Browse published episodes from Tom and Paula Graves in Light of Christ Radio.
Sep 27, 2019 1:55 PM America/Chicago
We have followed the passionate love of Jesus for us as He suffered, died, and rose from the dead. Now He shares this love for others with an assignment for His disciples. As followers of Jesus, we too, have the same instructions from Jesus. What does thi
Sep 25, 2019 4:44 AM America/Chicago
Jeremiah had a new assignment but his message was not well received. Hananiah, on the other hand, was preaching a popular message. How were the people to discern what was the truth? How do we today discern what is truth?
Sep 21, 2019 5:46 AM America/Chicago
Matthew records that Jesus had clearly told the disciples three times (16:21; 17:23; 20:19) that He would die and rise to life again. This news sounded so improbable that they had not understood it. The disciples have abandoned the Lord, fearful that they
Sep 18, 2019 11:02 AM America/Chicago
God gave Jeremiah a physical example of what was happening in the spiritual realm in the nation. Jeremiah was to bury a pair of linen shorts, or sometimes translated belt, then later dig it up. What common, everyday things does God use to teach you lesson
Sep 18, 2019 6:22 AM America/Chicago
Paul did not give up telling others about Jesus although he was just run out of three towns and experienced little fruit in Athens. How could he keep going? How can you keep going when you experience difficulties in life?
Sep 18, 2019 6:17 AM America/Chicago
Paul has preached in Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea, and Athens with varying degrees of success. In the first three towns, Paul was forced to leave because of mob action. He was essentially laughed out of Athens. Now he comes to Corinth. Who will encourage
Sep 16, 2019 8:08 AM America/Chicago
God made a bold move in allowing Christ to die for our sins on the cross. God also sent supernatural events to show what was happening in the spiritual realm. There was an earthquake and the curtain in the temple was split in two from top to bottom. Many
Sep 6, 2019 2:59 PM America/Chicago
Jesus has endured several biased trials. His disciples have almost all deserted Him. Pilate has ordered that Jesus be whipped, and then Jesus is expected to carry His cross out to the place of crucifixion. But still Jesus goes on, why? Because of His love
Sep 5, 2019 1:47 PM America/Chicago
Jeremiah was called by God because God had designed him for kingdom work. Each of us has a call of God on our lives. God will prepare and empower us for His work. How has God been preparing you for His plan?
Sep 3, 2019 7:33 AM America/Chicago
As we conclude the journey with Jonah, Jonah is angry. He is upset with God because did not destroy the people of Nineveh. God is not only working with the Ninevehites but also with Jonah. God continues to work in this fallen world. How is He working with
Aug 31, 2019 7:28 AM America/Chicago
Jesus was arrested as He prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane with His disciples. He is taken to several trials, all of which are illegal in some way. But even in the midst of this unfairness, Jesus perseveres. God is working the middle of this evil world.
Aug 27, 2019 9:31 AM America/Chicago
Did you ever wonder if God gives second chances? Jonah got one when the fish spit him onto the beach. How is God working with you in His compassion and forgiveness to give you a second chance?
Aug 23, 2019 10:27 AM America/Chicago
In our story for today, Jesus gives us a model for seeking and following God's will. How do we, as humans, do such a thing. Pastors Tom and Paula discuss this issue.
Aug 20, 2019 11:20 AM America/Chicago
God pursues Jonah even though he is disobedient. Jonah is put in a watery timeout which gives him time to think and pray. God often uses great distress in our lives to soften our hearts. Often, we only look to God when we are out of other options. But God
Aug 17, 2019 8:30 AM America/Chicago
The Passover ritual had its own words of explanation for the food and drink, relating to the events of the deliverance of God's people from Egypt. In today's text, Jesus gives His disciples new meaning to these terms which show us how Jesus will deliver u
Aug 13, 2019 6:14 AM America/Chicago
Jonah had served God in the past, but now God had a new assignment for him. It was one he didn't like and so he tried to outrun God. How do you react when God has a new assignment for you? What will be the consequences of your decision to accept it or dec
Aug 9, 2019 3:05 AM America/Chicago
Jesus in in Jerusalem. The Jewish leadership is plotting how to get rid of Jesus who they see as a problem. His followers love Him and one woman anoints Him with expensive oil to show her devotion. But not all his followers are so loyal. One disciple deci
Aug 7, 2019 9:51 AM America/Chicago
God intervenes in the life of both the country of Israel and the country of Aram or Syria. Not only is the battle in the physical realm, it is also in the spiritual realm. The Lord uses kindness to bless both sides. How does the Lord intervene in your spi
Aug 4, 2019 2:59 PM America/Chicago
In our story the Lord is the one who has forgiven us a great debt and He expects us to forgive others the small debts. The good news is we can with His help. Paul writes in Philippians 4:13, "I can do all things through him who strengthens me." God knows
Jul 31, 2019 1:16 PM America/Chicago
The Lord had asked Elijah, "What are you doing here?" Then he assigned Elisha to be Elijah's successor. Elijah followed the Lord's direction and now it was time for God to take Elijah home. What would Elisha ask for as he became the prophet for Israel?
Jul 26, 2019 10:37 AM America/Chicago
Bitterness and unforgiveness move us away from God, but forgiveness moves us closer to God. When I ask the Lord to forgive me and I forgive others it changes my heart. This is when God can begin to transform us to become more like Jesus. Is there someone
Jul 25, 2019 4:08 AM America/Chicago
Elijah had just had a mountain top experience, but then dropped into a valley of despair. How does God treat us when we get discouraged? Listen to Elijah's journey to get insight into your own spiritual journey.
Jul 24, 2019 2:08 AM America/Chicago
Jesus' cousin, John the Baptist, has just been killed. Jesus and His disciples go to spend some time alone, but the crowds follow. Instead of having time to grieve, the disciples and Jesus spend time ministering to the crowd and end the time by feeding al
Jul 17, 2019 9:49 AM America/Chicago
The nation of Israel has drifted away from God, but God wants to call them back. God has planned a major intervention and the nation gets to watch.