About the Book
Book: The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel (The Last Disciple Book 5)
Author: Kurt Brouwer
Genre: Biblical Fiction
Release Date: December 19, 2025
Discover the Untold Story of Sharing the Gospel Message
John, the last disciple of Christ, holds the completed Gospel of John in his hand. But when an earthquake strikes, he and his two scribes, Emmaus and Avram, must fight fire and destruction to preserve the precious scroll.
The epic saga of the Last Disciple continues in this captivating new Christian historical novel from Kurt Brouwer.
Stand With John the Last Disciple of Christ
John had followed Jesus for three years. He saw the Son of God sacrifice his life on the Cross; he entered the empty tomb after Jesus rose from the grave; and he watched his Lord and Savior ascend to heaven from the Mount of Olives.
Now his mission is to share his eyewitness account of Jesus with believers throughout the Roman Empire. In the face of grave difficulties, God provides help from two surprising sources. Tiberius Celsus, a Roman officer and unlikely ally, brings a copy of the Gospel of John all the way from Ephesus to the believers in Antioch. And the Apostle Timothy helps John fulfill his divine mission of sharing the story of Christ with believers in Ephesus.
Temptation And Betrayal Plague Believers
John also faces human fear and frailty among believers. Archelaus, a wine merchant, resists temptation and returns to the faith. Diotrephes, a former church leader, betrays both his faith and his fellow believers.
If you’re struggling with doubt, searching for meaning, or are hungry to deepen your faith, The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel is the Christian novel you’ve been waiting for—biblically accurate fiction that strengthens and informs your faith.
Have you ever wondered what it truly cost to preserve, protect, and share Scripture? Do you long to experience the unwavering devotion of the early Christians? The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel will help you transform and renew your spiritual journey.
Don’t miss this fascinating tale of believers uniting to share the gospel message of salvation and the hope and promise of eternal life.
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About the Author
Kurt just released The Last Disciple: Sharing the Gospel on Amazon in both ebook and paperback versions. Amazon tagged it as the #1 New Release in Christian Classics & Allegories. This is the fifth book in the epic saga of the Apostle John, the last disciple of Christ.
By way of background, Kurt retired a few years back as the chairman and co-founder of an investment management / financial advisory firm in California. He spent 36 years in that industry, the last 27 in the firm he founded. Over that time, he also wrote two investment books and articles in publications ranging from Forbes to the San Francisco Chronicle to Pension World. But now that’s ancient history. Kurt lives a quiet life with his wife so he should be hanging out at the beach, playing golf, and taking it easy, right?
Well, he does all that from time to time, but what gets him fired up these days is writing The Last Disciple Series of Christian historical novels as well as penning periodic blog posts on his web site.
Author Interview
Can you tell us a little bit about what readers can expect from your books?
They cover an extraordinary time in the history of Christianity. The first century AD. The main character is John, the son of Zebedee. He was a disciple of Christ and later wrote the Gospel of John, the Letters of John, and the Book of Revelation.
Can you share 5 random facts about this book?
- It’s primarily set in Ephesus, the third or fourth largest city in the Roman Empire
- The Apostle Timothy was appointed by the Apostle Paul to lead the church in Ephesus. He is an important character in the book.
- John is the main character in the book. He was the youngest disciple of Christ. And he outlived all the others.
- Two other characters in this book are also mentioned in the Book of Acts:
Priscilla, the wife of Aquila
Tychicus, who was a follower of Paul - Tychicus brought Paul’s letter (Ephesians) to the church of Ephesus and he also brought Paul’s letter to Colossae (Colossians)
What was the inspiration behind it?
About 10 years ago, I read a short piece from BibleGateway.com that showed estimated dates when New Testament books were published. One thing struck me then and I couldn’t stop thinking about it. The Gospel of John was published fifty years or more after the Crucifixion of Christ! I could not stop wondering what John did all those years? Where did he live? Why did it take so long to write the fourth gospel? My fascination with the life of the Apostle John led me to seek answers to these questions and, ultimately, to create this series of Christian historical novels about him.
Can you share something interesting or surprising you learned while researching for the book?
Understanding the history of those days in the first century AD takes a great deal of time and effort. Studying those days can turn up confusing or even contradictory things. I often run into people who “know” a factoid about Sunday worship, Emperor Constantine, the life of Mary the mother of Jesus, or some other topic. The history of Christian believers is complex and far-ranging. For example, a Christian Greek shepherd near Laodicea would have a very different way of worshiping, thinking, praying, and surviving than a Messianic Jewish scholar living in Jerusalem. As a famous president once said, “It’s not what you don’t know that hurts you; it’s what you know that ain’t so.” –President Ronald Reagan
What was the most rewarding?
The process is the reward. We never know if we’ll live long enough to finish so I just enjoy each day researching and writing.
Blog Stops
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Mrs. Ryan Moser’s Book and Movie Reviews, April 19
Guild Master, April 20 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 21
Fiction Book Lover, April 22 (Author Interview)
Books, Books, & More Books, April 23 (Author Interview)
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, April 24 (Author Interview)
Texas Book-aholic, April 25
Books Less Travelled, April 26 (Author Interview)
History, Hope & Happily Ever After, April 27 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, April 27
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, April 28 (Author Interview)
Lights in a Dark World, April 29
Stories By Gina, April 30 (Author Interview)
Giveaway
To celebrate his tour, Kurt is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
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