Loving the Scriptures

Based on what we observe in the letters to the Asian churches in Revelation 2 and 3, and what is seen in future passages of Revelation, we can observe that there are three challenges that the church has, does, and will face on this side of eternity. What are these challenges, and how have they affected us today?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the...

The church in Laodicea had the harshest words aimed at them from the Lord Jesus Christ in His evaluation of that assembly. Yet this church didn't seem to be plagued by gross sin or acceptance of false religion. So what was their problem? Find out in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu...

In this episode, as we finish our look at the letter to the church in Philadelphia, we talk about the blessing we have of belonging to Jesus Christ, and what that means for us today and for the future.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music: http://www.purpl...

In this episode, we begin to examine the letter to the church in Philadelphia in Revelation 3, one of two churches that has all commendation and no rebuke. What was it about this church that pleased the Lord, and what does that say to us today?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon: https://a.co/d/01blzd2F   Music: http://www....

Imagine what it would be like to be part of a church that had an amazing reputation and had the appearance of being alive, only to  be told by Jesus Christ Himself that your church is actually dead. This happened to the church in Sardis. In this episode we talk about why Sardis was dead and what they needed to do to be a live church.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught...

Many of us possess a copy of Scripture, either in hard copy or electronically, but do we truly understand its import to our lives? In this episode, we talk about how many times we may fail to value the Bible and the reasons why we may do so.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to l...

Have you ever allowed fear to overtake you to such a degree that faith is gone? The disciples allowed this to happen to them, when faith should have been firmly established. In this episode, we look at Mark 4:35-41 and learn how we can walk by faith and not by fear.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fo...

What does it mean when the Bible says that we will have authority over the nations? The answer may surprise you.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com   Reunited Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons:...

Jezebel was a woman in the Old Testament that was known for her wickedness. So why would Jesus call someone in one of His churches by this name? We explore this in the letter to the church in Thyatira in Revelation 2.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music:...

What does it mean to hold fast to the name of Jesus in the midst of pressure? And what would Jesus do when a church tolerates what is intolerable? These questions we explore when we discuss Jesus's words to the church in Pergamum in Revelation 2.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure...

The words of Jesus to His church in Smyrna was one that lacked any rebuke. What did He find right with this congregation? And how did He encourage them to stand firm in the face of future persecution? We explore this in the letter to Smyrna in Revelation 2.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Ple...

What happens when a doctrinally sound church loses its love for people? And why does Jesus see it as such a serious thing? We will explore this in this episode as we study the letter to the church in Ephesus in Revelation 2.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!  ...

Why is Jesus Christ the one in whom we can put our trust? What is it about Him that makes Him far superior to anything and anyone on this earth? His own words to the Apostle John in Revelation 1 gives us the answer to this question, which we explore in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fo...

In this episode, we explore the wonder of who Christ is in His glory...just as the Apostle John saw it when he encountered Him in Revelation 1.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

How is the Coming One described in Revelation? And why will some people be less than enthused when He returns? We explore this and more in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

What does the book of Revelation reveal about Jesus Christ, and why is it important for us today? We talking about it in this episode, as we begin a study of this wonderful book.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse  Amazon: https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   Music: http://www.purple-planet.com

In this episode, we take a break from looking at Scripture so that I can share my history as a Christian and a minister of the Word in order that listeners can get to know me better.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http:/...

Is there a connection between the Sabbath and the gospel? In this episode, we explore Hebrews 3 and 4, and discover what gospel truths the Sabbath pointed forward to, as well as answer the question of whether Sunday is a "new Sabbath" for Christians today?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Plea...

In the days of Jesus, the Sabbath day was a day that was more burdensome than restful. In this episode, we talk about how legalistic the Sabbath had become, and what Jesus said to the legalists of His day in rebuke of their misunderstanding the Sabbath.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please...

Ever wondered what the purpose of the Sabbath day was, and whether it is something that needs to be followed today? In this episode, we begin to study this topic by exploring the general overview of God's Sabbath regulation to the people of Israel, what it meant to them, and why they ultimately continued to profane it.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples...

In this episode, we continue our discussion on the parable of the soils in Matthew 13, concentrating on the seed on rocky places, the thorns, and on the good soil.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://www.purple-planet....

In the parable of the soils, Jesus illustrates the different heart conditions that people may have when they respond to the gospel message sown in the heart. What heart condition does the first soil type represent, how does the response manifest itself, and what does it say to us as believers today?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discou...

We know that salvation cannot be earned by works of the law. But when the rich young ruler asks Jesus how he can inherit eternal life, why does He give Him to law as the answer? In this episode, we talk about what our Lord was trying to accomplish in this encounter by citing the law.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  htt...

Many people have heard of the parable of the good Samaritan, but do they really understand it? What is Jesus trying to communicate by telling this story? And what is it about this parable that makes it so powerful to the people who would have heard Him tell it?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592Fozu  ...

There are certain commands in Scripture that may appear very challenging to the believer. Many Christians may acknowledge that loving our enemies is one of those commands. But in this episode, we talk about why loving our enemies is so important for the Christian to do, and what it communicates to those who observe this act.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disc...