In this episode of Thirsting Souls, we turn to Luke 24 and listen as Jesus Himself teaches two discouraged disciples how to understand the Scriptures.

On the road to Emmaus, the risen Christ opens God’s Word and reveals that Scripture speaks with purpose, precision, and power, and that it all ultimately points to Him. As confusion gives way to understanding, hearts are set ablaze, hope is restored, and weary followers are sent back into joyful obedience.

This message explores how to study the Bible the way Jesus wants you to—not as a dry academic exercise, but as a soul-shaping encounter with the living Savior. You’ll learn why context matters, how careful attention to words and history brings clarity, why Scripture has one intended meaning, and how the whole Bible fits together to magnify the glory of Christ.

If your soul has felt dry, distracted, or discouraged in God’s Word, this episode invites you to drink deeply again, meeting Jesus in the Scriptures and finding your faith renewed.

In this episode we’ll explore Luke 4:14–30 were Jesus reads from Isaiah in his hometown synagogue and bully declares himself to be the promised Messiah. that proclamation amazes some, but it immediately triggers rejection from many.

Key Notes:

• Who Jesus claimed to be, and why that was shocking in Nazareth
• The cultural and historical context of the beginning of Jesus' ministry
• How does discipleship causes to treasure Jesus by accepting Him on His terms
• Our faith will fail to grow if we do not align with Jesus' identity and mission

Jesus is baptized, traced back to Adam, and driven into the wilderness all before His public ministry begins. Discover how Luke 3:21–4:13 reveals the sinless Savior who stands in our place and overcomes where we fall.

In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 13, Pastor Daniel Steeves reflects on how God grows His people toward maturity. This text invites us to see Paul’s final words to the Corinthians, "examine yourselves, pursue restoration, comfort one another, rejoice, and live in peace," as a roadmap for a healthy Christian life and a healthy church.

Discover how God’s sovereignty, humility, and grace come together in the manger—and why the true meaning of Christmas still changes hearts today.

Six months before the first Christmas, a miracle birth in a small Judean town set tongues wagging and hearts wondering. When Zechariah’s voice returned and John was named, God was already rewriting expectations and preparing the way for Jesus.

What does real Christian ministry look like? In this sermon from 2 Corinthians 12:11–21, Pastor Daniel Steeves explains how the Apostle Paul models a ministry motivated by love, not self-interest. Learn how gospel love transforms the way we serve, give, disciple, and correct one another. Whether you lead in the church, your home, or your community, this message will help you serve others with Christlike compassion and courage.

Journey to Jerusalem with the Lamb as we begin a new series going through the Gospel of Luke.