Loving the Scriptures

This episode dives into the juxtaposed accounts of Jesus' face-to-face encounter with Annas after His arrest, and Peter's denial of the Lord Jesus Christ three times. Regarding the denial, what are the surrounding circumstances of that incident? What does this incident tell us about Peter? And how does the comparison between Jesus' situation and Peter's situation inform us about the reality of the...

When it comes to the arrest of Jesus Christ, we may not realize just how much God's sovereignty shows forth in the account itself. In this episode, we start to look at John 18 and talk about how God was in complete control at His arrest, and what He communicated, both in His words and actions, to show that this was all a voluntary giving of Himself for our sake.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs o...

As we prepare to enter into studying John 18 and 19, this episode highlights the substitutionary atoning sacrifice of Jesus Christ, what it accomplished, and what it means. The main text that we explore comes from Romans 3.   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!   Go...

This episode features a sermon I preached in December 2023 from Isaiah 9. Merry Christmas!   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: By Attribution 3.0 ht...

In this episode we conclude our look at Jesus' high priestly prayer, speaking much on the unity we have with other believers, as well as unity with God Himself. We also talk about the wonderful love that God has for His people, as well as other benefits that are shared by all Christians...benefits that Jesus prays that we participate in.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Ta...

In this episode, as we continue out look at Jesus's high priestly prayer, we talk about how He prays to the Father about keeping His disciples and guarding them spiritually, as well as what is means to be sanctified in the truth.   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...

In this episode we continue to explore Jesus' high priestly prayer for His people, highlighting the distinction He makes between those who are His own (and thus those whom He is praying for) and the world that has rejected 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!...

In this episode we begin to explore what is commonly known as Jesus' high priestly prayer in John 17. We will begin by talking about Jesus praying for His own glory and the Father's glory, which all sets the stage for the other elements of the prayer later in the chapter.   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 this episode we conclude the Attributes of God series, this time looking at the topic of the love of God.   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!   Attributes of God Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4qXfT78rv0n4KCSd-RC_MdRUksHrrZ5   Music: http:/...

In this episode we go into another sermon from my Attributes of God series, this time looking at the topic of the faithfulness of God. Listen and learn what the Bible says about how God keeps His promises to His people.   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!   Attrib...

Jesus says that He has overcome the world. So what does that mean for us who believe in Him? We talk about that 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!   Gospel of John Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4qXfT78rv1sllXLvq1uvx...

In this episode we talk about how the reality of Jesus' resurrection leads to our joy, specifically as it related to Jesus' own words to His disciples about the sorrow they would have of not seeing Him, and then the joy they would have in seeing 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 s...

What does it mean for the Holy Spirit to have guided the disciples into all the truth? What would that have meant to them, and how did such guidance manifest itself to them after Jesus left? And how can that boost our confidence when it comes to reading the Word of God today? We explore these things in this episode.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in...

In this episode, we begin to look at John 16, where Jesus encourages His disciples regarding the sending of the Helper, and explaining how such a gift from God will work in convicting the world that persecutes His people. We will learn what He means when He says that the Holy Spirit will convict the world regarding sin, righteousness, and judgment.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : Wh...

Many Christians think that if we walk in love, then we are more likely to escape persecution. But is this really the case? In this episode, we look at what Jesus had to say to His disciples and find out why unbelievers hate and persecute Christians, and why it is important for us to know today.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet Discourse A...

In this episode, I do something I've never done before by having another voice that delivers the Word of God. I share a sermon on sanctification by Pastor Mark Jones from my church. I thought this message was very, very good and thought I would share it with you, especially in light of what we've been talking about in John 15 about bearing fruit. Note: In the introduction to this episode, I inaccu...

In this episode, we continue our discussion of bearing fruit to the glory of God from John 15. This time, we explore how Jesus' emphasis on loving one another reveals how love is central to the fruit that we as Christians bear in front of a watching world.   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    Pleas...

How does bearing fruit glorify God? And are there any spiritual and relational benefits that God provides us as we bear fruit? We discuss 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!   Gospel of John Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4qX...

In this episode, we talk about the final "I Am" statement said by Jesus Christ in the Gospel of John: "I am the true vine." What does it mean for Jesus to be the vine, The Father as the vinedresser, and us as the branches, and what does this illustration say about God's work in us for our sanctification?   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Olivet D...

In this episode we discuss sanctification, which may be considered a forgotten or neglected aspect of our salvation. We talk about why it's important to have a right understanding of our progressive transformation to the image of Christ, and use this as a preview of some things we will touch on in the next episode when we begin to explore John 15.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : Wha...

In this episode we go into another sermon from my Attributes of God series, this time looking at the topic of the wonderful grace of God.   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!   Attributes of God Playlist:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo4qXfT78rv0n4KCSd-R...

In this episode we partake of another sermon from my Attributes of God series. This time we explore two attributes: the omniscience and omnipresence of God. What does the Bible have to say about these attributes, and why is it important for us to know about them?   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  ...

The peace of Christ is something that does not compare to any other kind of peace the world may attempt to offer. For the disciples and for us by extension, Jesus provides this peace. In this episode, as we finish our look at John 14, we talk about the nature of this peace and why it is superior to anything that the world gives.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His...

In this episode, we explore Jesus' words to His disciples in John 14 regarding the promises for those who love and obey Him, and how the Father and the Son fellowship personally in the believer in loving relationship.   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: h...

How does Jesus' promise about the sending of the Spirit of truth (the Helper) serve as comfort to His disciples in the upper room (and us by extension)? Why is He called the Spirit of truth, and why can't He be received by the world? We answer these questions in this episode in our continued look at John 14.   Order a copy of my book:  Signs of the End : What Jesus Taught His Disciples in the Oliv...