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Stephen Davey shares practical and relevant lessons through the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, in just 10-minute each weekday. Want to understand the Bible and its implications? Subscribe and learn to know God, think biblically and live wisely.

  1. hace 15 h ·  Video

    Admiring Jesus or Following Jesus? (Matthew 8:19-22; Luke 9:57-62)

    Share a comment You can respect Jesus, quote Jesus, even feel inspired by Jesus, and still refuse to follow Him. That tension sits right at the center of Luke 9, where three different people step forward with big words and hidden conditions. We take our time with each conversation and let Jesus’ replies do what they are meant to do: expose the deals we try to make with God. We talk about three excuses that still sound normal today. The first is transactional discipleship: “I’ll follow if I get what I want,” and Jesus answers with a sober reminder that following Him is not a path to comfort or status. The second is procrastinated faith: “I’ll follow, but not right now,” where “later” often means “after I feel financially secure and life calms down.” The third is partial surrender: “I’ll follow, but not entirely,” and Jesus uses the plow to show how a life spent looking back can never move forward with clarity. To bring it home, we share the story of William Borden, a wealthy Yale graduate who wrote three phrases in his Bible that still challenge modern priorities: “No reserves. No retreats. No regrets.” If you’ve been negotiating with God, delaying obedience, or keeping an exit door open, this conversation will help you name what’s really going on and choose a clearer path of Christian discipleship. Subscribe for more Bible teaching and practical faith conversations, share this with a friend who needs a reset, and leave a review. Which of the three excuses do you hear most often in your own life right now? Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  2. hace 1 día ·  Video

    Church Discipline and Reconciliation (Matthew 18:15-35)

    Share a comment A church rarely collapses from one dramatic blow. More often, it fractures through quiet division, unresolved offense, and believers who start keeping score. We lean into Jesus’ straight talk on unity, conflict, and reconciliation, and we name the uncomfortable reality that the enemy loves to sow disunity from the inside. We work through Matthew 18 step by step, including why “where two or three are gathered” is not a shortcut to guaranteed prayer results, but a promise of Christ’s presence in the hard work of discipline and restoration. We talk about the wisdom of starting privately, the protection that comes from bringing witnesses, what it really means to “tell it to the church” without turning sin into gossip, and why removal from fellowship is sometimes necessary when a person refuses to repent. It is never easy, but unity is built on truth, integrity, and purity, not denial. Then Peter asks the question we all feel: how many times do I have to forgive? Jesus’ answer pushes past our limits, and the parable of the unforgiving servant exposes the contradiction of receiving mercy while withholding it. We also explore the hidden cost of unforgiveness: inner torment, constant replay, and a heart robbed of peace. And when there’s no apology, we consider what it means to forgive to the Lord and trust God’s plan, like Joseph did after deep injustice. If you want biblical conflict resolution that is clear, practical, and honest, listen now, then subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review that helps others find the show. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  3. hace 2 días ·  Video

    Overcoming the Disease of More (Matthew 17:24–18:14; Mark 9:33-50; Luke 9:46-50)

    Share a comment The fastest way to wreck a winning team is also one of the easiest ways to wreck our spiritual life: the “disease of more.” Once we taste success, approval, or influence, we can start demanding more of it and treating people like obstacles instead of neighbors. We dig into that heart-shift using a vivid mix of everyday insight and two striking gospel moments that expose what pride looks like up close. First, we walk through Matthew 17 and the temple tax, where Jesus makes a surprising move. Even though He has every right to refuse, He chooses to pay so He won’t cause unnecessary offense, and He reminds Peter that God can provide what’s needed. It’s a practical, grounded lesson in Christian discipleship: sometimes the most powerful act of leadership is laying down a right you could defend for the sake of someone else’s spiritual good. Then Luke 9 brings the uncomfortable mirror: the disciples argue about which of them is greatest, and Jesus answers with a child and a new definition of greatness. We also unpack why they tried to shut down a believer casting out demons simply because he “did not follow us,” and how jealousy can disguise itself as discernment. If you’ve ever felt threatened by someone else’s success or annoyed when God works outside your circle, you’ll find both conviction and hope here. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs a reset from comparison, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway: where do you feel the “disease of more” most strongly right now? Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  4. hace 3 días ·  Video

    Confusion Now . . . Understanding Later (Matthew 17:9-23; Mark 9:9-32; Luke 9:37-45)

    Share a comment Glory is easier to recognize on a mountaintop. The hard part is trusting God when you walk back down into noise, need, and confusion. We pick up right after the Transfiguration as Jesus, Peter, James, and John head down the mountain and Jesus tells them to keep quiet about what they saw until after the Son of Man rises from the dead. That single instruction exposes a gap that still trips us up today: we want quick victory, but Jesus keeps talking about a cross first and a crown later. We dig into the disciples’ question about Elijah and the promise in Malachi, then follow Jesus as he explains that Elijah “already came” through John the Baptist’s ministry. John wasn’t literally Elijah, but he served an Elijah-like role, preparing the way and pointing to Jesus as the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world. That connection ties Matthew 17, Mark 9, and Luke 9 together and makes the message of the Gospels unmistakably clear: the first coming of the Messiah centers on forgiveness, redemption, and rescue from sin, not the immediate setup of the earthly kingdom. Then the scene pivots from breathtaking light to a heartbreaking crisis. A father begs for help, the disciples can’t drive out a demon, and we talk honestly about how believers drift from dependence into self-sufficiency and prayerlessness. Jesus steps in with divine authority, heals the boy, and reminds us that God’s majesty isn’t only visible “up there” but is just as real in the valley. We close with a vivid reminder that God’s plan can take years to understand, and his detours are never wasted. If this challenged you, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review. What part of God’s script are you struggling to trust right now? Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  5. hace 4 días ·  Video

    A Glimpse of Kingdom Glory (Matthew 17:1-8; Mark 9:2-8; Luke 9:28-36 )

    Share a comment Eternity is not just a doctrine for funerals, it’s a reality that keeps pressing on the human heart. We start with the claim that every culture carries some sense of “forever,” then we follow that longing straight into one of the most dazzling scenes in the Bible: the Mount of Transfiguration. For a brief moment, it is as if God pulls back the curtain and lets Peter, James, and John see who Jesus truly is, the radiant King whose glory cannot be manufactured or explained away. We trace the Gospel accounts in Luke 9, Matthew 17, and Mark 9, including the striking language of metamorphosis and the detail that no earthly bleach could make clothing that bright. Then Moses and Elijah appear in glory and speak with Jesus about His coming “exodus,” a conversation that points directly to the cross, resurrection, and ascension. Their presence is a powerful reminder that life after death is not vague or sleepy, but personal, intelligent, and purposeful, with identity intact and hope made real. The moment Peter tries to preserve the experience, a cloud of God’s presence overshadows them and the Father speaks: “This is my Son, my chosen one; listen to him.” We take that command seriously and talk about why Christian faith cannot rest on spiritual highs, stories, or sensations. God’s Word remains the steady foundation, the final authority that helps us discern every competing voice. If you want a clearer, Scripture-rooted picture of Christian hope, resurrection glory, and why Jesus is worth listening to above everything else, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  6. 31 jul ·  Video

    How to Carry Your Cross (Matthew 16:24-28; Mark 8:34–9:1; Luke 9:23-27)

    Share a comment What if your biggest spiritual struggle is not a lack of information, but too many voices competing for control? We open with a vivid picture: your life as a corporate boardroom, packed with “selves” that debate everything from comfort to ambition to reputation. Many of us try to follow Jesus by giving him a seat at the table, but we still let the rest of the committee vote. The call of Christ is sharper and freer than that: he takes over, and there is only one vote. From Luke 9:23-27, we walk through what Jesus actually means by deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow me. We address a common confusion that turns this passage into a checklist to prove you are saved, which can quietly slide into a faith-plus-works mindset and leave tender consciences anxious. The focus here is consecration, not salvation: how a believer lives with surrendered loyalty in ordinary days filled with new temptations, new pressures, and new chances to either follow Christ’s lead or negotiate with self. We also look ahead to future accountability at the judgment seat of Christ, the Bema seat, where our lives are assessed for reward, not for entry into heaven. That coming day strengthens courage today, especially when you are tempted to feel ashamed of Jesus or stay silent when the gospel is ridiculed. If you want practical discipleship anchored in grace, listen now, then subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review that helps more people find the show. Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  7. 30 jul ·  Video

    Who is Jesus to You? (Matthew 15:39–16:23; Mark 8:10-33; Luke 9:18-22)

    Share a comment The world loves a leaderboard, even when it comes to faith. One author tried to rank the most influential people in history and put Jesus near the top but not first. That kind of list might be interesting, but it dodges the only question that actually reaches your heart: who do you say Jesus Christ is? We trace Jesus and the disciples from a confrontation with Pharisees and Sadducees who demand a “sign from heaven” to a warning that still feels painfully current: beware the leaven of false teaching. Jesus refuses to play proof-games with cynical hearts and points instead to the “sign of Jonah,” a clear line to the resurrection. Then, on a boat with barely any bread, the disciples misunderstand His warning, giving us a real-world picture of how easy it is to miss spiritual truth when we’re stuck in surface-level thinking. From there we explore the two-stage healing at Bethsaida and what it can teach us about trusting God when His work is gradual or mysterious. Finally, everything sharpens at Caesarea Philippi when Jesus asks, “Who do you say that I am?” Peter confesses, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God,” and we talk about why that confession is the bedrock of the church and why the gospel is the key that opens the kingdom. And then comes the gut-check: Peter swings from Spirit-given insight to rebuking Jesus because his expectations can’t handle a cross. If you’ve ever tried to “correct” God’s timing, struggled with disappointment, or wondered what it really means to put Jesus first, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share this with a friend, leave a review, and tell us: how are you ranking Jesus today? Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  8. 29 jul ·  Video

    Compassion For All People (Matthew 15:21-38; Mark 7:24–8.9)

    Share a comment A desperate mother chases Jesus into a house, won’t stop pleading, and then answers him with one of the most unforgettable lines in the Gospels: even the crumbs are enough. We follow the chronology through Matthew 15 and Mark 7 as Jesus moves from confrontation with the Pharisees over clean hands and unclean hearts to the Gentile regions of Tyre, Sidon, and the Decapolis, where outsiders discover just how wide his mercy really is. We talk through why Jesus’ initial response to the Canaanite woman sounds so blunt, how it connects to God’s covenant priority to Israel, and why her humility and persistence become the model of “great faith.” That moment also exposes the disciples’ instincts to protect boundaries and avoid inconvenience, the same instincts that still show up in us when someone doesn’t fit our category of who “belongs.” Then we watch Jesus heal a deaf man with a speech impediment using simple, personal signs and the command “Ephtha” meaning “Be opened,” before landing on the feeding of the 4,000 Learn more about twenty-five years of global impact, and reserve tickets to our gala. https://www.wisdomonline.org/mp/25 Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

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Stephen Davey shares practical and relevant lessons through the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, in just 10-minute each weekday. Want to understand the Bible and its implications? Subscribe and learn to know God, think biblically and live wisely.

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