Words Of Life

Faith like a grain of mustard seed? In Luke 17, Jesus teaches His disciples about forgiveness, humble service, thankfulness, and the Kingdom of God. This chapter includes the apostles asking Jesus to increase their faith, the healing of the ten lepers, and a powerful reminder to stay ready for the coming of the Son of Man. This is Day 17 of the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge.

Day 16 of our 52 Day Challenge through Luke and Acts brings us to Luke 16. Jesus teaches about faithful stewardship, the proper use of wealth, serving God above money, and the eternal consequences of our choices. The chapter concludes with the powerful account of the Rich Man and Lazarus, reminding us of the importance of listening to God's Word while we have the opportunity. Scripture Reading...

What kind of follower are you? That question appears again and again throughout Luke chapters 8-14. This week Kevin and Adam discuss some of the most impactful teachings and events from these chapters, including the Good Samaritan, the Rich Fool, Jesus' warnings to the Pharisees, the Great Banquet, and the Cost of Discipleship. As Jesus moves toward Jerusalem, His message becomes increasingly...

In Luke 15, Jesus tells three powerful parables: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. Each story points us to the heart of God. He seeks the lost. He receives the repentant. He rejoices when sinners come home. But the older brother reminds us that we can be near the Father’s house and still miss the Father’s heart. Thanks for joining us for Day 15 of the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge.

In Luke 14, Jesus challenges pride, exposes excuses, and calls people to count the cost of following Him. This chapter gives us the parable of the great banquet and one of the clearest teachings on discipleship. The invitation is open, but the call is serious. Thanks for joining us for Day 14 of the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge.

Today we are in Luke 13 for Day 13 of the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge. Jesus calls people to repentance, tells the parable of the barren fig tree, heals a woman on the Sabbath, teaches about the kingdom of God, and warns about the narrow door. This chapter pushes us to ask a serious question: are we simply around the things of God, or are we truly following Jesus? Let’s keep reading together.

In Luke 12, Jesus gives a strong warning about hypocrisy, fear, greed, anxiety, and being ready. This chapter includes the parable of the rich fool, the call to seek God’s kingdom, and the reminder that life is more than the things we own. Day 12 of the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge is a great gut-check chapter. Heavy, but good. Like spiritual leg day.

In Luke 11, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray, reminds them to ask, seek, and knock, and challenges the religious leaders who looked clean on the outside but missed the heart of God. This chapter gives us the Lord’s Prayer, the sign of Jonah, the lamp of the body, and a serious warning against empty religion. Read Luke 11 with me today as we continue the Luke/Acts 52 Day Challenge.

Today we are in Luke chapter 10 for Day 10 of our 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge. In this chapter, Jesus sends out the seventy-two and tells them that the harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. He also teaches the parable of the Good Samaritan and visits Mary and Martha. Luke 10 gives us a powerful picture of discipleship. We are called to go into the harvest, show mercy to our neighbor, and...

Today we are in Luke chapter 9 for Day 9 of our 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge. In this chapter, Jesus sends out the twelve apostles, feeds the five thousand, hears Peter confess that He is the Christ of God, reveals His glory on the mountain, and teaches about the cost of discipleship. Luke 9 shows us both the power and the purpose of Jesus. He is not just a miracle worker. He is the Christ, the Son...

In this weekly recap of the Luke/Acts 52 Day Challenge, Adam and Kevin walk through highlights from Luke 1-7. We begin with the birth of Jesus, the angels and shepherds, Simeon and Anna, and the early signs that Jesus is the promised Messiah. We also talk about John the Baptist, the baptism of Jesus, the temptation in the wilderness, and the beginning of Jesus’ public ministry. These chapters show...

Today we are in Luke chapter 8 for Day 8 of our 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge. In this chapter, Jesus teaches the parable of the sower, explains the importance of hearing and keeping God’s word, calms a storm, casts out demons, heals a suffering woman, and raises Jairus’ daughter from the dead. Luke 8 shows us that Jesus has authority over everything. He has power over nature, darkness, sickness, and...

In today’s reading, Luke 7 shows us the compassion and authority of Jesus. He heals the centurion’s servant, raises a widow’s son, answers the honest questions of John the Baptist, and forgives a sinful woman who comes to Him in humility. This chapter gives us a powerful look at faith, mercy, repentance, and the heart of Christ. Thanks for joining us for Day 7 of the Luke/Acts 52 Day Challenge.

Today we continue the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge with Luke chapter 6. This chapter is packed with teaching from Jesus. He shows His authority over the Sabbath, chooses the twelve apostles, and teaches what life in His kingdom looks like. We also hear some of His most challenging words: “Love your enemies.” “Do not judge.” “Each tree is known by its own fruit.” Jesus ends the chapter with a clear p...

In Luke 5, Jesus calls His first disciples, cleanses a leper, heals a paralyzed man, and calls Levi the tax collector. This chapter reminds us that Jesus came for real people with real sin, real pain, and real need. Peter says, “Depart from me, for I am a sinful man,” but Jesus does not walk away. He calls him. That is the beauty of the gospel. Jesus does not call the qualified. He qualifies the c...

Today we read Luke Chapter 4. Jesus is tempted in the wilderness, but He answers every temptation with Scripture. Then He begins His public ministry, reads from Isaiah, and reveals His mission with power and authority. Luke 4 reminds us that Jesus came to bring good news, freedom, healing, and hope. Join me for Day 4 of the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge.

Today we read Luke chapter 3 in our 52 Day Challenge through Luke and Acts. In this chapter, John the Baptist calls the people to repentance and prepares the way for Jesus. We also see the baptism of Jesus and hear the voice of the Father declare His pleasure in the Son. This is a powerful chapter about preparation, repentance, identity, and the arrival of the Messiah. Follow along each day as we...

e are kicking off the Luke/Acts 52 Day Challenge! In this episode, Adam and Kevin begin with Luke 1 and look at the background of the Gospel of Luke. Who wrote it? When was it written? Why does Luke say he carefully investigated eyewitness accounts? And who was Theophilus? Theophilus may have been a real person, a person of status, a patron, or possibly a believer who needed confidence in what he...

Today we continue the 52 Day Luke/Acts Challenge with Luke Chapter 2. This chapter brings us to the birth of Jesus, the angelic announcement to the shepherds, the faithful witness of Simeon and Anna, and a glimpse of Jesus as a young boy in the temple. Luke shows us that Jesus is the promised Savior, sent by God at just the right time. Join me each day as we read through Luke and Acts together.

Today we begin our 52-day Luke/Acts challenge with Luke chapter 1. Luke opens with an orderly account so believers can have certainty about what they have been taught. In this first chapter, we hear the announcement of John the Baptist, the angel Gabriel’s message to Mary, Mary’s song of praise, and Zechariah’s prophecy. Main theme: God keeps His promises. Read along with us each day as we walk th...

In this episode of Words of Life, we study 1 Samuel 12 and Samuel’s farewell address to Israel. This chapter marks the end of the period of the judges and the beginning of Israel’s monarchy under Saul. Samuel stands before the people as prophet, judge, and faithful servant of God, reminding them of the Lord’s faithfulness, their history of rebellion, and the danger of turning aside after empty thi...

Israel had a real problem, but they asked for the wrong solution. In this episode of the Words of Life Podcast, Adam and Kevin continue through 1 Samuel 8-10. Samuel is getting older, his sons are corrupt, and the elders of Israel ask for a king like all the other nations. At first, their request seems reasonable. They want better leadership. They want justice. They want someone to fight their bat...

What happens when God’s people treat His presence like a good luck charm? In this episode of the Words of Life Podcast, Adam and Kevin continue through 1 Samuel 4-7, where Israel goes to battle against the Philistines, loses badly, and then brings the Ark of the Covenant into battle as if it will guarantee victory. It does not. The Ark is captured. Hophni and Phinehas die. Eli dies. Ichabod is bor...

Israel still has no king, but the story is shifting. In this episode, Adam and Kevin begin 1 Samuel by looking at Hannah’s prayer, the birth of Samuel, the failure of Eli’s household, and the moment God calls Samuel in the night. We discuss how 1 Samuel connects to the book of Judges, why Samuel matters as both prophet and judge, and what we can learn from Hannah’s faith, Eli’s weakness, and the c...

In this episode, we finish the book of Judges by walking through Judges 20-21 and the tragic collapse of Israel. What started as compromise ended in civil war, rash vows, and national chaos. We talk through the final refrain of Judges, “there was no king in Israel,” and why that statement matters so much. The problem was not just political. It was spiritual. Everyone was doing what was right in th...