Be With Me: 7 Minutes of Biblical Wonder
1,571 episodes - English - Latest episode: 22 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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MONDAY of the GREAT WEEK John 12:20 (Episode #23)
April 07, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.55 MBSend us a Text Message. Monday of the GREAT WEEK The GREAT WEEK has started. We will catch up today to MONDAY as we follow the places and the times of the great teaching, from the Greatest Teacher, of the GREATEST WEEK of human history. Our official Scripture is from John 12:20. We find a unique moment where Jesus has a verbal word from the Father as he looks toward some suffering that is ahead. Perhaps there is a thought applicable for us as we face this pandemic. Listen and follow Je...
Our not ½ Father! Luke 11 and Hebrews 10:24-25 (Episode 21 & 22(missing))
April 04, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.24 MBSend us a Text Message. Our not ½ Father! Luke 11 and Hebrews 10:24-25 How'd you do watching for the HONOR of Jesus' name yesterday? Today we address the lack and LONGING for FATHER, just like the great new movie ONWARD by Pixar/Disney. The ½ father concept is a hilarious sight gag that the movie exploits wonderfully. Available on Disney + and Apple. Also we catch God's heart about DOING THIS TOGETHER from the context of our class verse from Hebrews 10:24-25. So very encouraging. Li...
I Can't PRAY. Lord's Prayer!! Luke 11 (Episode #20)
April 03, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.86 MBSend us a Text Message. I Can't PRAY. Lord's Prayer!! Luke 11 This is some great stuff given to us from the mouth of Jesus. Yes, you probably don't know everything about being a good pray-er. So, that just means you are in good company. Listen as Jesus helps us out!
Gifts given for ALL when everybody is ALONE. (Episodes 18 &19 (missing))
April 01, 2020 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBSend us a Text Message. Rom 12 Gifts for everybody; but everybody is alone Join us as we look at Romans 12. Plus 5 random quarantine thoughts. God still is on the throne, He still gives gifts to and for His Church. How do we use these COMMON GOOD gifts when we are in isolation mostly?
We Are PRAYING today. SPREADING it OUT before the Lord. 2 Kings 19:14 (Episode #17)
March 31, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.63 MBSend us a Text Message. We're PRAYING today. Completely different recording We are doing something completely different today. Please participate as you listen today. We will be entering into some “guided prayer”. In this time of crisis we will be spreading our concerns before the Lord like Hezekiah did in to Kings 19:14 join me! I know you have concerns. Let’s spread them before the Lord together
Being CRUSHED by Jesus. Is there another way? Luke 20:18 (Episode #16)
March 30, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.98 MBSend us a Text Message. Fall on the stone or be crushed Lk20:18 Today’s message is a triangulation of the Luke chapter 7 story about the sinful woman and the resisting Pharisee with a verse from Luke 20:18. “Everyone who falls on that stone will be broken to pieces, and when it falls on anyone it will crush him“.Join us as we see that scripture often best explains itself.Coming to the Lord is a messy process. yes it is “falling on the stone of Jesus”. But Scripture also describes it as “be...
CANCER: The SECOND worst news Luke 7:49ish (Episode #15)
March 29, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.94 MBSend us a Text Message. the SECOND worst news you can have Lk7:49ish Today, we will witness Jesus revealing the SECOND worst news you can get. Listen and be amazed. Aim for AWE. So very good to be with the ZOOMers this morning. I encourage all to worship with big church too.
Not as bad as HITLER Luke 7:44 (Episode #14)
March 28, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.11 MBSend us a Text Message. Not as bad as HITLER Luke 7:44 Q: If Jesus was really a prophet, what kind of people would he see? A: only sinners. big sinners and even bigger sinners. Q: What kind of people do WE see? A: Other people's SIN. Me? I'm OK. Theoretically, this is a story about a Woman of the City, whose sin is great. But there is another sinner in the story. Can you find him? Listen and read from Luke 7:44 There will be yet another cliffhanger.
Words in front of Jesus. Action behind. Luke 7:36 (Episode #13)
March 27, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.74 MBSend us a Text Message. Words in front of Jesus. Action behind. Luke 7:36 A bit of a Cliffhanger this morning. This is from Luke chapter 7 verse 36 Jesus reclines and speaks in front of him but the real action is behind him. Listen to this account of great anticipation
SNACK-SIZED message about God's Presence (Episode #12)
March 26, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBSend us a Text Message. B-W-Me. Are you ready to be "alone"? Will you be? The unique aspect of Coronavirus: ISOLATION vs. The Presence of God with us. Will you REALLY be alone? Will you be ready for it? Listen as we explore Job 7:17 Ps144:3, Is 65:18, Ps 8, John 1: 14 Pitched His tent. Today's message may be snack-SIZED, as Josh has said, but it is still a SNICKERS BAR of goodness. Listen. You'll see!
Longing to see posture from Matthew 13:11 (Episode #11)
March 25, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.27 MBSend us a Text Message. Longing to see posture from Matthew 13:11 We are so Blessed. Prophets and righteous people have been longing to see what we can see. So then, what should our posture be ? How about eyes that want to see, ears that want to hear , and feet that want to turn. Maybe be a people that long just to know the “secrets” that are not so secret anymore. May that be our “posture”.
Harvest of weeds and...mt13:24 (Episode #10)
March 24, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.67 MBSend us a Text Message. Harvest of weeds and...mt13:24 A comfort about the kingdom of heaven. Please listen and consider. The considering, the pondering is the more important part.
How to READ your Bible. How to have a NON quiet TIME (Episode #9)
March 23, 2020 04:00 - 3 minutes - 2.69 MBSend us a Text Message. READ IN SOME sort of routine If you are having a QUIET TIME, you are doing it all wrong. The last thing it should be is QUIET. My charge today is to utilize that time productively in prioritizing a non-quiet-time with the Lord your Bible and your heart.Please listen and be inspired
I have questions again. Matthew 11 again. (Episode #8)
March 22, 2020 04:00 - 2 minutes - 1.81 MBSend us a Text Message. Today, YOUR questions Yesterdays PODCAST was however, a bit of a trick. I wanted to set you up today’s question. Yesterday we found John the Baptist in prison with the limited scope of the sovereignty of God. Of note, we find ourselves in the same position. We are all in a time of uncertainty and we do not fully see the sovereignty of God in our future. My question for the day is what questions do you have in light of this virus(and in the sovereignty of God).
WHY can't I get out of PRISON? Matthew 11 (Episode #7)
March 21, 2020 04:00 - 4 minutes - 3.31 MBSend us a Text Message. I have questions! JB from Matt 11 One big question today: The scenario is John the Baptist is in prison. He has made Herod angry and does not know his fate. (Ultimately he gets beheaded, but we are not allowed to read ahead) He sends messengers to Jesus. They come back saying the blind are given sight, the lame walk, the deaf hear, the sick are healed, and the dead are raised. Imagine this news. Jesus is of ultimate, this world and new kingdom power and autho...
What is my VALUE? Luke 17:24 (Episode #6)
March 20, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 3.71 MBSend us a Text Message. More valued than John the baptist Luke 17:24 Your VALUE is compared to the GREATEST GUY WHO EVER LIVED. At least he was TIED for the Greatest Guy. You are more valued than John the Baptist. Listen and find out why!
Jesus is OFFENSIVE Luke 7:18 (Episode #5)
March 19, 2020 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.96 MBSend us a Text Message. Jesus is Offensive. Listen.
FIRST CONTACT. Luke 7:1 (Episode #4)
March 18, 2020 08:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBSend us a Text Message. The Virus came on us suddenly as far as the lock downs were concerned. Be With Me: 7 Minutes of Biblical Wondering started right here. My Pastor asked me to use a voice message to gather and keep our little fellowship together in a season when we could not meet together. Honestly, I think the first few episodes are a little rough. This was actually the first message in this series to our ABF Adult Bible Fellowship (Adult Sunday School class). I started right w...
WHAT should I listen to? HIGHLIGHTS of the FIRST 200 Episodes (Episode #3)
March 17, 2020 07:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MBSend us a Text Message. You may be wondering WHAT to listen to. There are lots of episodes. Where should I start? You could start at the beginning, or you may want to try these highlights. I suppose they are my favorites. These are offered to get you started. My hope and desire for you is that you'd be blessed to listen every day. Some EPISODES NOT TO BE MISSED #184 I hope you have conflict #169 The Value of a soul #162 I'll take CRUMBS #102 Sparrow Lives Matter #54, 55, 56 Mary ...
HOW should I Listen to this PODCAST? (Episode #2)
March 16, 2020 06:00 - 8 minutes - 5.7 MBSend us a Text Message. HOW should I Listen to this PODCAST? (Episode #2) I know you have 7 minutes. I also know you have a need: You have a God that made you and knows you. There is however, a bit of a chasm in your reaching out to know Him. This podcast might just be a nice tool to help you make that spiritual bridge. Yes, I am handing out fish every morning. But too, I am TEACHING, and example-ing, and showing habits, and giving techniques so that you too can fish. You may ha...
WELCOME! WHY Should I Listen to this Knucklehead? (Episode #1)
March 15, 2020 05:00 - 7 minutes - 5.34 MBSend us a Text Message. Welcome. Welcome. Welcome. I am SO GLAD that you are here! You have questions. Anybody with a little WONDER is a friend of mine. Here are your big questions: 1. Why should I listen to this podcast? Is it WORTH it? 2. What is Be With Me? Why 7 minutes? 3. Who is this guy? Is he REALLY a knucklehead? What might I get out of serially listening to a knucklehead in 7 minute chunks of my life? 4. How did this podcast come to be? Does that story answer the ...