First Word with Pastor Dave Ostercamp

Episode 22: The Feeding of the Five Thousand 17.01.2024 8:42 ↓

The disciples report to Jesus after their mission, and he invites them to rest. However, a large crowd follows them, prompting Jesus to compassionately teach and heal. As evening approaches, the disciples suggest sending the people away to find food, but Jesus instructs them to feed the crowd. With only five loaves and two fish, Jesus blesses the food, and it miraculously multiplies, satisfying th...

Episode 21: The Tragic Death of John the Baptist 15.01.2024 7:14 ↓

Mark 6 14-29 King Herod hears about the miracles performed by Jesus and is troubled by the possibility that John, whom he had beheaded, has come back to life. The passage details the events leading to John's execution, highlighting the consequences of Herod's rash vow, the influence of Herodias, and the eventual fulfillment of the gruesome request to behead John.

Episode 20: Homecoming and the Power of Mission 15.01.2024 9:26 ↓

Jesus returns to his hometown of Nazareth and teaches in the synagogue. The people are amazed at his wisdom and miracles, but they also express doubt and skepticism. Jesus responds by saying that a prophet is not honored in his own hometown. He then continues his ministry, sending out his disciples in pairs to preach, heal.

Episode 19: Jesus Goes Back Home To Nazareth 20.12.2023 11:56 ↓

Mark 6

Episode 18: Jesus Heals Jarius’s Daughter 19.12.2023 12:42 ↓

Looking into Mark 5 21-43

Episode 17: Jesus arrives at Gerasenes 27.11.2023 9:39 ↓

Today we will be jumping to Mark 5

Episode 16: Jesus and the Sea of Galilee 20.11.2023 8:51 ↓

Today we are in Mark 4: 35-41

Episode 15: The Parables of Candles and Seeds 06.11.2023 10:22 ↓

We are continuing on Mark 4, deep dive into the parables the Jesus is telling.

Episode 14: What Kind of Soil Are You 23.10.2023 10:35 ↓

Today we are in Part 3 of Mark 4.

Episode 13: Parable about Parables 16.10.2023 11:17 ↓

We are reading Mark 4

Episode 12: Was Jesus not wanting people to have thier sins forgiven? 11.10.2023 10:25 ↓

We are going into Chapter 4 of Mark

Episode 11 - Why is Jesus's Family Accusing Him? 09.10.2023 10:48 ↓

This episode we are reading Mark 3

Episode 10: Why did Jesus call 12 people onto the Mountain? 02.10.2023 9:52 ↓

Moving into chapter 3, we continues to see peoples response to Jesus.

Episode 9: The Sabbath (Part 2) 27.09.2023 12:47 ↓

In this Episode, we will be continuing Mark 2.

Episode 8: The Sabbath 25.09.2023 11:11 ↓

Today we will be continuing into Mark 2 23-38

Episode 7: Why Does Jesus Eat With Tax Collectors and Sinners? 22.09.2023 15:37 ↓

As we continue into Mark 2, we see Jesus eating with the Tax Collecters. Why? Lets dive in! Mark 2:13-22

Episode 6: The Power of Miracles 20.09.2023 12:11 ↓

Today we will be starting Mark Chapter 2 1-12!

Episode 5: Why was Jesus Angry? 18.09.2023 12:03 ↓

Today we will be going through the rest of Mark 1

Episode 4: Why Jesus' Teaching is Different and Why Is He Secretive? 13.09.2023 11:55 ↓

Today we will be going through Mark 1: 14-36

Episode 3: Why Did Jesus Need To Get Baptized? 09.09.2023 11:13 ↓

In today's episode, we are going into Mark 1:9-15 and discussing why Jesus needed to get baptized!

Episode 2: Who Is John the Baptist 30.08.2023 10:11 ↓

Todays Episode is focusing on Mark 1:1-8. Other Scriptures to read that are referenced for further reading are  Isaiah 40 ,  Luke 1-3 ,  John 3 , and  Romans 8 .

Episode 1: Why does Mark write the book? 27.08.2023 7:16 ↓

Start your day with First Word! If you have never read the Bible or whether you have read it for many years, this podcast is for you! During First Word we will read through and discuss the Gospel of Mark together. In this episode, we will discuss Mark 1:1-8