The Word for Everyday Disciples with Dave DeSelm is a weekly podcast bringing biblical teaching to everyday people in ways they can understand and put into practice.
Join us as we unpack Paul’s heartfelt letter to the Philippians, written from prison but overflowing with joy, gratitude, and hope. We’ll dive into themes of partnership in the gospel, finding purpose in every circumstance, and living with boldness for Christ.
So, grab your Bible, a notebook, and maybe even a cup of coffee as we begin this journey through Philippians. Get ready to be inspired by Paul’s message of unwavering faith and unshakable joy, no matter what life throws your way.
The Bible talks about a 7-year period of time that will be the climactic era of history - when the church will be raptured, God’s final judgments will be poured out, and Jesus will come again. These 7 years will be kicked off by the arrival on the world scene of a key figure: the Antichrist.
Read MoreWe’re about to enter into the portion of this book that speaks of a series of cataclysmic events that will bring history to its dramatic climax. And one of the words we’ll be seeing with some frequency is “tribulation.”
Read MoreRevelation 5 continues from the previous chapter with the scene of God the Father on the throne. But now John notices that in His right hand is a scroll sealed with 7 seals.
Read MoreMuch of the book of Revelation is about the future – the unfolding of God’s judgment and Satan’s last-ditch effort to thwart that plan. But before the visions of beasts and dragons, the Antichrist, and the Great Tribulation, God gave John a vision that would put all of that into perspective.
Read MoreMost scholars feel confident that the author of this amazing book is none other than the Apostle John, the brother of James, the “one Jesus loved.”
Read MoreAre we living in the last days? Technically, we’ve been living in the last days for 2000 years, ever since the Day of Pentecost with the fulfillment of Joel’s prophecy that “in the last days” God would pour out His Spirit on all people.
Read MoreIn the beloved telling of the Christmas story in Luke 2, the angel gives this amazing message: “Don’t be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all people.”
Read MoreFrom the very beginning, God desperately wanted to show Himself to mankind. To let us see that even in the chaos of life He was there and that above all, He really did LOVE them.
Read MoreOn the first week of Advent, we light the Candle of Hope. For some of us, it symbolizes hope realized. It’s been a good year. Hope is soaring. Yet for others, maybe you, it’s been disappointment after disappointment. To your way of thinking, God hasn’t come through as you…well, as you hoped.
Read MoreStuff is very important to us. We see Stuff. We want Stuff. We buy Stuff. We compare our Stuff with other people’s Stuff. Stuff has a way of getting hold of us and how we view and use our Stuff affects our walk with God.
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