Among the Flock

Send a text  Scripture says only God saves (Isa. 43:11)—yet Jesus forgives sins and proves His authority (Mark 2:5–12). In this wrap-up episode, we connect the prophets’ marriage-covenant imagery and Torah’s tension (Jer. 3:8; Deut. 24:1–4) to Paul’s insight that death releases from the law (Rom. 7:1–4). The point is simple and decisive: the cross saves because the crucified One is God the Son —th...

Send a text This episode is a concise “field guide” for spotting and answering counterfeit gospels that shrink Jesus —reducing Him to a creature, a mere role, or only a prophet. It opens by framing the stakes from John 5:23 and Isaiah 43:10–11 : Scripture commands us to honor the Son just as the Father, and it insists there is no Savior besides YHWH—so if Jesus isn’t truly God the Son, worship bec...

Send a text  In the trial scene Jesus speaks plainly—claiming Daniel 7’s Son of Man and Psalm 110’s enthroned Lord—so neutrality isn’t an option. We follow His “I AM” identity and the divine prerogatives only God has: forgiving sins, ruling Sabbath/temple, judging all humanity, and holding resurrection life in Himself—ending with a call to worship and obedience. 

Send a text The apostles don’t merely imply Jesus’s deity—they apply YHWH-only Scriptures directly to Him. We read key OT→NT “name” chains, explore the Angel of the LORD and “My name is in him,” then clarify Psalm 82/John 10: “gods” as delegated authority—not rivals to the one true God—before inviting listeners to call on the Name that saves. 

Send a text  We put on the “two-natures lens” (true God, true Man) so hard passages don’t turn into heresies. We tackle the most-quoted objections (“greater than I,” “the Son doesn’t know,” “firstborn,” “beginning,” Proverbs 8), and show how the early church read these without denying Jesus’s full deity—ending in ordered relations, not a lesser nature. 

Send a text Jesus does what only God can do—and experiences what only a true man can experience—in one Person. We explain the “without confusion/change/division/separation” guardrails, show how to read humanity-verses and deity-verses together, and highlight why this doctrine pastors us with real assurance, real sympathy, and a real Mediator. 

Send a text If Jesus is anything less than God, the Gospel collapses. In this episode we walk through the dividing question of Matthew 16, then trace the apostolic core confession—Jesus as the eternal Word, fully God, and Creator of all—before ending with the high stakes of counterfeit “Jesuses” and a call to worship with Thomas: “My Lord and my God.” 

Send a text In this wrap-up session of Faith in Hebrew , we trace the whole biblical arc of faith through four Hebrew words— ’emet (truth/firmness), aman (trust/leaning one’s weight), amen (“it is true—so be it”), and emunah (steadfast faithfulness). Then we see how Jesus fulfills every link in the chain : He is Truth incarnate and the Cornerstone, the One we believe, the final “Amen” of God’s pro...

Send a text In this engaging installment of Among the Flock, join hosts Jake and Jon as they delve into the fourth segment of their series on faith, highlighting its Hebrew dimension, "Emunah." As they continue this exploration, they unpack Emunah—the Hebrew concept of faith that encompasses firmness, steadiness, reliability, and faithful conduct. Drawing from rich biblical narratives an...

Send a text Join Jake and Jon in this enlightening episode of Among the Flock as they delve into the profound meaning of the word "Amen" in the third session of their series on faith. Building on previous discussions about truth (Emett) and belief (Aman), the hosts explore how "Amen" transcends its traditional use at the end of prayers and serves as a powerful affirmation of tr...

Send a text Welcome back to Among the Flock! In this invigorating continuation of our Faith Series, we dive into Episode 9: "Aman," the Hebrew word for belief. Building upon our last discussion of "Emet" (truth), Hosts Jake and Jon unravel the profound connection between truth and belief, guiding us through the spiritual paradigm where truth manifests into belief and ultimately...

Send a text Welcome to Episode 8 of Among the Flock with Jake and Jon! Dive into the first part of our compelling new series on faith, where today, we unravel the intricate layers of truth. We've heard words thrown around like "blind faith," but what does faith truly rest upon? In this episode, we lay the groundwork by dissecting truth as the core of our belief system. From the inte...

Send a text  What does the Bible actually say about judgment—and why does it matter for us today? In this episode, we dig into Scripture to explore one of the weightiest topics of all: divine judgment. Is there one judgment or multiple? What happens when we die, and how does God separate the righteous from the wicked? We’ll look at Old and New Testament perspectives, the Great White Throne and the...

Send a text In this episode of Among the Flock , Jake and Jon take on one of life’s biggest questions: what really awaits us beyond the grave? Drawing from scripture, they explore ancient and modern views of the afterlife, wrestle with the tension between tradition and truth, and uncover the hope of eternal life in Christ. Prepare to be challenged, comforted, and inspired as you journey with them...

Send a text In this episode of Among the Flock , Jake and John continue their exploration of the fall of man in Genesis chapter 3, diving deep into the theological and spiritual themes woven into this pivotal passage of Scripture. The conversation begins by addressing common misconceptions about God’s nature, comparing portrayals of God in the Old Testament and New Testament. Rather than presentin...

Send a text In this episode, Jake and Jon dive into the Biblical account of creation and the fall of man in Genesis, exploring its profound insights into human nature, God’s intentions, and His character. They discuss how the events at the beginning help illuminate the end, the human desire for wisdom that led Eve to eat the forbidden fruit, and how human reasoning can stray from God’s will. The c...

Send a text In this sobering episode of Among the Flock , we confront the subtle yet dangerous rise of occultic practices infiltrating the modern church —even within Torah-observant and Messianic circles. We define what the Bible calls “the occult”—from divination and necromancy to astrology, mysticism, and New Age deception —and trace how these practices are explicitly condemned in both the Old a...

Send a text In this episode, Jonathan and Jacob explore The Knowledge Gap —a subtle but dangerous pitfall where the pursuit of biblical knowledge becomes disconnected from the person of Christ. Drawing from 1 Corinthians 1 , John 5 , and 2 Timothy , we examine how Scripture warns against using God’s Word as an intellectual trophy rather than a path to intimacy with Him. From Pharisees who searched...

Send a text In this kickoff episode of Among the Flock , Jonathan and Jacob wrestle with one of the most foundational—and divisive—questions in Christian theology: Is salvation God’s sovereign choice, or do we truly have freedom to respond? Together, they walk through the core beliefs, strengths, and challenges of three major views: Calvinism – God unconditionally elects whom He wills Arminianism...