The Gospel of Luke
The book of Luke is a much more intimate look into the events throughout Christ's life. Hank helps us understand how this softer, more gentle approach helps us connect more with the characters throughout the Savior's story.
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are four of the most read books of all scripture because of how they catalog the life and teachings of the Savior, Jesus Christ. But why does each of their accounts tell such a different story? Dr. Hank Smith looks at the four gospels through an academic lens and will help you see the beautiful tapestry of understanding these four books give us about the life of Jesus Christ.
The Disciples and Samaritans
The story of the good Samaritan has a familiar theme of Christlike love and neighborly kindness. In this episode, Hank offers a potential suggestion that perhaps the story is also a symbollic representation of the plan of redemption.
The Selfish and the Lost
The Savior showed the perfect example of how to treat the selfish and the lost. Hank explains that regardless of these character's intentions, their value is still always the same in Christ's eyes.
The Unjust and the Grateful
Do we see ourselves in the parables of the unjust steward, the nine lepers, or the rich man? Hank helps us apply these parables into our everyday lives and helps us rethink our current level of gratitude.
The Gospel of John
The gospel of John gives us insight into the personality of Christ and allows us to get to know Christ, not just about Him. Hank helps us identify some of the key players and their characteristics in the book of John as well as the roles they play throughout Christ's ministry.
The Wine and the Water
Water holds great symbollic meaning throughout the scriptures, especially in the book of John. Hank shows us the importance of how Christ is the Living Water and how He is able to turn Himself into exactly what we need.
The Waiting and the Bread
What does waiting by the waters of Bethsesda and feeding the multitude with a small amount of bread have in common? Hank shows us how to show our dedication through our waiting and how, through the Savior, we can become more.
The Feast and the Stone
While many followed Christ as believers, many still followed as skeptics. Throughout the Feast of the Tabernacles, we see both. Hank helps us see the various ways Jesus faced the opposition, how He addressed the opposers, and how following His example can increase our own strength and testimony.
The Blind and the Sheep
The testimony of the blind man and the parable of the lost sheep deeply reflect truth that the Shepherd's love for His sheep is more than the love for Himself. Hank helps us see the value of "the one" in each of us.
The Entry and the Fig Leaves
From the Triumphal Entry to the Last Supper, the last week of Jesus' life was filled with humble and miraculous events. Hank fills this episode with powerful insight into the first few events of the Lord's final days.