Be With Me: 7 Minutes of Biblical Wonder
1,571 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -Be With Me is a daily 7 minute chronological walk through the New Testament hosted by Michael Smith. It is for everyone who is curious about what Jesus actually said and did in the gospels. Most episodes will leave you with at least one good thought to chew on for the rest of the day. We start with the Bible and hopefully end with Awe. We are walking through the chronological events of Jesus' life and then thoughtfully considering them. It is meant to spur the devotional life of the Christian and the not-yet-Christian. We occasionally venture into the Old Testament when it helps our understanding of the New Testament events. Everybody has 7 minutes. Everybody needs to wonder. Be With Me is hosted by Michael Smith who has absolutely no special qualifications to do a podcast. He is not a pastor. He has not been to seminary. He does not lead a mega-church. He is not a professional and he has no more credentials than you do. He does, however, follow a great God with an observant eye and a curious heart. Each day, he starts with a study bible and aims for astonishment. ‘be with him’ for 7 minutes as he sets out daily to discover the God who invites us to ‘Be With Me.’
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Whatever You Do, Not the ABYSS luke 8:31 (Episode #73)
May 28, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBSend us a Text Message. Whatever You Do, Not the ABYSS luke 8:31 Jesus has a conversation with a demon. That is interesting in and of itself. I certainly squirm knowing there is evil and sickness and death and judgment and opposition to God. The demon requests, and Jesus grants. There is an ABYSS that the demon knows about. He seems to hint that it is his final destination. He asks that it not be now. Yes, Jesus forebears. He has patience in His ultimate judgment. The demon has a ...
I torment. But Don't Torment me (yet) Luke 8:31 (Episode #72)
May 27, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MBSend us a Text Message. I torment. But Don't Torment me (yet) Luke 8:31 Today's passage has Jesus confronting evil. We meet a legion of demons in a man living across the sea of Galilee. The demons though powerful and nasty, have met their match in Jesus. It is not a fair fight. Jesus wins with a word. Before He does, there is a bit of a conversation from this evil world. We find the demons perfectly willing to torment this man, to gang up on him with legions, to have him run around n...
What if the waves said, "NO?" Luke 8:24 (Episode #71)
May 26, 2020 14:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBSend us a Text Message. What if the waves said, "NO?" Luke 8:24 When Jesus rebuked the wind and the waves on the sea of Galilee, they obeyed Him and there was calm. I got to thinking: What if the waves said, "NO?". What if the wind refused to stop raging? Everything changes. He's not the creator. He's not the Author. He doesn't have AUTHORity. He doesn't have the power over sin. He doesn't have the power over death. You are still in your sins. Your faith is in vain. Christianity...
Marveling isn't faith. (almost is!) Influenced Luke 8:25 (Episode #70)
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.15 MBSend us a Text Message. Marveling isn't faith. (almost is!) Influenced Luke 8:25 Marveling isn't faith. Marveling is ALMOST faith. Fear isn't faith. Fear is ALMOST faith. Jesus rebukes wind water and bunch of disciples. WHERE is your faith? what location? what object? what person? This is a good interaction in scripture. Jesus demonstrates mastery and authorship of wind and water and somebody notices. The disciples are afraid AFTER the storm is calmed. AFTER the storm. May we ...
Rebuking the (out of order) Creation Luke 8:24 (Episode #69)
May 24, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 4.87 MBSend us a Text Message. Rebuking the (out of order) Creation Luke 8:24 There is stuff to like about creation. How nice to have lakes and sunshine and seasons. But today's creation sometimes needs to be REBUKED. Why? Well because creation got caught up in man's sinfulness, at least in the CONSEQUENCES of man's sinfulness. It got cursed, through no fault of its own. It groans. It is out of order. It awaits a savior to make it right. The disciples, too, are worried about PERISHING....
Sailed. Sleep. Storm. Perishing? Luke 8/22 (Episode #68)
May 23, 2020 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBSend us a Text Message. Sailed. Sleep. Storm. Perishing? Luke 8/22 Is Jesus really Master? Sailing with Jesus who is sleeping. He is human and tired. That is amazing enough. He came all the way down to tiredness to show us Himself and eventually to save us from sin and death. But for today what about this storm? And by extension, what about heart attacks and cyclones and novel viruses? Why does He allow it? Isn't SOMEBODY in charge here? Mostly just observations. Whatever you d...
Who is my FAMILY? Luke 8:21 (Episode #67)
May 22, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MBSend us a Text Message. Who is my FAMILY. Luke 8:21 Jesus here redefines and emphasizes the group. Who does He consider "family"? Those who have thought Him out of his mind? Worthy of seizing Him to stop Him? Or, those who hear Him with good and honest hearts, good soil and then do what He says. It is a disturbing answer. Who are my people? Listen and find out.
God is INFINITELY knowable. Luke 8:18 (Episode #66)
May 21, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBSend us a Text Message. God is INFINITELY knowable. Luke 8:18 Somebody puts a lamp on a stand to be seen. In the context here, I think it is GOD lights it, places it, and then reveals HIMSELF with effect. The parallel passage says abundantly. God here practices "Spiritual Capitalism". The people who have taken care how they HEAR, and receive with an honest heart, get the revelation of Himself. then, they get more as they continue these practices, and He continues His light shining rev...
Ready to be sought. Ready to be FOUND. Luke 8:10 (Episode #65)
May 20, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBSend us a Text Message. Ready to be sought.Ready to be found. Luke 8/10 To some it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom. Is this a new concept. Is this a last quarter plan of God. Nope. Isaiah talks all about it. Look up for sure Isaiah 65:1 On one hand, God is Hidden. But only in the way one is hidden when you play the game hide and seek. I have grandchildren. When we play Hide and seek, we don't hide to never be found. First, we hide to BE SOUGHT. That's the first h...
Is He a Secret Keeper/Revealer God? Luke 8:10 (Episode #64)
May 19, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.02 MBSend us a Text Message. Is He a Secret Keeper/Revealer God? Luke 8:10 What kind of a God do we have? Is He a secret KEEPER or a secret REVEALER? and, how have things changed over the millennia? Listen as we honor and admire the secret things of God.
Hold it Fast. One hand for the King. Luke 8/15 (Episode #63)
May 18, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.85 MBSend us a Text Message. Hold it Fast. One hand for the King. Luke 8:15 British sailors during the tall ship era frequently had to climb into the rigging and then do something while they were up there. Without holding on, their work would be fruitless. They had a saying that went something like, "One hand for the queen (for work) and one hand for yourself (for holding fast)" How do we do effective spiritual "work"? First, know it is His seed and His fruit of that seed. Second, work hard...
Watch your "SOIL" Luke 8 :15 (Episode #62)
May 17, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.81 MBSend us a Text Message. Watch your "SOIL" Luke 8 :15 The Lord is compassionate and good. He has given us ears to hear. And then He charges us with receiving and caring appropriately with what He gives us. Active hearing. Letting. Allowing. Having good heart. Holding it fast. Having an honest heart. Fight the thieving Devil. Don't just receive with joy. watch the cares of the world. Don't be choked by the riches and pleasures of life. THEN we get fruit. yielding 100x. Listen...
To You it has been given to Know Luke 8/10 (Episode #61)
May 16, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.9 MBSend us a Text Message. To You it has been given to Know Luke 8/10 The parable of the sower and the seed and especially the soil. There is a lot to worry about in this passage from Luke 8:10. You've got Bird and moisture problems and big feet trampling and short-lived enthusiasm and choking and thorns. Kind of makes you wonder why you got out of bed this morning. Kind of makes you wonder why you got out of bed this morning to have a NON-"quiet-time." Well here's the reason: because "...
What is God's Purpose for me? Ps 138:8 (Episode #60)
May 15, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBSend us a Text Message. What is God's Purpose for me? Ps 138/8 I was wondering what is God's purpose for me. Wouldn't it be cool to know what His purpose and purposes for me are? If I could only know!!! Then I got to thinking. I think I know a few things. I think I DO know God's purpose for me. Listen to find out God's Purpose for me. It might just be for you too.
STRENGTH of SOUL big ASK Psalm 138 (Episode #59)
May 14, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBSend us a Text Message. STRENGTH of SOUL big ASK Join me as we do a BIG ASK today from Psalm 138. Recently, we have heard the Lord's invitation to ask, seek, and knock. Give us, lead us, and deliver us all from Luke 11. We are using the words of David to jar our spiritual eyes to ourselves and those around us. Listen, pause if you need to, and do the big ask with me for the STRENGTH OF SOUL for...
Math Equation of Strength of Soul. Ps 138:3 (Episode #58)
May 13, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MBSend us a Text Message. Math Equation of Strength of Soul. Ps 138:3 Hidden in Psalm 138 is a MATH EQUATION on how you get to Strength of Soul. It is such a beautiful phrase. Who wouldn't want that? Who wouldn't at least hope for that? More than wishing, Psalm 138:3 tells us how to actually get there. Here is the equation: Intentionality + Trouble + Calling + Answering = Strength of Soul Listen and understand:
Praying Psalm 138 (Episode #57)
May 12, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.82 MBSend us a Text Message. Praying Psalm 138 My first impressions is the trouble that David is in amidst the context of Psalm 138. We hopefully will get to the good and faithful character of God, but first: YIKES. Yikes in every way. Dependent. Needful. Troubled. Let's just go with that for a morning and put that on the Lord's plate in Prayer. Listen to pray this time:
Susanna lily Provida Luke 8:3 (Episode #56)
May 11, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 4.92 MBSend us a Text Message. Susanna lily Provida Luke 8:3 Luke hall of fame of the women who had encounters with Jesus. They got relieved of their oppressions of actual demons or actual infirmities. Then, they demonstrated their right world view and redemption by what they did with their lives and with their money and resources. They understood it was all from the Lord. He gave the ability to create wealth. Then they gave to support the ministry of Jesus and the ministers of Jesus. Even, ...
Joanna. Hero you've never heard of. Luke 8:2 (Episode #55)
May 10, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Joanna. Hero you've never heard of. Luke 8:2 Joanna is a hero of the faith. In a sense, your faith, rests on her faith. The person who witnesses to you, was witnessed to by someone else x 110 generations. Right at the beginning of that chain we find Joanna. She PREDATES the apostles in faith! Wow. Who is this giant? Why it is Joanna. It is almost like Jesus is saying: If you are a woman. You are (most) welcome here. If your history is one of evil and infir...
Mary Magdalene!!! at the cross! Luke 8:2 (Episode #54)
May 09, 2020 15:00 - 8 minutes - 5.88 MBSend us a Text Message. Mary Magdalene!!! at the cross! Luke 8:2 This person is the #1 person at the suffering, crucifixion, un-crossing, burial, provision of spices, early going to tomb, witness of resurrection, and disciple telling. Other than Jesus, she is the most constant, MAIN FIGURE of the cross! Scripture never ceases to surprise and delight. Listen!
A God AT HAND. Ps 121 and Deut 30:11 (Episode #53)
May 08, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBSend us a Text Message. A God AT HAND. Ps 121 and Deut 30:11 Do we have a God that is nearby? What does He have for me? Is it too hard? Is it knowable? Listen and find out!
How do you get STRUCK by the MOON? Ps 121/6 (Episode #52)
May 07, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.21 MBSend us a Text Message. How do you get STRUCK by the MOON? Ps 121/6 Sometimes a ½ of a Scripture verse catches my eye or my ear. How do I get STRUCK by the moon. What am I not understanding here? I had to study a little bit. I don't usually do that for these messages (as you probably can tell). Usually I just meditate, consider and communicate. So, I learned a bit on what it means to be STRUCK BY THE MOON. It is worth knowing. You may be one who needs to know it, so listen:
Good question,answer and good fellowship from Psalm 121 (Episode #51)
May 06, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBSend us a Text Message. Psalm 121Good question,answer and good fellowship We look again at the speaking character of Psalm 121. In this psalm, we find the psalmist asking a very good question and then giving himself a good answer. But he/she is not alone. He/she is with the LORD and with people who need the Lord. Do you believe that the Lord attends? do you have people to walk that walk with? Listen if you will:
The Character and Characters (people) of God Ps121 (Episode #50)
May 05, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.52 MBSend us a Text Message. The Character and Characters (people) of God Ps121 8 verses of in-your-face reality: The reality of who God is. Thank goodness for that. Also, the reality of who we are. What we are like. What we feel. What happens to us in the daytime? What happens to us in the nighttime? Who can I look to? Am I alone people-wise? Am I alone cosmically? What weakness and doubts do I have to speak against? Who should I be walking with? Who should I be encouraging? Its is ...
Look to Him, run, Anti-Clinging of Heb 11/1 (Episode #49)
May 04, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.3 MBSend us a Text Message. Look to Him, run, Anti-Cling Heb 11/1 We watch and maybe are watched by a bunch of witnesses (not saints, sorry.) But here is the trouble: We are WEIGHTED by sin, and we have a race that we are supposed to be running in. A distance race. One that will require ENDURANCE. This does not make you my friend. This just makes you human. If you have Struggled against sin, and worked to lay it aside, then you are my friend. A little conflict with sin is the effort we a...
Wisdom of God is workin'. Don't Hinder. Last of Luke 11 (Episode #48)
May 03, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.79 MBSend us a Text Message. Wisdom of God workin Don't Hinder. Last of Luke 11 In a reclining rebuke of Jesus to the scribes, we hear of a sovereign WISDOM OF GOD that has been at work in the prophets. This is from the last of Luke 11. Unfortunately, we are responsible for knowing, believing and acting on that wisdom. Also, a particular missile is fired about HINDERING those around us. This is scary and unwanted, because who wants to bring others down with us? Listen and move our heart...
For the LOVE of GOD touch the BURDEN Luke 11:46 (Episode #47)
May 02, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.75 MBSend us a Text Message. For the LOVE of GOD touch the BURDEN Luke 11:46 Jesus comes over to dinner and drops some woes on your head. But you deserve it. You have totally missed the point of His relationship with you. You made the classic external vs. internal error. Jesus calls you to fix the internal, for His love, and then fix the outside. OK, so I get the interior right. How can I enact the right internal relationship? Find a burden. Use a finger to help. Just one finger. List...
What is the Sign of Jonah? I have an idea. Lk11/29 (Episode #46)
May 01, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MBSend us a Text Message. What is the Sign of Jonah? I have an idea. Lk11/29 In Luke 11:29 Jesus tell His generation that they are evil and that the sign of Jonah is being given to it. Some say this is the three days in the belly, and it certainly is that. But what is the motivation behind the three days? Listen and find out!
Be Like the Queen of Sheba Luke11:31(Episode #45)
April 30, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MBSend us a Text Message. Be Like the Queen of Sheba Luke11:31 Jesus slams His contemporary generation as evil. Then He pulls out an amazing lesson from one of the great curiosities of history: THE QUEEN OF SHEBA. The woman ran a whole country. She had 9000 POUNDS of gold to spare to give to Solomon as a hostess gift! Sure beats a scented candle. She is admirable in many ways.He says she is going to be on the good side of the judgment. 1 Kings 10: 1 Listen and find out why!!!
Why is there Evil? What Happens to it? Luke 11:14 (Episode #44)
April 29, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.69 MBSend us a Text Message. Compassionate and pinkie powerful Luke 11:14 Why is there evil? Sorry, not going to tell you today. What happens to Evil? We will put that one to bed with His PINKIE. What happens to a guy who was caught up on the wrong team apparently against his will? We find a compassionate, understanding, powerful Christ. Which team are you on? Listen and do more than marveling.
What if I am an EVIL PERSON? Luke 11:13 (Episode # 43)
April 28, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MBSend us a Text Message. What if I am an EVIL PERSON? But don't I do some nice things? Wrestle with me about God's view of you. Wrestle with me about YOUR view of you. Is Man Basically GOOD? We get two not perfect human examples of giving and receiving. Unfortunately, the news is we are not perfect, even evil. Yikes. But we know how to give at least a little. I wonder if there is something to learn there. After learning about the character of man and woman, we learn about the ...
He is Asking US to impudently ask HIM. Luke 11:8 (Episode #42)
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MBSend us a Text Message. Asking us to impudently ask. Luke 11:8 The Lord is a giver. We are not so much. Today, we hear a story of a man who asks another man inconveniently, untimely, and immodestly. And then we find his midnight friend respond. And much more so God. He asks us to cross the line a bit into boldness, persistence and maybe break some rules. He asks us to : Ask for what only He can give Help us find what only He can find Open what only He can open. If you have a need l...
Good Trials. Evil Temptation. Protecting Lord Lk11:4 (Episode #41)
April 26, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.2 MBSend us a Text Message. Good Trials. Evil Temptation. Protecting Lord Lk11 We are a people under difficulty. Some of it is for our holiness. That is called a trial or a test. But too, we a people tempted by evil. The former is for our GOOD. The later is for our DESTRUCTION.. Both are hard and the Lord knows it. Today's part of the Lord's prayer addresses them both. If you have a trial for your good; or a temptation for your destruction facing you this day (trust me, you do) then ...
David's heart STRUCK him 2 Sam 24:10 (Episode #40)
April 25, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.45 MBSend us a Text Message. David's heart STRUCK him 2 Sam 24:10 Travel with us as we journey to a critical moment of life. Before we ASK forgiveness, we need to FIND the problem. We can ask those around us, but this never happens. Then we have to rely on this process best described by David. His heart STRUCK him. This is a trip to the core. Listen and be struck.
More LOATHING in the Lords Prayer. Ezek 36:31 (Episode #39)
April 24, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.29 MBSend us a Text Message. More LOATHING in the Lords Prayer. Ezek 36:31 We all love Ezekiel 36:26. And I will give you a new heart and a new spirit I will put within you. And I will remove the heart of stone from your flesh and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit within you, and cause you to walk in my statues and be careful to obey my rules. But then what? What does a Spirit filled Christian look like? What does this new squishy heart do? How is it different that th...
Forgiving Others. Demonstrating you get it. Luke 11:3 (Episode #38)
April 23, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MBSend us a Text Message. Forgiving Others. Demonstrating you get it. Lk11.3 For some this will be the hardest meditation of all time. Yet, it is a marker of a believing person and bigger, the mark of a believing people. Who do you know that demonstrates this well? Who might you intercede for today that needs a little help here? Who do you need to fix relationship with? Listen and consider this reminder from Jesus.
I owe you. Forgive us our debt. Luke 11:4 (Episode #37)
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.8 MBSend us a Text Message. I owe you. Forgive us our debt. Luke 11:4 Today is a doosey. Forgiveness. What the world needs now. The critical ingredient in all ongoing relationships: friendships, marriage, church, and of course our position with God. Yikes and double-Yikes. Luke 11: 4 Think with me today about how the Lord teaches us to position ourselves; to view ourselves and to speak about ourselves. Practically we will end with a little exercise in helping us view ourselves in a new w...
Jerome of Prague. Daily Bread Hebrews 11:35 (Episode #36)
April 21, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.15 MBSend us a Text Message. Jerome of Prague. Daily Bread Hebrews 11:35 Give us this day our daily bread. Give me what I need for this day, no matter what it is. Give me the strength and courage and wisdom and food and provision and patience and forgiveness sufficient for the day. Today we will remember some heroes of the faith that faced the biggest of big days. We will highlight Jerome of Prague who had 15 months to think about whether he wanted to get burned at the stake for associating...
Give Us Today our Daily Bread and Leash Luke 11:3 (Episode #35)
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.65 MBSend us a Text Message. Give Us Today our Daily Bread and Leash Luke 11:3 Give us today our daily bread, and discipline for today, and kindness for today, and obedience for today, and wisdom for today, and correction for today, and ministry for today, and love for today. You get the picture. We ask today because we are going to need it today. May we keep short accounts with God, and He with us. That's the Leash part
We ask that Your Kingdom Come over...Luke 24:2 (episode #34)
April 19, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.64 MBSend us a Text Message. We ask that Your Kingdom Come over...Luke 24:2 We awaken to a world that is disordered. To a heart that yields to the wrong thing. To hands that put themselves at odds with the Lord. He knows all of that and has taught us a way out. Join me as I lead our viral community asking the Lord that the borders of His Kingdom would expand over things He brings to our minds.
It's all RED Lettered! Jer 6:16 (Episode #33)
April 18, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBSend us a Text Message. It's all RED Lettered! Jer 6:16 On the road to Emmaus in Luke 24, Jesus claims the OT for Himself. He says that all the shadows point to Himself, and that "You can do better!". In Luke 24, we find out how much of the Old testament is "Red-Lettered". Q: What % of your bible is "red-Lettered"? A: _ _ _ of it.
Soul-In-Chair Time Luke 24:32 u can do BETTER (Episode #32)
April 17, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.89 MBSend us a Text Message. Soul-In-Chair Time Luke 24:32 u can do BETTER We actually Get to Emmaus today and the Two followers of Jesus actually recognize them. We get a conclusion to the rebuke of Jesus in basically: "You can do BETTER". You can do better with the Scriptures. You can not just Have the Scriptures, but consider them with Soul-In-Chair time.
Just Having the Bible isn't enough. Luke 24:27 (Episode #31)
April 16, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MBSend us a Text Message. Just Having the Bible isn't enough. Luke 24:27 Still on the Road to Emmaus. We are exploring Jane Day's comment from yesterday a bit more. Jesus rebukes but then explains, clarifies and makes understandable the Old Testament. It was about Himself!. Jesus is the subject of the Old Testament. This was a "sermon" that I'd like to hear someday. In the meantime, this PODCAST thought will just have to do.
Easter SUNDAY #2. Slow of heart. Sad on Sunday. Luke 24:13 Emmaus (Episode #30)
April 15, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.99 MBSend us a Text Message. Slow of heart. Sad on Sunday. Luke 24:13 Emmaus Despite a whole lot of current information about Jesus' resurrection, the women, the angels, the disciples, this is NOT the reason for Jesus' rebuke. This, on Easter Sunday, we find two in the know kind of guys rebuked for being SLOW of Heart. Listen and hear about two guys who are Sad on Easter Sunday, despite hearing every inch of the great news from the tomb. Luke 24:13
SUNDAY. Easter Sunday. He is Risen. He's Got This. What about Death? Luke 24:13 (Episode #29)
April 14, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MBSend us a Text Message. He is Risen. He's Got This. What about Death? Easter Sunday. Day 29 of contagion and thousands of, that's right, deaths. Today's message CHANGES EVERYTHING. He is Risen. I believe!
HOLY SATURDAY of the Great Week:Watch to Awe to Belief. Centurion Mt 27:50 (Episode #28)
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.48 MBSend us a Text Message. Watch to Awe to Belief. Centurion Mt 27:50 Holy Saturday. We will look at the moments just after Jesus' death while still on Golgatha. As so often in scripture: the most unexpected response from the most unexpected person.
"GOOD" FRIDAY of the Great Week: THE MOST DIFFICULT day to be a Christian (Episode #27)
April 12, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.97 MBSend us a Text Message. Most difficult day to be Christian. What about Sin It is "good" Friday. But what is the bad news? Why SO MUCH suffering? Couldn't there be just a medium amount? What is so grievously important that it cannot be overlooked. Listen to the most grievous PODCAST of the year. We are all POOR COMERS to this day. It is so very difficult to call oneself a Christian on this day. Q: What will you do about your sin? A: Good Friday. (ouch)
MAUNDY THURSDAY of the Great Week: Jesus tells us what is BETTER THAN HIMSELF. (Episode #26)
April 10, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.76 MBSend us a Text Message. 24 hours. Better than Jesus?!! Maundy Thursday There is more action, teaching and trauma in this 24 period than any other that I can think of. Nothing like it has ever happened in human history. Jack Bauer has NOTHING on the next 24 hours of Jesus. In all of this, Jesus stopped me in my tracks with a statement given to his sorrowful disciples. Listen and find out what it was.
WEDNESDAY of the Great Week: THE BIG GULP Matthew 26:1 (Episode #25)
April 09, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.54 MBSend us a Text Message. The Big Gulp. Cocking the Trigger. Weds. Mt26:1 Today is Wednesday of the Great Week. Jesus' last "normal" day. His last sleep. Everything is getting ready. The Disciples are warned that a crucifixion is coming. Judas gets his betrayal ready. The Jewish leaders finalize their plan. There is no blood...but it is coming there is no betrayal...but it is coming There is no crucifixion...but it is coming In all these things, the trigger is pulled back in readin...
TUESDAY of the Great Week: You are NOT FAR from the Kingdom Mark 12 (Episode #24)
April 08, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.25 MBSend us a Text Message. You are NOT FAR from the Kingdom Listen as your knuckleheaded teacher tries to summarize a day that is known as Great and Holy Tuesday because of Jesus' extensive teaching. On this day of the Great Week there are 5 ½ chapters in Matthew, and 3 in Mark. This passage in Mark 12 is a treasure. We find a knowledgable yet teachable man who tells Jesus "You're RIGHT" and then goes a little bit further as you can see the Holy Spirit rattling around inside his head and h...