Chapter 5: The Outcasts

About this episode

This episode discusses Jesus' ministry to the broken and outcasts, highlighting his growing popularity and the importance of prayer.

Chapter 5 of Heroes in the Bible: Jesus with Dr. Tony Evans is inspired by the Gospels. The Outcasts - Jesus’ teaching goes viral, and he begins ministering to the broken, sick, and the outcasts. This episode showcases the slow-build of Jesus’ popularity, as well as his willingness to use the broken and imperfect to spread the kingdom of God. Today's opening prayer is inspired by John 3:16, For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life. Listen to some of the greatest Bible stories ever told and make prayer a priority in your life by downloading the Pray.com app. Sign up for Heroes in the Bible devotionals at https://www.heroesinthebible.com/ Learn more about Dr. Tony Evans at https://tonyevans.org/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Pray.com

Guest: Dr. Tony Evans

Topics covered

• Jesus
• outcasts
• ministry
• Gospels
• prayer
• kingdom of God

Keywords

• Jesus
• outcasts
• ministry
• prayer
• Gospels
• Dr. Tony Evans
• Heroes in the Bible

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Books & works: Heroes in the Bible, John 3:16

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