Verses Used: Philippians 2:12-18 John 1:12 Galatians 3:26, 4:6-7 1 Peter 2:9-10 2 Corinthians 5:17-18 Romans 12:1-2 Ephesians 4:22-24 Galatians 5:22-23 Mark 12:30-31 Matthew 28:19-20 Ephesians 2:8-10 Matthew 5:16 https://missio.life/homeJosh Huseby által

In 1866, Otto von Bismarck was determined to start a war between Prussia and Austria. In reached an agreement with the Italian Government to join in a war against Austria. Yet Bismarck would not find it ease to get the Prussian King's agreement to that war. Bismarck faced the opposition of the the Kings' son the Crown Prince, his biography is given…

In this episode, I discuss the next target for Otto von Bismarck war like intensions, the Austria Empire. While it might seem like a giant in central Europe, this multi ethnic empire had many problems including Nationalism and lack of money. I give a detailed biograph of Austrian Emperor Franz Joseph. I also outline the developing plans of the Prus…

Verses Used: Proverbs 15:1 Proverbs 11:13 Joshua 21:43-45 Luke 15:12-32 Matthew 18:21-22 Ephesians 4:32 1 Corinthians 13:4-7,13 Takeaways: Direct Communication Communication is essential to having a healthy relationship. Without clear communication we are left to assume and rarely assume correctly. Communication is absolutely necessary, but equally…

Bismarck could have had his long planned for war with Austria in 1865 but he played the peacemaker, for a short while he worked to improve relations with Austria. In this episode I discuss why he did that when of course in 1866, he would indeed start a war with Austria but he wanted it at his time of choice.…

Verses Used: Acts 28:13-30 Ecclesiastes 3:11 Luke 10:16 2 Timothy 4:7-8 Takeaways: God has a Plan God’s plan was to rescue lost people in Rome, and God’s plan is to rescue lost people, using you. The plan God has for all of his followers is to be a representation of the kingdom through our words and actions. Engaging with Not Yet Believers Paul use…

In this episode I look at the weapons that helped make the Prussian Army the powerful forces it was. The Needle Gun, a breach loaded rifle which gave the Prussian Infantry such a heavy rate of fire compared to the muzzle loaded smoothbore muskets of the Danish and Austrian Army. The Prussian artillery also the new breach loaded steel cannons.…

Verses Used: Acts 27:13-26 Mark 4:35-41 Romans 8:28 Takeaways: Storms Josh talked about how Paul knew there was a greater purpose beyond this storm he was presently in. Paul had faith that God would save them. In the midst of a storm where all hope is lost, God calms his people. He is with us through the storms Shipwrecks Jesus is the business of r…

Following the Prussian victory at Dybbol, the Prussian and Austrian troops occupy Jutland as well as Schleswig. The Prussian Army crosses the narrow channel and captures the Danish island of Als. At first the Danish Government refuses to accept any comprise but the Danish King replaces that Government with one that realise the war is lost.…

Verses Used: Acts 18:1-17 1 Corinthians 2:1-4 Ephesians 5:16-17 1 Thessalonians 2:9 Takeaways: Be Faithful Be Here Embrace your role. Embrace your relationships Embrace your reason Be Loud God often positions us where our skills, experiences, and story can make an impact. Are you willing to see your location and connections as a part of his planned…

The Prussian Army launches an attack on the Danish fortress of Dybbol in April 1864. It is a bloody battle but the Prussian capture the fortress and the Danish Army flees across a narrow channel in retreat. There were celebrations in Prussia at the victory, Bismarck and his forcing through the taxes to pay for an increased Prussian Army become more…

Verses Used: Acts 17:16-34 Romans 1:25 1 Corinthians 1:28-29 Matthew 6:31-34 Takeaways: We need to remember this life is not about me; it starts and ends with God. Mission Ready Paul was always ready to be used by God. He wasn’t perfect, but he was available. We are all invited to live as missionaries. It’s part of our new identity in Christ. Where…

The Prussian Army besiege the Danish fortress of Dybbol, after much effort and some time they bring up their artillery and bombard the Danish fortress, causing a great deal of damage to the Danish Gun positions. A biography of the Prussian Army commander in this battle, Prince Frederick Carl, he takes his time to prepare an attack and this episode …

Verses Used: Acts 12:1-23 Romans 13:1 John 19:11 James 4:6 Matthew 23:12 Takeaways: Herod’s Power Herod had power, he had the ability to kill people and get away with it. Sometimes bad people are in power. They get away with doing bad things to good people. God is the giver of power and authority. Just because we follow Jesus and are about his miss…

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The Danish Army defends a defensive line in Southern Schleswig, known as the Dannevirke. A Prussian Army attack upon it is repulsed but the Austrian Army does manage a break though forcing the Danish Army to withdraw in a very cold retreat, where they lose much of their artillery. A biography of the Danish Army commander General De Maza.…

Verses Used: Psalm 105 Matthew 28:18-20 Romans 8:28-29 2 Corinthians 11:22-28 Takeaways: Looking Back When we remember what God has done for us, our faith is built up. We are encouraged and we see evidence of God fulfilling His promises. We need to keep in mind as we celebrate wins, that God is the hero of the story. Looking Forward Our goal, our a…

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In 1863, the previous Danish King died, the new King was Christian the Ninth. Under pressure from his Liberal Government he agreed to unite Schleswig into the Kingdom of Denmark. This was against a international treaty signed by Denmark and would led to war between Denmark and Prussia and Austria, the Second Schleswig War.…

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Verses Used: 1 John 4:7-12 John 3:161 Corinthians 13:1-7 Takeaways: What does love look like? Eros - Romantic love between a man and a woman. Storge - Natural, overflowing love that family members have for one another. Philia - Deep and meaningful friendships. Agape - Sacrificial, self-giving love that is primarily concerned with the good of someon…

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Verses Used: Galatians 5:22-23 Zephaniah 3:17 John 15:11 Luke 2:8-11 Deuteronomy 19:4-6 Exodus 34:25-26 Roman 6:14 Psalm 51:10-12 Psalm 16:11 James 1:2 Takeaways: Sometimes we live our lives waiting for joy. It seems elusive, like something everybody else gets to experience, but not us. A Joyful God Jesus was and is the most joy filled person who e…

Verses Used: Luke 2:13-14 Hebrews 11:6 Romans 8:7 Matthew 5:21-22 John 14:27 Romans 12:14-18 Matthew 5:9 Isaiah 2:4 Isaiah 11:6-9 Colossians 1:20 Takeaways: Peace with God God is not pleased with our good deeds we do to try to earn our own righteousness. God is pleased with the life, death, and resurrection of his son Jesus. Faith, more specificall…

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Verses Used: Isaiah 9:2-7 Salvation - 1 John 5:13 Forgiveness - 1 John 1:9 Provision - Philippians 4:19 Protection - 1 Thessalonians 3:3 Prayer - Mark 11:24 Rest - Matthew 11:28 Abundant Life - John 10:10 Takeaways: Waiting for a Savior Notice how the text speaks in future tense: People who walk in darkness will see a great light, You will enlarge …

Verses Used: Ephesians 1:3-5 James 1:16-18 1 Chronicles 29:10-14 John 2:6-11 John 15:13 1 Thessalonians 5:18 Malachi 3:10 Takeaways: We can be generous with our time, our talents, and our treasure Who is God? God is the greatest giver of all He has given us literally everything. We didn’t bring anything into this world. God has created the world an…

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Verses Used: Acts 10:1-8 Ephesians 2:8-9 Titus 3:5 Mark 7:9 Galatians 6:26-29 Takeaways: Questions to think about today: How does God see us and those that are different from us? Especially the people we would probably rather not associate with or spend any amount of time with. God’s heart has always been to have a redeemed people that know him and…

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The death of Prussian King Frederick William the Fourth, he is replaced by his brother William as King. The Liberals in the Prussian Parliament keep voting down the taxes needed for the Army reforms. Otto von Bismarck is summoned by the King to ne Prime Minister. Otto von Bismarck ignores the Prussian Parliament and bring in the new taxes. In a spe…

Verses Used: Acts 6-7 Leviticus 24:16 1 Peter 3:15 Galatians 5:6-24 Takeaways: The gospel is such good news because it gives us not only an earthly perspective, but an eternal perspective. Full of the Spirit To be full of the Spirit is yielding to his lordship in our lives. Letting God be in charge of our lives, even daily stuff instead of letting …

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The poor performance of the Prussian Army during the mobilisation of 1850, led to the need for reforms to the Army. The reservist Landwehr would be reduced in importance. The size of the Prussian army would be increased and a new Army reserve created, all this would cost money. A biography of Prussian Army Chief of Staff General Helmut von Moltke.…

Verses Used: Acts 6:1-7 1 Corinthians 12:12-26 Takeaways: In order for the kingdom to expand and the church to grow, issues need to be addressed For the church to grow, tasks needed to be shared and responsibilities needed to be delegated. SHAPE S - Spiritual Gifts - What has God supernaturally gifted me to do? H - Heart - What do I have passion fo…

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Prussia re-joins the Germen Confederation, Otto von Bismarck becomes Prussia's chief delegate. He is often in conflict with the Austrian delegation. Back in Berlin, Otto von Bismarck fights a duel. The biography of French Emperors Napoleon the Third, he will play an important role in the history of Germany. His aggressive foreign policy alarms the …

Verses Used: Acts 5:1-11 Psalm 111:10 Proverbs 1:7 Proverbs 19:23 Proverbs 14:26-27 2 Timothy 1:7 1 John 4:18 Isaiah 41:10 Matthew 10:31 Psalm 56:11 1 John 4:8 & 10 Romans 8:15 Isaiah 43:1 Psalm 145:8-9 Psalm 16:11 Zephaniah 3:17 Takeaways: Sin and Consequences They wanted to appear generous without actually being generous (hypocrisy). It was not r…

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The Prince of Hesse Kassel tries to restore his full right to control his state, the people force him out into exile and the Prince asks Austria for help. This crises led to a confrontation between Prussia and Austria which seems likely to end in war. The Prussian Army is mobilised but then the Prussian King backs down, agrees to end the Erfurt Uni…

Verses Used: Acts 4:12 Acts 4:23-31 Philippians 4:6 1 Peter 5:7 Psalm 2 Luke 19 Matthew 17:20Josh Huseby által

The Prussian Government wanted to expand its influence in Germany, so it sets up the Erfurt Union but not all Germen states join. Worse still Austria now have defeated the Hungarian revolt, now wishes to regain its influence with the Germen Confederation. Otto von Bismarck is elected to Erfurt Parliament but he is opposed to the Prussian King's wis…

Verses Used: Acts 4:1-21 Romans 13:1-2,7 Takeaways: Greatly Annoyed The religious leaders were greatly annoyed because they were not in control. Trying to be in control is a product of fear. Only God is truly in control. Questions Their questioning revolved around authority and power. The gospel spreads by the power of the Holy Spirit, and the King…

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Prussian troops are used to help other Germen rulers to crush the Liberals such as in Baden, where the Grand Duke flee and asked for Prussian help. The Prussian Government demand the end of the Liberal Frankfurt Parliament. The First Schleswig War restarts between the Danish Army and its Germen citizens who call upon Prussian help but once the Euro…

Verses Used: Acts 3:1-10 Luke 8:49-56 Matthew 13:45-46 Isaiah 35:6 Takeaways: The Beggar’s Need Jesus was often interrupted in his daily life and made time for the needs of people. The Apostle’s Offer Money can buy a lot of things, but it can’t buy your place in the kingdom. This was a great miracle, but I believe the greatest miracle is the salvat…

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In Prussia, the fight back against the Liberals is organised by Otto von Bismarck, with the creation of Conservative Political Clubs and Newspapers. The Prussian King tried of having to work with the Liberals in the Parliament, uses the Army to supress it. The King imposed his own written constitution on Prussia. The Prussian King also refuse an of…