Fears can become cruel masters that control and crush your lives. Faith in the Lord is the key to breaking free of such debilitating fears. Yet, Jesus Himself teaches us there are some things we should, in fact, fear. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

Jesus has very strong words for spiritual hypocrites. We are wise to heed those words and be ever alert to the underlying attitude of the world that fuels it—namely, the pride that promotes a focus on ourselves and on impressing others. How can we pray for you today? Let us know: https://www.wisdomonline.org/prayer

Learning the truth of God revealed in His Word is not merely an academic exercise. That is because the truth—properly understood and applied—changes our lives. Jesus warns that to reject it is to flounder in spiritual darkness and invite divine judgment. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

Jesus’ life, works, and teaching demands a decision about who He is. Do we accept Him as Lord and Savior or foolishly try to explain away the things He taught by word and deed? There is no middle ground. Stephen is the president of Shepherds Theological Seminary. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org/sts

Jesus’ teaching on prayer is not only informative; it is also encouraging. He affirms that God answers sincere and honest prayers and is not reluctant to do so. Nothing is too big or too small for Him, and there is no time our prayers are inconvenient for Him. The FREE resource offered on today's program is available here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/answerisno

Prayer is not getting God to do things for us. It is a matter of properly recognizing and honoring Him and humbly recognizing how dependent on Him and needy we are. The Lord’s Prayer, or more properly the disciples’ prayer, is an enlightening model of God-honoring prayer. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

The sisters Mary and Martha both loved and served the Lord. Yet their different priorities give Jesus an opportunity to teach us the importance of keeping work and worship in proper balance. The resource offered at the end of today's lesson is available here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/answerisno

Jesus’ familiar parable of the Good Samaritan was shocking to His Jewish audience, challenging their prejudices and self-serving interpretations of God’s law. It is still today a powerful statement of what it means to love your neighbor. The resource offered at the end of today's lesson is available here: https://www.wisdomonline.org/lp/answerisno

If our joy is determined by responses to our ministry efforts, we have a flawed perspective on God’s work. Jesus reminds us that our joy is not dependent on our work in the world but on God’s work in us and for us. Access all the previous lessons of this Wisdom Journey on our website: https://www.wisdomonline.org/twj-library

We are all part of the Lord’s plan. And as with the seventy-two disciples Jesus sends out to proclaim His message, He offers us sound principles to follow that will give us realistic expectations and a clear focus that will help us successfully complete our mission. We provide print and digital discipleship resources. Learn more: https://www.wisdomonline.org