<![CDATA[Discovering the Cross | Four12]]>c17bd4ab-2f89-5edf-9805-246d57645b96Fri, 19 Sep 2025 09:57:40 +0000Captivate.fmFour12 Global Podcastshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/affb3da2-c25c-4d30-aa58-3eaeff8ff4f3/RediscoveringTheCross-PodcastThumbnail-1400x1400.jpgDiscovering the Cross | Four12Four12 Global PodcastsFour12 Global PodcastsDraw closer to Jesus by growing in your understanding of the cross. Jesus dying on the cross is more than a story – it is a historical event central to the Gospel and our salvation. In the Discovering the Cross series, six different speakers explore the topic of the cross, what we can learn through this historical event, and how we can draw closer to Jesus and the Father. This is a Four12 podcast. http://www.four12global.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/discovering-the-cross-four12/nopodcast06 Picking Up The Cross06 Picking Up The CrossHave you lost the fire of salvation? 

  

In this session, Bret Bevan delves into our response to the cross as believers and urgently implores us to never lose the fire of our salvation.  

 

About the speaker: 

 

Bret serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church and is married to Abby. He is a dedicated father of two energetic children and an avid outdoorsman. Bret loves sharing the Word of God and has a passion for preaching and teaching. Follow him on Facebook for more.  

]]>Have you lost the fire of salvation? 

  

In this session, Bret Bevan delves into our response to the cross as believers and urgently implores us to never lose the fire of our salvation.  

 

About the speaker: 

 

Bret serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church and is married to Abby. He is a dedicated father of two energetic children and an avid outdoorsman. Bret loves sharing the Word of God and has a passion for preaching and teaching. Follow him on Facebook for more.  

]]>7730436c4e9c7603e1823b8584ae1d0dSun, 03 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -040025:48falsefull<p>Have you lost the fire of salvation? </p><p>  </p><p>In this session, Bret Bevan delves into our response to the cross as believers and urgently implores us to never lose the fire of our salvation.  </p><p> </p><p>About the speaker: </p><p> </p><p>Bret serves on eldership in<a href="https://wordpress-1204105-4257948.cloudwaysapps.com/partners/joshua-generation-church/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Joshua Generation Church</a> and is married to Abby. He is a dedicated father of two energetic children and an avid outdoorsman. Bret loves sharing the Word of God and has a passion for preaching and teaching. Follow him on<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bret.bevan" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank"> Facebook</a> for more.  </p>05 The Words of Christ05 The Words of ChristWhat is love? 

   

In this session, Mervis Van Der Merwe spends some time meditating on the final words spoken by Christ on the cross, ‘I thirst’ and ‘It is finished!’ (John 19:25-30, NKJV). He further expounds on how Christ’s love was revealed on the cross and what His death means for us today.  

 

About the speaker:  

 

Mervis serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Sonja, and they have three children. With a heart and passion for worship, Mervis can often be found seeking and blessing the Father’s heart with his gift of music. Follow him on Facebook for more.  

]]>What is love? 

   

In this session, Mervis Van Der Merwe spends some time meditating on the final words spoken by Christ on the cross, ‘I thirst’ and ‘It is finished!’ (John 19:25-30, NKJV). He further expounds on how Christ’s love was revealed on the cross and what His death means for us today.  

 

About the speaker:  

 

Mervis serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Sonja, and they have three children. With a heart and passion for worship, Mervis can often be found seeking and blessing the Father’s heart with his gift of music. Follow him on Facebook for more.  

]]>b66eebd82f2ad2428c16e8fb29b08b07Sun, 26 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -040031:29falsefull<p>What is love? </p><p>   </p><p>In this session, Mervis Van Der Merwe spends some time meditating on the final words spoken by Christ on the cross, ‘I thirst’ and ‘It is finished!’ (John 19:25-30, NKJV). He further expounds on how Christ’s love was revealed on the cross and what His death means for us today.  </p><p> </p><p>About the speaker:  </p><p> </p><p>Mervis serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Sonja, and they have three children. With a heart and passion for worship, Mervis can often be found seeking and blessing the Father’s heart with his gift of music. Follow him on Facebook for more.  </p>04 The Only Way04 The Only WayWhy is the cross pivotal to our salvation? 

  

In this session, Richard Gordon unpacks the central symbol of the Christian faith, the cross, and its importance to our salvation.  

 

About the speaker:  

 

Richard has been in ministry since 1981 and is a lead elder in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Imedla, and they have two daughters, Kezia and Micaela. He loves sharing God’s Word, raising leaders, and planting new churches.  

]]>Why is the cross pivotal to our salvation? 

  

In this session, Richard Gordon unpacks the central symbol of the Christian faith, the cross, and its importance to our salvation.  

 

About the speaker:  

 

Richard has been in ministry since 1981 and is a lead elder in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Imedla, and they have two daughters, Kezia and Micaela. He loves sharing God’s Word, raising leaders, and planting new churches.  

]]>ecf6d6f1b4eb24d9112a030a5c7f554bSun, 19 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -040032:02falsefull<p>Why is the cross pivotal to our salvation? </p><p>  </p><p>In this session, Richard Gordon unpacks the central symbol of the Christian faith, the cross, and its importance to our salvation.  </p><p> </p><p>About the speaker:  </p><p> </p><p>Richard has been in ministry since 1981 and is a lead elder in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa. He is married to Imedla, and they have two daughters, Kezia and Micaela. He loves sharing God’s Word, raising leaders, and planting new churches.  </p>03 The Cost of the Crucifixion03 The Cost of the CrucifixionWhat was the true cost of Jesus dying on the cross? 

  

In this session, Schalk van der Westhuizen focuses on the humility of Jesus and His posture of obedience as one yielded to the Father through the crucifixion.  

 

About the speaker: 

 

Schalk serves on the eldership of Joshua Generation Church in Cape Town. He is married to Ingrid and father of two. He has a deep love of God’s Word and worship and a passion for seeing believers grow in their love of the Father.  

]]>What was the true cost of Jesus dying on the cross? 

  

In this session, Schalk van der Westhuizen focuses on the humility of Jesus and His posture of obedience as one yielded to the Father through the crucifixion.  

 

About the speaker: 

 

Schalk serves on the eldership of Joshua Generation Church in Cape Town. He is married to Ingrid and father of two. He has a deep love of God’s Word and worship and a passion for seeing believers grow in their love of the Father.  

]]>dae8c0ef0a80c645cfb6db2e02842b85Sun, 12 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -040031:03falsefull<p>What was the true cost of Jesus dying on the cross? </p><p>  </p><p>In this session, Schalk van der Westhuizen focuses on the humility of Jesus and His posture of obedience as one yielded to the Father through the crucifixion.  </p><p> </p><p>About the speaker: </p><p> </p><p>Schalk serves on the eldership of Joshua Generation Church in Cape Town. He is married to Ingrid and father of two. He has a deep love of God’s Word and worship and a passion for seeing believers grow in their love of the Father.  </p>02 The Sinner’s Saviour02 The Sinner’s SaviourThe meaning behind the events leading up to the crucifixion. 

  

In this session, Clarence Rule walks us through the events leading up to the crucifixion. He sheds light on how meaningful these specific moments of Jesus' final days were.  

 

About the speaker: 

  

Clarence serves on eldership at Joshua Generation Church in Cape Town, South Africa. He is married to Azalea and a doting father. He loves the people of God and seeing the Kingdom of God grow.  

]]>The meaning behind the events leading up to the crucifixion. 

  

In this session, Clarence Rule walks us through the events leading up to the crucifixion. He sheds light on how meaningful these specific moments of Jesus' final days were.  

 

About the speaker: 

  

Clarence serves on eldership at Joshua Generation Church in Cape Town, South Africa. He is married to Azalea and a doting father. He loves the people of God and seeing the Kingdom of God grow.  

]]>403c18565607635ec6a5bd0cd21cb439Sun, 05 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -040030:54falsefull<p>The meaning behind the events leading up to the crucifixion. </p><p>  </p><p>In this session, Clarence Rule walks us through the events leading up to the crucifixion. He sheds light on how meaningful these specific moments of Jesus' final days were.  </p><p> </p><p>About the speaker: </p><p>  </p><p>Clarence serves on eldership at Joshua Generation Church in Cape Town, South Africa. He is married to Azalea and a doting father. He loves the people of God and seeing the Kingdom of God grow.  </p>01 A True Historical Event01 A True Historical EventJesus' death on the cross is recorded as a historical event, but is it also a theological truth? 

 

In this session, Michael d'Offay illustrates the importance of living a cross-centred life – something only gained through a heartfelt revelation of this actual historical event.  

 

About the speaker: 

 

Michael serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa, and is the Dean of Leap Discipleship Year. He is married to Adrienne, and they have three children. Michael loves to teach, write, train up future leaders, and play tennis. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram for more.  

]]>Jesus' death on the cross is recorded as a historical event, but is it also a theological truth? 

 

In this session, Michael d'Offay illustrates the importance of living a cross-centred life – something only gained through a heartfelt revelation of this actual historical event.  

 

About the speaker: 

 

Michael serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa, and is the Dean of Leap Discipleship Year. He is married to Adrienne, and they have three children. Michael loves to teach, write, train up future leaders, and play tennis. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram for more.  

]]>88263175411b00825dfd73c020e1f365Sun, 29 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -040024:01falsefull<p>Jesus' death on the cross is recorded as a historical event, but is it also a theological truth? </p><p> </p><p>In this session, Michael d'Offay illustrates the importance of living a cross-centred life – something only gained through a heartfelt revelation of this actual historical event.  </p><p> </p><p>About the speaker: </p><p> </p><p>Michael serves on eldership in Joshua Generation Church, South Africa, and is the Dean of Leap Discipleship Year. He is married to Adrienne, and they have three children. Michael loves to teach, write, train up future leaders, and play tennis. Follow him on Facebook and Instagram for more.  </p>