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What happens when the wisdom of God contradicts the wisdom of man? In today's ScriptureLinks Daily Dose of Inspiration, we're looking at 1 Corinthians 1:18, 21–31 and Paul's challenging message about the cross, the wisdom of God, and the things the world considers foolish. The world values power, position, education, influence, and personal achievement. But God doesn't measure things the way we do...

When the Wisdom of Man Becomes Foolishness | ScriptureLinks Daily Dose of Inspiration Have you ever been convinced you were right, only to discover you had been looking at things the wrong way? What man considers wisdom doesn’t always agree with the wisdom of God. In fact, the Bible shows us that human reasoning, personal interests, and impatience can lead us away from the truth. In this episode o...

What if the very thing the world considers foolish is the very thing God uses to reveal His power? In 1 Corinthians 1:17–28, Paul challenges the way we think about wisdom, strength, and success. The world looks for impressive words, human achievement, and outward power. But God chose the preaching of the cross—a message the world considers foolish—to accomplish what human wisdom never could. And H...

The wise me recognized the sign that led them to Jesus. But are we recognizing what Scripture tells us about His return? In today’s Daily Dose, we continue our discussion about the return of Christ by looking at the signs Jesus gave His disciples in Matthew 24:3-14. We will also consider why knowing Scriptures matter, how how the Word of God points us to Jesus, and why we must be careful not to co...

What happens when Jesus returns for His church? The Rapture of the Church has been debated for generations. Christians have different views about its timing and some of the details surrounding Christ’s return. But when Paul wrote about it in 1 Thessalonians 4:13–18, his purpose wasn’t to create fear or confusion. His purpose was to give believers hope. Paul explains that believers who have died in...

Yesterday, we looked at how Paul received the Gospel—not from men, but by the revelation of Jesus Christ. Today, Paul continues his story. In Galatians 1:18–24, Paul explains what happened after his conversion. We also look at Acts 9, where Paul begins preaching Christ, faces opposition, and eventually has to escape for his life. Paul’s story is a powerful reminder that a changed life doesn’t alwa...

What if false doctrine doesn’t look false? Paul warned Timothy about people who would resist the truth, but he didn’t tell him to simply trust his instincts. He pointed him back to Scripture. Join us for today’s ScriptureLinks Daily Dose as we continue Exposing False Doctrines and discover why knowing God’s Word is essential if we’re going to recognize deception.

How do we recognize false doctrine before it takes root in our lives? In 2 Timothy 3:8-17, Paul warns Timothy about people who oppose the truth and resist sound teaching. But Paul doesn’t leave Timothy wondering where he should turn. He points him directly to the Scriptures—the Word of God that is profitable for teaching, correction, and instruction in righteousness. Then Galatians 1:8 gives us an...

Christian freedom is a wonderful thing—but freedom without wisdom can become a trap. In 1 Corinthians 6:12, Paul makes a powerful statement: “All things are lawful unto me, but all things are not expedient.” He goes on to say, “I will not be brought under the power of any.” That challenges the way we think about our choices. Just because something isn’t specifically forbidden doesn’t automatically...

Jeremiah 6:16–20 presents a powerful invitation and a sobering warning. God tells His people to stand at the crossroads, look around, ask for the ancient paths, and walk in the good way. Yet their response is heartbreaking: “We will not walk therein.” The passage challenges us to examine the direction of our own lives. We can ask God for guidance while already knowing what He has called us to do....

Nehemiah and the people of Jerusalem were rebuilding the walls, but their work quickly attracted opposition. Their enemies mocked them, threatened them, and attempted to create fear among the people. Yet Nehemiah responded by praying, setting a watch, and reminding the people to remember the Lord. In this episode, we look at Nehemiah 4:1-9 and verses 14-15 and consider what happens when opposition...

Jesus commanded His followers to go into all the world and teach the truth. But throughout Scripture, we see that not everyone wants to hear that truth. Jesus was rejected in His own hometown of Nazareth. Pilate stood face-to-face with Jesus and asked, “What is truth?” And when given the opportunity to release Jesus, the crowd demanded that Barabbas—a thief and criminal—be released instead. Paul w...

Peter was in prison, facing what appeared to be certain death. The church prayed, God sent an angel, Peter’s chains fell off, the doors opened, and Peter walked out. But then we come to Paul and Silas. They were beaten, thrown into prison, and locked in stocks. Then, in the middle of the night, they prayed and sang praises. Suddenly, there was a great earthquake. The prison doors opened and everyo...

Peter said he would never deny Jesus—but he did. Elijah called down fire from heaven—but shortly afterward he ran for his life. Job lost almost everything—but he refused to turn his back on God. What makes the difference when faith is tested? Find out in today’s Daily Dose.

Psalm 30:6 says, “And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.” David discovered something that many of us eventually discover: sometimes our greatest confidence can come immediately before our greatest testing. In this episode, we look at several people in Scripture who experienced tremendous moments of faith and courage, only to find themselves struggling when the trial came. Peter boldl...

In 1 Peter 2:9–10, Peter gives us a powerful reminder of who we are because of what God has done for us. He says, “But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a peculiar people.” Those aren’t just encouraging words. They describe our identity as God’s people. We are chosen. We belong to God. We are called to be different. And we have a purpose: “that ye should shew forth th...

In Luke 14:16-24, Jesus tells the parable of the great supper. A man prepares a great feast and sends out invitations, but when everything is ready, those who were invited begin making excuses. But notice what happens next. In verse 21, the master becomes angry and tells his servant to go into the streets and bring in the poor, the maimed, the halt, and the blind. Then, in verse 23, the command be...

John the Baptist was one of the clearest voices in Scripture proclaiming that Jesus was the Messiah. In Matthew 3 and John 1, we see John confidently identifying Jesus as the One who was coming after him. But in Matthew 11:3, John sends his disciples to Jesus with a question: “Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?” What happened to John’s confidence? In this episode, we take a c...

The healing of the lame man at the temple gate should have been a moment of celebration. Instead, it became the beginning of persecution for Peter and John. In Acts 3, God performs a miraculous healing. In Acts 4, the religious authorities respond with opposition and threats. But when Peter and John return to the believers, the church doesn’t respond with fear. They respond with prayer. Their pray...

Fear has a way of making our problems look bigger than our God. In 2 Kings 6, Elisha and his servant find themselves surrounded by the Syrian army. The servant sees horses, chariots, and soldiers—and assumes they are finished. But Elisha sees something his servant cannot yet see. Elisha responds with a powerful prayer: “Lord, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see.” God opens the servant’s ey...

Sometimes God allows circumstances to reach a point where there is no mistaking who deserves the glory when the answer comes. In Part 3 of When Prayer Changes the Story, we travel through 1 Kings 16:29–18:40 and encounter one of the most dramatic moments in Scripture. King Ahab has led Israel deeper into idolatry, Jezebel has promoted the worship of Baal, and God responds through Elijah with a dev...

In Part 2 of When Prayer Changes the Story, we continue looking at the incredible power of prayer through the story of King Hezekiah and the Assyrian threat against Jerusalem. Assyria had conquered powerful nations, and now Jerusalem was surrounded. The message from the enemy was clear: surrender. Don’t trust God. Your situation is hopeless. But Hezekiah did something that changed the direction of...

In 2 Kings 20:1–6, King Hezekiah receives devastating news: his illness will lead to death. He turns his face toward the wall and earnestly prays to God, reminding Him of how he has walked before Him in truth and with a perfect heart. God hears Hezekiah’s prayer and sees his tears. Before Isaiah has even left the palace, God instructs him to return with a message of healing and an additional fifte...

It is easy to forget where our blessings come from. When life is going well, we can begin to believe that our success, possessions, abilities, and security are the result of our own strength. But Scripture repeatedly warns us against forgetting God when He has blessed us. In Jeremiah 2, God confronts His people because they had forsaken Him, the fountain of living waters, and turned to broken cist...