Nathan Austin

Preparing the Apostles

March 1, 2021

John 15,16 “I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman” (John 15:1, scriptures from NASBunless otherwise noted.) by Nathan Austin In the Upper Room, Jesus washed the disciples’ feet, predicted his betrayal, and the denials of Peter. He encouraged them, explaining his relationship to the Father and promising the holy Spirit. He then said, “Get up, let’s go from here” (John 14:31). We can imagine them filing out of the upper room and beginning their journey to Gethsemane. Knowing […]

The Seven Churches

November 1, 2018

Revelation 2-3 “He that hath an ear, let him hear what the Spirit saith unto the churches” (Revelation 2:7). by Nathan Austin Listen to audio  The messages of Jesus Christ to the seven churches are powerful and extremely meaningful to us as we consider the development of the church throughout the entire Gospel Age. The care and feeding of each of the church periods, by Jesus Christ, begins immediately following his sacrifice on Calvary and continues through our present day. In the […]

Three Key Parables

September 1, 2018

Rich Man, Wheat and Tares, Ten Virgins “But without a parable spake he not unto them: and when they were alone, he expounded all things to his disciples” (Mark 4:34). by Nathan Austin Listen to audio  The teachings of our Lord and the lessons granted us by the writings of his apostles are all important to us. Comparing the various lessons and parables is like comparing our children. We love them all; one is not of greater value than another. And so, […]