From the Archives of Lance Lambert

Mark 14:17-26

It is quite a shock sometimes to remember that Jesus had all the emotions we have in our lives. In fact, the famous verse that is known to be one of the shortest in the bible comes to mind: "Jesus wept." With this in mind, one must wonder just how emotional the Lord's table really was for Jesus - surrounded by his loved ones, knowing that it would be the last meal they would all have together. Lance discusses this emotional aspect of the passover feast in this episode and much more.

Mark 14:12-16

This episode touches on one of the most famous events leading up to the crucifixion of Christ: the Lord's Supper. What exactly makes this moment so important? What is the significance of the passover? Lance covers this and more in this segment of Mark.

Mark 14:1-11

What is true service to the Lord? This question is illustrated in Mark 14 as we see the interactions between Jesus, Judas, and the woman who poured out all her perfume for Jesus. Lance touches on the qualities of all these characters in this episode.

Mark 13:28-37

Lance continues his discussion on the parable of the fig tree in this episode - both the importance of the seasons and its actual implication in the history of Jews and Israel.

Mark 13:28-37; Romans 11:11-36

Following in the current discussion of the end times, Lance speaks of the fig tree mentioned in Mark. Why a fig tree? Why not any of the others, say a pomegranate? This episodes speaks of the significance of this specific tree and the messages that are brought forth from it.

Mark 13:14-27

What is the abomination that causes desolation? In the Revised Standard Version read by Lance, it is also known as the desolating sacrilege; although referenced throughout the Bible, this phrase is often shrouded in mystery. In this episode, Lance covers more on what this refers to and much more on the end times.

Mark 13:1-17

In this episode, Lance discusses the different interpretations of this complicated section of scripture regarding the end times. While some believe the description of destroying the temple only prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem, others believe that it also points to the second coming of Jesus Christ. Listen in to hear more about these views and much more.

Mark 11:27-33; 12:1-17, 35-44

"The baptism of John, now—did it come from Heaven or was it purely human? Tell me that." When the pharisees questioned Jesus' authority to teach and speak, Jesus asks them this question in return; if the pharisees said John's baptism was from heaven, they would be at risk of hypocrisy. However, if they said human, they would be at risk of the crowd who believed John to be a prophet. The questions Jesus posed to the pharisees not only countered their own challenging questions, but it exposed their rejection of both John and the Messiah. Lance speaks on this idea of rejection through these passages in Mark, using other examples such as the question of taxation to further his point.

Mark 11:1-26

This section of Mark opens with Jesus' entrance into Jerusalem on a donkey, an exact fulfillment of the prophecy in Zechariah. Lance goes further to talk about the withering of the fig tree alongside the clearing of the temple courts. 

Mark 10:17-52

What does it take to follow Christ? In this episode, Lance brings up the scripture on the rich young ruler to illustrate the answer to this age old question and just what it  means to truly give everything to him.

Mark 10:1-16

How should we as christians respond to politically motivated questions? Even in biblical times, politics roamed rampant as a hot topic of discussion and cause of argument. In this episode, Lance brings us to Mark 10 where Jesus is tested by the Pharisees about laws concerning marriage, using Christ as an example of how we should be.

Mark 9:30-50

"True service is true greatness." In Mark 9, the disciples are seen arguing over who among them was the greatest; to demonstrate true greatness, Jesus points out that whoever wants to be first must be last. Lance talks further about this story and its significance through this episode on "The Greatness."

Mark 9:2-29

Lance takes this episode to go in depth about the Transfiguration, an incredible story that takes place a few days after Jesus reveals himself as the Son of God to his disciples. 

Mark 8:27-38; 9:1-8

In this episode, Lance continues his discussion in Mark in the section where Jesus reveals his purpose as the Son of God to his disciples right before the Transfiguration in the next chapter.

Mark 4:35-41, 8:14-30

Lance reads from Mark 4 and 8 in this episode to highlight the interactions between Jesus and his disciples and the training they undergo throughout his testimony.

Mark 4:1-34

Why did Jesus speak in parables? What was their purpose? These questions are discussed in this episode of Mark where Lance covers a handful of parables found in Chapter 4 such as the parable of the Mustard Seed, the Sower, and much more.

Mark 2:13-17, 3:13-16

This episode reveals the original purpose of man: service. Not only this, but through the testimony of Jesus, we can see that we are called to God himself in his own mission as a servant king.

Mark 1:1-15

In this episode, Lance emphasizes the idea of denying yourself and taking up the cross through the example of Christ and all that he did in his life in the world.

Chapter 1:1-13

Lance covers the first few introductory verses of Mark in this episode, offering his view on the significance and uniqueness of this gospel compared to the others.

Mark 8:31-35, 9:35, 10:26-31; 42-45

In this last introductory message, Lance talks about the portrayal of Jesus in Mark: not just as the son of God, but also as the greatest servant.

Mark 6:30-44

Continuing in his ministry in Mark, Lance discusses the character of Mark himself who wrote the gospel. Although it was written anonymously, John mark has been attributed to the book since the earliest known records.

Mark 2:1-12, 4:35-41, 5:21

This episode begins Lance's ministry in Mark, a book known to be one of the simplest yet most foundational out of the four gospels. 

In this final episode on the gospel of Matthew, Lance provides an overview of the book and the character of Jesus as the descendant of David and fulfillment of prophecies.

Matthew 27:57-28:20

In this episode, Lance gives an in depth explanation of the burial and resurrection of Jesus, including details on the tombs themselves and the characters involved.

Matthew 27:32-56

The crucifixion is one of the most well known events of the Bible, if not of all time. Lance takes the time in this episode to cover the sequence of events that make up this momentous time in history.

Matthew 27:11-31

In this episode, we read through Pilate's dialogue with Jesus and the response of the crowd to the idea of his release. 

Matthew 26:57-27:10

In this episode, we continue to hear about the story of Jesus told through the writings of Matthew. From the dialogues between Jesus and the Sanhedrin to Peter's disowning, we see a testimony with numerous implications to our lives as christians.

Matthew 26:47-75

In this crucial part of Jesus' time on earth, we see a rather heartbreaking scene: the son of God betrayed by his own disciple and arrested by the people he came to save. Lance speaks on the gravity of this situation and importance it carries in our lives.

Matthew 26:36-46

"My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass away from me, nevertheless, not as I will, but as thou will." These powerful words have been carried down for generations to our current time and still continue to hold the same inspiring yet agonizing meaning: God's will, not ours. In this episode, Lance covers the story of Jesus and his disciples at Gethsemane where this prayer was spoken for the first time.

Matthew 26:17-46

In this pivotal event of scripture, we see Jesus and his disciples gathered around the table to break bread together in what is called the Last Supper. Lance takes this episode to highlight the symbolism found throughout this part of scripture and to take an in depth look at this moment in time.

Matthew 26:1-30

In this message, Lance touches upon the sovereign authority of the King found throughout the entire book of Matthew, referencing scripture and comparing Matthew to the other gospel books.

Matthew 27:27-54

To Lance, "passion" is a word that perfectly describes Christ and the suffering he had to go through on he cross. However, this suffering is also perfectly described as a "triumph," as the result of it brought about a victory that significantly affects us to this day.

Matthew 24:36-51; 25:1-30

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come." - Matthew 24:42. Similar to his last episode on the Final Rejection, Lance speaks on the final coming of the Lord and its significance to the historical events of our world after the resurrection.

Matthew 24

This message opens with the reading of Matthew 24, a dialogue between Jesus and his disciples over the second coming. Lance goes on to talk more in depth about this topic alongside others found throughout this section of Matthew, such as the importance of the withering fig tree and its symbolism.

Matthew 23

Lance continues his messages on the characteristics of the Kingdom, a series that addresses the traits Christ has called us to imitate found in scripture. In this episode, Lance reads from several passages in Matthew to address the call to sacrifice, forgive, and much more.

Matthew 18:1-22

In this episode, Lance introduces the idea of having a "child like" faith when glancing at the Kingdom of Heaven. This message revolving around Matthew 18 further discusses the attitude should carry as christians and emphasizes the ideas of humility and forgiveness.

Matthew 17

In this episode, Lance covers the entire 17th chapter of Matthew, where the Transfiguration is written about. This message discusses the events that happened within the chapter in detail alongside the significance, not only to the disciples who witnessed such remarkable happenings, but also to us in our daily lives.

Matthew 16:13-28

Last episode, Lance uncovered the eternal purpose of God as stated in the Bible: to find a dwelling place for God amidst his people, full of his glory. In this message, Lance continues and explains how this purpose is to be fulfilled in our daily lives and the future.

Matthew 16:13-28

Matthew 16 marks a great change in the ministry of Jesus – Lance remarks how from this point on, Jesus begins talking about his eventual persecution and death, painting a new picture of the messiah the people had once thought would overthrow the might of Rome with his power.

Matthew 13:1-52

Lance reads the parable of the sower as an introduction to the handful of parables told in this section of Matthew, taking this episode to dive deep into the meanings behind each and the messages they carry.

Matthew 8:1-9:34

Lance begins his ministry on this section of Matthew with the miraculous healings Jesus performed in order to bring up the concept of authority. What authority does the Son of God have? What is authority in the first place? These questions are answered in this episode of Lance's Matthew series.

Matthew 3:13-17

Lance uses this message to speak about the anointing of Jesus – otherwise known as the baptism – as well as his trials in the wilderness, explaining the significance of both events in view of Christ's entire testimony.

Matthew 3:13-17

Lance continues in his study of Matthew by discussing the early years of Jesus' life, including the events of his birth and the introduction of John the baptist.

Matthew 3:11-17; 4:1-11

In this episode, Lance talks about the importance of the "Kingdom of God" and how this phrase is exclusively used in the book of Matthew.

Matthew 23

This episode begins Lance's ministry in the New Testament, specifically in Matthew – a book which acts as a connector between the Old and New Testament and the first of the four gospel books.

Luke 1:39-80

Lance starts off this episode with an introduction to John the Baptist, one of many prominent figures alive during the Post Maccabean Period. This message covers the historical events, politics, and important people that arose during this time period.

2 Thessalonians 2:1-12; Revelation 13:1-18; 17:1-14; Daniel 7:8; 8:23

Continuing in his study on the Antichrist, Lance uses this message to emphasize the unity that is to come under the Antichrist and the desperation of the people today for such unity. 

Daniel 7:8-25; 8:9-27; 11:21-23; 12:1; 2 Thessalonians 2:1-12

In this episode, Lance provides some historical background and key verses to his study on the Antichrist – both who he is and the policies he will pursue.