Ever wondered what Jesus was really facing in the Garden of Gethsemane? It wasn’t just death—it was something infinitely heavier. In this powerful Bible study, we walk through Matthew 26:36-56, exploring Jesus’s darkest hour and the moment Judas betrayed him with a kiss.

What You’ll Discover:

* Why Jesus sweat drops of blood in the garden (and what that reveals about his humanity)

* The real meaning of “the cup” Jesus was about to drink

* How to actually fight temptation (watch AND pray—not just one or the other)

* Why Judas’s greeting was one of the most disrespectful acts in history

* What “speaking the truth in love” really means (and how it gets weaponized)

* Why Jesus didn’t call down 12 legions of angels to save himself

This Episode Addresses:

* The false teaching that Jesus didn’t have a real body

* Why your resolutions aren’t enough to keep you from falling away

* How Jesus empathizes with every weakness you face

* The weight of what Christ actually suffered for you

* Why the Garden of Gethsemane is called “the garden of crushing”

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This isn’t just another sermon—it’s an intimate Bible study between a husband and wife that will challenge how you think about obedience, surrender, and what Jesus truly accomplished for you in the garden.

If you’ve ever felt like your faith runs out when times get hard, or if you’ve struggled to understand what the cross really cost Jesus, this episode is for you.

Discussion Question: What stood out to you most from this passage? Drop your “amen” in the comments below! 👇

Matthew 25:31-46. REPOST BECAUSE ALEX ACCIDENTALLY DELTED IT.

*CORRECTION: HALLEL 113-118, NOT 116-118.*

Ever thought you’d never betray Jesus? Peter thought the same thing. In this episode, we dive into one of the heaviest passages in Scripture—Judas’s betrayal, Peter’s denial, and the Last Supper. But here’s the uncomfortable truth: we’re all Judas. We all betray Jesus for way less than 30 pieces of silver.

From understanding the true meaning of the Lord’s Supper to wrestling with why Jesus’s blood wasn’t shed in vain, this message will challenge how you see your own faithfulness to Christ. We also unpack particular redemption, God’s sovereignty, and the security we have as believers.

In This Episode:

* The real reason Judas betrayed Jesus (and why we do it too)

* What the Last Supper actually means (it’s not transubstantiation)

* Why Peter denied Jesus four times, not three

* How small betrayals lead to bigger ones

* The security of Jesus’s finished work on the cross

Chapters: 0:00 - Intro 1:34 - The Context: Passover Week 4:10 - Judas’s Betrayal & What We Betray Jesus For 9:03 - Preparing for the Last Supper 11:00 - “One of You Will Betray Me” 15:25 - The Difference Between Lord and Rabbi 17:12 - The Last Supper Explained (Not Transubstantiation) 23:31 - The Hillel: What Jesus and the Disciples Sang 26:31 - Peter’s Denial (Actually Four Times) 30:31 - Particular Redemption: Jesus’s Blood Wasn’t Spilled in Vain 35:38 - After the Amen: Where Have You Betrayed Jesus?

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What does it look like to worship Jesus when everyone around you thinks you’re wasting your time?

In Matthew 26:1-13, we see two opposite responses to Jesus. Religious leaders plot His death in secret, thinking they’re in control. But Jesus knows exactly when He’ll die—on Passover, according to the Father’s plan. Then there’s Mary, who pours out expensive perfume on Jesus in extravagant worship. The disciples call it wasteful. Jesus calls it beautiful.

Mary’s name means three things: rebellious, bitter, and beloved. And if we’re going to follow Christ, we need to be like Mary—rebelling against evil, making people bitter with our worship, and knowing we’re deeply loved by God.

In this episode, we break down:

* Why Jesus was in control even when His enemies thought they had the upper hand

* What Mary’s extravagant worship teaches us about loving Jesus

* How to keep worshiping even when people around you don’t understand

* The connection between knowing you’re beloved and living boldly for Christ

If you’re facing opposition, persecution, or people who think your faith is “too much,” this message is for you.

💬 AFTER THE AMEN QUESTION: Where do you need to be more like Mary?

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Don’t Hide What God Gave You

What happens when fear makes you bury the gifts God gave you? In this episode, we break down Jesus’ Parable of the Talents and why faithfulness—not perfection—is what matters to God.

We’re diving into the fourth of Jesus’ five parables about His second coming, and this one hits different. It’s about a master who entrusts his servants with investments before going on a journey. Two servants double what they’re given. One servant? He digs a hole and hides it out of fear.

Jesus isn’t calling you to be perfect. He’s calling you to be faithful with what He’s given you—whether that’s hospitality, preaching, serving, or loving the people everyone else ignores. This parable shows us that slothfulness isn’t just laziness—it’s spiritual passivity. It’s wanting God without the work. It’s playing it safe when Christ never called us to be safe.

In this episode:

* Why faithfulness matters more than the size of your gift

* What it means to be a “good and faithful slave”

* How fear and passivity can bury your God-given talents

* Why Jesus took the place of the “worthless slave” on the cross

* How to identify and invest the gifts God has given YOU

After the Amen Question: What are the talents God has given you that you need to be more responsible with?

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The Parable of the Ten Virgins: Are You Ready for Jesus’ Return? | Matthew 25:1-13

What if you looked ready for Jesus’ return but weren’t actually prepared? In this powerful third episode of our Parousia Parables series, we dive deep into one of Jesus’ most sobering warnings about His second coming.

The parable of the ten virgins isn’t just about waiting—it’s about being ready. Five were wise, five were foolish, and the difference came down to something that couldn’t be borrowed: oil. Join us as we unpack what this oil represents, why some believers won’t be ready when Jesus returns, and most importantly, how YOU can be prepared.

In This Episode: ✓ What the oil in the parable really represents ✓ Why looking like a Christian doesn’t make you one ✓ The shocking reality that some things can’t be borrowed ✓ How to truly be ready for Christ’s return ✓ The beautiful power of repentance in the Christian life

This isn’t about living in fear—it’s about running into the arms of a Savior who loves you so much He took your place. Don’t miss the party when the Bridegroom comes.

AFTER THE AMEN: We end with a powerful question: Are you ready? Plus a discussion on why repentance shouldn’t be a scary word but a beautiful reality in every believer’s life.

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What happens when church leaders abuse their power? More importantly—what does Jesus expect from ALL of us when He returns?

In this episode, we break down Matthew 24:45-51, where Jesus gives a serious warning about faithful stewardship. This isn’t just for pastors—it’s for anyone trying to live for Christ in their 20s and figure out what God has entrusted to them.

We talk about: ✓ Why bad church leadership hurts so much (and what Jesus says about it) ✓ The real problem with waiting for Jesus to come back ✓ What it means to be a faithful steward of your time, talents, and treasures ✓ How integrity and hard work connect to eternal rewards ✓ Why Jesus took our punishment so we could receive His reward

The bottom line: Jesus is coming back, and when He does, He’s going to find us either faithfully stewarding what He’s given us—or not. The question is, which one will you be?

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Are you truly expecting Jesus to return, or have you gotten too comfortable in this world?

In this powerful message, Pastor Alex breaks down Jesus’s parable of the thief from Matthew 24:42-44 - the first of five parables about His second coming. Most Christians today are living like Jesus will never return, but He told us to stay AWAKE and stay ALERT because He’s coming like a thief in the night.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

* Why Jesus compared His return to a thief (and why that should change everything)

* The two ways we can stay ready for His coming

* What’s causing Christians to “fall asleep” spiritually

* How to live with true expectancy every single day

This is part 1 of our 5-part series on Jesus’s parables about His second coming. Don’t miss what could be the wake-up call your faith needs.

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