WEEK 44.5: An imagination prayer based on Psalm 22, the most quoted Psalm in crucifixion accounts.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 44.4: 31 It was the Preparation Day and the Jewish leaders didn’t want the bodies to remain on the cross on the Sabbath, especially since that Sabbath was an important day. So they asked Pilate to have the legs of those crucified broken and the bodies taken down. 32 Therefore, the soldiers came and broke the legs of the two men who were crucified with Jesus. 33 When they came to Jesus, they saw that he was already dead so they didn’t break his legs. 34 However, one of the soldiers pierced his side with a spear, and immediately blood and water came out. 35 The one who saw this has testified, and his testimony is true. He knows that he speaks the truth, and he has testified so that you also can believe. 36 These things happened to fulfill the scripture, They won’t break any of his bones. 37 And another scripture says, They will look at him whom they have pierced.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 44.3: 28 After this, knowing that everything was already completed, in order to fulfill the scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar full of sour wine was nearby, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, placed it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30 When he had received the sour wine, Jesus said, “It is completed.” Bowing his head, he gave up his life.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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Examen music: Music by Laniakea from Uppbeat. License code: HRU7UD9ID388DFJT
Teaching podcast: Music produced by Nick Osborne
WEEK 44.2: 28 After this, knowing that everything was already completed, in order to fulfill the scripture, Jesus said, “I am thirsty.” 29 A jar full of sour wine was nearby, so the soldiers soaked a sponge in it, placed it on a hyssop branch, and held it up to his lips. 30 When he had received the sour wine, Jesus said, “It is completed.” Bowing his head, he gave up his life.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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Examen music: Music by Laniakea from Uppbeat. License code: HRU7UD9ID388DFJT
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WEEK 44.1: 23 When the soldiers crucified Jesus, they took his clothes and his sandals, and divided them into four shares, one for each soldier. His shirt was seamless, woven as one piece from the top to the bottom. 24 They said to each other, “Let’s not tear it. Let’s cast lots to see who will get it.” This was to fulfill the scripture,
They divided my clothes among themselves,
and they cast lots for my clothing.
That’s what the soldiers did.
25 Jesus’ mother and his mother’s sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene stood near the cross. 26 When Jesus saw his mother and the disciple whom he loved standing nearby, he said to his mother, “Woman, here is your son.” 27 Then he said to the disciple, “Here is your mother.” And from that time on, this disciple took her into his home.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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Weekday music by Maksym Dudchyk on Pixabay. Used with permission.
Examen music: Music by Laniakea from Uppbeat. License code: HRU7UD9ID388DFJT
Teaching podcast: Music produced by Nick Osborne
WEEK 43.7 Discussion questions below.
Episode Summary
In this emotionally heavy Week 43 explore episode, Nick and Jamie confront the brutal reality of Jesus's crucifixion in John 19:1-22. They examine the graphic violence of flogging and mockery, Pilate's increasingly desperate attempts to release Jesus while being manipulated by religious leaders who threaten "you're no friend of Caesar," the concept of greater and lesser sin, and the profound significance of the trilingual sign "King of the Jews" above the cross. Throughout, they wrestle with difficult questions: How do we measure sin? Why did Pilate act so strangely? What does it mean that Jesus was "glorified" through this horror? The hosts openly share their emotional responses to studying these passages, the weight of sitting with Jesus's suffering, and the challenge of finding meaning in what appears to be humanity's darkest moment.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome to Week 43
01:21 Reflecting on the Journey
03:07 Exploring John 19: The Crucifixion
10:07 Pilate's Dilemma and Mob Mentality
19:03 The True Charge Against Jesus
21:36 Pilate's Fear and Unconventional Messages
26:32 The Collision of Authorities
28:51 The Concept of Greater Sin
32:18 Pilate's Dilemma and the Religious Leaders' Manipulation
43:36 The Crucifixion of Jesus
49:18 The Significance of the Cross and Jesus' Glorification
53:58 Final Reflections
Key Points
Discussion Questions
Takeaways
Sit With the Suffering: Don't rush past the weight of Jesus' crucifixion. Understanding the depth of suffering helps us understand the depth of love
Glory Redefined: In God's kingdom, glory is self-sacrificial love, not worldly power. The cross is Jesus's moment of greatest glory
Stand for Truth: Are there values you hold strongly enough to be the lone voice speaking truth when the mob demands otherwise?
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WEEK 43.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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Examen music: Music by Laniakea from Uppbeat. License code: HRU7UD9ID388DFJT
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WEEK 43.5: The soldiers took Jesus prisoner. 17 Carrying his cross by himself, he went out to a place called Skull Place (in Aramaic, Golgotha). 18 That’s where they crucified him—and two others with him, one on each side and Jesus in the middle. 19 Pilate had a public notice written and posted on the cross. It read “Jesus the Nazarene, the king of the Jews.” 20 Many of the Jews read this sign, for the place where Jesus was crucified was near the city and it was written in Aramaic, Latin, and Greek. 21 Therefore, the Jewish chief priests complained to Pilate, “Don’t write, ‘The king of the Jews’ but ‘This man said, “I am the king of the Jews.”’”
22 Pilate answered, “What I’ve written, I’ve written.”
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Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 43.4: 12 From that moment on, Pilate wanted to release Jesus.
However, the Jewish leaders cried out, saying, “If you release this man, you aren’t a friend of the emperor! Anyone who makes himself out to be a king opposes the emperor!”
13 When Pilate heard these words, he led Jesus out and seated him on the judge’s bench at the place called Stone Pavement (in Aramaic, Gabbatha). 14 It was about noon on the Preparation Day for the Passover. Pilate said to the Jewish leaders, “Here’s your king.”
15 The Jewish leaders cried out, “Take him away! Take him away! Crucify him!”
Pilate responded, “What? Do you want me to crucify your king?”
“We have no king except the emperor,” the chief priests answered. 16 Then Pilate handed Jesus over to be crucified.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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Examen music: Music by Laniakea from Uppbeat. License code: HRU7UD9ID388DFJT
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WEEK 43.3: 8 When Pilate heard this word, he was even more afraid. 9 He went back into the residence and spoke to Jesus, “Where are you from?” Jesus didn’t answer. 10 So Pilate said, “You won’t speak to me? Don’t you know that I have authority to release you and also to crucify you?”
11 Jesus replied, “You would have no authority over me if it had not been given to you from above. That’s why the one who handed me over to you has the greater sin.”
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Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 43.2: 4 Pilate came out of the palace again and said to the Jewish leaders, “Look! I’m bringing him out to you to let you know that I find no grounds for a charge against him.” 5 When Jesus came out, wearing the crown of thorns and the purple robe, Pilate said to them, “Here’s the man.”
6 When the chief priests and their deputies saw him, they shouted out, “Crucify, crucify!”
Pilate told them, “You take him and crucify him. I don’t find any grounds for a charge against him.”
7 The Jewish leaders replied, “We have a Law, and according to this Law he ought to die because he made himself out to be God’s Son.”
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Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 43.1: 1 Then Pilate had Jesus taken and whipped. 2 The soldiers twisted together a crown of thorns and put it on his head, and dressed him in a purple robe. 3 Over and over they went up to him and said, “Greetings, king of the Jews!” And they slapped him in the face.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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Episode Summary
In this Week 42 explore episode, Nick reaches a milestone (finishing all his research for John) while Jamie shares her secret middle-grade fantasy book project with surprising success. They dive into John 18:19-40, examining Jesus's illegal trial before Annas, Peter's three denials contrasted with Jesus's three "I am" statements, and the beginning of Jesus's interrogation before Pilate. The overarching theme is "truth versus power”: Jesus speaking truth to power despite injustice, the religious leaders' hypocrisy (avoiding ritual impurity while plotting murder), Pilate's political weakness and backstory, Jesus's counter-cultural kingdom that has nothing to do with violence, and the tragic choice between Jesus the Nazarene and Jesus Barabbas. Throughout, they wrestle with how to respond to injustice both when experiencing it and witnessing it.
Timestamps
00:00 Welcome and Recap
04:41 Call for Listener Submissions
06:01 Jesus Before Annas
14:29 Peter's Denials and Reflections
16:15 Discussion on Injustice and Speaking Truth
23:11 Transition to Pilate's Palace
26:31 Pilate's Three Strikes
28:15 Injustice and Helplessness
30:13 Modern-Day Injustices
33:41 The Hypocrisy of Religious Leaders
41:55 Jesus' Kingdom vs. Political Power
48:26 The Choice Between Jesus and Barabbas
51:21 Final Reflections and Takeaways
Key Points
Discussion Questions
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WEEK 42.6: The Prayer of Examen helps us reflect on the week that was in our Slow Journey Through John.
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Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 42.5: 37 “So you are a king?” Pilate said.
Jesus answered, “You say that I am a king. I was born and came into the world for this reason: to testify to the truth. Whoever accepts the truth listens to my voice.”
38 “What is truth?” Pilate asked.
After Pilate said this, he returned to the Jewish leaders and said, “I find no grounds for any charge against him. 39 You have a custom that I release one prisoner for you at Passover. Do you want me to release for you the king of the Jews?”
40 They shouted, “Not this man! Give us Barabbas!” (Barabbas was an outlaw.)
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Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 42.4: 33 Pilate went back into the palace. He summoned Jesus and asked, “Are you the king of the Jews?”
34 Jesus answered, “Do you say this on your own or have others spoken to you about me?”
35 Pilate responded, “I’m not a Jew, am I? Your nation and its chief priests handed you over to me. What have you done?”
36 Jesus replied, “My kingdom doesn’t originate from this world. If it did, my guards would fight so that I wouldn’t have been arrested by the Jewish leaders. My kingdom isn’t from here.”
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 42.3: 28 The Jewish leaders led Jesus from Caiaphas to the Roman governor’s palace. It was early in the morning. So that they could eat the Passover, the Jewish leaders wouldn’t enter the palace; entering the palace would have made them ritually impure.
29 So Pilate went out to them and asked, “What charge do you bring against this man?”
30 They answered, “If he had done nothing wrong, we wouldn’t have handed him over to you.”
31 Pilate responded, “Take him yourselves and judge him according to your Law.”
The Jewish leaders replied, “The Law doesn’t allow us to kill anyone.” (32 This was so that Jesus’ word might be fulfilled when he indicated how he was going to die.)
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Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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WEEK 42.2: 25 Meanwhile, Simon Peter was still standing with the guards, warming himself. They asked, “Aren’t you one of his disciples?”
Peter denied it, saying, “I’m not.”
26 A servant of the high priest, a relative of the one whose ear Peter had cut off, said to him, “Didn’t I see you in the garden with him?” 27 Peter denied it again, and immediately a rooster crowed.
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Weekends we release a short prayer of examen reflecting on the previous week and/or a longer teaching podcast that more deeply explores the themes and implications of John.
Occasionally we have an excursus episode, which is basically an extra episode addressing listener questions or certain topics that require extended exploration.
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Most Scripture from the Common English Bible (2012).
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WEEK 42.1: 19 Meanwhile, the chief priest questioned Jesus about his disciples and his teaching. 20 Jesus answered, “I’ve spoken openly to the world. I’ve always taught in synagogues and in the temple, where all the Jews gather. I’ve said nothing in private. 21 Why ask me? Ask those who heard what I told them. They know what I said.”
22 After Jesus spoke, one of the guards standing there slapped Jesus in the face. “Is that how you would answer the high priest?” he asked.
23 Jesus replied, “If I speak wrongly, testify about what was wrong. But if I speak correctly, why do you strike me?” 24 Then Annas sent him, bound, to Caiaphas the high priest.
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Episode Summary
In this Week 41 Explore episode, Nick and Jamie dive into Jesus's arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane (John 18:1-18). They explore the stunning Exodus parallels throughout the narrative, from Jesus crossing the brook Kidron (red with Passover lamb blood) to commanding "let these people go." The episode examines the massive military force sent to arrest one carpenter, Jesus's divine "I am" revelation that knocks soldiers to the ground, Peter's violent sword attack on Malchus (revealing his misunderstanding of Jesus's way), and the tragic contrast between Jesus's courageous "I am" and Peter's fearful "I am not." Throughout, they discuss the dangerous mixing of religion and politics, the clash between worldly violence and Jesus's sacrificial love, and what it means to follow the nonviolent way of Jesus in a violent culture.
Timestamps
00:00 Introduction and Recap
01:49 Jesus' Arrest in the Garden of Gethsemane
03:27 Peter's Predictable Actions and Reflections
05:10 The Role of Religion and Politics
15:52 Jesus' Courage and Divine Revelation
26:07 The Sacrificial Love of Jesus
26:32 Peter's Rash Actions and Jesus' Response
33:26 The Nonviolent Way of Jesus
37:51 Peter's Denial and Loyalty
45:38 Reflections on Faith, Fear, and Following Jesus
47:54 Listener Engagement and Help
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