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 himselfThis 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”Support Amen Podcast: We’re 100% ad-free and sponsorship-free, running entirely on your generous donations. With Giving Tuesday coming up on December 2nd, please consider supporting our ministry:* Website: amenpodcast.com* Ways to Help Us Grow: 👍 Press the like button 📤 Share with a friend or family group chat ⭐ Leave a rating and review on Spotify and Apple PodcastsConnect With Us:* Website: amenpodcast.com* Location: Kauai, Hawaii* House Church meets in our garage - come as you are!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! 👇 Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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OVERLOOKED
Matthew 25:31-46. REPOST BECAUSE ALEX ACCIDENTALLY DELTED IT. Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Judas' Betrayal
*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 crossChapters: 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?Connect With Us: 🌐 Website: amenpodcast.com 💰 Support: amenpodcast.com/donate 💵 Venmo: @amenpodcast 💵 Cash App: $amenalexLet’s Stay Connected: 📸 Instagram: @amenpodcast 🎵 TikTok: @amenpodcastIf this episode challenged you, hit subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss our biblical teaching. And if you’ve been with us for a while, leaving a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts helps more people discover content that points them closer to Jesus.#BibleStudy #Matthew26 #LastSupper #Christianity #Reformed #Gospel #Jesus Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Being Content
What if the life you’re chasing isn’t the life God called you to?In this message from 1 Corinthians 7:17-24, we dive into why God doesn’t need more influencers, politicians, or people climbing the social ladder. He needs regular people who are content in their calling—whether you’re a shepherd, a plumber, a teacher, or a parent.The world tells you happiness is one promotion away, one follower count away, one paycheck away. But if billionaires like Elon Musk and Bill Gates haven’t found it, what makes us think we will? True freedom isn’t found in climbing higher—it’s found in Christ, who already seated you in the highest place.Key Takeaways:* Your social status doesn’t matter to God—your obedience does* Stop making yourself a slave to money, success, or approval* The shepherds went back to shepherding after seeing Jesus—and that’s beautiful* You were bought with a price—live like itScripture: 1 Corinthians 7:17-24CONNECT WITH US: 🎙️ Podcast: amenpodcast.com Support: housechurchkauai.com📍 Location: Kauai, HawaiiHosted by Alex and Lokelani | House Church Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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Mary
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 ChristIf 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?Drop your answer in the comments below!🙏 SUPPORT AMEN PODCAST: This podcast is 100% donor-supported. If you’d like to help us keep preaching the gospel with simple application, you can give at:* Website: amenpodcast.com/donate* Venmo: @amenpodcast* Cash App: $amenalex📱 CONNECT WITH US:* Instagram: @amenpodcast* Website: amenpodcast.com📖 SCRIPTURE REFERENCE: Matthew 26:1-13 (LSB)If this episode encouraged you, hit that subscribe button and give us a thumbs up! It helps more people discover Amen Podcast.Go out and be the church! ✌️#ChristianPodcast #BibleStudy #Matthew26 #Worship #ChristianYouth #Gospel #Jesus #Faith #ChurchLife #BibleTeaching Get full access to Amen Podcast at amenpodcast.substack.com/subscribe
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