Devotions With Daryl

Validation

Matthew 4:10-11

This episode discusses Jesus trials with Satan in the wilderness and how it is better to worship the Lord God and Serve Him than to give into the desires of the flesh.

People of the Bible- Zacchaeus

Luke 19:9-10

This episode discusses Zacchaeus and who he really was and how that makes his story even more significant to us today.

The Savior is Faithful

Matthew 4

In overcoming Satan's temptations, Jesus affirmed that He is the greater Adam who succeeded where the first Adam had failed. Jesus stepped into our world and overcame the temptation to which Adam had succumbed.  Jesus showed that He is obedient to the Father and He is the worthy One who would undo the consequences of Adam's sin and bring blessing to all the peoples of the earth. Jesus's life of obedience led Him to the cross, the place where He conquered sin and death as our Savior. Because we have been credited with Christ's righteousness, we resist temptation by relying on the power of the One who overcame temptation in our place. 

The Holy Spirit

Mark 1:10

This episode discusses the role of the Holy Spirit and how so many Christians today underestimate and even undervalue the role of the Spirit.

People of the Bible

John the Baptist, part three

Matthew 3:11

This episode concludes the investigation of the life of John the Baptist and focuses particularly on the mission from God that was given to John.

The United Church

Ephesians 4:4-6

This episode discusses the beauty of the fact that Jesus is no respecter of persons and His salvation and church body is open to all.

Baptism

Mark 1:6

This episode discusses the importance of Baptism for new Christians.

Camel Hair and Locusts

Mark 1:6

This episode discusses the prospect of wearing camel hair clothing and eating locusts and honey to serve God. 

John, the Social Influencer

Mark 1:2

This episode discusses a social influencer within the pages of the New Testament. John the Baptist was sent to prepare the hearts and minds of others to receive the coming Messiah. 

Bible Study- The Savior is Baptized

John the Baptist was the herald who prepared the way for the arrival of Jesus, the Messiah. Jesus obeyed God and identified with sinners by being baptized like sinners are baptized. His baptism points to His death on the cross and resurrection from the grave. For those of us in Christ, the words spoken over Jesus at His baptism are also true of us: we are the Father's beloved children with whom He is pleased. Because we have died with Christ and have been raised to new life through Him, we call on others to repent of their sin, trust in Christ, and be baptized.