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. 13h ago ·  Video

    The Madman of Gadara (Matthew 8:28-34; Mark 5:1-20; Luke 8:26-39)

    Share a comment The scariest part of spiritual warfare isn’t what movies get wrong, it’s how easily we swing between two equally dangerous extremes: pretending demons aren’t real or giving them so much attention that we lose sight of Christ. We take a clear, Bible-first approach to the topic, using Hebrews 12, Ephesians 6, and 1 John 4:4 to re-center our focus and remind ourselves what actually strengthens a believer: drawing near to God, standing on Scripture, and trusting the One who is greater than the darkness. From there, we step into Luke 8 and the unforgettable scene in the country of the Gerasenes. We unpack what demon possession means, why Christians can be oppressed but not possessed, and what this tormented man’s life looks like when evil has taken the wheel: isolation, shame, self-destruction, and chains that can’t hold him. Then the moment that flips everything arrives. The demons recognize Jesus as the Son of the Most High God, they fear the coming judgment, and “Legion” still collapses under a single command from Christ. The aftermath might be the most challenging part. A town sees a man restored and asks Jesus to leave because the rescue costs them financially, forcing us to ask what we value when grace disrupts our comfort. We end with hope and a mission: Jesus can do his best in someone’s life even after Satan has done his worst, and a changed life becomes a message worth sharing. If this helped you think clearly about deliverance, demon possession, and biblical spiritual warfare, subscribe, share this with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation. 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. 1d ago ·  Video

    Lessons from Unexpected Storms (Matthew 8:18, 23-27; Mark 4:35-41; Luke 8:22-25)

    Share a comment A pop quiz is hard enough when you’re sitting at a desk. Now imagine it hits while your boat is taking on water. We open Mark 4:35–41 and watch Jesus lead seasoned fishermen onto the Sea of Galilee, straight into a violent storm, while He falls asleep in the stern. The disciples’ reaction is painfully relatable: they don’t just feel afraid, they accuse Him, “Do you not care that we are perishing?”  We slow down and listen to what the moment reveals about faith, trust, and the character of Christ. Jesus rises and speaks two sharp commands to creation, “Peace, be still,” and the wind collapses into a great calm. The sea obeys, and the disciples are left with a bigger kind of fear, the awe-filled question: “Who then is this?” That question is the turning point, because it reshapes what real Christian faith is anchored to, not optimism or self-reliance, but the Lord of the universe.  From there, we draw out two grounded takeaways for everyday life and spiritual growth. God uses desperate situations to deepen our faith, often right in the places where we feel most proficient, and He uses those same moments to demonstrate Jesus’ deity. We also talk honestly about suffering: Jesus doesn’t promise storm-free living, but He does promise His presence and the internal calm He can give when the waves are still crashing.  If you’re facing anxiety, trial, grief, or uncertainty, press play and come back to the simple, urgent counsel: don’t wait, run to Jesus. Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs steadiness today, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most. 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. 2d ago ·  Video

    Transformation From the Inside Out (Matthew 13:33-35, 44-52; Mark 4:33-34)

    Share a comment A pinch of leaven disappears into dough, and then everything changes. That’s Jesus’ picture of the kingdom of heaven in Matthew 13, and we slow down to let it land: God’s work often starts small, quiet, and unseen, but it spreads until nothing is left untouched. We also zoom out to the moment in the Gospel story when opposition hardens, Israel’s leaders reject their Messiah, and parables become Jesus’ primary way of speaking to the crowds while giving His followers deeper explanation. From there, we follow the thread through some of Jesus’ most vivid kingdom parables: the hidden treasure and the pearl of great price. Whether someone “stumbles into” the truth or searches for it for years, the message is the same: the kingdom is worth more than anything else, and genuine faith responds with joyful surrender. We talk about what it means to treasure Christ, not just admire Him, and why inside-out transformation is the normal footprint of a King who reigns first in the heart. Then the tone sharpens with the parable of the net, where gathering is followed by sorting, and eternity is clearly on the line. We connect this to discipleship, the Great Commission, and the mistake of trusting heritage instead of trusting Jesus. We close with Jesus’ charge to His disciples as trained scribes who bring out what is new and what is old, teaching the whole Word of God with clarity and courage. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review so more people can 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

  4. 3d ago ·  Video

    The Invisible, Invincible Kingdom! (Matthew 13:24-32, 36-43; Mark 4:21-32; Luke 8:16-18;13:18-21)

    Share a comment The busiest day in Jesus’ ministry ends with a surprising turn: the message shifts, the timeline changes, and the King starts teaching in parables. We walk through what that means when Israel’s leaders reject him and the kingdom, from their perspective, is postponed. Instead of calling us to panic or hype, Jesus gives us stories that steady our hands and reset our expectations for the present age. First, we dig into the parable of the growing seed from Mark 4, a vivid picture of gospel ministry that feels almost too ordinary: scatter seed, sleep, wake up, and somehow life appears. That “somehow” is the point. We talk about why conversions and spiritual growth don’t ultimately hinge on a flawless presentation, and why the real power sits in the Word of God and the Spirit of God. If you’ve ever carried guilt over someone not believing, or felt pride when someone did, this is a needed recalibration. Then we move to Matthew 13 and the parable of the wheat and tares, where Jesus explains why counterfeit faith exists right alongside the real thing. We explore what discernment looks like without turning into spiritual detectives, and why final separation belongs to God at the harvest and judgment. We close with the mustard seed, a reminder that the kingdom of God can look small, ignored, and unimpressive, yet remain unstoppable as it grows toward Christ’s return and his coming reign. Subscribe for more, share this with a friend who needs fresh courage to keep sowing, and leave a review telling us which parable hit you hardest and why. 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. 4d ago ·  Video

    Four Soils . . . Four Hearts (Matthew 13:1-23; Mark 4:1-20; Luke 8:4-15)

    Share a comment A single day changes the tone of Jesus’ public ministry. After Israel’s religious leaders reject Him so deeply they credit His power to Satan, a line is crossed and the kingdom offer is postponed. That doesn’t mean God is improvising. We walk through why this moment is a turning point in the Gospels, how it fits God’s long-range plan, and why Jesus shifts from straightforward announcement to parables that test the heart. To make the storyline clear, we define dispensationalism in plain language and trace the big eras of the Bible: innocence, law, and today’s New Testament church age where the Holy Spirit indwells believers and we have direct access to God. From there we ask the practical question: what does “the Kingdom of God” mean right now? We talk about Christ’s present spiritual reign in His followers and His future literal reign on earth in the coming kingdom. Then we get specific with Mark 4 and the parable of the sower. The seed is the Word of God, and we explore four responses: the hardened path where Satan snatches the Word, the shallow rocky ground that falls away under pressure, the thorny soil choked by worries, riches, and pleasures, and the good soil that multiplies fruit. The closing encouragement is simple and freeing: your job is to sow; God’s job is to give growth. If this helped you, subscribe, share it with a friend who feels stuck, and leave a review with the “soil” you most relate to 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

  6. Jul 10 ·  Video

    A Pardon in His Pocket (Matthew 12:22-50; Mark 3:20-35; Luke 8:19-21)

    Share a comment A crowd packs the house so tightly nobody can even eat, a man who cannot see or speak is suddenly healed, and the religious experts respond with a shocking accusation: it’s Satan, not God, behind Jesus’ power. That’s the pressure-cooker moment we walk through as we trace what many call Jesus’ busiest day in Capernaum, drawing from Matthew 12 and Mark 3. Along the way, we also face an uncomfortable detail the Gospels don’t hide: Jesus’ own family thinks he’s out of his mind and tries to take him away. We slow down over Jesus’ response to the Beelzebub charge and why his “kingdom divided” argument matters. If deliverance is real, then someone stronger has entered the fight, and Jesus frames it as binding the strong man and plundering Satan’s house. We also unpack the hard saying often called the unpardonable sin, placing it in context as a willful, settled rejection of the Holy Spirit’s witness to Christ. When leaders demand yet another sign after an undeniable miracle, Jesus points forward to the sign of Jonah, his resurrection, and warns what happens when a heart is cleaned out but left empty. Then the focus turns intimate and hopeful. Jesus redefines belonging, naming as family those who do the will of God, and we end with a vivid pardon story that makes the gospel feel immediate: forgiveness offered is forgiveness that must be received. If this helped you think more clearly about Jesus, repentance, and faith, subscribe for more, 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

  7. Jul 9 ·  Video

    Women in the Supporting Cast (Luke 8:1-3)

    Share a comment A four-foot-ten housemaid gets rejected by a mission board, saves for years, buys a one-way ticket to China, and then does something wild: she grabs the bridle of a lead mule and redirects an entire convoy into her courtyard. That true story of Gladys Aylward isn’t just inspiring, it’s a doorway into a bigger theme we can’t ignore: God loves to advance the gospel through faithful people the world would overlook. From there we open Luke 8:1–3 and meet three women who belong in every conversation about women in ministry, Christian discipleship, and the real mechanics of mission work. As Jesus travels through cities and villages preaching the kingdom of God, the group around him grows and so do the practical needs. Mary Magdalene, Joanna, and Susanna step in and provide out of their own means, not for applause, but because Jesus has personally healed and restored them. We also clear away noise that muddies the text. Mary Magdalene is not labeled a prostitute in the Bible, and the modern attempts to turn her story into tabloid romance miss the point entirely. Luke’s language highlights complete restoration, and that becomes hope for anyone praying for a “hopeless case.” Joanna’s ties to Herod’s court show the gospel reaching into powerful, complicated spaces, while Susanna’s near-silence on the page reminds us that unknown does not equal unimportant. If you’ve ever wondered whether your small place matters, this conversation is for you. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs courage, and leave a review if it helps. Where has God set you to serve 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

  8. Jul 8 ·  Video

    The Prostitute and the Pharisee (Matthew 11:20-30; Luke 7:36-50)

    Share a comment Some warnings in Scripture feel like a spotlight, not a scolding and Matthew 11 is one of them. We walk through Jesus’ denunciation of cities that watched his miracles up close and still refused to repent, and we sit with the weight of his claim that Tyre, Sidon, and even Sodom will face a lighter judgment than towns that had every advantage and still said no. It raises an uncomfortable question for anyone with spiritual access: what do we do with the light we’ve been given? From there, the tone turns tender without getting soft. Jesus thanks the Father for revealing truth to the humble, then makes an astonishing statement about knowing God: the Son reveals the Father. That sets up the invitation many of us crave but often misunderstand, “Come to me… and I will give you rest.” We unpack the “easy yoke” with its first century background, showing how Jesus offers a well fitting, tailored way of discipleship that replaces the Pharisees’ crushing load of rule keeping and self effort. Then Luke 7 brings the message to the dinner table. A Pharisee hosts Jesus, and a known “sinful” woman enters, weeping, anointing Jesus, and worshiping at his feet. Jesus reads Simon’s unspoken contempt, tells the parable of two debtors, and makes the point unforgettable: it’s not the amount of sin that changes love, it’s the awareness of our debt and the reality of forgiveness. If you’re looking for gospel clarity, forgiveness of sins, and spiritual rest, this conversation lands right where life actually hurts. Listen, share it with a friend who feels overburdened, and if it helps you, subscribe and leave a review so more people can find the hope and rest Jesus offers. 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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