The Risen King

The Messiah’s path of suffering is essential for the path to glory. In this episode, Dr. Varner elaborates upon the importance of Jesus’ suffering in redemptive history from Matthew 16-17.

By drawing parallels to the glory of God on Mr. Sinai and the glory of God at the transfiguration, Dr. Varner elaborates upon this critical moment as a foretaste of the glory which will be revealed in the second coming.

The beginning of passion week did not begin at the triumphant entry of Christ. Dr. Varner further details upon the transfiguration’s relation to passion week as the preview of Jerusalem, the second coming, and path to glory.

At the crux of the Christian faith and reality is the resurrection. Join Dr. Varner reflect upon this truth while incorporating apologetics and eye-witness accounts to analyze the validity of the resurrection.

In this episode, Dr. Varner comments upon Jesus’ interaction with the two disciples on the road to Emmaus and reminds us to check our own heart’s response to the risen King.

By analyzing the various vantage points, appearances, and impact of the resurrection, Dr. Varner highlights the importance of perspective in order to properly understand and piece together the gospel accounts.

The resurrection is incomplete without the ascension. Although overlooked in passion week, Dr. Varner stresses upon the importance of the ascension by connecting the fulfillment of the Mount of Olives in Acts 1:9-11.

In this episode, Dr. Varner further elaborates upon the ascension in terms of the day of atonement and concludes with the importance of the gospel message growing our love for the Lord.

In this episode, Dr. Halstead introduces his section of this series, which will primarily focus on John chapters 18-20. He then takes us to the Garden of Gethsemane and the events that took place there leading up to Christ's arrest.

In this episode, Dr. Halstead ties in the historical context, details, and politics of the Jewish trials, Peter’s denial, and Jesus’ response to the Sanhedrin’s false accusation.

After discussing the Jewish trials, Dr. Halstead details in upon the context of the Roman trials, character of Pilot, and irony of the Jews observing Passover while crucifying the Passover Lamb.

In this episode, Dr. Halstead comments upon common Roman practices and the torturous extent of persecution Jesus bore before the crucifixion.

Dr. Halstead reflects upon the varying reactions of Simon of Cyrene, the Roman soldiers, Mary Magdalene, and Mary - mother of Jesus - at Golgotha.

Jesus’ seven statements on the cross are arguably the most important statements in redemptive history. Join Dr. Halstead comments upon the theological significance and fulfillment of Jesus’ actions on the cross.

In this episode, Dr. Halstead elaborates upon the role of Joseph of Arimathea, in addition to the disciple’s wonder and astonishment of the empty tomb.

Dr. Halstead gives a brief overview of the encounters and impact the resurrected Christ has on Mary Magdalene and the disciples.

The transformation of Thomas and restoration of Peter summarize John’s account of the crucifixion and resurrection, as Dr. Halstead explains the primary theme of the book of John as signs and wonders to testify and prompt us into obedience.

Reflecting upon Jesus’ conversation with Peter in John 21, Dr. Halstead reminds us to ask ourselves if we are growing in our wonder and love for the Lord this passion week.