Author Archives: Steve Husting

About Steve Husting

Steve Husting lives in Southern California with his wife and son. He enjoys encouraging others through writing, and likes reading, digital photography, the outdoors, calligraphy, and chocolate. He has written several books and ebooks, and hundreds of Christian devotionals. Steve is also having a great time illustrating God's Word with calligraphy.

Gems from John 5:10, Not Lawful on the Sabbath

“And immediately the man was made well, took up his bed, and walked. And that day was the Sabbath. The Jews therefore said to him who was cured, ‘It is the Sabbath; it is not lawful for you to carry … Continue reading →

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Bible College Paper: Reflections on Proverbs

Regarding the final section I’ve read in The Bible knowledge Commentary (by Walvoord and Zuck): The Proverbs of Solomon Collected by Hezekiah’s Men (chapters 25—29), is an eclectic set of proverbs they chose to copy. Why these and not others? … Continue reading →

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Gems from John 5:1-9, A Mobile Temple

“After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem” (John 5:1).The gospels always speak of “going up” with regards to Jerusalem. That’s because it’s built on a hill. The temple, where God dwelt, was … Continue reading →

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Bible College Paper: Reflections on Psalms

1. The psalmist prayed about everything, especially deliverance from his enemies. Then he thanked God for the deliverance, even though it had not happened yet. God’s loving faithfulness in history makes this perspective possible. The psalmist at times was in … Continue reading →

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Gems from John 4:46-53, Seeking Faith

Jesus is seeking some form of faith toward Himself from among the Jews. Unfortunately, the Jews do not place their trust in His person and words, but respect Him for the miracles He does. The Samaritans, whom the Jews dismiss, … Continue reading →

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Gems from John 4:43-45, Merely Respected

Everyone who starts a social media account usually wants to be known, respected, and remembered for something. This person is known for his insightful Bible messages. This company has a fantastic following because of his Bible archaeology documentaries. Jesus wanted … Continue reading →

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Gems from John 4:39-42, Secrets of the Heart

Everyone had different expectations of what the Messiah would do when He came to Israel. Drive out the Romans. Make Israel great again. Reign righteously for ever. Reveal the secrets of our hearts? When the disciples came to Jesus at … Continue reading →

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Gems from John 4:31-38, Made for This

Do you remember the Magic Eye stereograms that were all the rage a few decades ago? You saw a poster with a jumble of colors, focused on a dot in the center, and soon a jet in 3D popped out … Continue reading →

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Gems from John 4:9-26, Because He’s Jesus

Passing through Samaritan territory, Jesus did what Jews don’t normally do. He took time to start a conversation with a marginalized woman which started when He sat at a well asking her for water. She, surprised, asked, “How is it … Continue reading →

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Gems from John John 4:9-11, Living Water

We are continuing the story of Jesus meeting the Samaritan woman at a well. But the claims Jesus makes of Himself are not what she expects. When Jesus, tired by His journey from Judah midway to Galilee, asks for a … Continue reading →

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