Be With Me: 7 Minutes of Biblical Wonder

If you sit in the butter tub of grace, what should you be thinking?If you sit in the butter tub of grace, what should you be remembering?If you sit in the butter tub of grace, what should you be doing?Moses asks this 3500 years ago. It is just as current as I ask it this morning.One thing perhaps to do: subscribe so you get more butter to sit in tomorrowhttps://youtu.be/mo6wAAHEnF0

When our hearts go out to something that the Lord would have reserved for himself only, it is called idolatry.  The Lord feels strongly about this.  We should too. There are affections, treasures, connections, energy, time, and devotion  due only to Him.There is a place in your heart that is only for Him.  Today, we'll see it and defend it together. https://youtu.be/SpXUvf-0910

There is wonderful stuff, 3500 years old, that is for us TODAY. There are revelations and principles that are just as true today as they were fresh out of heaven's mouth.  Our challenge is to go find them.  He's left treasures in the Old Testament for us to make new today.  If you love the treasures of Deuteronomy and the "Old" Testament, you are a friend of mine. Friend, let's go find them.https://youtu.be/CcC-CsRGAio

Moses hears some news from God that he does not prefer. It involves not getting the desire of his heart to go into the promised land. He recounts God's goodness and might before he receives his charge: go get Joshua ready.encourage Joshua: build COURAGE into himCharge Joshua: build VISION into himStrengthen Joshua: build TOUGHNESS into him.If this podcast doesn't build something into you today, subscribe and come back tomorrow. There will be something there for you:https://youtu.be/Vi46Ezf72U0

Why does the Lord set His love upon people? Exactly how is that love for a specific people group, and later the world, enacted? Join me as we watch the Lord destroy some kings and their sin, to make room for the people of God.  Later, a Savior that fixes everybody's sin-problem will come from that people group.  Why did God destroy OG? So He could come and get you.Why did God destroy Sihon? So He could demonstrate His love for you. subscribe so you can hear more about His love tomorrow: https://youtu.be/aEfnhMvBk8k

The people of Israel must fight for the place of Israel until the Lord gives PEACE to Israel. Up in today's story: the probably gigantic king OG.Watch as God exercises HEREM (destruction to an evil people group) to demonstrate His Hesed. (His faithfulness to an undeserving people group.)Og will be given into the hand of God, IN WHOSE HANDS were the people of God. Subscribe please!https://youtu.be/YuDJidhUY4E

Today we'll squirm as we see a people be entirely devoted to destruction.  This is a surprise to us, as we don't often see immediate and appropriate justice in real time. But you cannot understand the wrath of God, without understanding KINDNESS God.Is God sometimes severe to those of unbelief? Yes Justly so. Is God sometimes kind to those of belief? Yes. Mercifully so. Please subscribe. https://youtu.be/4x3sy6v9dX8

Be careful what you ask for.  Everybody THINKS they want to go to and enter the promised land.  But it does require something of you. We often think that we are the heroes of the Bible stories. If you want to enter, there'll be some obedience; some following and maybe even some fighting. Subscribe: https://youtu.be/vkBqu_xGuHc

The people of Israel are on an epic journey.  It's taken 40 years for a trip that was less than 40 days.  They are learning obedience, obedience of LOCATION. They go through a land-lessons on the way.  The Lord has given land to people groups previously, so He can give land to you.  Listen 7 minutes to hear how The Lord asks them to be obedient of PLACE. Subscribe please. Share. Like. Coment, Etc.https://youtu.be/mIlSN8neUM4

 Watch as the wrong ANALYSIS of God results in wrong action and wrong BELIEF of God results in wrong BEHAVIORS. This is in the shadow of God reminding them that I am YOUR God; I fight for you. I go before you. I show you the way to go. I carry you like a father carries his son.Even so, after God speaks to them so tenderly, they'll not obey, not follow and not really repent. There'll be lots for us to learn. Subscribe too: https://youtu.be/xG5HMZD-RXw

Statements of fact for the Israelites:I am YOUR God; I fight for you. I go before you. I give clear guideposts to you in the day and the night. I show you the way to go. And Most beautifully: I carry you when necessary. How far? All the way. When? when you are in the wilderness. Subscribe to be carried a bit tomorrow: https://youtu.be/nCZyPoQecW4

The burdens of the church are too much for one person to carry.The burdens of one person are NOT TOO MUCH for one church to carry. Why? Because God set up a system for burden-bearing that involves a community not an individual.  Can a 3300 year old book have an authoritative impact on loneliness, discrimination, justice and burden bearing? Yup. This is why we are talking about  Deuteronomy. It is current for today (and tomorrow if you subscribe): https://youtu.be/wFLqN1xZ9Lg

If you love the God of the Old Testament, this is the place for you.If you don't know if you love the God of the Old Testament, this is the place for you.If you want the Lord to open your heart to love the Old Testament, this is the place for you.         Those we read about will have trust/obedience issues. That's OK: Those who read this book will also have trust/obedience issues. Welcome to Deuteronomy.  Subscribe. This is a daily 7 minute consideration that is best digested one day at a time.https://youtu.be/Ifq_JoqHOcw

This is the last word on John, at least from me. We'll remind ourselves what John reminds us of.  It is the big conclusion and the best of the best of his primary themes. Thank you for being here.  Tomorrow we start Season 29. It will be different. It will be new. It will be OLD. Please join me.https://youtu.be/fNbRqXfYZWI

It is a big ask for God to request some interaction with specks of dust like us.  Fortunately, He tells us how to do it.  He Helps with the process. He comes to get us, first and foremost. He gives us people to help.  He gives us His Spirit locally and His Son to intercede at a distance. Please listen and be encouraged. Subscribe to be encouraged tomorrow with the Lord's will. https://youtu.be/padhcmu7cOI

Do you understand the book of John? You'll know one way or the other by telling me a few stories.  Here are 7 stories that YOU should tell ME to demonstrate that the Gospel of John has struck home. Thank you for considering and maybe subscribing.https://youtu.be/VIaFAAipA0o

It's probably not the best method of Bible scholarship: "Pithy Soundbites" is not a volume on any seminary shelf. But here we are, and if you love a soundbite, today is the day for you!They may be summarized in a bite, but there is a smorgasbord of truth behind them. Listen. Taste and see. Please Subscribe on YouTube or Buzzsprout.https://youtu.be/4f0_XjC_mQo

If we get all the good stuff out of the book of John, how should we respond? If we get the gift of the Good Shepherd, and accuracy in His Word, and diamonds of revelation, how should we respond?Give Him MORE COWBELL. Let's be wildly generous with our response.  It is formally called belief, and sometimes worship, but is best understood as MORE COWBELL.https://youtu.be/Q_0Htb0dg2g

Join me for 7 minutes to receive the 4 benefits of belief.  They answer the question we all ask: WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?Help with your big needProtection of an earthly shepherdClarityprosperityWho wouldn't want these things? I thought so. Listen!https://youtu.be/joje2vsBjWM

Peter gets his MEDICARE card and goes on Social Security and THEN THEY KILL HIM. They take Peter's life AS AN OLD MAN. They don't kill him because he is old.  They kill him because he is faithful.  He's walked with the Lord for 4 decades and has worked out all of his knuckleheadedness.  May we similarly be faithful with all our days.  Maybe we too will get on Social Security and then get killed for our faith! Amen.subscribe to the Youtube channel faithfully: https://youtu.be/ynxLJk4h7Lk

There is some precious stuff in John that should not be forgotten. Except I did,  and you probably do too. Such is the Christian walk.  Join me for a short refresher course of a couple of things that are best not forgotten. Subscribe to not forget tomorrow: https://youtu.be/MyOEiK3poi0

Let's use our "Biblical Imagination" (credit Michael Card) to put ourselves into the greatest stories of the Bible.  Let's receive the same challenges that Nicodemus and the Samaritan Woman at the well receive.  Let's put our first steps of faith into the gap that Jesus leaves. This is the best of John.  Today we'll hear the best line in the Bible because it is the best reality of the gospelhttps://youtu.be/jyiqKfaGEXA

Join me for 7 minutes of the Best of John, which is to say, the best of Jesus. We've "finished" the book, but perhaps it is not finished with us just yet. This is the best of the best. Thanks for being here.https://youtu.be/zWKIGMTkgHM

As John writes the last paragraph of JOHN, he leaves a teaser for the future: There is a LOT MORE of Jesus.  You've got a library as big as the world to explore. We'll have to wait for that library.  Meantime, we have this book, this Bible. Let us not let it go to waste.  Please read it and understand the truths within.  More than that, please BELIEVE. https://youtu.be/wQSE8wJLzgA

Peter is temporarily curious about the outcome of the spiritual walk of John. Jesus gives him a bit of a rebuke.  Worry about yourself.  YOU follow me first. YOU Mr. Peter, practice the habits of faith for yourself.The faith journey of another is above your pay grade.  As for you, FOLLOW ME!https://youtu.be/VbNQPPmIiZg

When Peter hears that he's gonna die, I think he's encouraged at the news. With some bad parts, he also hears he's gonna be faithful, willing and old.  He hears that his death will glorify God, as it does even to this day.All of this together is an encouragement for Peter. Listen  and watch 7 minutes.  subscribe if you are not yet old.https://youtu.be/fY_dfpu2qjs

Peter is GRIEVED that Jesus has to ask him the same question 3 times in a row. I don't think he's mad at Jesus. I think Peter is grieved at himself; that the 3x question was needed for his own benefit.          In the church, the best LEADERS are the best LOVERS of God. So, Peter had to get this right with the Lord. In Peter's case, it is the BROKEN who make the best witnesses for the Lord.https://youtu.be/1tGUgrtzLiw

Join me and my dog Asa as he gives the lesson on LOVING BEING TENDED. Having his eye-boogers tended to is something he cannot do for himself.   It is the highlight of his day. Like him, we should LOVE BEING TENDED by those placed over us in the church.For more Asa tomorrow; more tending: subscribehttps://youtu.be/uFoK2RW7uF4

This one is so worth 7 ¾ minutes of your time.The Lord is in the restoration business.If Peter is not beyond saving from this situation, none of us are. But, this could have been the last time we heard from Peter. It was not.Like Peter, DON'T let your betrayal be the last time we hear from you. Good plug to subscribe for more tomorrow.https://youtu.be/Dp_ey7vQ6lk

 Do you want your best self? Your best life?Probably yes.Do you want to be deeply cared for and loved by people?Probably yes.Do you want a relationship with the Almighty?Probably yes.If so: then love God more than this boat. Start by subscribing to this podcast. https://youtu.be/JutAv9CX8II

Maybe you have heard the phrase, "run to Jesus". Well, what if there is a body of water between Him and you? Peter answers that problem. He "THROWS HIMSELF into the SEA!"It is a practical illustration of good theology. Remember, no matter what you are doing today, you are Bi-vocational. You'll be representing Jesus wherever you are.  You will need every bit of Him, so throw yourself into the sea!https://youtu.be/PNhZHWd55fY

Just like you probably put yourself on the path toward breakfast, it is wise to put ourselves on the path of revelation before the Lord. His DISCLOSURE is related to, and is perhap proportional to our EXPOSURE.Because we as humans forget, if the revelation is not FRESH, there is no revelation. We MUST have fresh exposure to have fresh disclosure. Join me for 7 minutes of exposure. Comment if you get a disclosure.https://youtu.be/5PmSeuUylhU

If you toss a ball to a two year old, for about a million times it will bounce off his head. Then on a magical day, he'll grab it an hold on.Let's get to the meat of this podcast: Belief. John is asking you to grab on and hold on. Listen. Grab on. believe. Hold on.https://youtu.be/MjSVc2Gytl4

Thomas, for sure, is MORE than a knucklehead.  Jesus has every right to judge and punish him for his durable unbelief. So the big question is :Does Jesus rightfully nail Thomas?NO, Jesus took the nails FOR THOMAS.Does Jesus rightfully nail Me?NO, Jesus took the nails FOR ME.Gotta listen to this one! then subscribe.https://youtu.be/hbgbLXrrIGE

So called "doubting Thomas" gets a pass from Christian history.  He does way more than doubt. We find him resisting human leadership. Resisting fellowship. Resisting many counselors. Ignoring the years spent. The teaching. The miracles. Frankly: Resisting Jesus. Yikes.Who else does this sound like? It sounds like JUDAS. Perhaps it will turn out just as bad? Subscribe to find out.https://youtu.be/vbe95z7T8Ts

When Jesus shows Himself to the disciples after the resurrection, He tells them what their message should be:First of course, is Jesus Himself. His life, suffering, death and resurrection.Second, is repentance for the forgiveness of sin. Other than Jesus, this is the main message of Christianity.https://youtu.be/rFswFpQmAZc

If Easter is real, then you have been sent.         If so, where have you been sent? Who are your people?         Are you missional in the places you have been sent.Listen 7 minutes to a challenge from the empty-tomb-Guy.https://youtu.be/RBjbO0CoUFs

Jesus gives  a medium sized rebuke to the duo on the road to Emmaus on Easter Sunday.  Basically, "YOU CAN DO BETTER".BTW: the whole OT is about me.BTW: Breaking bread as an ordinance of the church at the Lord's tabernacle reveals me in a special way.With these words, right from the resurrected Jesus, their eyes were opened.  I pray that ours may be as well. Subscribe.https://youtu.be/m0o2KjIdr2Q

Jesus calls out a duo on the road to Emmaus on the very day of His resurrection.  He tells them they are SPIRITUALLY BRADYCARDIC; that they are ssssllllllllooooowwww of heart to believe. He's gentle about it, but is forthright: You should be quicker to believe.  See if I'm right in seven short minutes.  Subscribe if I am.https://youtu.be/Hu4XatojJNY

This is how the gospel sounds to humans: ridiculous. Even to the disciples.The disciples responded poorly at first to the news of the resurrection. Remember, the road from thinking this Worthless to Worship is travelled with divine help as He opens minds and hearts.Even the disciples needed some help to believe in the resurrection. We might expect the same from our not-yet-brothers and sisters. Please subscribe, listen and consider.https://youtu.be/eDx9pyaEx-0

Women are the first in the resurrection news.A Woman is the first in the seeing Jesus Himself after the resurrection.Today, Women are the second in seeing Jesus. How do they respond?They FALL DOWN and HOLD ON. Please listen and subscribe.https://youtu.be/geFaNb9mo4s

Mary Magdalene makes a mistake on Easter Sunday.  She goes to the tomb to seek the HORIZONTAL Jesus, not the VERTICAL Jesus. She is seeking the dead, soon to be stinky, probably stolen body of Jesus. Jesus asks her a great question: WHOM ARE YOU SEEKING? The answer is a lost body lain somewhere. Let's be ready to find the alive, Vertical Jesus today.  https://youtu.be/7NwY7OISFfE