Loving the Scriptures

We finally bring our study of the book of Acts to a close. In this episode, we see that, though Paul is a prisoner in Rome, his ministry for the Lord continues, just as God's ministry of the gospel continues in our world even 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    Please be sure to leave a re...

In an environment where knowledge of God is pretty much non-existent, God can show up in ways to indicate that He, and He alone, is in charge and is above all things. See how He does this on the island of Malta in Acts 28, as He uses the Apostle Paul to display His power that outshines all other gods that the inhabitants believed in.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught...

In this episode, we see how the Apostle Paul demonstrates his faith in God's promise of safety in the midst of a monstrous storm, and what affect that had on the unbelievers around him.   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: htt...

It is oftentimes true that God's glory can be greatly manifest in the midst of very tough situations. In Acts 27, as Luke catalogs Paul's voyage to Rome, we see how God uses dangerous storms on the Mediterranean to direct the eyes of unbelievers on the ship to God and who He is.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://...

Many people are aware that Christians should forgive, but do they know why they should forgive? Different answers may be given, but Jesus gives us a basic but profound answer in the parable of the unmerciful servant (Matthew 18:21-35). We examine the parable 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...

This episode examines a well-known, yet misunderstood and woefully non-applied passage of Scripture.   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 C...

In this episode, we continue to examine Paul's defense before King Agrippa. See how he lays out his case, how he uses that to attempt to reach the king for Christ, and learn from his example as it relates to ministering to others.   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 revi...

In this episode, we begin to explore Paul's defense before King Agrippa in Acts 26. We learn that, more than being a simple defense, Paul is also attempting to convert the king to Christianity. We'll see what approach he uses, and what that would have said to Agrippa.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0592...

In this episode, we look at Acts 26, as we continue to work our way through the book of Acts, and observe Paul's defense in the midst of unfounded accusations, this time before Festus.   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 continue to examine Paul's defense before Governor Felix in Acts 24, as well as explore the single-minded and ministry-centered mind of the apostle. We will see that, even though Paul is in less than ideal circumstances, he still takes opportunities to share the gospel with people who need to hear.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples i...

In Acts 24, Paul's trial before Governor Felix takes place. In this episode, we see the weak accusations made by Paul's enemies, as well as the strong and superior defense that Paul makes for himself.   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...

The Apostle Paul was no stranger to people plotting against his life. In Acts 23, we learn of yet another conspiracy designed to kill him. In this episode, we talk about how much more intense the plotting is against Paul. We also observe how God protects Paul from his enemies, even though His actions are not explicitly stated in the text.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus T...

When Paul finds himself in front of the council in Acts 23, he says that he has lived his life in good conscience before God. Learn how Paul's life and testimony stands in stark contrast to the hypocrisy of the council as they seek to bring him down.   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...

In part 2 of our examination of Acts 22, we continue to study Paul's testimony to the crowd in Jerusalem that had wanted to kill him. Learn what it is about Paul's words that gets the crowd angry again, and how such an incident is similar to what Jesus had to endure at the beginning of His earthly ministry.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olive...

In Acts 21, the Apostle Paul was attacked by a mob who wanted to kill him. In Acts 22, we see Paul deliver his testimony to this same group of angry Jews. How does Paul tell this testimony in a way that would have spoken to them? And what does this say to us today? We begin to explore this in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet...

This episode considers the proofs laid out in Scripture to the resurrection of Jesus Christ, what that meant to the people in the first century, and what that means for 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/0592Fozu    Please be sure to leave a review!   X: https://x.com/ltscripts   Music: http://www...

This episode features a sermon I preached on Palm Sunday 2018 that outlines the blessed message of the gospel, and explores what it means for Jesus to have paid for our sins.   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.pur...

The Apostle Paul is no stranger to angry crowds, and at the end of Acts 21, Paul finds himself faced with another mad mob. This time, however, the move against him will lead to the end of his freedom in the book of Acts. See how things went down as we begin to catalog Paul's journey from Jerusalem to Rome.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet...

The elders at the church in Jerusalem convince the Apostle Paul to carry out tasks that are part of Jewish custom in order to debunk false rumors being spread about him that he was against Jewish tradition and was teaching other Jews to abolish the customs of Moses. Some have felt that Paul compromised on the truth of the gospel when giving in to this request. But is this the right conclusion? We...

What would you do if someone told you with certainty that the course that God was directing you to would lead to arrest and imprisonment? Would you change course, or would you continue in obedience? In Acts 21, we see the determination of the Apostle Paul in the face of upcoming hardship, as he expresses his willingness to suffer for the name of Jesus Christ.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of t...

This episode is of a sermon I preached on Ephesians 4:11-16 on New Years Day, 2017. In this passage, we see that all Christians are ministers and help in the growth of the body of Christ. We'll see what this looks like and why this is important as we unpack this passage.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https://a.co/d/0...

In addition to staying the course in shepherding the church, pastors and elders are ones who stay the course in protecting the flock from false teaching and in ministering to the weak. This episode highlights the importance of these areas of ministry as we finish our examination of Acts 20.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazo...

The calling of pastors/shepherds/elders is no small one. In giving his farewell address to the Ephesian elders in Acts 20, Paul wants them to know this. In this episode, we discuss how the shepherding task is so important and how both the leaders and the laity should understand this position from a biblical point of view.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Discipl...

When trouble lies ahead, do we stay the course in completing the task that God has laid forth for us? Paul did, and he wanted the elders of Ephesus to follow his example. In this episode, we begin to examine the incredibly powerful words of the apostle as he gives his final farewell to the leaders in the Ephesian church in Acts 20.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught H...

When we think of the Apostle Paul, we think of someone who was a preacher of the gospel and the writer of much of the New Testament. But do we think of him along the lines of his encouragement of other Christians? In this episode, we take a look at this side of the great apostle.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse Amazon:  https:/...