Hope for the Hopeless

Encountering Scripture 2026

April 7, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

Even after Israel’s sinful demand for a king, God did not leave His people without hope. In 1 Samuel 12, Samuel shows them the path forward: reject the futility of self-made security, resolve to follow the Lord wholeheartedly, and rest in the faithfulness of God’s wisdom. This episode is a reminder that hopelessness does not have to have the final word when we return to the Lord.

When Jesus Delays

May 29, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

In John 11, Jesus receives word that Lazarus is sick, yet He delays before going to him. What appeared to be absence was actually preparation for a greater display of God’s glory. This episode reminds us that God’s delays are never without purpose, and His timing is always perfect.

The Door to Abundant Life

May 28, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

In John 10, Jesus declares that He is the door and that true life is found only through Him. The world offers empty substitutes that ultimately steal and destroy, but Jesus offers abundant life marked by peace, purpose, and eternal security. Salvation is not found through religion or self-effort, but through Christ alone.

The Voice of the Shepherd

May 27, 2026 • Dr. Chuck Pourciau

Jesus describes Himself in John 10 as the Good Shepherd who knows His sheep and calls them by name. In a world filled with competing voices, believers are called to recognize and follow the voice of Christ above all others. The safest place for the follower of Jesus is near the Shepherd.