Michael Easley Incontext

Summary: In this episode, Dr. Michael Easley welcomes back Dr. S. Jonathan Murphy, senior pastor of Stonebriar Community Church and author of The Story of God and Us. Dr. Murphy shares how his book was written to give believers a clear framework for understanding the Bible from beginning to end, while also highlighting the relevance of each book for everyday life. He and Dr. Easley discuss how faith produces obedience—not through guilt or “shoulds” but through the Spirit’s work within us.  Dr. Murphy explains how God births new desires in His people as they spend time in His Word and with Him, shifting appetites from empty pursuits to joyful obedience. Together, they explore God’s providence in everyday details, the warnings and encouragements of Malachi, and how God prepared His people for Christ even during the 400 years of silence. Dr. Murphy emphasizes that Scripture, even the often-overlooked minor prophets, speaks with direct relevance to our lives today. He closes by pointing to the believer’s eterna