Jesus Leads A Scholar From Credentials To Conversion
Fri Oct 24 2025
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A teacher of Israel meets the Teacher from heaven, and the ground shifts beneath his feet. We open with Nicodemus arriving under cover of night, only to hear words that cut through status and stamina: you must be born from above. This isn’t about turning over a new leaf or polishing virtue; it’s a new creation by the Spirit, as unpredictable and undeniable as the wind.
From there, we trace a surprising thread back to the wilderness. Jesus ties new birth to an old story—Israel’s healing by looking at the bronze serpent—showing that the cure for sin is not effort but faith. Then comes the heartbeat of the gospel: God loved the world like this, by giving His Son. Light enters the world, and while many hide, those who step into the light find that their good works were fueled by God all along. We also highlight Nicodemus’ slow-bloom courage, from secret questions to public honor at the burial, a hopeful picture for anyone who is seeking in the shadows.
The focus turns to John the Baptist, where success could sour into envy. Instead, John rejoices: the friend of the groom steps aside when joy is complete. “He must increase, but I must decrease” becomes a blueprint for ministry without ego, a freedom to serve without clutching credit. Along the way we reflect on the Son who came from above, speaks the words of God, and gives the Spirit without measure. Belief yields life, not as an abstract idea but as present reality that reorders desires, ambitions, and daily obedience.
If you’re wrestling with performance, identity, or what it means to truly change, this conversation invites you to look and live. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s seeking, and leave a review to help others find their way to the light.
The Bible isn’t just an old book—it’s God’s story, and it’s still alive today. His Story takes you chapter by chapter through Scripture, combining simple readings of God’s Word with prayer for every listener and occasional reflections on what the passage means for our lives right now.
Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, this podcast is a space to slow down, hear God’s Word spoken, and be reminded that His story is also our story.
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Send us a text A teacher of Israel meets the Teacher from heaven, and the ground shifts beneath his feet. We open with Nicodemus arriving under cover of night, only to hear words that cut through status and stamina: you must be born from above. This isn’t about turning over a new leaf or polishing virtue; it’s a new creation by the Spirit, as unpredictable and undeniable as the wind. From there, we trace a surprising thread back to the wilderness. Jesus ties new birth to an old story—Israel’s healing by looking at the bronze serpent—showing that the cure for sin is not effort but faith. Then comes the heartbeat of the gospel: God loved the world like this, by giving His Son. Light enters the world, and while many hide, those who step into the light find that their good works were fueled by God all along. We also highlight Nicodemus’ slow-bloom courage, from secret questions to public honor at the burial, a hopeful picture for anyone who is seeking in the shadows. The focus turns to John the Baptist, where success could sour into envy. Instead, John rejoices: the friend of the groom steps aside when joy is complete. “He must increase, but I must decrease” becomes a blueprint for ministry without ego, a freedom to serve without clutching credit. Along the way we reflect on the Son who came from above, speaks the words of God, and gives the Spirit without measure. Belief yields life, not as an abstract idea but as present reality that reorders desires, ambitions, and daily obedience. If you’re wrestling with performance, identity, or what it means to truly change, this conversation invites you to look and live. Subscribe, share with a friend who’s seeking, and leave a review to help others find their way to the light. The Bible isn’t just an old book—it’s God’s story, and it’s still alive today. His Story takes you chapter by chapter through Scripture, combining simple readings of God’s Word with prayer for every listener and occasional reflections on what the passage means for our lives right now. Whether you’re brand new to the Bible or have been reading it for years, this podcast is a space to slow down, hear God’s Word spoken, and be reminded that His story is also our story.