The Verse Verdict

In this episode of The Verse Verdict, we dive into Acts- and the moment everything changed. A bunch of ordinary, unsure people are suddenly filled with unstoppable boldness—and the church goes global. How did fishermen, tax collectors, and former doubters become world-changers? One word: power. Not their own, but the Holy Spirit’s. Let’s talk about how Acts proves God loves using the unexpected—and how that includes you.

In this episode, we unpack John 1:14—aka the moment God said, “I’m not watching from a distance.” Why did Jesus show up in human form, and what does that mean for us now? Is this the most iconic verse in John? Let’s talk incarnation, glory, and how this verse flips the whole story of God on its head.

In this episode, we unpack Luke 4:18—and explore how this verse captures Luke’s vision of Jesus as the Savior for the poor, the broken, and the outcast. What does it mean to bring good news to the marginalized? And is this really the key verse in Luke? Join me as we dig into themes of compassion, reversal, and hope.

In this episode, we unpack Mark 10:45—and explore how this one verse captures the heartbeat of Mark’s fast-paced Gospel. What does it really mean that Jesus came to serve and give His life? And is this verse the most important one in the book of Mark? Join me as we dig into the theme of servanthood, urgency, and why Mark might just be the most action-packed Gospel of them all.

In this episode, we kick off the New Testament with the book of Matthew. Why does this question—“Who do you say I am?”—matter so much? We’ll explore how this moment captures the heart of Jesus’ identity, whether we think it’s the best verse to represent Matthew, and how it still challenges us today.