Let's Talk - Wisdom Wednesdays

Wisdom in Patience In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Rocky Stevenson, pastor of Benoni Bible Church, unpacks James 5:7–11, drawing wisdom from the patient farmer and the enduring Job. What does true patience look like in a world of instant results? How can we anchor our hope in God's timing and compassion? Tune in for a biblical call to faithful endurance as we wait for the return of our Lord Jesus...

"Unseen But Not Forsaken" In this deeply encouraging episode of "Let's Talk," Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, unpacks 2 Corinthians 4:8–10 (LSB), exploring the internal battles we face—discouragement, confusion, and spiritual weariness. Through the apostle Paul's paradox of suffering and Elijah's wilderness despair, we're reminded that though we are pressed, perplexed, and persecut...

"Truth Amid Lies" In this week's Wisdom Wednesday session, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, explores Proverbs 2–3 to equip you with seven practical pathways for seeing through half-truths and deception. Learn how a heart rooted in the fear of the Lord and steeped in Scripture can guide your speech, relationships, finances, counsel, and most importantly, guard your heart. Tune in to...

: "The Son of Man Revealed" In this powerful conclusion to our Daniel 7 series, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, traces the prophetic vision of the Son of Man to its ultimate fulfilment in Jesus Christ. From His bold declaration before the high priest to His ascension and promised return, we see how Christ fulfils the covenant promises made to Abraham and David. This episode explore...

"Apocalypse Unveiled: Hope Behind the Beasts" In today's Let's Talk segment with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we uncover the true nature of biblical apocalyptic literature. Far from being mystical fiction, Daniel 7 speaks in vivid symbols to declare real truths: God's sovereign rule, His timeline for justice, and the coming reign of Christ. Discover how the beasts represent eart...

Living in Light of the Ascended Son In this episode of our Seeing the Ascended Son series, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, brings the theology of Christ's Ascension down to street level. Explore how the exalted Christ sanctifies His people, empowers them to persevere, and anchors them with hope through the indwelling Spirit. Discover what it means to live from above while walking f...

The Hinge of Faith: Does Christ's Word Make You Stumble? In this episode, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, explores John 6's pivotal moment—Jesus confronting the grumbling of His disciples—and highlights how stumbling over Christ's hard sayings isn't a sign of His error but of our own misplaced allegiance. Drawing parallels to modern resistance (from repenting to genuine church comm...

Humble Yourselves and Be Exalted In this Wisdom Wednesday episode of Let's Talk, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, explores the rich and practical truth of James 4:10 — "Humble yourselves in the presence of the Lord, and He will exalt you." Using Jesus' parable from Luke 18, biblical echoes from Proverbs, Peter, and Paul, and practical rhythms for cultivating humility, this session c...

The Strength of Surrender (James 4:7–8a) In this Wisdom Wednesday episode of Let's Talk, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, unpacks how godly wisdom leads us to joyful submission under the lordship of Christ. Drawing from James 4:7–8a, we explore the call to submit to God, resist the devil, and draw near to our Heavenly Father. With vivid illustrations and biblical exposition, this se...

Reed over Oak In this Wisdom Wednesday episode, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, unpacks James 4:6—"God is opposed to the proud, but gives grace to the humble." Through vivid illustrations and Old- and New-Testament parallels (Proverbs 3:34–35; 1 Peter 5:5–7; Isaiah 2:11,17), we explore how pride hardens the heart and how true humility opens us to God's sustaining grace. Learn to re...

Wisdom to Resist Temptation In this week's Wisdom Wednesday, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, continues our James-1 series by contrasting David's tragic stumble with Bathsheba against Joseph's swift flight. Learn why trials test us, but temptations demand immediate escape—then discover five practical disciplines to guard your heart, remove yourself from the lure, and rely on God's g...

Resisting Temptation Welcome to Wisdom Wednesday on Let's Talk with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church. In Week 9 of our journey through James, we delve into James 1:12-15, exploring the perilous path from temptation to sin and the wisdom God provides for resisting. Join us as we unpack the biblical principles, distinguish trials from temptations, and draw lessons from Joseph's decisiv...

Planning with Purpose On this Wisdom Wednesday, Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, invites you to pause and consider the wisdom of planning with humility and faith. Drawing from James 4:13–17, we examine the fleeting nature of life and the importance of submitting every plan to the sovereign will of God. Through practical insights and biblical illustrations from Paul's missionary jour...

Mercy Over Judgment: A Call to Impartiality from James 2 In this powerful episode, we explore James 2:1–13 and God's unwavering call for impartiality among His people. Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, unpacks the rich theological and practical wisdom in this passage, revealing how favouritism contradicts God's character and disrupts the unity of the church. From the dignity of every...

A Biblical Perspective on Riches and Contentment Wealth is fleeting, yet many place their trust in material gain. In this episode with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore James 1:9-11 and 5:1-6, uncovering biblical wisdom on riches, contentment, and the dangers of greed. How should believers view success in a world obsessed with wealth? Join us as we seek a godly perspective...

Faith That Works In this episode of Wisdom Wednesday on Let's Talk with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore James 2:14-26 and the essential link between faith and works. What does it mean to have a faith that is truly alive? James challenges us to move beyond intellectual belief and into active obedience, using the powerful examples of Abraham and Rahab. Their lives demonstr...

Embracing God's Practical Wisdom Good morning, dear listeners, and welcome to another Wisdom Wednesday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church on "Let's Talk." Today, join us as we delve into the heart of God's wisdom—a timeless beacon of light in our ever-challenging world. Discover how Scripture's practical wisdom can guide your decisions, relationships, and life's journey with integr...

Wisdom Wednesday: The Power of the Tongue Words shape lives, build up or break down, and can leave lasting impacts. In this episode of Wisdom Wednesday with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore James 3:1–12 and Proverbs 18:21, uncovering the profound influence of our speech. Why are teachers held to a stricter standard? How can we cultivate wisdom in our words? Join us as we...

Words shape lives, build up or break down, and can leave lasting impacts. In this episode of Wisdom Wednesday with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore James 3:1–12 and Proverbs 18:21, uncovering the profound influence of our speech. Why are teachers held to a stricter standard? How can we cultivate wisdom in our words? Join us as we reflect on the power of the tongue, the res...

True Wisdom vs. Worldly Wisdom Welcome to Let's Talk with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church. On this Wisdom Wednesday, we dive into one of life's most crucial pursuits—true wisdom. The world offers countless opinions on what it means to be wise, but the Bible presents a wisdom that is pure, peaceable, and life-transforming. Join us as we explore the striking contrast between worldly w...

Trials That Teach: Finding Joy in Suffering This Wisdom Wednesday with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church on Radio Pulpit, we unpack the paradox of finding joy in trials. Using James 1:2-4 as our guide—and reflections from wisdom literature—we reveal how life's challenges refine our faith, build spiritual endurance, and lead to profound personal growth. #WisdomWednesday #JoyInTrials #J...

Wisdom for Real Life: The Book of James In this episode of Wisdom Wednesday With Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni bible Church here on Radio Pulpit, we begin our journey through the book of James—the New Testament's wisdom book. We explore who James was, why his letter is considered wisdom literature, and how true wisdom is not just knowledge but action. James teaches us that wisdom, faith, and t...

The Song of Solomon and the Ultimate Marriage Conclude our journey through the Song of Solomon with Rocky Stevenson Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, as we uncover its ultimate message—how earthly marriage reflects the divine union between Christ and His Church. Learn how this poetic book serves as a parable of the gospel and a call to uphold the sanctity of marriage. Discover the eternal significanc...

The Legacy of Love – Passing on Biblical Wisdom In this episode of Wisdom Wednesday with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we conclude our reflections on the Song of Solomon by exploring chapter 8:8-14. Discover the profound wisdom in preparing the next generation for godly relationships, the role of families and communities in upholding biblical principles of love and marriage, and...

The Permanence and Strength of Marital Love In this episode of Wisdom Wednesday with Rocky Stevenson, Pastor of Benoni Bible Church, we explore Song of Solomon 8:5-7, a poetic celebration of marital love that mirrors Christ's unbreakable and selfless love for His bride, the Church. Discover how true love is covenantal, enduring, and sacrificial, pointing us to the ultimate love story in the gospel...