Loving the Scriptures

What does it mean for Jesus Christ to be the cornerstone? And what does that say about us who are aligned with Him? We explore the answers to these questions 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!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http:...

In this episode, we explore Colossians 3:15-17, where Paul lays out the kind of life we live as new creatures that promotes unity in the church (also check out "Ep. 142 The Christian Uniform" for a discussion of Colossians 3:12-14).   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 re...

In a time when we are faced with the grim reality of COVID-19 and its impact on our world, this episode is designed to provide encouragement and reassurance from a Christian perspective.   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: Re...

We can identify many people's occupation by the uniform that they wear: police officer, chef, firefighter, and several others. Does the Christian have a spiritual "uniform" that they wear that identifies them as new creatures in Christ? Yes, and we will see what makes up this uniform in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Disco...

Peter instructs us to have a craving the pure spiritual milk, which is the Word of God. But is this a craving that Christians in our society can readily say that they have? In this episode, we talk about why it's important to have that longing, and what that longing should lead to.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https...

Love is a subject that is shows up in many places in Scripture, and 1 Peter is no exception. Why is love for one another so important, especially as it relates to what the worlds see in us as we love? We talk about this 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...

The gospel is a great motivator for us to live a life of reverence unto the Lord. Peter lays this out in the first chapter of his epistle, and he tells of the wonderful saving work of God in four verses. We explore those verse 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...

What is reverent living, and what does it have to do with being a holy and obedient people? We talk about this as we continue our study of 1 Peter.   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.com

Do you find yourself wanting to resemble the world somewhat in order to win their favor? Do you think that looking "too Christian" will isolate you from the world and ruin evangelism opportunities? As we will see in this episode, such thoughts are not biblical, and Scripture states our call to holiness.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Di...

Who or what do you put your hope in? Do you find yourself putting your hope in marriage, politics, money, and other worldly things? In this episode, we examine what the Apostle Peter says about where our hope should be anchored.   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...

How do we view the gospel? Is the gospel a message that we wish to dig deeper into, or are we content with only a basic level knowledge? In 1 Peter, we learn that the prophets and the angels had an incredible curiosity regarding the good news. Why was this? We talk about this and more in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Disc...

Is it possible to have joy in the midst of pain? The Bible tells us that it is, but how is that possible? What contributes to that joy? We talk about that in this episode as we continue our study of 1 Peter.   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/...

What is the inheritance of the believer? And how can we be sure that every Christian will receive it at the appointed time? We talk about this wonderful truth 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!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://www.pu...

What can be said about our election beside the fact that we are chosen in Christ? Paul provides us with a threefold, Trinitarian answer that would have spoken significantly to his original audience...and hopefully to us as well by extension.   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...

In a world where Christianity is mocked and ridiculed (as well as the church itself), it is important for us as believers to understand that the opposition that is aimed at us is happening in a world not our own. In this episode, we will learn what it means to be outsiders who are strangers and aliens and who are chosen by God.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His D...

We are blessed to live in a country where extreme forms of persecution don't exist. But can that change for the American church in the future? How should the church live if persecution increases? How is the church to live now? We discuss this as we prepare for our upcoming study of 1 Peter.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazo...

Have you ever felt doubt about your usefulness to the Lord because of a sin in your life? I'm sure Peter felt that way after he denied the Lord Jesus three times. But in this episode, we look at how Jesus, in His great tender mercy and grace, reinstates Peter into ministry that would glorify God.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse...

In this episode, we talk about Christmas from John 1:14.   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.com   Reunited Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http:cre...

What does it look like to stand firm in an environment when people are hostile toward you? Daniel provides us with a tremendous example, as he was pushed into a corner while facing the danger of the lion's den. Learn how Daniel exhibited Godly character before and in the midst of his crisis, and how God came through for him for His glory.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus T...

The story of David and Goliath is one that is familiar to many of us. In this episode, we examine David's faith and confidence in God's ability to work through him to slay the Philistine giant. What was David's mindset that made his faith in the Lord so strong? And how does that speak to us today?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discours...

Joshua and his army were asked by God to do some unusual things in order to bring down the massive walls of Jericho. Why would God ask them to do things that, from a human perspective, make no sense? And what sort of lesson can we learn for when God asks us to do the unusual? We discuss this in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Oliv...

How was God able to use Samson despite his weaknesses? And is there a glimmer of redeeming quality in the story of Samson that we sometimes don't consider? We talk about 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!   X: https://x.com/ltscrip...

In this episode, we continue in our examination of the story of Noah and the ark. We also learn about the covenant that God made with Noah and all living creatures, as well as how the historical event of the flood serves as a preview of things to come in the future when Christ returns.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  h...

Some people find God's destruction of man in the days of Noah as hard to swallow. But in this episode, we explore why God was just in what He did, as well as learn about Noah, his faith, and his righteousness.   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.co...

This episode continues our examination of the story of Jonah...which is really a revelation on the character of God and His gracious dealing with sinners.   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.com