Epic Book Launch - ​The Last Disciple: Gospel of John by Kurt Brouwer

5/8/2025

​Discover the Untold Story of the Last Disciple to Witness the Miracles of Christ

In a world shrouded in doubt and darkness, one man holds the key to the greatest story ever told.
The epic saga of the Last Disciple continues in this captivating new Christian historical novel from Kurt Brouwer. Witness the miracles of Jesus through the eyes of one who was there. John, a disciple of Christ, watched the Son of God sacrifice his life on the Cross and entered the empty tomb after Jesus rose from the grave.
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Witness Jesus Through the Eyes of One Who Was with Him
Years after witnessing the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Apostle John seeks to faithfully write down the life-changing events he experienced firsthand.
Go back in time with John to old Jerusalem as he describes the fateful meeting between the Messiah and Nicodemus in which Christ uttered the most beloved passage in the Bible: "For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life."

John sets down the true story of Christ, contending with those who seek to water down the gospel message. Accompanied by trusted allies like Emmaus and Avram, John travels from Ephesus to Laodicea, Hierapolis, and beyond, determined to ensure the world never forgets the sacrifice and love of the Son of God.

John reunites with his old friend and fellow disciple, Philip, who is gravely ill. In a desperate bid to save Philip's life, John seeks out the help of Evangeline, a skilled herbalist and healer. After Philip recovers, a mob whipped up by a high priest of the goddess Cybele lays in wait to attack John and Philip.
Will violent enemies of the faith cut off the gospel message John carries?
Witness the miracles of Jesus through the eyes of the Beloved Disciple—and discover how one man's courage can change the course of history.

If you're struggling with doubt, searching for meaning, or hungry to deepen your faith, The Last Disciple: Gospel of John is the Christian novel you've been waiting for.
Don't miss this gripping tale of courage, conviction, and the eternal power of the gospel!
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Release Date: February 10, 2025

Excerpt from 
​The Last Disciple: Gospel of John

   ​After Tychicus had sorted out his clothes, John clapped him on the shoulder. “How many people have you baptized over the years?”

   “Tychicus pursed his lips. “Quite a number, for Paul did not really like to baptize believers himself. He usually delegated that to me, or sometimes to Titus or Silas or Timothy.”

   While John listened to his friend, he made a connection that had never occurred to him before. “I don’t know if you knew this, but Jesus did not baptize either. He always had one of us disciples do it. I don’t remember him baptizing anyone. Perhaps he felt his calling was to baptize with the Holy Spirit. Maybe that’s why he let us do the baptisms in water.”

   John woke in darkness with vivid images flashing through his mind. He thought back to sunny days on the Jordan River when he and Andrew and other followers of John the Baptist had helped those who wanted to be baptized. They were good days, but on one of them, his life changed forever.
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   That day, John the Baptist saw Jesus coming toward him, and he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!”
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Kurt Brouwer
Kurt is a Christian and a member of a vibrant Christian church on the Big Island of Hawaii. So, in addition to all the usual temptations writers face, Kurt has to fight off the lure of beautiful beaches, pounding surf, great weather, and lush golf courses. Can you imagine?  About nine years ago, Kurt did a study for his church on the Apostle John. If you’ve ever been obsessed by anything, you’ll understand what happened. Kurt couldn’t stop researching, digging, diving into the life of John and other first century Christians. Kurt read books by early church historians who wrote quite a bit more more about the disciples, but they often contradicted each other. 
Further, they never really delved into the daily lives and motivations, joys and sorrows of the first Christians. Kurt took
all of his research and knowledge, all the insights and details he had acquired and turned it into a series of Christian
historical novels based on research and Biblical knowledge. 
The first four books in the series are now available
(on Amazon). Here is the series link: 
The Last Disciple Series. The Last Disciple: Crisis in Jerusalem, 
The Last Disciple: Escape to Antioch,  ​The Last Disciple: Exile in Ephesus, and The Last Disciple: Gospel of John. 
You can also read more on why he started the series ​at KurtBrouwer.com: Why I Started The Last Disciple Series.

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