of one crying in the wilderness, prepare the way of the Lord. Make his paths straight. John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. And there went out to him all the country of Judea and all the people of Jerusalem. And they were baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins. Now John was clothed with camel's hair and had a leather girdle around his waist, and ate locusts and wild honey.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

And he preached, after me comes he who is mightier than I, the thong of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie. I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy Spirit.

[John the Baptist]

In those days, Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. And when he came up out of the water immediately he saw the heavens opened and the Spirit descending upon him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven, thou.

[Narrator]

Art my beloved Son.

[Jesus]

With thee I am well pleased.

[John the Baptist]

The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness. And he was in the wilderness 40 days. Tempted by Satan he was with the wild beasts. And the angels ministered to him. Now, after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of God.

[Jesus]

The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the gospel.

[John the Baptist]

In passing along by the Sea of Galilee, Jesus saw Simon and Andrew, the brother of Simon, casting a net in the sea, for they were fishermen.

[Jesus]

Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of men.

[John the Baptist]

And immediately they left their nets and followed him. Going on a little farther, he saw James, the son of Zebedee and John his brother, who were in their boat mending the nets. Immediately he called them. And they left their father Zebedee in the boat with the hired servants and followed him. They went into Capernaum. And immediately on the Sabbath Jesus entered the synagogue and taught. And they were astonished at his teaching. For he taught them as one who had authority and not as the scribes. Immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit. And he cried out, what have you.

[Accusers/Other Characters]

To do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy us? I know who you are, the Holy One of God.

[Jesus]

But Jesus rebuked him, be silent and come out of him.

[John the Baptist]

And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying with a loud voice, came out of him. And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves, what is this?

[Narrator]

A new teaching with authority, he commands even the unclean spirits, and they obey him.

[John the Baptist]

At once. His fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding region of Galilee. And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John. Now Simon's mother in law lay sick with the fever. And immediately they told Jesus of her. And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left her and she served them. That evening at sundown, they brought to him all who were sick or possessed with demons, and the whole city was gathered together about the door. He healed many who were sick with various diseases and cast out many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak because they knew him. In the morning, a great while before day, he rose and went out to a lonely place, and there he prayed. Simon and those who were with him pursued him, and they found him.

[Pontius Pilate]

Everyone is searching for you.

[Jesus]

Let us go on to the next towns that I may preach there also, for that is why I came out.

[John the Baptist]

And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and casting out demons. A leper came to Jesus, beseeching him and kneeling, said to him, if you.

[Narrator]

Will, you can make me clean.

[John the Baptist]

Moved with pity, Jesus stretched out his hand and touched him.

[Jesus]

I will be clean.

[John the Baptist]

And immediately the leprosy left him and he was made clean. Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once.

[Jesus]

See that you say nothing to anyone, but go show yourself to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded for a proof to the people.

[John the Baptist]

But he went out and began to talk freely about it and to spread the news so that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in the country and people came to him from every quarter.

[Narrator]

I'm Lauren Green, Fox News chief religion correspondent. I hope this podcast series blesses and leaves you with tangible reminders of God's presence in your life. Thank you for listening. We'll be back with more after this.

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[Ainsley Earhart]

Betrayal is a painful experience to which many can relate. Few make it through life without those who should be their staunchest defenders turning their backs and walking away when they are needed most. Betrayal brings suffocating grief, and the callous cruelty brings tears too deep to shed. Often, betrayal engenders anger and the desire for retribution. Not so with Jesus. When his closest friends abandoned him, he continued his course to forgive those by whom he was forsaken and to die for those who deserted him. With one word he could have brought an end to his suffering. One syllable could have wiped his assailants from existence as he experienced unimaginable physical torment. But even though his heart was broken and grief stole the very breath from his soul, he chose to love and forgive. Father, Betrayal is such a cruel assault that leaves our hearts in tatters. Help me learn to refuse retribution and choose to forgive like Jesus. Thank you for listening to episode seven of the 52 episode podcast series the Life of Jesus. Make sure to spread the word.

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[Ainsley Earhart]

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