God's call to us is the same as His call to Israel and to the newborn New Testament church: be holy as God is holy. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to I Peter 1 to hear the story.For those who use God's Word for Life curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Winter 2023–2024, entitled, "Called to Be holy" (December 10, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

When Isaiah saw God's holiness, he saw his own sinfulness. His humble confession invited God's mercy and calling. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Isaiah 6 to hear the story.For those who use God's Word for Life curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Winter 2023–2024, entitled, "Our Holy God" (December 3, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

A desperate dad, a dying son, a miracle-working Messiah—their stories intersect at the end of John 4. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn there to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "From Cana to Capernaum" (November 26, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

She didn't seem like a likely candidate to meet the Messiah, but He came to her city just to meet her. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to John 4 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "Living Water" (November 19, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

John the Baptist understood Jesus must increase and John must decrease. That takes a great deal of spiritual maturity. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to John 3 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "The Mighty God in Christ" (November 12, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

In 2021, it was touted as the most popular verse in the Bible. It is John 3:16. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to John 3 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "Everlasting Life" (November 5, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

The king was ready, his groom son was ready, the feast was ready, most of the guests were ready, so where did the story go wrong? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 22 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "The Parable of the Banquet" (October 29, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

All of Matthew 13 builds up to this last seminal parable: The Parable of the Net. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 13 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "So Shall It Be" (October 15, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

The first shift workers started at 6 am. Then another shift at 9 am. Then another at noon. Yet another at 3 pm. And finally, one last shift at 5 pm. Yet they were all paid the same. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 15 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "The Parable of the Laborers" (October 15, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

The shepherd started off with one hundred sheep, and one wandered away. When he realized his sheep was missing, he left the ninety-nine in safety and risked his own life to find the one lost sheep. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Luke 15 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "The Parable of the Lost Sheep" (October 8, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire order. Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

Jesus taught stories about seed sowers to seed sowers. Jesus taught parables to people in a way they could understand eternal truths they didn't quite understand. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Mark 4 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "The Parable of the Sower" (October 1, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderLet's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: How many different ways can we share the gospel with others? Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

God came to Solomon in a dream and offered him one swipe on God's gilded, limitless credit card. What would Solomon ask God for? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to I Kings 3 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "Solomon Asks for Wisdom" (September 24, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderLet's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: What does it mean for you to honor God in your life? What are you building right now for the glory of God? Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

David wanted to build a house for God, but God said no. Instead, God promised to build David a house–a dynasty–and use his Solomon to build the house of God, the Temple. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to I Kings 5 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "Building the Temple" (September 17, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderLet's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: What does it mean for you to honor God in your life? What are you building right now for the glory of God? Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

Nobody would have chosen him to fight a giant. He was just a boy and Goliath had been fighting men since he was a boy. But that did not stop David from running to fight Goliath. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to I Samuel 17 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "David and Goliath" (September 10, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderLet's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: What “giant” in your life have you been avoiding that God would like you to conquer? What practical steps can you take to take the battle to that “giant” this week? Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

Maybe he looked too small, too weak, too young. That's why nobody chose David, but God chose David, and God's vote is the only one that matters. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to I Samuel 16 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Fall 2023, entitled, "The Unexpected and Overlooked" (September 3, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderLet's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: What do you believe God looks for in the heart that qualifies a  person to do something for God? Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

Jesus painted a beautiful portrait of His relationship with us by using the brushes of marriage customs in the Ancient Near East. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Ephesians 5 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2023, entitled, "The Bride of Christ" (August 27, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderLet's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: Did you have to leave behind something familiar and safe to go where Jesus was calling you? What was that experience like for you? Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

Jesus gave His followers their marching orders and where to march on the map. He taught them to witness for Him in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria, and to the end of the earth. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 28 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2023, entitled, "The Church in Action" (August 20, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderRegister for FORMED 2023 at formed.upci.org.Let's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: What does it mean to live your life intentionally and purposefully for Jesus? Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

After the church ballooned to over 5,000 people, the religious elite threatened them if they ever spoke the name of Jesus again. What did the church do after such a heavy-handed threat? Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Acts 4 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2023, entitled, "The Purpose of the Church" (August 13, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderRegister for FORMED 2023 at formed.upci.org.Let's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: How can your local congregation intentionally build acommunity of faith that equally values the contributions of every member?Find an Apostolic church that preaches this gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.comApostolicDiscipleship.com  Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

Simon followed Jesus for a little while until he realized Jesus was not just a prophet, preacher, or teacher: He is the Christ. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 16:18 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2023, entitled, "I Will Build My Church" (August 6, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderRegister for FORMED 2023 at formed.upci.org.Let's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: How can you intentionally share church with others besidesjust inviting them to your local place of worship?Find an Apostolic church that preaches this gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.comApostolicDiscipleship.com  Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com

Two parables, two stories, both sing a duet to tell the same story: the story of obedience. Pick up your Bible or phone and turn to Matthew 7:24 to hear the story.For those who use Word Aflame Curriculum, the Bible passage focused on in this episode comes from God's Word for Life, Summer 2023, entitled, "The Priority of Obedience" (July 30, 2023). This episode is produced by the Pentecostal Publishing House and is hosted by LJ Harry. Visit us at www.pentecostalpublishing.comAt PentecostalPublishing.com, use one-time use promo code GWFL10 to save 10% off your entire orderRegister for FORMED 2023 at formed.upci.org.Let's continue the conversation at Facebook.com/GodsWordforLifeThis week's question: How can you use the gifts and abilities God has given you for His glory?Find an Apostolic church that preaches this gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.comApostolicDiscipleship.com  Find an Apostolic church that preaches this glorious gospel and our response at UPCI.orgTo order resources of the God's Word for Life curriculum, visitPentecostalPublishing.com