Living God's Word

Living God's Word - Consummation

May 15, 2024 • Dave Johnston, Brandi Johnston • Revelation

Dave and Brandi Johnston discussed the significance of the book of Revelation in understanding end times. Dave emphasized Jesus' centrality and the need for faithfulness, while Brandi highlighted the potential for misinterpretations and the need for discernment in recognizing corruptions and injustices. In the second part of the conversation, Dave and Brandi discussed the significance of Revelation in modern society, emphasizing the need for faithful dissident followers of Christ to respond appropriately to political exploitation and corruption. They cited examples from history and current events to illustrate the importance of recognizing and avoiding Babylon's influence in our lives.

Living God's Word - Church - Prison

May 8, 2024 • Dave Johnston • Acts 21—28, Ephesians 4:1–3, Philippians 2:5–11, Philemon

Living God's Word - Church - Gentiles

May 1, 2024 • Brandi Johnston, Dave Johnston • Acts 13—21, Galatians, Romans

Brandi discussed God's creation of humanity, their fall into sin, and the subsequent covenants with Abraham, Moses, and the Israelites. She highlighted the role of women in these stories, such as Miriam and Pharaoh's daughter, who stood up against oppressive rulers and showed faith in God. Brandi explained how Jesus' birth, ministry, death, resurrection, and final words to his disciples fulfilled the prophecies of the Old Testament, particularly those of the Minor and Major Prophets. Unknown Speaker added their thoughts on the significance of this fulfillment and how it impacts the lives of believers today. They also delved into Paul's life, name change, and ministry, emphasizing the importance of understanding the context and struggles of the people. Brandi shared personal anecdotes and biblical examples highlighting how encountering God can transform individuals and communities.

Living God's Word - Church - Spirit

April 24, 2024 • Dave Johnston, Brandi Johnston • Acts 3—12, James, Hebrews, Jude, Luke 1

In this conversation, Dave and Brandi Johnston delve into the connections between the Old and New Testaments in Christian theology. They discuss the significance of Jeremiah 31 and its connection to the New Testament, and explore the beauty and foreshadowing of redemption. They also examine the role of the Holy Spirit in the narrative of Acts and the importance of devoting oneself to the teachings of Christ and the apostles. Additionally, they discuss the early Christian church's identity and resilience in the face of persecution, the origins and evolution of the term 'Christian,' and the impact of Jesus' resurrection on the community.

Living God's Word - Christ - Raised

April 17, 2024 • Dave Johnston, Brandi Johnston • Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20—21, 1 Corinthians 15

Living God's Word - Christ - Death

April 10, 2024 • Brandi Johnston, Dave Johnston • Mark 8—10, John 5—12, Matthew 19—27, Luke 9—23

Living God's Word - Christ- Message

April 3, 2024 • Dave Johnston, Brandi Johnston • Mark 4—8, Luke 3—7, Matthew 13, Luke 15, Matthew 3—7

Living God's Word - Christ - Birth

March 27, 2024 • Brandi Johnston, Dave Johnston • Mark 1, Luke 1, John 1, Matthew 1

Christ Enters Our World

Living God's Word - Captivity

Dave Johnston, Brandi Johnston • Ezra, Nehemiah, Esther, Malachi, Daniel

The first part of the audio is a reading from The Bible Story by Preben Vang. Skip to the 18 minute mark if you want to bypass this reading.

Living God's Word - Crumbling

Brandi Johnston, Dave Johnston • 1 Kings, 2 Kings, Ezekiel, Isaiah, Jeremiah

Living God's Word - Conquest/Crown

February 21, 2024 • Dave Johnston, Brandi Johnston • Joshua, Judges, 1 Samuel, 2 Samuel, 1 Kings

Living God's Word - Commandments

February 14, 2024 • Brandi Johnston • Leviticus, Numbers, Exodus

In the conversation, Brandi and Dave Johnston discussed the significance of understanding the context of Exodus, Leviticus, and Deuteronomy in the overall story of the Bible.

Living God's Word - Calling Out

February 7, 2024 • Brandi Johnston • Exodus

Contact Dave for a copy of the Homework articles by Morna Hooker and Russell Moore.

Living God's Word - Covenant

January 31, 2024 • Dave Johnston, Brandi Johnston • Genesis 12:1–3

Wednesday night class

Living God's Word - Creation

January 24, 2024 • Dave Johnston • Genesis

I was not able to record our session so I recorded a quick overview of what we discussed.