Those who seek the “joy” of being free from God end up in the despair of enslavement to sin. Jesus’ powerful parable of the prodigal son reminds us of this truth. Access an extensive collection of free discipleship resources: https://www.wisdomonline.org

Jesus tells two memorable parables to remind us of the love of God for sinners. Do we love people as He does, and do we rejoice in their salvation? Our attitude toward the gracious work God is doing in the lives of other people reveals a lot about us. The free resource mentioned in this episode is available here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/understanding

Being Jesus’ disciple is not a matter of saying the right words but of having the right attitude, perspective, and commitment. And nothing about it is easy! Your charitable giving makes it possible for us to produce these lessons. Donate today: https://www.wisdomonline.org/donate

Our relationship to the Lord can be measured by the compassion, humility, and grace we exhibit in our daily lives. We have thousands of biblically faithful resources on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org

The antagonism and hatred we experience at the hands of those who reject Christ only affirm the truth of God’s Word and the experience of Jesus Himself. Such opposition also should strengthen our compassionate resolve to continue to take Christ’s message to this needy world. Your charitable giving makes it possible for us to produce these lessons. Donate today: https://www.wisdomonline.org/donate

The matter of eternal salvation is not an issue God has presented for us to debate. His Word presents it as truth to be personally, humbly accepted through genuine, sincere faith in Christ. Salvation is available to all, but it is urgent that all receive it now. The free resource mentioned in today's podcast is available here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/answerisno

 

The truth about who Jesus is and what He has done will be hated, resisted, ridiculed, and attacked. That is a sad fact, but it does not change the reality of Jesus’ person and work. The evidence speaks for itself. Stephen is the president of Shepherds Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/sts

Jesus reminds us that the events of life should cause us to reflect upon eternity and our relationship with Him. The unexpected, especially, points us to the urgency of trusting Christ today as Savior and Lord. Access Stephen's complete collection of Bible teaching resources: https://www.wisdomonline.org

As it was for Jesus, so His followers may face very difficult times in this world. Their suffering, however, will be limited to this world. In contrast, a terrible, eternal judgment awaits those who reject Christ. Jesus Himself gives us all fair warning. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

The expectation of Jesus’ return is not a motivation to just sit back and await His coming but to watch for it with excitement and joy and to work all the harder in His service. We need to be faithful stewards of the time and opportunities He has given us. Receive the next three issues of Stephen's monthly magazine: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/magazine