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.

Why do other religions also find peace after praying if there is only one true God?

Because they really believe that their faith will give them peace. Jesus offers peace, too–to His followers. But it isn’t the peace the world gives, like the other world religions. His peace is from a relationship with Him who died … Continue reading →

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What was wrong with the Jewish leaders in their role in Jesus’ crucifixion?

The leaders did not adhere to God’s law in the manner of sentencing Jesus to death: the trial was held at night; the witness’ stories did not corroborate so it should have been halted right there; the top official challenged … Continue reading →

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Why were the Israelites defeated by the Philistines and the ark taken away from them?

After Joshua and Caleb passed away, Israel passed away from God. After much of the promised land was conquered through the leading of Joshua and Caleb, the Israelites failed to trust God’s promises to give it to them if they … Continue reading →

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Why did God command the city of Jericho and everything in it to be killed and destroyed?

God brought the Israelites into Canaan to drive out the inhabitants of the land (Numbers 33:52). In Deuteronomy 7:1-11, we learn that the Jews were God’s chosen people, and they were not to mix with the inhabitants lest they stray … Continue reading →

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Bible Study Methods—5 W’s

This Bible study method is ideal for narrative (or story) segments, such as the history portions of the Old Testament, the gospels, and Acts. It is centered on the story, which may be a whole chapter in the Old Testament … Continue reading →

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What does it mean by giving up all for the sake of Christ?

There are different ways to explain this.

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Bible Study Methods—Bible Questions

In this Bible study method, we are going to pose a series of questions to the text to pull out certain answers that are helpful for practical applications. Use as many of these questions as fit the text. I will … Continue reading →

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Is it normal to feel like giving up?

“I’m always afraid of dying and going to hell. It’s my greatest fear, thus I’m always feeling pressured by the things the Bible says we should do. I sometimes feel like giving up because it’s so hard. Although I feel … Continue reading →

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Bible Study Methods – Chapter Summary

I learned this chapter summary approach in church. With everyone in the congregation following the same chapter, we worked on this format at home individually during the week. Then we gathered on Tuesday night and shared the details of our … Continue reading →

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Similarities and Priorities

Notice the similarities at the beginning of these three famous Bible passages. The Ten Commandments: “I am the Lord your God … You shall have no other gods before Me” (Exodus 20:2-3). The Lord’s Prayer: “Our Father, in heaven, hallowed … Continue reading →

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