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The Epistle of James is one of the most challenging letters in the New Testament. Written by the half-brother of Jesus, the Apostle James pulls no punches as he encouraged the believer to practice what he preaches. James writes with gut-level reality, and here’s why: while many of the New Testament epistles deliver what we are to believe, James declares how we should behave. In this practical volume, Stephen expounds on the truths of James and clarifies the theme of this powerful letter: our faith must be lived out!

When you consider what Christ has done for you, the best response is to give yourself joyfully to seeing Him. Following Christ does not mean you avoid adversity. In fact, it might send you straight into times of hardship and difficulty. But as believers, we have a steady source of joy and we are free to give our lives in faithful, humble service to those around us.

Learn to know what the Bible says, understand what it means, and apply it to your life as Stephen Davey takes you verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. Stephen is the president of Wisdom International, which provides radio broadcasts, digital content, and print resources designed to make disciples of all nations and edify followers of Jesus Christ.

By the time John the Apostle enters his nineties, he is the last living apostle. After preaching the gospel for decades, John could have faded into a quiet retirement, content with the impact he made on the first-century church. Instead, this elder statesman picks up his pen and writes three personal postcards — one addressed to a local church and two delivered to individual believers. These inspired letters offer wisdom and encouragement for faithful disciples worldwide.

The Wisdom Journey with Stephen Davey is a three-year journey through the entire Bible, Genesis to Revelation, with one 10-minute lesson each weekday. The Wisdom Journey will help you understand the truth of God’s Word and apply that truth to your life. Follow along and learn to know God, think biblically and live wisely.

What is faith? No better answer is given in perhaps all the Bible than in the great eleventh chapter of the book of Hebrews. Here a tapestry is unfolded, depicting great examples of faith from the record of Old Testament heroes.

In 39 seconds Job’s life changed forever. One messenger tripped over another to bring him devastating, heartbreaking news. What Job didn’t know was that God had chosen to make him an example of genuine faith in the midst of trying times. To this day we refer to Job as the example of a suffering saint. Frankly, his life deserves a closer examination . . . and a better imitation from us all.

Scandals abound in a drama cast in the ancient Persian Empire. In the midst of political intrigue and betrayal, a beautiful orphan girl suddenly becomes the leading character, as God’s providence rescues His people from certain death. At first glance, Esther is the heroine and Mordecai the master manipulator. Take a closer look, however, and you’ll discover that behind the scenes, God is pulling the strings as His sovereign providence unfolds.

Tucked away in the pages of the Old Testament is the beautiful story of love and redemption between a wealthy landowner and a poor widow. Walk beneath the shadows of despair as Ruth and her mother-in-law attempt to live off leftover grain in the fields of Bethlehem. Feel the emotion of Boaz as he carefully protects Ruth, while secretly yearning for her affections. Watch in amazement as the sovereign hand of God is revealed in making this fairytale actually come true. The story of Ruth and Boaz will dazzle the imagination and ignite genuine worship as we discover new depths of the love of ...

The word of God is filled with biography--one character after another, parading across the stage of redemptive history. It's quite obvious that God loves to teach lasting lessons through the lives of individuals. With that in mind, Stephen has undertaken a special biographical series, illustrating biblical truths through the lives of contemporary believers; men and women who provide for us a wonderful legacy of light.

Learn to know what the Bible says, understand what it means, and apply it to your life as Stephen Davey takes you verse-by-verse through books of the Bible. Stephen is the president of Wisdom International, which provides radio broadcasts, digital content, and print resources designed to make disciples of all nations and edify followers of Jesus Christ.

Everything previous points to it. Everything after looks back. All of history revolves around one single event. If you had been there on that hillside, you may not have realized what you were witnessing. It looked like a standard execution, just two thieves, and one rebel receiving their punishment; it was no different than the previous hundred crucifixions. Everything seemed normal – at least, until the ground began to shake, and the sky grew dark. The aftereffects of the cross of Christ are more than earthquakes and thunder. The reverberations can still be seen and felt 2000 years later...

As you dust off the memoirs of this ordinary man, Nehemiah, you will likely be inspired to serve the faithful God whom Nehemiah followed: the One who led His obedient servant to attempt impossible, extraordinary things for His glory. Join Stephen in this study as he encourages you to make a stand for Christ . . . even when you stand alone.

According to Christ's own words, happiness is not found by getting your own way, but by giving yourself away . . . not by gaining the world, but by learning how to give it up. Taken from our Lord's Sermon on the Mount, Stephen’s book will challenge you to replace your Me Attitudes with Beatitudes. This change in mindset will not only impact your heart but it will also lead you on the path to genuine happiness.

The past can be a hindrance to the present. Dwelling on yesterday’s sins, losses, and griefs can easily lead us to discouragement, while dwelling on yesterday’s successes, victories, and joys can just as easily lead us to lethargy. So how do we truly let go of yesterday and seize today? The apostle Paul gives us an emphatic answer in his remarkable resolution.

A prodigal prophet turns in his clergy badge and heads for the far country. Unknown to Jonah, Yahweh isn’t interested in his early retirement and sends a whale to provide transportation home—and back into ministry. This is the testimony of a prodigal who found the grace of God unrelenting to saints and sinners alike.

As citizens of two kingdoms, Christians face the unique challenge of determining where their allegiance should lie. Do believers pledge allegiance to one nation or to one God above all nations? The Church finds itself in a similar crisis. Is the mission of the Church to reform politics or to redeem people? In this book covering Romans 13:1-7, Stephen clarifies the believer's responsibility as a dual-citizen of heaven and earth. He also examines the difficult relationship between Church and State, encouraging the Church to focus more on saving Americans than saving America.

Full-length sermons from the preaching ministry of Stephen Davey and The Shepherd's Church. Dive deep into God's Word as Stephen takes you verse by verse through books of the Bible. Join Stephen Davey, the Senior Pastor of The Shepherd's Church in Cary, NC for these full-length sermons that unpack the meaning and message of each verse. Whether you're a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, Weekly Wisdom provides insightful commentary and practical application to enrich your understanding of God's Word. Subscribe today and embark on a transformative journey through the Bible!

Do babies go to heaven? That's the question every parent who has ever lost a child has longed to answer. What if they are aborted or stillborn? And what about toddlers and elementary school children who die before they master the alphabet—let alone the multiplication table? Did God leave us any insight on the subject? Stephen tells us in this remarkable look at 2 Samuel chapter 12.

Before making covenants with Abraham, Moses and David, and before inaugurating a new covenant at the cross, God established the very first covenant at the dawning of human history: a covenant called marriage. As Pastor Stephen Davey investigates the Apostle Peter’s message to husbands and wives in chapter three of his inspired letter, he’ll teach us afresh why saying “I do” daily is part of our great commission.