Noble Bereans

We're all facing tough times right now, but how is your attitude holding out? Are you glorifying Him?

Many people are in self-isolation right now, feeling as if they are in captivity. Is there something different we should be doing as believers? Join in today to find out.

How should we as believers respond to the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? This is a good question, and one we'll explore in this episode.

The Bible tells us to love the Lord with all our heart, soul, and might. What exactly does this mean? Today we'll explore just that.

Today's episode is short and serious. Do you have a sincere and pure devotion to Christ. If you are a believer, this is important, as Christ is your betrothed husband.

Are you at war with God? In this session we are talking about a tough topic: are you living a life led by the flesh, or are you living a life led by the Spirit?

As we wrap up the book of Ruth, you might think there isn't much to discuss, but even in the genealogy of Perez through Obed to David we can learn a few things.

Today we reach the point we've all been waiting for: Ruth and Boaz marry! This isn't without some oddities though and a powerful blessing!

Boaz has staked his claim on Naomi's land and has shared his intention to marry Ruth, now he solidifies this by obtaining the elders' consensus as witnesses and their blessing.

Boaz has obtained the right to redeem Naomi's property and to take Ruth as a wife, formally sealing the deal with an interesting sign and in front of the elders of the city.

Boaz approached a closer relative about being a redeemer and he accepted, but he didn't know what all that entailed! Today we see Boaz tactfully handle this as he solidifies his future with Ruth.

In this episode we see Boaz beginning to fulfill the commitment he made to Ruth, but before the exchange is over, he runs into a bit of a challenge.

Ruth's proposal to Boaz seemed promising, but in today's episode we find her back at Naomi's place with a heavy haul of barley, another gift from Boaz, as the waiting begins.

Today I'm just taking a moment to share a reading of the story of Jesus' birth from Luke chapter 2.

In this episode of Noble Bereans Ruth's big ask of Boaz is addressed head on as he commits to do all she asks with a caveat.

Ruth carries out Naomi's request and finds herself laying at the feet of a sleeping Boaz on the threshing floor. When he awakes, he's startled, but when he realizes who the woman is at his feet, he douses Ruth in compliments and begins to proceed with the actions needed to marry her.

In today's episode we get a bit of a jolt to the "love story" of Ruth and Boaz, and Naomi suggests something that might startle us. Ruth's actions might be viewed with some skepticism too. WARNING: While I think most will be fine listening to this episode with their children, you may wish to preview this one first.

While we were given some insight into Boaz's identity at the beginning of chapter 2, it is only now that Ruth finds out who he is, as Naomi exposes him.

Boaz continues to show incredible kindness to Ruth, even inviting her to join him and his servants for dinner, but that wasn't all - he gave her food in abundance.

Ruth humbly wonders why Boaz is so kind to her, and he explains that he is aware of her actions toward Naomi and all she sacrificed to be with her. He then blesses and encourages her, which is just the beginning of his provision for her.

In this episode of Noble Bereans, we get our first glimpse of Boaz in action as he begins to put Ruth under his covering of protection and provision, even before he really knows her.

Ruth continues in the same respectful way as we've seen thus far, and she takes it upon herself to go into the fields to harvest some of the leftover Barley. This is where she meets Boaz for the first time.

In this episode we look at Naomi's and Ruth's arrival into Bethlehem, joy in the eyes of some, but bitterness in the eyes of Naomi, who even asks to be called by a different name!

In this episode we explore a difference in Orpah and Ruth, learning a key point that may have inspired Ruth to accompany Naomi at all costs.

In this episode we continue our study in the fascinating book of Ruth, learning a bit more of the back story and some of the motivation of why Orpah and Ruth might have wanted to accompany Naomi back to Bethlehem.

The book of Ruth is a fascinating book of the Bible that contains many facets worth exploring. Over the next several weeks we’re going to do just that. Today we’ll spend a bit of time setting the stage for the rest of the story though.

Christians don't often focus on why God is worthy. In this episode we'll begin to explore this topic to understand why we should praise His name.

Why do we exist? To succeed in life? To make a difference? To win souls? In today's episode we get to the very essence of our existence - why we are here.

The Bible makes it clear that arrogance is not Godlike, and humbleness is an attribute of those who follow God. In today's episode we go through some verses supporting this and how to handle situations when we encounter arrogant Christians in our lives.

Christians are often accused, rightly or wrongly, of acting as if they are better than everyone else, but is this true? Are they better than everyone else? We begin exploring this controversial topic in today's episode.

Today is our final episode on training to be a Christian, and this time we're talking about the end of the game.

Today we continue our discussion on training to be a Christian, getting into the real day-to-day activities we should be implementing.

Today we continue our discussion on training to be a Christian, getting into the real day-to-day activities we should be implementing.

In this first episode of season 3 we're beginning a series looking at Christian training.

Our topic this morning is one that we might carry on next week as well: loyalty to God. My question is how deep is our loyalty? What would we do to keep from having conflict in this world while trying to remain loyal to God in some undercover way? The passage that sparked this line of thought is Daniel 3, beginning in verse 4, from the NASB.

Today we’re doing something a little different - a simple reading of a chapter in the Bible: Psalms 23.

Today we explore what it means to love God - what does that look like?

God is good all the time, and all the time, God is good, right? So what about when things don't go well? Today I'll share my own personal experience with four flights, three semis, two rude reps, and a car accident.

This week I had an interesting realization that everything that happens is for His glory! This began while on a flight, as I reflected on how blessed I am when I travel. We get started on this topic this week, but you won't want to miss next week's episode where I'll tell you the rest of the story!

Today we are continuing our discussion from last week, learning more about how God answers prayer.

Does God Answer Prayer? This is a question many Christians ask, and today we'll start to uncover the answer.

Psalms 84 has come to my attention more than once lately, and I am finding a real richness in one verse in particular. In verse ten we are reminded how much better it is to be in the presence of the Lord than anything else out there.

In 1 John 2:3-11, John gives us a commandment that isn't new, but yet it's different. Join in today to find out more about this commandment and what it means to us.

In today's episode, I'll be sharing a passage I came across in today's Bible study about the importance of confessing Christ with our mouths.

In today's episode we explore what Paul says idolatry is and what that means to us.

In today's episode we explore the root meaning of a Hebrew word used for worship.

What priority is God in your life? Do your actions speak as loud as your words? Join us today as we explore this topic.

Idols: they're not just stone or metal statues that we worship. In today's episode we explore idols we have in our lives that might keep us from God.

Today we explore the importance of eradicating sin, even the little sin. I also share a couple of sins I've been wrestling with lately.

Today we conclude this opening series on what it means to be a Noble Berean with the most important lesson of all: coming to believe!

The Noble Bereans examined scriptures daily to see if these things were so. Today we explore what 'these things' were, and what the scriptures were that were examined.