Holy Cravings
1 Peter 2:1-2
06/10/2021There are plenty of gray areas when it comes to Christian living. There are quite a few matters of conscience as well. But in 1 Peter 2:1-2, Peter... read more
Daily Bible Lesson
Some Things Should Never Change
1 Peter 1:22-25
06/09/2021Push back the walls of family love until they include your neighbor. Then, push back the walls even further until they include strangers. Then, push... read more
Holy Preoccupation
1 Peter 1:15-16
06/04/2021What occupies your thinking and time? What gets you out of bed in the morning? Stephen reminds us that if holiness isn't our greatest pursuit, we're... read more
Steps to Staying Clean
1 Peter 1:22-25
06/03/2021Have you noticed that God's commands are impossible to perform in your own strength? He doesn't say "laugh louder," or "work harder," or "drive... read more
The Blessing
Luke 3:19-38
06/02/2021Written history has recorded many blessings. Blessings from father to son, blessings attributed to people from various gods. But in the Bible, God... read more
A Baptism of Spirit and Fire
Luke 3:15-18
06/01/2021John the Baptist promised two types of baptisms as he introduced Jesus' ministry, baptism by the Spirit and baptism by fire. What are the key... read more
Evidence of Repentance
Luke 3:4-14
05/31/2021As John the Baptist begins to share his message with the world, he gives the way of salvation to many different groups of people. In the process, he... read more
The World That Missed the Messiah
Luke 3:1-3
05/28/2021As Stephen explores the beginning of Jesus' adult ministry, he starts by introducing the political and religious scene that sets the stage for Jesus'... read more