Wisdom for the Heart

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Stephen Davey will help you learn to know what the Bible says, understand what it means, and apply it to your life as he teaches verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. Stephen is the president of Wisdom International, which provides radio broadcasts, digital content, and print resources designed to make disciples of all nations and edify followers of Jesus Christ.

  1. The Crushing of the Serpent Begins (Luke 4:31-44)

    8H AGO

    The Crushing of the Serpent Begins (Luke 4:31-44)

    Share a comment A synagogue service turns into a collision between light and darkness when Jesus teaches with a kind of authority nobody can ignore. We slow down in Luke 4:31–43 and trace three clear demonstrations of who Jesus is: authority in His speaking, authority over the demonic realm, and authority over sickness. No borrowed credentials, no religious theater, no rituals to amplify the moment, just a voice that carries the final word and hearts that know they are hearing something different.  We also tackle the questions people quietly carry into church: Is Satan real or just a symbol? What does demon possession mean, and can a Christian be possessed? We draw an important line between possession from the inside and demonic persuasion from the outside, then watch how quickly an unclean spirit is forced to submit when Jesus commands it to be silent. The episode keeps the focus where Luke keeps it: on the power of Christ’s word and the clarity of His authority.  From the synagogue we move into Simon Peter’s home, where a “mega” fever disappears at a rebuke and strength returns instantly. Then the night opens up into a steady stream of suffering people as Jesus heals disease after disease and refuses to let demons turn into His publicity team. The most moving detail is how personal the power is: He lays His hands on each one, a glimpse of the kingdom of God and the promise of reversing the curse of a broken world. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review, and tell us what part of Luke 4 you want to dig into next. Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    27 min
  2. Responding to Rejection (Luke 4:14-30)

    1D AGO

    Responding to Rejection (Luke 4:14-30)

    Share a comment They invited Jesus to preach because he was famous. They tried to kill him because he told the truth. We open Luke 4 and follow Jesus back to Nazareth for what becomes his first sermon at home and his last one there, a moment that exposes how quickly “we love that verse” can turn into “we hate that message” when Scripture presses on pride. We watch Jesus take the Isaiah scroll and read a prophecy about the Spirit-anointed Messiah bringing good news to the poor, freedom for captives, sight for the blind, and God’s favor. Then he makes the shocking claim that it is fulfilled as they hear him. The crowd initially marvels, but everything changes when they demand hometown miracles and special treatment. Jesus refuses to perform for applause, names their unbelief, and reminds them that no prophet is accepted in his hometown. From there we trace two explosive Old Testament examples Jesus chooses on purpose: Elijah sent to a Gentile widow in Zarephath and Elisha cleansing Naaman the Syrian. Both stories spotlight outsider faith and insider resistance, and both confront the idea that proximity to religion equals trust in God. Finally, we draw out the practical takeaway: how Jesus responds to rejection with calm, courage, and mission focus, giving us a model for handling ridicule, injustice, and disappointment without losing control, heart, or sight. If Luke 4 has ever confused you or unsettled you, this conversation will clarify why. Subscribe for more Bible teaching, share this with a friend who needs perspective on rejection, and leave a review with the line that challenged you most. Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    27 min
  3. Dealing with the Devil (Luke 4:1-13)

    2D AGO

    Dealing with the Devil (Luke 4:1-13)

    Share a comment Temptation doesn’t just show up, it studies you. We walk through Luke 4 and watch Satan aim three carefully chosen attacks at Jesus in the wilderness: meet a real need in a wrong way, grab the crown without the cross, and twist Scripture to make disobedience sound holy. If you’ve ever thought, “Why does the same temptation keep returning,” you’ll recognize the pattern and the bait. We also start with a surprising true story from an early church leader who tried to solve his sin problem by escaping society. He found out what we all eventually learn: you can change your address and still carry pride, desire, and self focus. The real question is not where we can hide, but how we can stand. That’s where Jesus’ example becomes intensely practical, because He relies on resources available to us today: submission to the Holy Spirit, humble obedience, patience with God’s timing, and a life saturated with the Word of God. One of the most sobering moments comes when Satan quotes Psalm 91. The enemy doesn’t always push blatant evil; sometimes he repackages temptation in Bible language and dares us to make Scripture fit our agenda. Jesus answers with truth in context and refuses to test the Father. By the end, we’re reminded why Christ’s sinless victory matters for our salvation and for daily spiritual warfare: He has already won, and He equips us to stand firm. If you want practical help for resisting temptation, learning Scripture, and trusting God when the wilderness feels endless, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who’s in a battle, and leave a review so more people can find these gospel centered tools. Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    29 min
  4. Happy Are the Harassed (Matthew 5:9-17)

    3D AGO

    Happy Are the Harassed (Matthew 5:9-17)

    Share a comment Happiness sells best when it sounds easy: stay comfortable, avoid conflict, keep your private life hidden, and everything will work out. Then Jesus opens the Sermon on the Mount and says something that feels almost upside down. He calls the blessed life “true, abiding happiness” and attaches it to peacemakers, the humble, the pure, and even those who are hunted and harassed for doing what is right. That’s where we start, clearing away the confusion about what God means by happiness and why the path often begins with dying to self.  We dig into “Blessed are the peacemakers” and why Jesus doesn’t praise the undisturbed. Biblical peacemaking is active, costly, and honest. It carries the weight of shalom, a whole life, and it refuses the shortcuts of glossing over sin or sacrificing truth. We connect that to the cross and to everyday Christian witness: when we share the gospel, we step into the role of ambassador and deliver the news that peace with God is available through Jesus Christ. That kind of peacemaking can ruffle feathers, cost relationships, and sometimes invite real opposition.  From a wartime story about messengers announcing peace, to the quiet power of Robert Chapman’s kindness toward a hostile critic, we explore what persecution for righteousness’ sake actually is, and what it is not. We also rehearse the Beatitudes as a direct challenge to the world’s “me first” happiness script, ending with a sobering reflection on success and emptiness through Muhammad Ali’s words: “I had the world, and it was nothing.” If you want a deeper, steadier joy that holds up when life gets hard, press play, then subscribe, share with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find the show. Explore all of our Biblically Faithful Resources at https://www.wisdomonline.org Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/ Support the show

    27 min
  5. Happy Are the Helpful and Holy (Matthew 5:7-8)

    6D AGO

    Happy Are the Helpful and Holy (Matthew 5:7-8)

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    27 min
  6. Happy Are the Helpless and Hungry (Matthew 5:5-6)

    APR 30

    Happy Are the Helpless and Hungry (Matthew 5:5-6)

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    25 min
  7. Blessed Are the Brokenhearted (Matthew 5:4)

    APR 29

    Blessed Are the Brokenhearted (Matthew 5:4)

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    27 min
  8. Blessed Are the Beggars (Matthew 5:1-3)

    APR 28

    Blessed Are the Beggars (Matthew 5:1-3)

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    27 min
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Stephen Davey will help you learn to know what the Bible says, understand what it means, and apply it to your life as he teaches verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. Stephen is the president of Wisdom International, which provides radio broadcasts, digital content, and print resources designed to make disciples of all nations and edify followers of Jesus Christ.

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