Suffering is never easy, but it is not meaningless for the Christian. In this episode of Contending for the Word Q&A, Dave Jenkins explains how God uses trials to produce endurance, refine genuine faith, form godly character, deepen hope, and draw His people into greater dependence on Himself. Romans 5:3–5 teaches that suffering produces endurance, character, and hope. First Peter 1:6–7 reminds believers that trials test and refine faith like gold. God is at work even in painful seasons, shaping His people and strengthening their trust in Christ. Listen as we consider the biblical purpose of suffering and the steady hope believers have in the God who is near, faithful, and wise. For more from Contending for the Word Q&A, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/contending-for-the-word-qa/

Luke 23:40-41

These are scriptural songs I have created with the help of Songer.co. The sermons are derived from Ps 18, Ps 34, Ps 103, Exodus 15, and other scriptures. I hope this method of allowing the scriptures to enter your spirit and soul will enrich your praise and worship. I realize some may object to the style of music, but let's remember the songs Israel sang to God were lively, celebratory, and suitable for dancing before the Lord.

Ecclesiastes 10 reveals how wisdom and folly affect leadership, work, speech, influence, and daily decisions. Dave Jenkins explains why even a little foolishness can cause great damage, how wisdom brings stability and direction, and why wise leadership, careful preparation, diligent work, and gracious speech matter. The chapter ultimately points us to Jesus Christ, the perfectly wise King who rules with righteousness, truth, grace, and justice. For more from Reading the Bible Daily with Dave, please visit: https://servantsofgrace.org/reading-the-bible-daily-with-dave/

The message "What We Open" centers on a simple missionary pattern seen in Paul's ministry in Acts 17 and in the believers at Thessalonica: We open our mouths. We open the Word. We open our lives. And we trust God to open hearts. Paul came to Thessalonica doing what had become his regular custom. He opened his mouth and spoke about Jesus. He opened the Scriptures and showed from the Older Testament that the Christ had to suffer, die, and rise again. Then he opened his life, demonstrating that the message he preached was the same message that had radically transformed him. Paul had once hated Christ and persecuted His people, but Jesus interrupted him with grace, changed his direction, and made the former enemy of the gospel one of its greatest witnesses. The message emphasizes that our testimony is not, "Look how perfect I am," but rather, "Look what Jesus has done in me." We did not always see life the way we see it now. We did not always love what we love now or value what we value now. But Christ invaded our lives with grace, and His Word began conforming us to Himself. Paul's testimony in Acts 26 reinforces this truth. He said he was "not disobedient to the heavenly vision." God gave him a purpose, and persecution, prison, chains, and hardship could not cancel that assignment. He started in Damascus—where God met him—and then carried the message outward. The application is that every believer has a "Damascus," a people and place where God has already positioned us to begin serving. We do not have to cross an ocean to become missionaries. We start where God has placed us. Paul could continue because, as he said, he had "obtained help from God." His strength was not

Welcome to Through the Psalms, a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit. Over time, we will study all 150 psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati, Ohio. We're glad you're with us. Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit. https://www.thetruthpulpit.com #TruthCommunityChurch #ThroughthePsalms #TheTruthPulpit

The devotional centers on the transformative power of God at work in the early church, as seen in Acts 11:21, where a large number turned to the Lord through the compelling testimony of believers. It highlights Barnabas as a model of godly character—dependable, Spirit-filled, and full of faith—qualities that enabled him to be a vessel of divine empowerment. The preacher emphasizes that these attributes are not reserved for a select few but are attainable through intentional pursuit, calling believers to examine their own lives for reliability, spiritual sensitivity, and genuine faith. By cultivating these virtues, individuals become channels through which God's power flows to others, replicating the same revival seen in Jerusalem. The tone is both pastoral and challenging, urging the audience to align their priorities with God's design for a life marked by integrity, dependence on the Spirit, and unwavering trust in divine promises.

Aun llegando a los últimos momentos del viaje, San Pablo era un gran bendición a todos.