Having dived deep into each of the four Gospels in the New Testament, our final episode considers what The Gospel of Jesus Christ means for sharing it. Prominent and passionate evangelist Sam Chan discusses the ways we can summarise The Gospel. He also raises how Jesus adapted the way he delivered the good news to those he was engaging with so, perhaps we should too, then.

Meet our Guest

Sam Chan is a medical doctor and trainer at EvQ School of Evangelism. Sam also is public speaker for City Bible Forum and Third Space, as well as award-winning author of books such as How to Talk About Jesus (Without Being THAT Guy) and Evangelism in a Skeptical World

Sam Chan – City Bible Forum

Bible references during this episode

• 17:30 John 3 – Jesus talks with Jewish leader Nicodemus.
• 17:50 Ezekiel 36:22-38 – God will give you a new heart and new spirit.
• 17:58 John 4 – Jesus talks with Samarian woman at a well.
• 18:10 John 9 – Jesus heals a man born blind.
• 19:20 Matthew 10 – Jesus sends out his 12 disciples to those who should know God’s kingdom.
• · 19:45 Mark 5:1-20 – Jesus performs an exorcism in the region of the Gerasenes.
• · 20:50 Acts 2 – Peter's sermon about the Jewish Messiah and “repent and be baptised”.
• · 21:20 Acts 14 – Disciples tell non-Jewish people that they do not worship the true God.
• · 22:00 Acts 16 – Evangelising three different types of people.
• · 25:10 Luke 1:1-4 – Luke begins by defining his intent for writing and sharing this gospel.
• · 25:20 Mark 1 - The book of Isaiah quoted and Jesus declares: “Kingdom of God has come near.”
• · 25:48 John 1 - “The Word has become flesh.”
• · 30:35 Luke 15:11-32 – The Parable of the Prodigal Son.
• SECTION 2
• · 00:25 Luke 18: 15-17 – The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector.
• · 9:05 2 Corinthians 4:7-18 – We are “jars of clay” filled with God’s treasure.
• · 12:20 1 Thessalonians 1:5 - “... You know how we lived among you for your benefit.”
• · 15:20 Mark 3:1-6 – Jesus’ compassion and anger.
• · 15:40 John 11 - Jesus wept because Lazarus had died.
• · 15:45 Matthew 19 - Jesus loved the “rich young ruler”.
  
  

Helpful resources mentioned by Sam:

• Tim Keller
• Two Ways To Live
• Mark Sayers – This Cultural Life
• Glen Scrivener and Mark Greene about Billy Graham crusades and evangelism
• Sam Chan’s books – How To Talk About Jesus (Without Being That Guy), and Evangelism in a Skeptical World
• Nathan Campbell’s blog – St Eutychus

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Among everything Deb opens up from John’s gospel, Deb has a terrific summary of the purpose of Jesus descending to earth - to drag us back up to where we truly belong, with God.

Meet our Guest

Dr Deb Snoddy is a Lecturer in Biblical Studies, teaching Hebrew and Christian Scriptures, at Catholic Institute of Sydney. Deb is a founding member of the SCD Centre for Gospels Research.

Dr Debra Snoddy – Catholic Institute of Sydney

Bible references during this episode

• 8:00 – John 1:1 "In the beginning was the Word, and hte Word was with God, and the Word was God."
• 8:40 – John 1:18 "... The one and only Son, who is himself God and is at the Father's side – he has revealed him."
• 10:44 – John 20:30-31 "Jesus performed many other signs in the presence of his disciples that are not written in this book. But these are written so that you may believe that Jesus is the Messiah, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name."
• 11:50 – John 3:1-21 Jesus and Nicodemus and being "born again".
• 12:10 – John 2:1-12 Jesus' mother Mary responds to his power and authority.
• 13:25 – John 6:16-21 Jesus walks on water. (cf Matthew 14:22-33)
• 15:20 – John 18-20 "The Passion Narrative" of Jesus' death and resurrection.
• 16:00 – Genesis, Book of Revelation and "Garden of Eden" imagery.
• 17:00 – John 19:25-27 Mary and the beloved disciple, at the foot of the cross.
• 17:50 – John 1:12 "... To all who did receive him, he gave them the right be children of God..."
• 19:05 – John 14-17 The glory of God in Jesus.
• 19:45 – John 11:1-54 The resurrection of Lazarus "leads to" the death of Jesus.
• 22:50 – Luke 24:13-35 Disciples encounter Jesus on road to Emmaus.
• 25:35 – John 2:13-25 Jesus "cleanses" his Father's House/
• 25:50 – Psalm 69:9 "... zeal for your house has consumed me"
• 29:55 – John 6:35 "I am the bread of life."
• 30:00 – John 8:12 "I am the light of the world."
• 30:10 – John 10:7 "... I am the gate for the sheep".
• 31:20 – John 10:14 "I am the good shepherd."
• 31:35 – John 11:25 "I am the resurrection and the life."
• 34:40 – John 11:35 Jesus wept.
• 36:30 – John 14:6 "I am the way, the truth and the life."
• 37:00 – John 15:1 "I am the true vine..."
• 43:00 – John 15:12-14 "... You are my friends if you do what I command you."
• 46:20 – John 6:35 "I am the bread of life."
• 54:55 – John 12:20-36 The good news also for the Gentiles.
• 55:00 – John 4:1-21 Jesus and Nicodemus

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What is The Gospel, according to the Gospel of Luke? Dr John Griffiths (Alphacrucis College) John wants us to see that the third gospel puts the spotlight upon what salvation is. Far from only having spiritual effects, salvation in Christ impacts every realm of our lives, from the physical to social, economic to political. Come with John as he takes us through the holistic gospel in Luke's Gospel.

Meet our Guest

Dr John Griffiths is Lecturer in Biblical Studies, as well as Diploma of Leadership and Ministry Program Director at Alphacrucis College, Sydney, Australia.

Dr John Griffiths – Alphacrucis College

Bible references during this episode

• 5:06 Luke 19:10 – Key verse for understanding the gospel according to Luke’s gospel.
• 6:20 Isaiah 61 – “…The Lord has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor.”
• 10:45 Luke 9:37-45 – Jesus casts out a demon from a boy and gives him back to his father.
• 11:20 Luke 7:11-17 – A funeral procession, a son resurrected and returned to his mother.
• 13:45 Luke 6 – The “Sermon on the Plain” and being a citizen of God’s kingdom.
• 15:40 Luke 4:14-30 – Jesus reads from Isaiah 61 and declares “Today this scripture is fulfilled in your hearing.”
• 16:25 Luke 12:13-21 – The parable of the Rich Fool.
• 16:30 Luke 16 – The parables of the Shrewd Manager, and the Rich Man and Lazarus.
• 17:55 Deuteronomy 15 – The Jubilee Year.
• 20:30 Matthew 5 – “Blessed are the poor in spirit.”
• 21:30 Acts 2 – Community of believers sharing possessions.
• 21:50 Acts 5:1-11 – Ananias and Sapphira lie to the Holy Spirit.
• 22:55 Joshua 7 – Achan holds something back from God.
• 24:20 Luke 1 and 2 – Songs of Mary and Zechariah.
• 25:50 Matthew 20:28 – The Son of Man gave his life as “a ransom for many”.
• 27:30 Luke 24:13-35 – The Road to Emmaus.
• 27:40 Acts 1 – “Is this the time you will restore the kingdom of Israel?”
• 30:00 Exodus 12 – A “mixed multitude” joined God’s people.
• 34:00 Acts 2 – 12 Tribes, God’s Spirit and gathering the “exiles”.
• 37:40 John 14-16 – Jesus shares about The Holy Spirit.
• 38:00 Galatians 5 – The Fruit of the Spirit.
• 39:00 Acts 10 – Cornelius and the Holy Spirit.
• 39:50 Acts 8 – Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch.

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