Feb 27, 2022
Joseph Lesson 4: When God Leads You in Circles
Scripture: Genesis 40
Wayne Stiles teaches from Genesis 40 that God’s priority is the work He does in us rather than through us. That’s why His plans for us include preparation and waiting, and God sees our faithfulness in obscurity as preparation for increasing influence.
Feb 20, 2022
Joseph Lesson 3: Don’t Take Temptation Lying Down
Scripture: Genesis 39
Wayne Stiles teaches from Joseph’s experience in Genesis 39 that we need to see all sin through the eyes of God and have a healthy distrust of ourselves with regard to temptation. What seem like unjust setbacks are part of God’s plan for our progress.
Feb 13, 2022
Joseph Lesson 2: Our Great God in Our Lousy Family
Scripture: Genesis 38
Wayne Stiles teaches from the Genesis 38 that God may use seemingly unrelated events to remind us of our responsibilities. Also, God’s purposes for our lives will still be accomplished in spite of our family upbringing.
Scripture: Genesis 37
Wayne Stiles teaches from the life of Joseph in Genesis 37 that God’s Word may seem to contradict our circumstances or expectations. God may remove us from our preferred situation in order to deepen our walk with Him. God often hides the details of His plan so that we trust Him—not the plan.
Jan 30, 2022
“The Lord is my Shepherd, I shall not want”
Scripture: Psalm 1:1
The phrase I shall not want is usually understood in a material sense, I will lack nothing. But the deeper meaning is that the Lord is enough for me, I am fully satisfied in Him. I want nothing else, nothing more.
Jan 23, 2022
Growing Like Jesus (Part 2)
Scripture: Luke 2:52 and Selected Scriptures
Wayne Stiles teaches from Luke 2:52 that growing like Jesus includes both our spiritual and social lives. It all boils down to priorities and love for God as the basis of our daily activities—and fulfillment.
Jan 16, 2022
Growing Like Jesus (Part 1)
Scripture: Luke 2:52 and Selected Scriptures
Wayne Stiles teaches from Luke 2:52 that growing like Jesus includes both our intellectual and physical health. Learning God’s Word gives us a stronger trust in the Lord and a confidence in the truth—and committing to our physical health is an act of worship.
Jan 09, 2022
To the Jew First
Scripture: Romans 1:16-17
Vladimir Pikman shares his journey from Jewish atheism in Kyiv to faith in Jesus, illustrating how the gospel is the power of God for salvation. Drawing on Romans 1:16, he emphasizes that the good news is meant for the Jew first and also for the Gentile, calling believers to speak, live, and share the gospel faithfully.
Dec 19, 2021
No Peace on Earth
Scripture: Revelation 12:1-11
Christmas did not bring peace on earth, but it started war in heaven and war on earth (Revelation 12:1-9). But the baby born two thousand years ago accomplished four things (Revelation 12:10-11):
- The plan of salvation was accomplished.
- The Kingdom of Christ assured.
- The evil will finally be destroyed. and
- Until then the people of God will live by faith and stand firm no matter what happens.
Scripture: Ruth 4
Wayne Stiles teaches from Ruth chapter 4 that sometimes we can’t see God’s faithfulness in our lives until it’s upon us. His gift of perspective allows to take by faith today God’s goodness we will see tomorrow.