The Light

Jesus did not call His disciples to comfort—He called them to follow. In this powerful opening message, Dr. Michael Youssef challenges every believer to receive Christ’s call to become fishers of men.

From Matthew 4:19, Dr. Youssef warns against spiritual complacency and calls believers to reject fear, pride, and comfort. True discipleship is not casual interest in Jesus. It is complete surrender to His Lordship—leaving the familiar and stepping into obedience for the sake of the Gospel.

Just as Jesus called seasoned fishermen to a higher purpose, He still calls His people today to:

Christ’s call is clear. The question is whether we will obey.

Scripture Focus: Matthew 4:18–22

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Every believer knows the tension: the new nature within us longs for Christ, yet the old desires still pull hard the other way. In this study of Galatians 5:16-20, Dr. John unpacks the battle between the flesh and the Spirit, identifying exactly what Paul means by "the works of the flesh," from sexual sin to false religion to addiction. The law can't fix this. Only walking by the Spirit can.

No Compromise: The book of Galatians was written because the gospel was under attack — and it still is today. From false teachers in ancient Galatia to the distortions we encounter in our own time, the battle over the heart of the Christian faith has never stopped. Join Dr. John for this four-part series as he works through one of Scripture's most urgent letters, asking what the true gospel is, where it comes from, and why getting it right changes everything.

You can live any way you want to, but you can only live once. Looking at it another way, you have a set amount of time to make a difference. How will you spend your time this year?

The Grace to You radio broadcast for July 6, 2026.