The Bible Tribe Podcast

When I was little, I wanted my big brothers to defend me when I was under attack. But sometimes they failed to protect me. When we need defending, there is no greater defender than our God. Bible Reading: Psalms 59-61 Verse of the day: Psalm 59:1, "Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; Defend me from those who rise up against me." Word of the day: Defend. It is the Hebrew word:  שָׂגַב (saw-gab').

To be like someone who is excellent is a compliment. The likeness of anything gives us a glimmer of the real thing. But there is no comparison to the other worldly likeness of our God. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 1-6 Verse of the day: Ezekiel 1:28, "Like the appearance of the rainbow in the clouds on a rainy day, so was the appearance of the surrounding radiance. Such was the appearance of the likeness...

Sometimes we don't know how to express our grief and it feels pointless to cry out to God, but those who will admit their need and call out to God will be heard. The most important call we make is a heavenly one. Bible Reading: 2 Sam. 21-24 Verse of the day: 2 Samuel 22:4, "I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, And I am saved from my enemies." Word of the day: Call. It is the Hebrew w...

Mercy is such a blessing to receive, but so costly to the giver. Mercy is not meant to be taken for granted. The gift of God's mercy is so we can draw near, not be separated again because of sin. Bible Reading: Exodus 33-36 Verse of the day: Exodus 33:19, "The LORD replied, "I will make all my goodness pass before you, and I will call out my name, Yahweh, before you. For I will show mercy to anyon...

When we don't have enough, it reminds us of our need if we are willing to admit it. Christ offers us sufficient grace if we will let Him. Bible Reading: 2 Cor. 11-13 Verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 12:9, "But he said to me, "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest u...

Healing from physical pain might need a Band-Aid or more serious intervention. But the healing we need  requires the Master Physician. Bible Reading: Luke 6-8 Verse of the day: Luke 6:7, "And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him." Word of the day: Heal. It is the Greek word:  θεραπεύω (ther-ap-yoo'-o)...

The senses inform our mind of the world around us, but our senses cannot contain the wonder of our God. Seeing the Unseen is only possible in the Spirit. And the Spirit leads us to truth, if we are willing to see it. Bible Reading: Job 41-42 Verse of the day: Job 42:5, "My ears had heard of you but now my eyes have seen you." Word of the day: Seen. It is the Hebrew word:  רָאָה (raw-aw').

Seeking after glory in this life is seeking worship that belongs to God alone. The purpose of glory is not for man's pride to be puffed up, but to reflect God and mediate His presence to the world. Bible Reading: Psalms 56-58 Verse of the day: Psalm 57:5, "Be exalted, O God, above the highest heavens! May your glory shine over all the earth." Word of the day: Glory. It is the Hebrew word:  כָּבוֹד...

Our minds can be our undoing when we let our thoughts run our lives. But if we will call to mind the goodness and love of God and the hope we have in Him, our thoughts can be transformed. Bible Reading: Lamentations Verse of the day: Lamentations 3:21–22, "But this I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end." Word of the...

Where we seek counsel or advice will shape our lives. Wise counsel is determined by how much that counsel lines up with the principles found in the word of God. Bible Reading: 2 Sam. 16-20 Verse of the day: 2 Samuel 16:23, "The advice of Ahithophel, which he gave in those days, was as if one inquired of the word of God; so was all the advice of Ahithophel regarded by both David and Absalom." Word...

This word means to sanctify, hallow, dedicate, prepare, purify, appoint; to be set apart. The Theological Wordbook of the Old Testament says We live in a time where there is a peer pressure to conform. But being set apart by God means we seek to be transformed by His word not conformed to the world. We are set apart from the heart as we set God as our priority in this life.   Bible Reading: Exodus...

The principle of reaping and sowing is a reminder to sow well. God's blessings are not to be wasted. Serve and give generously to others for His glory. Sow to grow others and yourself. Bible Reading: 2 Cor. 9-10 Verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 9:6, "Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously." Word of the day: Generously. I...

When we have been given a great gift, we want to have a response worthy of that gift. How much more when we have been saved? Bible Reading: Luke 3-5 Verse of the day: Luke 3:8(a), "Therefore bear fruits worthy of repentance." Word of the day: Worthy. It is the Greek word:  ἄξιος (ax'-ee-os).

Recognizing our position before a holy God helps us to keep in perspective that God is God, and we aren't. Bible Reading: Job 39-40 Verse of the day: Job 40:4, "Behold, I am vile; What shall I answer You? I lay my hand over my mouth." Word of the day: Vile. It is the Hebrew word:  קָלַל (kaw-lal').

Ever lose something of great value and hunt for it relentlessly? We are motivated in those moments by our desire to not lose something we paid for or were given. What if we were to channel that pursuit to seeking after God and a relationship with Him, which far surpasses anything of value on this earth? Bible Reading: Psalms 53-55 Verse of the day: Psalm 53:2, "God looks down from heaven on the ch...

Joining a club or group is a temporary source of companionship or hardship, depending on the people involved. But joining the Jesus team we are always accepted and our membership lasts forever! Bible Reading: Jer. 49-52 Verse of the day: Jeremiah 50:5, "They shall ask the way to Zion, with faces turned toward it, saying, 'Come, let us join ourselves to the LORD in an everlasting covenant that will...

Sin's promises betray us. Sin promises to fulfill our wants, but sin reaps consequences that we would never want to pay. If only sin were billed for what it truly is. Bible Reading: 2 Sam. 11-15 Verse of the day: 2 Samuel 12:5, "Then David's anger burned greatly against the man, and he said to Nathan, "As the LORD lives, the man who has done this certainly deserves to die!" Word of the day: Deserv...

Anyone can serve or give but doing so with a willing spirit is not always the case. How we give is more important than what we give. Bible Reading: Exodus 25-28 Verse of the day: Exodus 25:2, "Speak to the children of Israel, that they bring Me an offering. From everyone who gives it willingly with his heart you shall take My offering." Word of the day: Willingly. It is the Hebrew word:  נָדַב (na...

Depression is a certainty in a fallen world. But it does not have to be a life sentence. Bible Reading: 2 Cor. 7-8 Verse of the day: 2 Corinthians 7:6, "But God, who comforts the depressed, comforted us by the coming of Titus." Word of the day: Depressed. It is the Greek word:  ταπεινός (tap-i-nos').

Being blameless isn't about being perfect. It is about a righteousness we could never achieve on our own.   Bible Reading: Luke 1-2 Verse of the day: Luke 1:6, "They both were righteous (approved) in the sight of God, walking blamelessly in all the commandments and requirements of the Lord." Word of the day: Blameless. It is the Greek word:  ἄμεμπτος (am'-emp-tos).

Suffering does not mean God does not care. He wants to be our comfort. And when we consider God's goodness and greatness, our suffering is put into perspective in the scope of eternity.   Bible Reading: Job 37–38 Verse of the day: Job 37:14, "Listen to this, Job; Stand and consider the wonders of God." Word of the day: Consider. It is the Hebrew word:  בִּין (Bene).           

The sin within deceives us. We are blessed when someone helps us to recognize the hidden sins we don't see. Bible Reading: Psalms 51-52 Verse of the day: Psalm 51:3, "I know about my sins, and I cannot forget the burden of my guilt." Word of the day: Sin. It is the Hebrew word:  חַטָּאָת (khat-taw-aw').   

Bible Reading: Jer. 43-48 Verse of the day: Jeremiah 48:7, "For because of your trust in your own achievements and treasures, you yourself will also be captured; And Chemosh will go off into exile together with his priests and his leaders." Word of the day: Achievements. It is the Hebrew word:  מַעֲשֶׂה (mah-as-eh').

Bible Reading: 2 Sam. 6-10 Verse of the day: 2 Samuel 8:14, "He put garrisons throughout Edom, and all the Edomites became subject to David. The LORD gave David victory wherever he went." Word of the day: Victory. It is the Hebrew word:  יָשַׁע (yaw-shah').

Bible Reading: Exodus 21-24 Verse of the day: Exodus 23:21, "Pay attention to him and listen to what he says. Do not rebel against him; he will not forgive your rebellion, since my Name is in him." Word of the day: Rebellious, which is a different word than rebellion that is in the journal. It is the Hebrew word:  מָרָה (maw-raw').