Episodes

  • Step Forward in Faith

    Step Forward in Faith
    Jan 8 2026
    A — What is this passage about? Naomi guides Ruth to humbly and courageously seek redemption from Boaz. Ruth steps out in faith, Boaz responds with integrity and kindness, and God's redemptive plan moves forward lawfully and graciously. B — Best verse to summarize the passage Ruth 3:12–13 — Boaz affirms Ruth's request while committing to follow God's law, promising redemption if the nearer kinsman will not act. C — What are we called to do? We are called to step out in faith, even when it feels uncomfortable, trusting God's provision and acting with humility, purity, and obedience while resting in Him as our Redeemer.
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    12 mins
  • Shelter Under His Wings

    Shelter Under His Wings
    Jan 7 2026
    A — What is this passage about? This passage describes Ruth's faithful labor and Boaz's righteous generosity as God begins to provide for Naomi and Ruth through covenant kindness and protection. B — Best verse that summarizes the passage Ruth 2:12 — "The Lord repay your work, and a full reward be given you by the Lord God of Israel, under whose wings you have come for refuge." C — What are we called to do? We are called to trust the Lord for refuge, labor faithfully even in hardship, and reflect God's mercy and generosity toward those in need.
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    15 mins
  • Cling to God in Bitter Days

    Cling to God in Bitter Days
    Jan 6 2026
    A — About This passage introduces Naomi's deep loss and bitterness through famine, death, and displacement, while highlighting Ruth's extraordinary loyalty and faith. God's providence is present even when circumstances appear dark and empty. B — Best Verse Ruth 1:16–17 — Ruth's oath of loyalty, declaring faith in Naomi's God and commitment unto death, summarizes the heart of the passage. C — Called to Do We are called to trust God's providence during suffering, to cling to Him in hardship, and to live with covenant loyalty and faith, even when His purposes are not yet clear.
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    13 mins
  • Real World Consequences

    Real World Consequences
    Jan 4 2026
    While it is true that some suffering in our lives may sometimes be God's judgment, it is also true that things may happen to us simply as unintended realities of living in a sin-cursed world. Often, we don't know the real reasons why God allows things to happen. But we don't need to know. And if we tried to identify one simple reason for what happens to us, that would be thinking too small of our God. We can't control every outcome of every situation. Yet we should try to maintain a balance of having wisdom to know and follow common-sense safety measures, and having the skill to apply them to the situations we are in. Life is uncertain; but one day, we will die... So how are we living today? Are we resting in Jesus today? Accidents may happen to us today, but where will we be when we close our eyes for the last time? The wisest thing we can do in the midst of the uncertainties of life is to trust in Jesus for salvation from our sins.
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    29 mins
  • Contend for the Faith

    Contend for the Faith
    Dec 30 2025
    A — What is this passage about? This passage is a pastoral warning and exhortation. Jude urges believers to remain vigilant, to contend for the true faith, and to guard themselves against false teachers who infiltrate the church, pursue sensual desires, reject authority, and distort God's grace. B — Best verse to summarize the passage "Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints." (Jude 1:3, NKJV) C — What are we called to do? We are called to stand firm in the true faith, pursue holiness, pray in the Holy Spirit, remain in God's love, show discernment and compassion toward others, and trust God to preserve us from stumbling.
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    17 mins
  • Embrace God’s Mercy for All

    Embrace God’s Mercy for All
    Dec 29 2025
    A — What is this passage about? Jonah becomes angry when God shows mercy to Nineveh. Through the object lesson of the plant, God exposes Jonah's lack of compassion and teaches that His mercy extends to all people, even those Jonah despised. B — Best verse to summarize the passage Jonah 4:2 — "For I know that You are a gracious and merciful God, slow to anger and abundant in lovingkindness, One who relents from doing harm." C — What are we called to do? We are called to reflect God's compassion, resisting judgmental hearts, and rejoicing when God shows mercy—even to those we believe least deserve it.
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    11 mins
  • Delight in God's Word

    Delight in God's Word
    Dec 28 2025
    Psalm 119 is one giant acrostic that is all about one thing: God's Word. The Scriptures are fixed and unchanging, and that gives us stability in our lives. The Lord is always faithful to His promises, and everything in His Creation is under His control. God hasn't given us the Bible just to fill our heads with knowledge; He wants us to delight in it! His Word gives us life, and it should make us cry out -- like the Psalmist -- "I am Yours; save me!" Even in our times of affliction, we would do better to remember God's Word instead of turning out thoughts inward. You will never exhaust the depths of Scripture! God is good, and His mercies are new every morning. Don't be spiritually impoverished -- read the Scriptures this year!
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    52 mins
  • God Saves the Running Prophet

    God Saves the Running Prophet
    Dec 26 2025
    A — About Jonah, having fled from God, is thrown into the sea, swallowed by a great fish, and cries out to the Lord. From the depths, he repents and acknowledges that salvation belongs to God alone. B — Best Verse "Yet You have brought up my life from the pit, O Lord, my God." (Jonah 2:6) C — Called To We are called to turn back to God in repentance, trust His mercy even in discipline, and confess that salvation is entirely from the Lord.
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    11 mins