The UnSafe Bible

When Paul and his team carried the gospel into Greece, they stepped into places deeply influenced by darkness and unbelief. But wherever they went, people began hearing about Jesus Christ, and their lives were transformed. However, Satan fought back, stirring opposition and forcing Paul and his companions out of town after town to try to stop the spread of the gospel. But Pastor Ken tells you today that once the Holy Spirit changes a life, that transformation becomes a testimony that others can't ignore. 

God the Father set into motion a beautiful plan of redemption, just like the old Jewish wedding customs of a bride being prepared for her wedding day. And while Heaven is being prepared for us, God is also preparing us for Heaven. Pastor Ken teaches you today that sanctification is the ongoing work of God, making you holy, purified, and ready for His return. Every trial, every prayer, and every step of faith is shaping believers to become more like Jesus in this season of transformation. 

Right now, all over the world, people are driving their cars, sitting at the dinner table, folding laundry, having an ordinary day, not realizing that everything could change at any moment. In just the blink of an eye, believers could be called home. Pastor Ken reminds you today that no one knows the exact day or hour of the Rapture, but you are called to live ready. There will be no time for goodbyes… One moment you're here, and the next you're gone. Today is the day to stay faithful and keep your eyes on Jesus.

Scripture teaches us that when God's church is removed, the world will enter a time of judgment unlike anything seen before. But God, in His mercy, continues to hold the door of salvation open. Every person who has trusted in Jesus Christ and His sacrifice on the cross has the assurance of belonging to Him. Pastor Ken tells you today that there is still time to respond to God's invitation of grace and become part of His family. But the opportunity won't remain forever; now is the time to place your trust in Him!

We might not feel it most days, but there is a sense of urgency surrounding the coming of the Rapture. Imagine Noah, as he builds his ark, inviting anyone who would listen to come aboard to safety before judgment arrives. In today's message, Pastor Ken urges you to carry on with that same mission. The approaching Rapture is not meant to create fear for believers, but to encourage you to reach the lost, because there's still time for others to respond to God's invitation and receive His grace.

God has always been faithful to protect His people, even in the midst of judgment and chaos. Scripture shows us again and again that the Lord never abandons His children or treats them as forgotten collateral damage. Pastor Ken reminds you today that God still watches over His followers and will continue to do so in the days ahead. Just like others in the past, you can be pointed towards the hope that believers have in the coming Rapture. Rest in the assurance that God remains in control.

Have you ever been rescued from an awkward situation? You might have had an accident, and someone comes and gives you a pair of pants.  Or perhaps you forgot someone's name, but your friend was there to remind you in the middle of the conversation. Being saved from these situations is small; it isn't life-altering.  But there is something bigger at stake that we need saving from. Today, Pastor Ken encourages you that when you place your faith in Jesus, you'll be rescued from the wrath of God. 

Has anyone ever told you something you just aren't getting? It could be instructions for building an IKEA table, or a story about something that happened years ago. You are listening, but the pieces just aren't connecting. This is probably how the disciples felt when they heard Jesus talk about how He would bring about His kingdom. They were listening to Jesus, but they didn't fully get the full picture. Today, Pastor Ken shares how all Scripture gives you the full picture of how Jesus will usher in His kingdom on earth. 

Have you felt the difficulty of life lately? It feels as though you are making changes and striving in a positive direction, but something brings you down. It could be an old habit, a friend, or something you see online. These things could be tempting you off the path you've worked so hard to stay on, but what if I told you that you don't have to face these alone? In today's message, Pastor Ken shares how placing your faith in God changes your attitude and your ability to walk away from temptation and sin. 

Have you been in a place where you are just going through the motions? Day by day, it's the same thing over and over again. Your days are starting to blend, and you feel a little checked out. That doesn't have to be the case. Even in the mundane day-to-day grind, when you place your faith in Christ, He calls you to live a life dedicated to Him. This life looks different than the world.  In today's message, Pastor Ken challenges you to shift your thinking of what holy is and live it out in your everyday life.

When you beat a video game, there's usually a reward at the end that shows other players you've completed the whole game. But sometimes the grind to get to that point doesn't feel worth it. You feel frustrated and tired because you must constantly play the same levels just to win. Today, Pastor Ken says Christ will make living on this Earth hard, but He's also your reward. There's hope in His name! You must trust in Him and watch as He makes the burdens of this world lighter and shows you how to be bold.

When we mix water and oil, they never mix. In fact, they always split where the oil rises, and the water settles. This is because of the density of both liquids and how they interact! We would call oil hydrophobic because it can't mix with water, but how does this relate to the message? Today, Pastor Ken shares that if you're a believer, you're going to live a lifestyle counter to the world. Just like water and oil, it's hard for a believer to mix with the world because God calls you to live as light in the darkness!

I come from an Asian background, so I'm sure you can imagine when Americans walk into my home how interested they are in the culture that I was raised in. The things my parents did were very different than my American friends' parents. But there wasn't a way that was better or worse; it was just different. Today, Pastor Ken says that in Paul's day, they tried to understand the culture they were in before teaching the Gospel. You must know your context to share the Gospel with others effectively!

Have you ever driven down a road and hit a closed road, even though that's the road your GPS said to go down? What do you do in that moment? Well, I would guess that you would find a new way to get to your destination! In today's message, Pastor Ken says when the enemy tries to stop you from sharing the Gospel, you must find another way. I mean, look at Paul, he was imprisoned, but that didn't deter him from sharing the good news of Jesus. He chose to write letters! What an example to follow!

When I go to the doctor's office, I can feel skeptical about what they're sharing with me. Even if I know it's good for me, I get scared that they're just trying to sell me something I don't need! It's funny because my father's a doctor, so you would think that I would trust them more, but I don't. Today, Pastor Ken says non-believers rarely want to hear what you have to say about the Gospel. They would rather live their life than hear you out, but don't lose hope. Keep running after them because Christ runs after you.

Have you ever had a conversation with someone and realized halfway through that they didn't care about what you said because they had their own agenda? Those conversations frustrate me because it seems like I can't share my side without being interrupted! Today, Pastor Ken says, sometimes people will start a Gospel conversation with you to share their doctrines and not care what you say. You must remind yourself that it's not you, but the Holy Spirit in you that God uses to share His truths.

It would be strange if a basketball coach didn't just coach the team but also played during a game with his players. You would question what was happening and if the coach was guiding his team! In today's message, Pastor Ken says you are both a shepherd and a sheep in the kingdom of God. You shepherd those around you to be more like Jesus, but you also live under God's authority and need guidance from Him every day. It's a strange dichotomy, but it makes sense in the kingdom of God.

It's said that you're the sum of your three closest friends. But what's interesting about that is that you can have friends who push you away from God or ones who bring you near. You can't be afraid to stand up for the gospel, even if your friends aren't. In today's message, Pastor Ken says you must be vulnerable and transparent when it comes to sharing the Gospel with others. God's Word is offensive, but in a good way. It pushes people to be more like Jesus and to live a way that's honoring to Him!

The sports teams that win championships usually have an identity and use it to unify their players to achieve their goal. It's their unity that allows them to do things that other teams can't. Today, Pastor Ken says you can't get distracted by the things around you! The Gospel must be the driving force for your ministry! If you keep that at the forefront of your mind when making decisions, you'll find that the ways the enemy tries to tear you down will seem small compared to the goal of sharing Jesus with everyone.

Have you ever driven a broken car before? It's the worst… You start to question if you're safe, and all the lights start to light up across your dashboard. Everything in the car has a purpose, and if anything doesn't work correctly, there's a chance you're ruining the longevity of the vehicle. Today, Pastor Ken says if you're a follower of Jesus, you'll want to serve the church because of the gifts God's given you. You're vital to the health of your church! God's given you a unique gift; use it to its fullest potential!

In football, it takes a whole team to win. They must be unified and together so they can play as a unit. It would be strange if we saw one player alone against eleven others. They would most definitely lose! Today, Pastor Ken says the only way we can fulfill the great commission is with the Holy Spirit. He's your teammate and wants to help you bring others to Christ. There's nothing you can do without it! You must lean on the Holy Spirit's guidance and wisdom as you share the Gospel with others.

In Marvel's Avengers movies, there's one substance that is stronger than anything else. It's called vibranium. With this element, machinery and weapons become more powerful than anything in this world. Whoever controls it has immense power. Today, Pastor Ken says, when you're a Christian, people will persecute you. Like Vibranium, God's Word has power; you must use it appropriately and purposefully. Don't use it out of context, but rather use it to correct people if they have the wrong context of a passage.

Have you ever felt insecure about your place in God's Kingdom? Maybe you know someone successful in ministry, or you just pulled out your phone and saw someone leading thousands of people in worship, and it made you feel insecure about your own role in the body of Christ. Well, Pastor Ken wants to encourage you today by reminding you that God has different paths in mind for every person. It may not be your time yet, but God is preparing you right now to do great things for His Kingdom! 

When we read stories about God performing miracles in the Bible, it can be easy to count those miracles as nostalgia. We start to believe that God doesn't perform miracles today! But in today's message, Pastor Ken reminds us that the best is yet to come! God's power hasn't diminished in the time since the Bible was written, and He hasn't stopped intervening for those whom He loves! The Bible simply reminds us of what God is capable of and encourages us to get excited for what He will do next.

Many people are nostalgic for the “good old days”. Maybe they preferred the music that was popular back then, or they miss some of the friendships they had in the old days. But Pastor Ken is here to remind you today that you can't always go back to the way things used to be! The Holy Spirit has been moving through the world for two thousand years now, and His work is too important to be undone! The Church today should be equipped to harvest what is in front of it right now, not what was there in the past.

Sometimes, when we're reading the Bible, we'll come across a commandment that we don't like, and say, “Oh, that passage doesn't apply to me anymore!” However, Pastor Ken teaches us today that the guidelines outlined in God's Word are just as relevant to us today as they were years ago. We aren't just supposed to throw out the Old Testament once we have the New; we are meant to read them in conjunction, and understand from their pages how the Lord wants us to live for and serve Jesus.

If you've followed Jesus for a long time, you've probably noticed some people who are habitual evildoers. Not only are they openly living in sin, but they are harming others with their evil actions. Well, Pastor Ken teaches you today that God is aware of those who delight in their wickedness, and he reminds you that justice isn't far away! When God judges the living and the dead, He will separate the good from the bad, casting out all of those who refused His gift of salvation. God will have the final word!

Did you know that God is always watching you? Even in those moments when you are all alone, God doesn't just see your actions, but He can see the thoughts behind them. And in these last days, He is seeing people fall away from the path of righteousness just as fast as new people are coming to Him. Pastor Ken encourages you to persevere today, even as the world tries to pressure you away from serving God. It may be harder in the short term, but it will be more worth it in the long run!

Have you ever been trusted to run someone's business for them? You can feel like you're on top of the world when you're the one calling the shots, but at the end of the day, you are responsible for making sure things are running smoothly on the owner's behalf. Well, Pastor Ken reminds us today that everything we own belongs to the Lord. He allows us to use the resources He has entrusted us with, but at the end of time, everything will return to the God who created this very world. 

When you visit another culture, it is important to take some time to understand the customs of that culture, so that you can make sure not to step over any boundaries that may offend your hosts. Pastor Ken reminds you today that as a member of God's family, there are new expectations that you must learn to uphold. Jesus wants you to reflect His love into this dark world and to show that love to your fellow believers. This is non-negotiable! The fellowship you build will make you stronger against the world's attacks.

The Torah had strict standards for how the Hebrew people should live, and that included how much they should sacrifice to the Lord. In today's message, Pastor Ken teaches you about the different sacrifices and tithing customs of the Israelites in the Old Testament, and how giving so much of their resources to the Temple helped them learn to rely on the Lord. God doesn't want to be the second most important thing in our lives. He wants to be number one, and that begins with where we spend our resources!

In this life, we go through many trials and hardships, and sometimes those experiences can leave us feeling scarred or even hard-hearted. That's why, in today's message, Pastor Ken wants you to know that you are never alone. In every moment of trouble, there is One who will never leave you nor forsake you. His name is Jesus Christ, and no matter what you've been through, no matter how many times you've walked away from Him, it's never too late to seek Jesus and let Him into your life.

Have you ever had a moment when you looked at others and wanted what they have? Many people see the world, with all its brokenness, and still desire what it offers. In the same way, some hear the promise of everlasting life yet hesitate to follow Christ because of what they might have to give up. But today, Pastor Ken reminds you that what Christ offers is far greater than anything this world can give. He is the only way to the Father, and in Him is true life. Choose Jesus; choose everlasting life.

Sometimes in our lives, we judge certain sins harshly while overlooking others. We can become so focused on the speck in our brother's eye that we fail to see the log in our own. This kind of thinking allows sin to remain in our lives, leading to a hardened heart. That's why Pastor Ken reminds us not to give room to any sin we're holding onto. We can't live in hypocrisy - we must stay in God's Word and allow Him to transform our entire lives, not just the parts we allow Him to change.

We live in a world that can feel dark at times. Yet as Christians, we can confuse what God wants for our lives with what our flesh desires, often leading us away from His will. That's why Pastor Ken encourages us to be mindful of who we're joined to in our relationships - especially in marriage. Scripture warns us not to be unequally yoked, because pursuing a life with someone who doesn't follow Christ can lead us away from what God desires for us. So today, remember to stay grounded in the Word of God.

We live in a world that, to many, feels normal, but to followers of Christ, feels backwards. Why is that? Why does the world take pride in what God calls sin? Today, Pastor Ken encourages us to remain strong in the Word of God, holding to what we know is right rather than what the world promotes. Because the world is filled with sin, now is the time to stand firm in the teachings of Jesus Christ and let our lives be a light, pointing others toward Him. Now more than ever, we must be grounded in the Word of God.

Many times in our lives, when we feel wronged or betrayed, we write people off. We turn our backs on them, block them, ghost them, the whole nine yards. But that response isn't from God; it comes from our flesh, telling us people aren't worthy of forgiveness and that we're better off without them. But today, Pastor Ken reminds us that as Christians, we're called to show the same forgiveness God has shown us in Christ. Even when we feel hurt, God calls us to love others with grace.

Do you remember your life before Jesus Christ? For many, it was filled with brokenness and the weight of the world… and for those who don't know Him, that's still their reality. So when you encounter someone who hurts you or wrongs you, is it fair to write them off completely? Did God write you off when you sinned against Him? That's why Pastor Ken encourages you to turn to Jesus, allowing His mercy and forgiveness to shape your life, so you can extend that same grace to others.

Sometimes, when we serve in ministry, we can forget to spend time with God outside of those moments. We neglect to replenish our spiritual lives, and over time, that can leave us feeling dry and distant. When that happens, our desire to pursue God can begin to fade. That's why, in today's message, Pastor Ken urges us not to stay stuck in that place but to keep pressing forward. Make time to seek and worship God both inside and outside of ministry, and allow Jesus to be the one who keeps you going.

Often, when we work in the church industry, we can forget that this isn't just a job. It's not a chore we have to finish, nor is it homework we must complete before a deadline. It's a ministry, and it's a service to God and His people. That's why, in today's message, Pastor Ken reminds us that when we forget what we're doing or who we're doing it for, we must remember Jesus Christ. He's the one who paid the price for our sins, who did all the work on the cross. Let Jesus be the only reason why you keep serving.

There comes a time in our lives when we must decide what kind of life we want to continue living. Do we want to keep going in the way of the world that leads to destruction, or do we want to follow Jesus, who paid for our sins and offers us everlasting life? In today's message, Pastor Ken encourages us to reach out to Jesus and seek a relationship with Him. Trust in Christ and what He did for you on the cross, reach out to Him, and allow Him to reveal Himself in your life. All you have to do is make the first move.

Often in our lives, we follow the teachings of Jesus, yet at times we neglect the Old Testament. Some believers make the mistake of focusing on one part of Scripture while dismissing the other. That's why, in this message, Pastor Ken reminds us that all of God's Word is God-breathed. The Old Testament is not just history; it is a record of events that God wants us to learn from and grow, not dismiss. So today, Pastor Ken encourages you to embrace the entire Word of God and stay grounded in it.

In life, we often feel the pull to follow our own desires. However, those desires can lead us away from what God has for us, especially when we listen to our hearts instead of the Word of God. That's why Pastor Ken reminds us to be cautious when entering partnerships with unbelievers, whether in business or relationships, because Scripture warns against being unequally yoked. God desires what is best for our lives, and when we follow His Word instead of our own desires, we stay aligned with His plan.

When you look at the injustices that are happening in our world every day, it's heartbreaking. Children, youth, and vulnerable people are being sold into slavery more than ever before in history. Wars are being carried out and resulting in the death of thousands of civilians. All the while, the powerful leaders and global elites carry on with no consequence. As Pastor Ken examines the prophecy of Zechariah, we'll be reminded that God will not allow this injustice to carry on forever. 

The United States has the largest, most well-funded, and technologically advanced military in the world. The weapons we possess strike fear into the enemies of our country, and that's not even considering the weapons we don't know about. Despite all of that, it's nothing compared to the might of God's angel armies or His sovereign power over all Creation. As Pastor Ken continues our study of Zechariah, we'll be reminded that this battle belongs to the Lord and His enemies don't stand a chance.

Wow, that's an astonishing number. Even with the economic struggles we've seen in our country over the last handful of years, very few of us know what it means to be hungry. As sad as it is to imagine what it must be like to suffer under famine, this is yet one more sign that Jesus is coming back soon. In today's message, Pastor Ken will draw our attention to the signs listed in Zechariah heralding the end times. Many of them can easily be checked off just by reading through your news feed.

It's not too hard to imagine the grotesque antisemitism required for this passage to come to fruition. This is already a real problem in many of Israel's neighbors, as well as select groups throughout the world. It has been all throughout history. Much like the story of Joseph and his brothers, many nations of the world don't look favorably on God's favor towards Israel. As Pastor Ken examines today's passage in Zechariah, we'll see what this hatred leads to, but God will protect Israel in the end. 

False teachers are rarely obvious. In many cases, they may not even be aware of their own role as a false teacher. They may have bought into a misinterpretation of God's love and grace and are seeking to share what they see as true. This is why it's so important that we're actively submitting ourselves to the guidance of the Holy Spirit and digging into God's Word. As Pastor Ken will warn us in today's message, we can't let our guard down as false teachers will increase in the End Times.

Has your heart come to that place? Have you realized your desperate need for a Savior? It's a beautiful, life-changing moment for anyone who experiences it. God desires that all would come to this point of repentance. It doesn't matter what you've done or who you are; He loves you and has extended the invitation through Jesus to become part of His family. As Pastor Ken examines the prophecy contained in Zechariah concerning the End Times, we're reminded of this transformative truth.

There have been groups of Christians throughout the history of the Church who have believed that the Church has replaced the nation of Israel as God's chosen nation. While we have been grafted into His family because of His incredible grace, we are not a replacement of Israel. As Pastor Ken will explain in today's message, God still very much has a plan for Israel, and they hold a special place in His heart as a nation. Sadly, many Jews have rejected Jesus, but many will believe in Him in the End Times. 

God is a God of redemption. Not only does He redeem our souls, restoring us to spiritual perfection in His sight; He redeems situations, circumstances, and will one day redeem the very world. All things will be made new in Him. As we continue our study of the prophecy of Zechariah today with Pastor Ken, we'll be reminded that God frequently uses hardship to accomplish His will. He doesn't inflict suffering on His Children for this purpose, but He redeems our broken circumstances for our good.