Truth Over Tradition

What did Jesus mean when He spoke of “the abomination of desolation” in Matthew 24? In this Truth Over Tradition Devotional Series episode, we explore one of the most debated prophecies in Scripture. Together, we’ll unpack the biblical context, Old Testament references in Daniel, and Jesus’ warning to His disciples about events that would shake Jerusalem—and what they mean for us today.

This devotional will guide you through:

The prophetic background of Daniel’s vision

Jesus’ teaching on watchfulness and endurance

How does this passage strengthen our faith and hope in God’s promises

If you’ve ever wondered how prophecy connects to the Gospel and why Jesus calls us to stay awake and ready, this episode will encourage and equip you.

Dive deeper into God’s Word with me in “The Abomination of Desolation.”

In today’s Truth Over Tradition Devotional, we continue our Matthew 24 series. Jesus warns of persecution, betrayal, deception, and love growing cold. Yet He also gives hope: “The one who endures to the end will be saved.”

This devotional, “Endurance and the Gospel,” reminds us that while trials will come, the gospel will advance to all nations, and God’s people are called to endure with faith and love until the end.

In today’s Truth Over Tradition Devotional, we continue our series on Matthew 24. Jesus warns His disciples not to be deceived by false messiahs, alarmed by wars, or shaken by disasters. These things will happen, but they are not the end.

This devotional, “The Beginning of Birth Pains,” reminds us that these trials are like labor pains—painful, but pointing to something greater: the hope of Christ’s return and the renewal of all things.

In today’s Truth Over Tradition Devotional, we begin a new 7-day series through Matthew 24. The disciples admired the glory of the temple, but Jesus shocked them with a prophecy: “Not one stone will be left upon another.”

This first devotional, “The Temple and the Question,” explores how Jesus used the destruction of the temple to shift His disciples’ focus away from earthly security and onto Himself. As we study, we’ll see that our confidence isn’t in what seems unshakable, but in the One whose words never fail.

What does it mean to be loyal to God’s kingdom in a world full of kingdoms that rise and fall? In this episode of Truth Over Tradition, we explore Daniel’s vision of empires crumbling, Paul’s reminder that our citizenship is in heaven, and Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount as the constitution of God’s kingdom. Along the way, we’ll look at the dangers of nationalism and organizationalism in the church, and wrestle with what true kingdom loyalty looks like today. Nations rise and fall—but Christ’s reign endures forever.

In today’s Truth Over Tradition Devotional, we reflect on John 1:9, which says: “The true light, which gives light to everyone, was coming into the world.”

In a world full of false lights and empty promises, Jesus is the True Light. He exposes darkness, guides our steps, gives life, and shines with hope that cannot be overcome. This devotional invites us to step into His light and reflect it to others.

In today’s Truth Over Tradition Devotional, we reflect on John 11:25–26, where Jesus declares: “I am the resurrection and the life. Whoever believes in me, though he die, yet shall he live, and everyone who lives and believes in me shall never die.”

Spoken at the tomb of Lazarus, these words remind us that resurrection is not just a future hope—it is found in Christ Himself. This devotional points us to the hope, security, and victory we have in Jesus, even in the face of death.

In today’s Truth Over Tradition Devotional, we reflect on John 10:11, where Jesus declares: “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.”

Unlike a hired hand who runs when danger comes, Jesus—the Good Shepherd—protects, knows, and loves His sheep. This devotional reminds us of His sacrificial love on the cross and the security we have under His care.

In today’s Truth Over Tradition Devotional, we reflect on John 14:6, where Jesus declares: “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.”

In a world of uncertainty and competing voices, Jesus offers clear direction, unchanging truth, and abundant life. This devotional invites us to trust Him fully as the only way to the Father, the firm foundation of truth, and the source of eternal life.

In this episode of Truth Over Tradition, we reflect on the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk. Although he was known as a political activist, Charlie was also a man of faith who longed to see revival in the American Church. His voice is now silent, but his call remains: that Christians must rise, shine their light, and live with godly conviction. We also pause to remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and the hope we hold in Christ—that grief is not the end, and death never has the last word. Scripture reminds us that our labor in the Lord is not in vain, and that one day God will wipe away every tear.