One Minute Scripture Study: A Come Follow Me Podcast

Would you feel happy if you thought you were going to be killed, and then you were told you were going to live? I’m thinking yes! But today I want to talk about a really cool side effect that happened as a result of the happiness the Jews felt! Join me in Esther 8:16-17!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testam...

Sometimes it feels a little good to be angry.    It feels powerful.  It feels strong.    But today we’re learning just how weak anger really makes us.    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: h...

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Esther!   Grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/ Hosted on Acast. See...

Have you ever had a huge task ahead of you and were sure how you’d get it done?    The great Nehemiah is teaching us the key ingredient to accomplishing even your loftiest goals!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s sc...

King Darius was not going to put up with the tattle-taling neighbors of the Jews in Jerusalem. His powerful and firm example is one I think we can all learn from! Join me in studying Ezra 6:7-8!    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   A...

When is the easiest time to beat a temptation?    Today Nehemiah is teaching us the answer to that question and also HOW to go about beating temptation back!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s scripture study guide h...

Ever felt confused reading the scriptures? Uh, YES! As much as I hope our podcast episodes help you make sense of what’s going on, I have a message that I think might make you feel a little better, no matter how clueless you may feel. Join me as we study Nehemiah 8:8!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament...

Who is your Old Testament hero?    David?  Daniel?  Maybe even Samson?    Well what about Nehemiah?     Today we’re learning about another great unsung hero of the Old Testament who definitely deserves the attention he’s getting on the podcast today!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: htt...

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, Ezra 1; 3-7; Nehemiah 2; 4-6; 8!   Grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplifi...

Have you ever cried alone in your room?    Or silently held in your grief while feeling totally abandoned?    The story of a dying Hezekiah teaches us that God is ALWAYS near and we are NEVER forgotten!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplifi...

Although you may not be staring at yourself in a mirror all day, I have a feeling you might have more “vanity” than you may think! Listen to today’s episode as we take on a new angle for 2 Kings 17:15.    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplifi...

Do you ever struggle to pray?  Or at least pray well?   King Hezekiah’s story will inspire you with a new way to visualize your prayers!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefoll...

Okay, okay, you probably know that I love the scriptures by now. But the story of Hilkiah and Josiah illustrates one of the most important reasons I feel like I cling to the scriptures! Join me as we study 2 Kings 22:13.    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/o...

“But he made me!”   “I had no choice!”   Today we’re learning how Hezekiah destroys all of our best “blaming” excuses through his amazing example!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https:...

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, 2 Kings 17-25!   Grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/ Hosted on Acas...

Today we’re diving into my favorite scripture story of ALL TIME!   Grab some popcorn and settle in for a fabulous story with a powerful lesson.    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://...

Love, share, invite. Have you heard that three-word phrase recently? Many church leaders have been sharing this simple formula, but I’ve always had trouble with one part in particular. Let’s study 2 Kings 5:3 for one of the best examples for how to make it happen!    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament ou...

Sure we believe in miracles, but what about miracles with no precedent?    What if it’s never happened before. . . is it still possible?    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefol...

Do you ever feel like the amount of time or your talents that you have just aren’t that great? Elisha the prophet and a widow can teach us an important lesson about the Lord’s ability to multiply. Join with me in looking at 2 Kings 4:2!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwa...

The scriptures have stories of great friendships: David and Jonathan, Ruth and Naomi.     But one friendship that teaches a powerful (though often ignored) lesson is that of Elijah and Elisha.    Listen in to find out how you can be a great BFF!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://...

Listen to Big Picture to get the quick context for this week’s reading, 2 Kings 2-7!   Grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: https://comefollowmestudy.com/shop/ Discount code: OMSS   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/ Hosted on Acast....

Is it a sin to feel sad?    Is it wrong to be depressed when God has blessed you so abundantly?   Today we’re looking at a prophet of God who struggled with serious sadness and depression!   Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab...

Have you ever made a bad choice and then had to deal with the consequences? Or even worse, not even realized that you were subtly trying to shift the blame?! Let’s dive into 1 Kings 18:17-18 today to see what Ahab and Elijah can teach us.    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kriste...

Have miracles ceased?   Why don’t we see Red Seas parted?     Why doesn’t God send fire down from heaven to destroy the wicked?    Well it turns out miracles are happening every day, all around us.  We just need to have eyes to see them.     Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kriste...

This woman was ready to feed her son and then die of starvation. How did she survive? I think it’s a lesson we can all learn from in 1 Kings 17:15!    Get our 365-day Old Testament daily devotional book: https://amzn.to/3nYC821   Get your free copy of the simplified Old Testament outline here: https://kristenwalkersmith.com/oldtestamentsimplified/   And grab Cali’s scripture study guide here: http...