God's Word for Life

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Romans 7:21-8:2 and I Timothy 2:3-6. In these passages, we read how Paul discussed with both Timothy and the church at Rome how Jesus Christ came to Earth to give Himself as the sacrifice for our sins. Without the shedding of His blood and the giving of His life, none of us would know freedom from sin. We learn from this lesson that Jesus came to set us free...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Acts 7 and I Timothy 1 and shows us the life Paul lived before He encountered Jesus Christ on the road to Damascus. Paul (Saul) told his son in the faith, Timothy, that because of all he had done before surrendering his life to Jesus, he considered himself the chiefest of sinners. In reality, we should all see ourselves the same way. We learn from this lesson...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Daniel 5. In this passage, we find King Belshazzar celebrating and feasting in a grand banquet hall. It is during the banquet that a hand appears out of nowhere and writes what turns out to be a prophecy of the King's demise. Daniel was called to interpret the handwriting on the wall and God's judgment fell swiftly on Belshazzar. We learn from this...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Daniel 4:28-37. In this passage, we see not only the great fall King Nebuchadnezzar experienced because of pride, but also his eventual rise back to power after coming to understand who he was and ultimately who God was. In the end, King Nebuchadnezzar admitted that those who walk in pride, God is able to abase. We learn from this lesson that we must seek to...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Daniel 2 and the dilemma Daniel and the wise men of Babylon found themselves in. The King demanded they tell him his dream and the interpretation. Daniel rallied his friends and prayed for the God of Heaven to reveal to them the dream. In response to their prayer, God spoke to Daniel and gave him the interpretation. Daniel then took the time to worship and pr...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Daniel 1 and the righteous decision made by Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abed-nego. While others chose to follow the king's orders, Daniel and his friends spoke up to defend their personal devotion to the one true God. God honored their commitment and proved Himself to these young men. We learn from this lesson that God has called us to separate oursel...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Chronicles 7, 12, and 13 and three different accounts that all record the faithfulness of God. We see the connection between humility and deliverance, humility and victory, and humility and forgiveness. We learn from this lesson that God is faithful to those who turn to Him in humility and prayer. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Chronicles 36 and the story of King Hezekiah. His pride and rebellion led not only to the backsliding of the people he led, but also the judgment of God that came to the nation. God in His mercy and compassion reached for the people, but they refused to listen and heed His Word. As a result, God sent judgment, because He is the righteous Judge. We learn fr...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Kings 22 and the story of King Josiah. After finding and reading the Book of the Law, the words convicted the King who in turn rent his clothes and turned in repentance towards God. The results of his repentance and obedience were felt throughout all Judah. We learn from this passage that God expects us to obey His Word. He honors those who respond to His...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Kings 15 and II Chronicles 26 and the story of King Uzziah (Azariah). Because of his many accomplishments, Uzziah became prideful and stepped out of his kingly role into a role not intended for him. Because of this, he faced God's judgment. Sadly, he ended his life as a leper. We learn from this passage that God is calling us to live a faithful life t...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Chronicles 24 and the story of King Joash and his attempt to repair the house of the Lord. He rallied the people of Israel to give to the cause and they rejoiced at the opportunity to improve the condition of God's house. We learn from this passage that we must make the house of God a priority in our lives. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, th...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Kings 7 and the story of 4 lepers whose actions brought an end to a horrible famine in Samaria. God moved on their behalf and unexpectedly provided for them after driving the army of Syria away in fear. We learn from this passage that God works in unexpected ways to bring His purpose to pass. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focu...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Kings 5 and a leper named Naaman. Having been sent to the prophet Elisha in hopes of receiving his healing, Naaman became offended and his pride almost kept him from receiving his miracle. We learn from this passage that God delivers those who humble themselves. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes fr...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Kings 4 and the woman who witnessed the miraculous multiplication of her little pot of oil. After being threatened by her creditors, the woman called on the man of God (Elisha) who gave her specific instructions on how to save her family. We learn in this passage that God can take what we have and miraculously multiply it to bless us. For those who use Wor...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at II Kings 2 and the climactic moments surrounding Elijah's departure in a chariot of fire and the dramatic response of his apprentice, Elisha. We learn through this passage that no matter the distractions, we must choose to focus on following the Lord. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at I Kings 21 and the tragic story of Ahab, Jezebel, and Naboth. The Lord sent Elijah to confront Ahab because of his murderous plot to kill Naboth and seize Naboth's vineyard. Ahab learned that God sees everything and the evil actions Ahab took were in "the sight of the Lord." We understand from this passage that because God sees all things, we s...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at I Kings 18:30-39, and the showdown on Mt Carmel. There Elijah built an altar, offered a sacrifice, and prayed to the Lord asking that God would reveal Himself as the one true God. Fire did fall from Heaven, and those who witnessed the miracle proclaimed that the Lord was God. This lesson and passage show that God is God alone and has all power. For those who...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at I Kings 17:17-24, and the rest of the story of Elijah and the widow woman of Zarephath. In this passage, we learn that God not only hears our prayers, but He hears the prayers of those He places in spiritual leadership. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from Lesson 2 of The Living Word, Summer 2020, e...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at I Kings 17:1-16, and the story of Elijah and the widow woman of Zarephath. In this passage, we learn that God takes care of His people. We also see how God has chosen to use people to take care of people. There are some important principles we focus on in this episode that will help all of us as we face the difficulties of our day. For those who use Word Afla...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, and Acts 1, all of which are different accounts of the same event: Jesus was about to ascend into Heaven. Jesus addressed His disciples and challenged them to continue His ministry and mission even after He was departed from them. As disciples of Jesus Christ, we are commanded to share the gospel message with everyone. For those...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Luke 24 and I Peter 1, and the miraculous resurrection of Jesus. We can have new life because of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. When the women found Jesus' tomb empty, they immediately went to tell the apostles. They each struggled to believe until they were reminded of the promise Jesus had previously made.  For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum,...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at John 19 and Romans 6, and the final moments of Jesus on the Cross. When Jesus cried, "It Is Finished," the work He had set out to accomplish had been completed: providing all of us forgiveness and deliverance from our sins. He gave us the promise that we could be made free. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in th...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at Matthew 26 and the moments Jesus spent in Gethsemane with His disciples the night of His arrest. Jesus called His disciples to come with Him and admonished them to "watch and pray." As disciples of Jesus Christ, we must watch and pray so we do not enter into temptation. For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this e...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at the Passover (Last Supper) Meal shared between Jesus and His twelve disciples in Mark 14. We must keep in our remembrance the sacrifice Jesus made for us. While looking at the text in Mark 14, we consider a few questions for reflection: 1. Are there any forms of betrayal in our hearts? 2. Do we approach spiritual things with reverence? 3. Are you living fully...

Send us Fan Mail This episode looks at the parable of the Sower and the Seed in Mark 4. Like the good soil, we must hear and receive the Word, allowing it to produce fruit in our lives. While looking at the text in Mark 4, we consider a couple of questions for reflection: 1. What type of soil are you? 2. What role does the Word of God play in your life? 3. Are parables meant to conceal or reveal T...