Browse published episodes from Tom and Paula Graves in Light of Christ Radio.
May 1, 2021 6:08 AM America/Chicago
Who is Jephthah and why would the writer of Hebrews mention him as a person of faith? Here is a story of how the Lord can use the unlikely. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/05/02/lord-uses-unlikely/
Apr 24, 2021 1:55 AM America/Chicago
God calls Gideon, a farm boy, to be a warrior and then gives him a crazy battle plan. It would take faith to face an army of thousands with only 300 men. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/04/25/lord-wants-develop-y
Apr 17, 2021 1:07 AM America/Chicago
Israel was being attacked and persecuted. Why and what could be done about it? Barak receives insight and help from God to overcome. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/04/18/guarding-your-heart/
Apr 10, 2021 1:36 AM America/Chicago
Rahab lived in Jericho but had heard about the power of the God of Israel. She protected the spies Joshua sent and requested they save her and her family when the city was destroyed. She had faith and the nation had faith when they carried out God's battl
Mar 26, 2021 2:39 AM America/Chicago
God had promised His people a land of their own, but they were slaves in Egypt. Still Joseph was sure this promise would come true and wanted his bones to be taken there. Moses, by faith, refused to be part of ruling Egypt but would lead his people out of
Mar 26, 2021 2:25 AM America/Chicago
The writer of Hebrews tells us that Jacob blessed Joseph's sons by faith. What is the story about this blessing? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/03/28/blessings-from-lord/
Mar 20, 2021 1:29 AM America/Chicago
There controversy as Isaac blessed his sons, but still the author of Hebrews commented that Isaac blessed his sons by faith. What can we learn from Isaac? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/03/21/trusting-god-can-be
Mar 14, 2021 12:25 AM America/Chicago
God asked Abraham to sacrifice Isaac, the son Abraham had waited 25 years for. The test was severe because Abraham’s task ahead was great. Does God still test us today? Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/03/14/doe
Mar 6, 2021 1:16 PM America/Chicago
Sarah is beyond child bearing age, but the Lord is promising that she will have a child within the next year. It would have taken faith to believe the promise. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/03/07/why-does-god-i
Feb 24, 2021 11:31 AM America/Chicago
Has God ever asked you to do something that others thought was crazy? God asked Noah to build an ark on dry land, but there was a purpose for it. Seven coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/02/28/gods-desire-for-you/
Feb 20, 2021 12:29 AM America/Chicago
Faith moved Abel to choose a more acceptable sacrifice to offer God than his brother Cain, and God declared him righteous because of his offering of faith. By his faith, Abel still speaks instruction to us today, even though he is long dead. Seven corresp
Feb 13, 2021 12:53 AM America/Chicago
Peter had denied Jesus three times and everyone knew it. How could he possibly become an effective leader in the church? Coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/02/14/jesus-doesnt-give-up-you/
Feb 6, 2021 1:38 AM America/Chicago
Mary had gone to a tomb to anoint a corpse. But the tomb was open and there was no body. Where was Jesus? To read coordinating blogs, begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/02/07/when-life-looks-dark/
Jan 29, 2021 11:52 PM America/Chicago
Pilate was a Roman official trying to rule what he considered was a troublesome Jewish population. How would his encounter with Jesus be different from any other person? What can we learn through Pilate's encounter with Jesus? Coordinating blogs begin her
Jan 23, 2021 1:58 AM America/Chicago
Jesus knows He has one last evening before He is crucified. Final words are important and Jesus shares about serving, loving one another, and betrayals to come. How do the disciples encounter Jesus in this situation?
Jan 15, 2021 10:08 AM America/Chicago
Lazarus had died, even though his sister's had requested Jesus to come and heal him. Jesus showed up four days after Lazarus' death, was it too little, too late? Coordinating blogs begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/01/17/gods-timing-3/
Jan 9, 2021 2:15 AM America/Chicago
The man had been blind from birth until he met Jesus. His healing set off a firestorm with the Pharisees but sent the former blind man on a journey of faith. For corresponding blog messages, begin here: https://lightofchristjourney.com/2021/01/10/helping-
Jan 2, 2021 4:25 AM America/Chicago
As people encountered Jesus and had their lives changed, crowds began to follow Jesus. After teaching a large crowd, Jesus knew they needed food. How would they feed so many in such an isolated area? Seven corresponding blogs can be found starting here:ht
Dec 26, 2020 2:30 AM America/Chicago
A government official's son was ill. We don't know if he was a Jew or a Gentile, but because of his association with Herod's rule, the Jews would have refused contact with him. Still, he comes to the Jewish rabbi, Jesus, for help. What will his encounter
Dec 18, 2020 1:06 AM America/Chicago
Jesus breaks several social norms when He, as a Jewish man, speaks to a Samaritan woman. How does this encounter change her? How should it change us?
Dec 12, 2020 2:43 AM America/Chicago
Nicodemus was a Jewish leader and he was intrigued by Jesus. He came to check Jesus out at night so none of his friends would see him. How can Nicodemus' encounter of Jesus teach us today?
Dec 5, 2020 1:25 AM America/Chicago
Jesus took time for relationships as we can see when He attended a wedding with family and friends. Even there, Jesus does ministry and shows how God cares for the details of our life.
Nov 28, 2020 12:53 AM America/Chicago
John and his brother were disciples of Jesus. When Jesus called the brothers, He called them “sons of thunder” (Mark 3:17). They seemed to be aggressive and insensitive, or what we might call “rough around the edges.” During their time with Jesus,
Nov 21, 2020 10:23 AM America/Chicago
Riots seem to happen whenever Paul comes to preach in town. Many don't want to hear the Gospel message and don't want others to hear it either. Even though he is persecuted, Paul has hope. What can we learn from Paul to help us deal with chaotic times? Th