Eusebeia with Josh Kruger

Daniel (RR30)

Part 3 of 3.  Our little mini prophetic detour within "Reading Revelation" comes to a conclusion.  This is in response to listeners and Bible students who use the study guide.  This part 3 of 3 is Daniel - an exploration of the summaries of the chapters of Daniel.  And when taken together what those summary sentences tell us about the overall flow and meaning of the book.  This helps us immensely in understanding John's Revelation.

Bible 101

I had the honor of subbing for a teacher at our church. He was going to be gone for the introductory session of a class this fall semester called Bible 101. And I have the privilege of launching that class with this introductory teaching. So if you're looking to learn what the Bible is or if you'd just like a refresher on some Bible basics you once knew but maybe forgot, then check out this podcast on Bible 101!

Ezekiel (RR29)

Part 2 of 3.  Our little mini prophetic detour within "Reading Revelation" continues.  This is in response to listeners and Bible students who use the study guide.  This part 2 of 3 is Ezekiel - an exploration of the summaries of the chapters of Ezekiel.  And when taken together what those summary sentences tell us about the overall flow and meaning of the book.  This helps us immensely in understanding John's Revelation.

Isaiah (RR28)

Part 1 of 3.  A little mini prophetic detour within "Reading Revelation" in response to listeners and Bible students who use the study guide.  This part 1 of 3 is Isaiah - an exploration of the summaries of the pericopes (context chunks) of Isaiah.  And when taken together what those summary sentences tell us about the overall flow and meaning of the book.  This helps us immensely in understanding John's Revelation.

Reading Revelation 11:8-14 (RR27)

The two witnesses, the two prophets, are killed. The world gloats.  The beast seems to be winning.  Even Jerusalem is in on it. But God brings resurrection!  This will lead us to a major event in the next episode.  But for now check this one out and the connections to the Old Testament and the roles of prophets facing empires.

Reading Revelation 11:3-7 (RR26)

Two witnesses.  Two prophets.  They preach against the monster.  And for that they are executed.  They come in the spirit of Zerubbabel and Joshua as well as Moses and Elijah.  They take the path of Jesus, speaking truth in their generation, even if it costs them their lives (and it does).  Here is a powerful reminder to the church to stand as witnesses of Jesus, being faithful to what He taught and who He is, even if it costs us our lives.  We will not become part of the beast or create a monster to defeat the monster.  Instead stand as faithful witnesses.

Reading Revelation 10:7-11:2 (RR25)

The vision of prophecy and the scroll continues.  How is John right in line with Ezekiel and Daniel?  Check it out.

Gardening God's Way

In the beginning - a garden.  In "the end" - a garden.  Those are the bookends of the Bible story.  What then is consistent with the story in between those bookends?  Gardening God's Way!  In this sermon we dive into God's desire for multiplication, reproduction, procreation, yield, and harvest.  That fruit is both in our own personal lives (think fruit of the Holy Spirit) AND in Jesus' larger family (think the great commission - make disciples).  THAT is how to Garden God's Way.  Check it out.

Strength in Weakness (2 Corinthians 12)

From a teaching that I shared with my men's group.  Paul identifies so called "super apostles" in the church in Corinth and urges them (and us) to not idolize celebrity pastors and get caught in the trap that "it's all about us," but instead to lean on God's power and point toward Jesus' glory.  That in our weakness it is God (not us!) that is proven to be strong.  HE is the source of our strength.  Check it out.

Defy the Devil, Rely on the Written

A standalone podcast.  From a sermon I had the honor of teaching to a congregation that have long supported my ministry.  "Defy the Devil, Rely on the Written" is a journey thru Jesus' three wilderness temptations.  Parallels are drawn to Genesis and the garden as well as Israel in the wilderness wandering.  We see how Jesus is the new Adam, the new Israel, the new Joshua, the faithful Son of God and Son of Man.  Jesus fulfills what was required of humans.  He is also our role model for how to unmask and rebuke temptations.  Check it out.