Podcast
The Living Logos
Hosted by Nathan Smalley · EN
Journey through the entire Bible as we teach the Word simply. Each episode unpacks a passage, exploring its context within Scripture and its practical application for believers today. From Genesis to Revelation, discover how God's Word speaks to every season of life. Join us and grow in your understanding of the Living Word!
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Rise of the Antichrist
1w ago00:26:52Tap to summarizeAs the seals of Revelation begin to open, a mysterious rider on a white horse emerges—not as Christ, but as the coming Antichrist. In this episode, we examine Revelation 6, Daniel 9, and 2 Thessalonians 2 to trace the Antichrist's rise to power, his deceptive covenant of peace with Israel, and the events that prepare the world for his reign. We also explore the symbolism of the bow without arrows, the false promise of peace, the Great Rebellion, and the possible role of the restrainer before the man of lawlessness is revealed.
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2w ago00:36:26Tap to summarizeWhat do you do when heaven seems silent? Why does God sometimes delay answering the prayers of His people? In this message from Luke 18:1–8, we discover that the Parable of the Persistent Widow is not merely about prayer—it is about living faithfully between Christ's first and second coming. As we endure suffering, injustice, and unanswered prayers, Jesus calls us to persistent faith, knowing that the righteous Judge will return and make all things right. Don't lose heart. Justice is coming.
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The Little Horn
2w ago00:37:26Tap to summarizeBefore Revelation reveals the Beast, Daniel introduces the little horn. In this episode, we take a crash course through Daniel 7, 8, and 11 to uncover the Old Testament foundation for understanding the Antichrist. We examine the little horn of Daniel 7, the historical foreshadowing of Antiochus IV Epiphanes, and how his persecution of Israel, desecration of the Temple, and blasphemy against God prefigure the final Antichrist still to come.
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What Is An Antichrist?
3w ago00:21:52Tap to summarizeWhat does the Bible actually teach about the Antichrist? In this episode, we begin a brand-new unit on one of Scripture's most misunderstood figures by setting aside speculation and returning to the text itself. We examine what the word antichrist means, how John distinguishes the coming man of sin from the present spirit of antichrist already at work in the world, and the many biblical titles given to this future world ruler—including the Beast, the Little Horn, the Prince Who Is to Come, and the Man of Lawlessness. Finally, we lay the foundation for the rest of the series by looking ahead to Daniel, where the Old Testament provides the essential framework for understanding Revelation's coming world leader.
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Overcoming the Dragon
Jul 1300:38:29Tap to summarizeRevelation 12 reveals the ancient conflict between the woman, the dragon, and the promised Man-Child. In this episode, we trace the imagery back to Genesis, identify the woman as Israel, the dragon as Satan, and the Man-Child as Jesus Christ, and examine the kingdoms through which the enemy has worked throughout history. Most importantly, we see how believers overcome the dragon—not by their own strength, but through the blood of the Lamb, the word of their testimony, and faithfulness to Christ even unto death.
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Jul 700:43:30Tap to summarizeWhat does it really mean to run the Christian life with endurance? In this message from Hebrews 12:1–2, we explore the race of faith through the lens of America's founding, the sacrifices of soldiers, and the testimony of faithful believers throughout Scripture. Discover what it means to be surrounded by a great cloud of witnesses, to lay aside every weight and the sin that so easily entangles, and to keep pressing forward in the calling God has given you. This episode will challenge you to count the cost, cast off every hindrance, and run faithfully with your eyes fixed on Christ.
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The Two Witnesses
Jun 2900:28:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Living Logos, we explore one of Revelation's most intriguing passages: the ministry of the Two Witnesses in Revelation 11. We examine the significance of the future temple, the prophetic timeline of the 42 months and 1,260 days, and the identity of the two witnesses—considering the biblical case for Moses and Elijah. Along the way, we discuss their role in proclaiming God's judgments during the Tribulation, their miraculous ministry, their death and resurrection, and what their witness teaches believers today about boldly proclaiming both the hope of the gospel and the reality of coming judgment.
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The Pause Before the Final Trumpet
Jun 2200:24:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we continue our study of Revelation 10 and the second parenthetical pause of the Tribulation. We examine the mighty angel who descends from heaven, the declaration that there will be "no more delay" as God's plan moves toward its fulfillment, and the little scroll that John is commanded to eat—revealing both the sweetness of God's Word and the bitterness that accompanies His message of judgment and redemption.
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Understanding Angels
Jun 1600:39:47Tap to summarizeWhat are angels, and what role do they play in God’s plan? In this episode, we pause our study of Revelation 10 to explore the unseen realm through a biblical lens. We examine the nature and hierarchy of angels, the roles of Michael, Gabriel, cherubim, and seraphim, angelic involvement in nations, spiritual warfare, and God’s judgments, and the reality of Satan’s fallen kingdom. We also tackle the modern topic of UFOs and aliens, comparing popular claims and reported encounters with Scripture to ask whether these phenomena are extraterrestrial—or something far more spiritual in nature. Throughout the discussion, we see that Christ reigns supreme over every angelic power, and that believers can live with confidence in His victory over the forces of darkness.
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The Seven Bowls of Wrath
May 2400:37:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Living Logos, we conclude our study of Revelation’s 21 Tribulation judgments by examining the Seven Bowls of Wrath in Revelation 15–16. Building on the seals and trumpets, these final judgments represent the completion of God’s wrath against a rebellious world that continually refuses to repent. We explore the heavenly scene surrounding the bowls, the song of Moses and the Lamb, the connection between these judgments and the Exodus plagues, and the significance of God’s holiness and justice. Each bowl judgment is examined in detail—from painful sores and seas turned to blood, to scorching heat, supernatural darkness, the drying of the Euphrates, and the gathering of the nations for Armageddon. Along the way, we trace key Old Testament parallels, uncover the theological meaning behind God’s judgments, and see how Revelation ultimately reveals both the certainty of divine justice and the triumph of Christ over evil.
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