The Wisdom Journey

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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. 12h ago ·  Video

    Palm Branches and an Unbroken Colt (Matthew 21:1-11, 14-17; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:29-44; John 12:9-19)

    Share a comment The loudest moments in faith are not always the clearest ones. Palm branches wave, voices shout “Hosanna,” and Jerusalem surges with Passover crowds, yet Jesus rides in on a donkey colt as a King of peace, not a warrior on a warhorse. We walk through the Triumphal Entry step by step, from Bethany to the Mount of Olives, and we slow down long enough to feel the tension between what the crowd wants and what Jesus is actually doing. We connect the dots between Old Testament prophecy and public symbolism: Zechariah 9:9 fulfilled in plain sight, Psalm 118 on the lips of the people, and the electric impact of Lazarus being raised from the dead. That miracle spreads like wildfire and forces a decision, which is exactly why the religious leaders escalate their plot to kill not only Jesus but Lazarus too. While the streets ring with praise, Psalm 24 is being read in the temple about the King of Glory entering, and the irony is impossible to miss. We also sit with the harder turn in the story: Jesus looking over Jerusalem and weeping. He knows rejection is coming, and He knows what it will cost the city. The takeaway is both sobering and strengthening: opposing Jesus Christ is a losing battle, and God’s sovereign plan does not panic, pause, or pivot in fear. If you’ve ever felt outnumbered, pressured to stay quiet, or shaken by loud opposition, this message puts steel back in your spine. Subscribe for more biblical teaching, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What part of Palm Sunday do you think most people misunderstand today? Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  2. 3d ago ·  Video

    Unforgettable Acts of Love (Matthew 26:6-13; Mark 14:3-9; John 11:55–12:8)

    Share a comment A year’s salary in a tiny bottle, poured out in a single moment, and the whole house smells like it. That’s the scene we walk through as Jesus arrives in Bethany just before Passover, shares a meal with friends, and receives a gift that still stops readers in their tracks. Mary anoints Jesus’ feet with pure nard and wipes them with her hair, an act of humble, sacrificial worship that says more than words ever could.  We slow down to unpack why this matters: Mary’s gift quietly honors Jesus’ coming burial, boldly treats him like a King, and challenges our instinct to keep devotion “reasonable.” We also look at the hard interruption from Judas, whose complaint sounds charitable but is exposed as hypocrisy and greed. If you’ve ever wondered how to tell the difference between real compassion and performative virtue, this passage in John 12 gives a clear diagnostic.  Then we connect the “fragrance” theme to everyday life through the story of a teacher, Mrs. Thompson, and a hurting boy named Teddy Stoddard. A small, costly kindness becomes a turning point he carries for decades, showing how love poured out in the moment can echo for a lifetime. We end by asking what our own “alabaster jar” might be, whether that’s time, talent, money, attention, or courage, and who might be blessed by it.  If this encouraged or challenged you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it. What would it look like for you to do a “beautiful thing” this week? Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    Living Today as if It Were Your Last Day (Matthew 20:29-34; Mark 10:46-52; Luke 18:35–19:28)

    Share a comment If you knew tomorrow was your last day, would you change anything or would you live it the way you’re living today? We open with John Wesley’s bracing answer and then follow Jesus as he heads toward Jerusalem, still healing, teaching, and saving without hesitation. That steady purpose becomes the lens for Luke’s Jericho scenes, where need, sin, and hope all collide on the roadside. First, we meet a blind beggar who refuses to be silenced. Bartimaeus cries out, “Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me,” and Jesus stops long enough to ask the question that exposes desire and faith: “What do you want me to do for you?” Then the spotlight swings to Zacchaeus, a chief tax collector with a stained reputation and a curious heart. Jesus calls him by name, chooses his house, and Zacchaeus responds with real repentance that shows up in real restitution. Finally, we walk through the parable of the minas, a story about stewardship, accountability, and what faithfulness looks like while we wait for the King to return. We connect the dots to Jesus’ mission statement, “The Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost,” and we end with a personal inventory of our time, finances, talents, and spiritual gifts. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review, then tell us: what would you change if today were your last day? Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  4. 5d ago ·  Video

    Me First! (Matthew 20:17-28; Mark 10:32-45; Luke 18:31-34)

    Share a comment Some world records make you laugh, others make you stare in disbelief, but they all have one thing in common: somebody wanted to be first. That same hunger for recognition shows up in quieter ways every day, and it is exactly what Mark 10 puts under the microscope as Jesus heads toward Jerusalem. We walk through the striking contrast in the Gospel of Mark: Jesus moves with steady resolve toward betrayal, suffering, and death, while His disciples struggle to grasp what He is saying. James and John step forward with a bold request for the highest places of honor, and the moment feels uncomfortably modern. We talk about what drives spiritual ambition, how blind spots form when we avoid the cost of discipleship, and why even sincere followers can drift into a “me first” mindset. Then Jesus rewrites the definition of leadership. Instead of chasing rank or using authority to “lord it over” others, He calls His people to become servants and even slaves of all. The centerpiece is His own mission: the Son of Man comes not to be served but to serve, giving His life as a ransom for many. If you care about Christian growth, servant leadership, humility, and what real greatness looks like in everyday life, this is a message that lands where we live. If this encouraged or challenged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs a reset on ambition, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  5. 6d ago ·  Video

    The Gospel Is Not for Good People (Matthew 19:16–20:16; Mark 10:17-31; Luke 18:18-30)

    Share a comment A man with status, morality, and money comes to Jesus with an honest question: what good deed will finally secure eternal life? We trace the moment Jesus answers in a way that feels unexpected, pointing him straight to the commandments. Rather than offering quick reassurance, Jesus uses God’s law like a flashlight, revealing how easy it is to confuse religious performance with a surrendered heart. If you have ever felt like you are one habit away from being “good enough,” this conversation hits close to home.  From there, we talk about the turning point: “sell what you possess… and come follow me.” This is not a formula for buying heaven. It is a loving confrontation with idolatry, showing how wealth and comfort can become the thing we trust most. We also clear up the common misconception around “the camel through the eye of a needle” and why Jesus is describing something impossible on purpose. The disciples’ question, “Who then can be saved?” opens the door to the core message: salvation by grace, through faith, made possible by God alone.  Finally, we follow Peter’s anxious question about reward into Jesus’ promise of restoration and the parable of the workers in the vineyard from Matthew 20. The landowner’s equal pay is a picture of divine generosity, reminding us that God is not stingy, and He never owes us. If you want a clearer understanding of Christian discipleship, the danger of self righteousness, and why grace is the bottom line, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway. Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  6. Sep 28 ·  Video

    The Meaning of Marriage and the Value of Children (Matthew 19:1-15; Mark 10:1-16; Luke 18:15-17)

    Share a comment The fastest way to lose the plot on marriage is to start with exceptions instead of design. We walk with Jesus through Matthew 19 as the Pharisees try to bait Him with the question of divorce “for any cause,” and He answers by rewinding the conversation to Genesis, creation, and covenant. That move changes everything: marriage is not a human invention or a flexible contract, but God’s idea with a purpose, a shape, and a meaning we ignore at our own cost.  We unpack three grounding principles for a biblical view of marriage: severance (your spouse becomes your primary human relationship), permanence (a glued-together commitment meant to last), and oneness (a uniquely shared life, not just shared space). Along the way, we talk about why the setting in Perea matters, how Herod’s scandal helps explain the trap, and how Scripture speaks with clarity and compassion when sin and suffering collide in real relationships. If you’re looking for Christian marriage teaching that is rooted in the Bible and practical for everyday decisions, this conversation keeps the focus where Jesus keeps it.  Then the disciples ask the question many people whisper: if marriage is hard and we might fail, is it better to stay single? We explore Jesus’ honor for singleness as a genuine calling for some, including those who choose a single life for kingdom service. The close of the passage is a needed correction for any culture: Jesus welcomes children, defends their worth, and calls us to remove barriers that keep them from Him. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  7. Sep 25 ·  Video

    How to Keep from Losing Heart (Luke 18:1-14)

    Share a comment Prayer is one of those things nearly every Christian says matters and almost every Christian admits feels hard to practice. We start with that tension, from the quick mealtime prayer to the distracted last-second request, and then we let Jesus’ words in Luke 18 reset what a real prayer life is meant to do: keep us from losing heart. We walk through the parable of the persistent widow and the unrighteous judge, paying close attention to the twist many people miss. Jesus isn’t portraying God as reluctant, cold, or easily annoyed. He’s giving a contrast that builds confidence: our heavenly Father is present, attentive, and perfectly just. Persistent prayer isn’t about wearing God down. It’s about holding on to God’s character while we wait for his kingdom, his righteousness, and his timing. Then we shift to the temple, where two men pray in radically different ways. The Pharisee recites a spiritual resume meant to impress, while the tax collector can barely lift his eyes and simply asks for mercy. Jesus says the humble man goes home justified, declared righteous by God. That lands with force: you can’t trust in yourself and trust in God at the same time, and your prayers will always reveal which one you’re doing. If you want a prayer life marked by honesty, humility, and endurance, press play. Subscribe, share this with a friend who feels discouraged, and leave a review to help more people find the show. What kind of prayer do you want to be known for? Learn more at https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

  8. Sep 24 ·  Video

    The Timing of the Coming Kingdom( Luke 17:20-37)

    Share a comment A ship once sailed into the Arctic betting everything on a “sure thing” theory about an open polar sea and the cost was devastating. That true story sets the tone for a sharper warning from Luke 17: the most dangerous mistakes are often the assumptions we never question, especially the assumptions we make about Jesus Christ and the Kingdom of God. We follow the Pharisees as they press Jesus on when the kingdom will come. Their question sounds spiritual, but Jesus exposes what sits underneath it: rejection of the King who is already standing in their midst. We talk through what Jesus means when he says the kingdom is not coming with signs to be observed, and why demanding constant proof can be a cover for unbelief. If we assume we are “in” because of background, tradition, or good behavior, we may miss the only doorway that matters: faith in the Messiah. Then we shift to Jesus’ private tutoring for the disciples on the Second Coming and the end times. We unpack his warning about chasing claims of “look here” or “look there,” and why his return will be as unmistakable as lightning across the sky. We also dig into his vivid comparisons to the days of Noah and the days of Lot: daily routines rolling on until sudden judgment breaks in, plus the haunting reminder to remember Lot’s wife and the danger of clinging to this life at all costs. If you want clear Bible teaching on Luke 17, the Kingdom of God, readiness, judgment, and what it means to respond to Jesus today, listen all the way through. Subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most. 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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