The Scripture Sessions Josh Lauer

It's our tenth episode! Join Eric and Josh as they introduce Revelation 4. As the letters to the individual churches have come to an end, we see a new vision being presented to John.Revelation 4 is a critical turning point in the Book of Revelation, as it marks the beginning of the Apostle John's vision of the throne room of God in heaven. This chapter sets the stage for the rest of the book, giving readers a glimpse into the majesty and power of God and the incredible events that are about t...

In this episode, Eric and Josh will take a closer look at the letter to the church in Laodicea found in Revelation 3:14-22. This passage is unique in that there is no formal commendation for the church, yet Christ did not write them off and instead remained at their doorstep, knocking.As we dive deeper into these verses, we will draw parallels between the themes found in Hosea 12 and Song of Solomon 5, highlighting their similarities and how they can help us better understand the message of t...

In this episode, we explore the intriguing message of Revelation 3:7-13 as it pertains to the ancient city of Philadelphia."Philadelphia" is a combination of two Greek words: love (phileo) and brother (adelphos), hence "City of Brotherly Love." Situated in an area of great seismic activity, Philadelphia was no stranger to earthquake devastation. Yet despite these challenges, the city was known for its resilience.We will explore questions like: what was the "open door" that Jesus spoke of, and...

In today's episode, we discuss the letter to the church in Sardis. Like the other letters to the churches, this letter is packed with symbolism.Eric and Josh unpack the significance of the white garments and the book of life, and the warning against falling asleep and losing one's spiritual life. They also get on a bit of a tangent when it comes to the creation story back in Genesis.If you enjoy this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review and share it with your friends to help us spr...

Welcome to the latest episode of our podcast, where we delve deep into the book of Revelation and explore the messages to the seven churches. In this episode, we'll be focusing on the church in Thyatira, as mentioned in Revelation 2:18-29.Join Eric and Josh as they take you on a journey through the history of this church, its significance in biblical times, and what we can learn from its message today. Together, they'll analyze the key themes of the message, including the danger of compromise...

Join Eric and Josh as they discuss the letter to the church in Pergamum. In this episode, they'll discuss what Jesus meant by saying they dwelt where Satan's throne was, how Balaam fits into all of this, who Antipas was, and much more!If you enjoy this podcast, please take a moment to leave a review and share it with your friends to help us spread the word. Your support means the world to us! Support the Show.If you'd like to support the show, feel free to buy me a coffee! https://www.bu...