The Bite-Sized Gospel with Aneel Aranha
Aneel Aranha is an author, preacher, and evangelist who has spoken to hundreds of thousands of people around the world. You can find a huge selection of his reflections, articles, sermons, songs and other resources on his website www.aneelaranha.com. This daily podcast brings you very short messages of hope and encouragement for these difficult times.
Episodes
387 episodes
John 21:24-25 - The End
John 21:24-25 concludes the Gospel with an affirmation of its truthfulness and a hint at the vastness of Jesus' ministry, challenging us to continually seek to know Him more.
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Season 2
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Episode 193
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4:26
John 21:20-23 - What About Him?
In John 21:20-23, Jesus responds to Peter's question about John, teaching us to focus on our own path of discipleship rather than comparing ourselves to others.
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Season 2
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Episode 192
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4:21
John 21:18-19 - Cost of Discipleship
In John 21:18-19, Jesus foretells Peter's martyrdom and calls him to follow, teaching us about the cost of discipleship and glorifying God through our lives.
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Season 2
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Episode 191
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3:40
John 21:15-17 - Do You Love Me?
In John 21:15-17, Jesus asks Peter, “Do you love me?” revealing different types of love and teaching us about growth in our relationship with Christ.
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Season 2
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Episode 190
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4:49
John 21:7-14 - Breakfast with Jesus
John 21:7-14 depicts Jesus serving breakfast to His disciples after a miraculous catch, teaching us about recognizing Christ and His intimate care for us.
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Season 2
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Episode 189
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3:28
John 21:4-6 - Obedience to Abundance
In John 21:4-6, Jesus guides the disciples to an abundant catch, teaching us about obedience, divine guidance, and recognizing Christ in our daily lives.
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Season 2
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Episode 188
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3:13
John 21:1-3 - A Return to Fishing
In John 21:1-3, the disciples' return to fishing teaches us about our tendency to retreat to the familiar in uncertain times and our need for Christ's guidance.
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Season 2
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Episode 187
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3:47
John 20:30-31 - Fostering Faith
John 20:30-31 reveals the purpose of John's Gospel: to lead readers to faith in Jesus as the Messiah and Son of God, resulting in life in his name.
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Season 2
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Episode 186
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3:57
John 20:24-29 - Faith and Doubt
In John 20:24-29, Thomas's journey from doubt to faith teaches us about Jesus' patience with our questions and the blessing of believing without seeing.
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Season 2
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Episode 185
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4:42
John 20:19-23 - Jesus Appears
In John 20:19-23, Jesus appears to his disciples, offering peace, joy, and empowerment for mission through the Holy Spirit.
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Season 2
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Episode 184
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4:31
John 20:11-18 - Mary Magdalene
In John 20:11-18, Jesus' appearance to Mary Magdalene teaches us about personal encounters with Christ, persistent faith, and the call to share the good news.
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Season 2
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Episode 183
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4:46
John 20:3-10 - First at the Tomb
In John 20:3-10, Peter and John's response to the empty tomb teaches us about investigating faith, personal belief journeys, and the centrality of the resurrection.
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Season 2
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Episode 182
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4:32
John 20:1-2 - The Empty Tomb
In John 20:1-2, Mary Magdalene's discovery of the empty tomb teaches us about seeking Jesus in dark times and the unexpected nature of God's work.
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Season 2
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Episode 181
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3:35
John 19:38-42 - The Burial of Jesus
In John 19:38-42, Joseph of Arimathea and Nicodemus boldly step forward to give Jesus an honorable burial, a prelude to the hope of resurrection.
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Season 2
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Episode 180
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4:41
John 19:31-37 - Blood and Water
In John 19:31-37, the piercing of Jesus' side fulfills prophecy and symbolizes the cleansing and life-giving power of his death.
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Season 2
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Episode 179
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5:03
John 19:28-30 - It Is Finished
In John 19:28-30, we witness the final moments of Jesus' life, his declaration of victory, and the completion of his mission of love and redemption.
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Season 2
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Episode 178
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4:25
John 19:25-27 - Here Is Your Mother
In John 19:25-27, even from the cross, Jesus makes provision for his mother and models the creation of a new spiritual family in the church.
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Season 2
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Episode 177
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4:34
John 19:23-24 - Jesus' Garments
In John 19:23-24, the soldiers cast lots for Jesus' garments, fulfilling prophecy and symbolizing his humiliation and the unity of his life and mission.
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Season 2
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Episode 176
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4:21
John 19:19-22 - The Inscription
In John 19:19-22, the inscription on Jesus' cross proclaims the truth of his identity as the King of the Jews, challenging us to embrace his kingship in our lives.
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Season 2
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Episode 175
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3:34
John 19:17-18 - The Crucifixion
In John 19:17-18, we witness the crucifixion of Jesus, the ultimate display of God's love and the paradoxical wisdom of the cross.
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Season 2
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Episode 174
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4:04
John 19:12-16 - The Crowd's Rejection
In John 19:12-16, the Jewish leaders manipulate the crowd to demand Jesus' crucifixion, and Pilate ultimately capitulates to the pressure, rejecting the truth for political expediency.
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Season 2
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Episode 173
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4:28
John 19:8-11 - No Power Without God
In John 19:8-11, Jesus' interaction with Pilate reveals the true nature of power and authority, and the gravity of rejecting the Son of God.
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Season 2
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Episode 172
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4:04
John 19:4-7 - "Crucify! Crucify!"
In John 19:4-7, we see the contrast between Pilate's declaration of Jesus' innocence and the religious leaders' demand for his crucifixion.
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Season 2
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Episode 171
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