The Power of the Resurrection (Mark chapter 16 verses 1 through 8)

Join Dallas and Carlos as they dive into the opening verses of Mark 16 to discuss the most significant event in history. They examine the devotion of the women who arrived at the tomb, the cultural weight of the Sabbath laws, and the profound implications of the empty tomb for every believer. This episode highlights the call for men to step into spiritual leadership and the beautiful grace shown in Peter's restoration.

Listen as we discuss: - The faithfulness of Mary Magdalene, Mary the mother of James, and Salome as they prepared to honor Jesus despite their grief. - A challenge to men to reject passivity and embrace the responsibilities God has given them in the home and the church. - The role of discipline and doing what is right, even when it is not immediately rewarding or convenient. - The theological necessity of the resurrection: proving Jesus is exactly who He said He was. - How the resurrection provides "newness of life," allowing the old self to die so we can rise as new creations. - The specific mention of Peter by the messenger signals God’s heart to restore those who have turned away. - The historical authenticity of using women as the first witnesses in an ancient culture which adds credibility to the Gospel account.

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00:00 - Intro 01:17 - Discussion: Reflections on Mark as the shortest Gospel 02:03 - Reading Mark chapter 16 verses 1 through 2: The women bring spices to the tomb 03:03 - Discussion: The time constraints of the Sabbath and Passover 05:21 - Honoring Jesus: Serving the Lord with what you understand 07:25 - Reading Mark chapter 16 verse 3: Who will roll away the stone? 08:54 - Discussion: Where are the men? A call to action 10:15 - Embracing responsibility: Rejecting passivity in leadership 15:50 - Reading Mark chapter 16, verses 4 through 5: Entering the tomb and seeing the messenger 17:43 - Reading Mark chapter 16 verse 6: The proclamation that "He is risen." 19:01 - Discussion: The reality of being startled by the supernatural 21:16 - The divinity of Christ: Why the resurrection is the foundation of faith 23:00 - Access to new life: Associating with the resurrection 24:17 - Reading Mark chapter 16 verses 7 through 8: "Tell the disciples and Peter." 25:20 - Discussion: Historical authenticity and the significance of female witnesses 26:51 - The restoration of Peter: God's perspective on our failures

The Courage to Bury Jesus (Mark chapter 15 verses 42 through 47)

Join Dallas and Carlos as they discuss the final moments surrounding Jesus’s burial, focusing on Joseph of Arimathea's actions. They examine the strict Jewish preparations for the Sabbath and the critical importance of the Roman government's verification of Jesus’s death. This episode highlights the courage of Joseph, a respected council member, who risked his standing to give Jesus a respectful burial, and the significance of the women who witnessed where he was laid.

Listen as we discuss:

-The preparation day before the Sabbath and the Jewish seriousness about not working. -Joseph of Arimathea's courageous act of asking Pilate for Jesus's body, risking political fallout from the Sanhedrin. -Pilate's surprise and the Roman verification of Jesus's death by the centurion, establishing the death's validity. -The theological importance of Rome verifying the death, adding weight to the gospel claim that Jesus died and rose again. -The parallel between Jesus's humble birth (wrapped in swaddling clothes/manger) and his burial in a borrowed tomb. -The spiritual impact of doing what God calls you to do, even when the fruit isn't immediately visible. -The role of Mary Magdalene and Mary, who followed the process and saw where Jesus was laid, providing verifiable eyewitness data.

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The Midweek Move is a Bible Study podcast extension of The Healing Place, a church based in Shreveport, Louisiana. We seek to study scripture line-by-line, verse-by-verse, and ask ourselves what is happening here today.

========== Connect with The Healing Place: Website: www.thpshreveport.com Email Questions: MediaHub@thpshreveport.com You can also subscribe to the Video Podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midweekmove

========== ⏳ Timecodes:

00:00 - Intro 01:15 - Reading Mark chapter 15 verse 42: The preparation day (day before the Sabbath) 02:05 - Discussion: Jewish seriousness about preparation for the Sabbath 04:38 - Display of Roman power (Crucifixion) 08:09 - Reading Mark chapter 15 verse 43: Joseph of Arimathea asks Pilate for the body 08:46 - Discussion: Joseph's courage and political risk in asking for the body 10:20 - Understanding Joseph's risk from fellow Jews on the council 10:58 - Reading Mark chapter 15, verses 44 through 45: Pilate is surprised Jesus died and verifies it with the centurion 11:58 - Discussion: Roman verification gives validity to the death (like a death certificate) 12:48 - The importance of verification to validate the claim that Jesus died and rose again 14:02 - Reading Mark chapter 15 verse 46: Joseph wraps Jesus in linen and lays him in a rock-cut tomb 14:54 - Discussion: The consistency in God's story: Jesus laid in a borrowed place in life and death 15:55 - The counter-cultural act of Council members burying a criminal in a family plot 17:04 - Encouragement: Take courage; spiritual fruit can appear later (Joseph's example) 18:02 - Reading Mark chapter 15 verse 47: Mary Magdalene and Mary the mother of Joseph saw where he was laid 19:07 - Mark's inclusion of eyewitness data provides proof text and ties up loose ends

Midweek Move: Jesus's Death and Direct Access to God (Mark 15:33-41)

Join Dallas and Carlos Renfroe as they dive into the final, dark moments of Jesus’s life. We examine the supernatural darkness, Jesus's cry of separation, the prophetic tearing of the Temple Curtain, and the faith of the Centurion who became the first Gentile convert. We also offer practical advice for trusting God when facing your own dark seasons of suffering.

Listen as we discuss: The supernatural three hours of darkness over the whole land and the agony of the crucifixion process. Why Jesus cried out, "My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?" as He bore the sin of the world. Practical ways to rely on "stones of remembrance" and God's promises during difficult times. The profound significance of the Temple Curtain tearing, granting direct access to the Father through Christ. The Roman Centurion's declaration ("Truly this man was the Son of God") and encouragement for praying for unlikely converts. The role of Mary Magdalene, Mary, and Salome as faithful witnesses who stayed when the other disciples fled.

========== 🎙️ The Healing Place Church | Midweek Move Podcast

The Midweek Move is a Bible Study podcast extension of The Healing Place, a church based in Shreveport, Louisiana. We seek to study scripture line-by-line, verse-by-verse, and ask ourselves what is happening here today.

========== Connect with The Healing Place: Website: www.thpshreveport.com Email Questions: MediaHub@thpshreveport.com THP's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thpmediaproductions Midweek Move YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midweekmove

========== ⏳ Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction 0:25 - Welcome to the Midweek Move Podcast 2:44 - Mark 15 verse 33 Darkness Over the Land (Sixth Hour to Ninth Hour) 3:58 - Discussion: The difference between Crucifixion and Death (lasting for days) 4:50 - Jesus's physical and mental state during the six hours on the cross 6:07 - Why Jesus refused the pain-dulling wine mixed with myrrh (maintaining full consciousness) 7:46 - Mark 15 verse 34: Jesus's Cry: "My God, why have you forsaken me?" (Fulfillment of Psalm 22) 8:40 - The agony of separation: Jesus bore our sin 10:20 - Practical advice: How to trust God during suffering and dark seasons 11:56 - Discussion: Using a physical Bible and journaling as "stones of remembrance" 15:19 - Mark 15 verse 35: Bystanders mock, thinking Jesus is calling Elijah 16:16 - Discussion: What victory looked like for Jesus (being obedient to death) 17:55 - Mark 15 verse 37: Jesus breathes His last breath ("It is finished") 19:15 - Jesus's final moments demonstrate consciousness and clarity 20:19 - Mark 15 verse 38: The Curtain of the Temple was torn in two 21:20 - Significance: Direct access to the Father through Christ, the High Priest 23:47 - Mark 15 verse 39: The Centurion's Confession: "Truly this man was the Son of God" 25:55 - Advice for praying for "unlikely converts" in your life 28:14 - Encouragement: Hope can come out of the darkest moments of history 28:57 - Mark 15 verse 40-41: The Faithful Women at the Cross (Mary Magdalene, Mary, Salome) 29:43 - The role and establishment of faithful women in the early church 30:20 - Note: Only John and the three women were present for the death 31:44 - Conclusion and Outro

Midweek Move: Jesus Mocked & Crucified (Mark 15:16-32)

Join Dallas and Carlos Renfroe as they continue their line-by-line, verse-by-verse study of Mark 15. This week, we examine the brutal mockery and torture Jesus endured at the hands of the soldiers and the profound, prophetic details of His crucifixion. We also tackle tough questions on biblical contradictions, the powerful story of Simon of Cyrene, and the deeper meaning of Christ's ultimate sacrifice.

In This Episode:

* The Mockery: The brutal flogging, the painful purple cloak, and the crown of thorns used by the Roman soldiers to humiliate Jesus (Mark 15:16-20). * Spiritual Authority: Profound advice for believers on standing for Christ even when spiritual leaders fail and submit to the world. * Simon of Cyrene: The compelling story of the man forced to carry the cross and the impact on his sons, Alexander and Rufus. * Parenting Faith: A discussion on how a parent's faith and encounters with Christ can impact the lives of their children. * Discrepancy Explained: Clearing up perceived biblical "contradictions" regarding the site of the crucifixion (Golgotha vs. Calvary) and the timing (Third Hour vs. Sixth Hour). * The Refusal: Why Jesus refused the pain-dulling wine mixed with myrrh. * Prophetic Fulfillment: How the soldiers casting lots for His garments fulfilled ancient prophecy (Psalm 22). * The Sacrifice: Understanding that Christ's death was done on our behalf before we had the chance to ask for forgiveness, highlighting the true nature of God's love.

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🎙️ The Healing Place Church | Midweek Move Podcast

The Midweek Move is a Bible Study podcast extension of The Healing Place, a church based in Shreveport, Louisiana. We seek to study scripture line-by-line, verse-by-verse, and apply it to our lives today.

Connect with The Healing Place: * Website: www.thpshreveport.com * Email Questions: MediaHub@thpshreveport.com

* Midweek Move YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@midweekmove * The Healing Place YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/thpmediaproductions

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⏳ Timecodes:

* 0:00 - Introduction * 0:26 - Welcome to the Midweek Move Podcast * 2:45 - Mark 15:16-20: Jesus is Mocked by Soldiers * 3:19 - Description of the brutal flogging and the painful purple cloak * 6:17 - Discussion: Standing for Christ when leaders fail * 9:30 - Mark 15:21: Simon of Cyrene Carries the Cross * 11:40 - Discussion: Parenting advice for raising children in faith * 15:22 - Mark 15:22-23: Golgotha and Jesus's refusal of wine mixed with myrrh * 15:53 - Discrepancy explained: Golgotha vs. Calvary * 23:00 - Mark 15:24: Casting lots for garments (Prophetic Fulfillment) * 24:06 - Mark 15:25: The timing of the crucifixion (Third Hour vs. Sixth Hour) * 30:11 - Mark 15:29-32: The Mockery Continues * 35:00 - The deeper meaning of Christ's sacrifice

Dive into Mark chapter 15 as we examine the critical final stage of Jesus' trial—His encounter with the Roman authority, Pilate. Discover the insidious strategy of the religious leaders who weaponized Rome's political fears by framing Jesus as a threat of treason, not blasphemy. We analyze Pilate's dilemma amid public pressure and his desperate attempt to release Jesus by offering the choice between the Messiah and the notorious insurrectionist Barabbas. This conversation uncovers the shocking reality of Jesus' silence before His accusers, how this fulfilled ancient prophecy, and the horrific cost of the Roman scourging before His crucifixion.

Timestamps: 00:00 intro 01:40 The Final Stage: Jesus Handed to Roman Leadership 02:15 Scripture Reading: Mark 15:1-2 (Before Pilate) 03:17 Understanding the Treason Charge Against Rome 05:29 Scripture Reading: Mark 15:3-5 (Jesus' Silence) 05:41 The Prophecy of Silence (Isaiah 53:7) 09:01 Scripture Reading: Mark 15:6-8 (The Barabbas Tradition) 10:29 Pilate Perceives the Schemes and Envy 11:27 Pilate's Dilemma: Releasing the Guilty in Place of the Innocent 13:17 Scripture Reading: Mark 15:11-12 (Crowd Chooses Barabbas) 14:59 Scripture Reading: Mark 15:13-15 (Crucify Him! The Scourging) 17:30 How Christians Should Respond to Ungodly Worldly Pressure

Mark 14:53-72 — What really happened when Jesus stood before the Sanhedrin, and why did His words trigger an immediate death sentence? In this episode, we break down the chaos inside the council chamber, the meaning of Jesus’ declaration “I am,” and Peter’s painful denial outside in the courtyard.

Jesus’ trial is the start of the most painful moments of Jesus' life. Today, we examine how the Sanhedrin twisted His words, why His silence mattered, and how His final response was an unmistakable claim to divine authority. We also follow Peter’s emotional collapse—what drove him to deny Jesus, and what this moment still teaches us about failure, fear, and restoration.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 – Intro 01:01 – Why Mark 14 is so dense (and why slow study matters) 03:29 – Setting the scene: cold night, chaos, fear, and fatigue 05:15 – Peter follows Jesus into danger 06:02 – What Peter may have been thinking in the courtyard 08:17 – False witnesses and twisted testimony 10:23 – When people twist your words—how should Christians respond? 14:52 – Caiaphas confronts Jesus directly 15:37 – Why Jesus finally says “I am” 18:06 – The Sanhedrin’s explosive reaction 19:03 – Mocking, spitting, beating, and what those actions meant culturally 22:11 – The brutality and chaos of the moment 24:54 – Peter’s three denials begin 26:37 – Emotional collapse and the weight of guilt 27:21 – The warning and the hope in Peter’s failure 29:31 – How God restores those who fall

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