The Bible Tribe Podcast

Evil is as evil does. Our thoughts and actions reveal whether we are giving in to evil or righteousness.   Bible Reading: Judges 6–10 Verse of the day: Judges 6:1, "The Israelites did evil in the LORD's sight, so the LORD turned them over to Midian for seven years." Word of the day: Evil. It is the Hebrew word: רַע (rah).

Those who deceived are deceived themselves. Deception is conceived when we don't like the hard truth. But truth sets us free.   Bible Reading: Genesis 29–32 Verse of the day: Genesis 31:7, "Yet your father has deceived me and changed my wages ten times, but God did not allow him to hurt me." Word of the day: "Deceived". It is the Hebrew word: תָּלַל (taw-lal').

Rejection is a powerful force of the devil that limits our existence. But when we accept one another just as Christ accepted us, God is glorified and people's lives are transformed.   Bible Reading: Romans 15–16 Verse of the day: Romans 15:7, "Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God." Word of the day is: Accept. It is the Greek word: προσλαμβάνω (pros...

In God's Kingdom, those who are first will be last. This puts the strivings of man in its place.   Bible Reading: Matthew 18–20 Verse of the day: Matthew 18:3, " . . . Truly I say to you, unless you are converted and become like children, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven." Word of the day: Converted. It is the Greek word: στρέφω (stref'-o)

It isn't whether we know something that matters. Knowledge is power they say, but wisdom is knowledge applied.   Bible Reading: Job 13–14 Verse of the day is: Job 13:2, "What you know, I also know; I am not inferior to you." Word of the day: Know. It is the Hebrew word: יָדַע (yaw-dah').

Sometimes people can think they are a know it all. But such a position reveals a lack of understanding. True understanding happens when we understand that we don't know what we don't know.   Bible Reading: Psalms 13–15 Verse of the day is: Psalm 14:2 "The LORD looks down from heaven on all mankind to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God." Word of the day is: Understand. It is the...

We are creatures of comfort, but the comforts of this world will not satisfy as well as being right with the LORD does.   Bible Reading: Isaiah 37–42 Verse of the day is: Isaiah 40:1 "Comfort, comfort my people, says your God." Word of the day is: Comfort. It is the Hebrew word: נָחַם (naw-kham').

Covenants are contingent on our ability to carry out our end of the deal. Partial obedience is not obedience at all.   Bible Reading: Judges 1–5 Verse of the day is: Judges 2:1 "...I brought you up from Egypt and brought you into the land that I swore to give to your fathers. I said, 'I will never break my covenant with you.'" Word of the day is: Covenant. It is the Hebrew word: בְּרִית (ber-eeth'...

Our birthright in this world is temporary, but the birthright Christ offers can never be taken away.   Bible Reading: Genesis 25–28 Verse of the day is: Genesis 25:32 "Esau said, "Look, I am about to die [if I do not eat soon]; so of what use is this birthright to me?"" Word of the day is: Birthright. It is the Hebrew word: בְּכוֹרָה (bek-o-raw').

Convictions can be rationalized away and if someone talks you into something they can talk you out. But when we are convinced of truth, we must hold firmly to what we believe.   Bible Reading: Romans 13–14 Verse of the day is: Romans 14:5 "One person esteems one day as better than another, while another esteems all days alike. Each one should be fully convinced in his own mind." Word of the day: C...

This life is but a drop in the scope of all eternity. But the significance and value of this life last forever. Living this life in light of eternity leaves no regrets for this life or the next.   Bible Reading: Matthew 15–17 The verse of the day is: Matthew 16:26, "For what will it benefit someone if he gains the whole world yet loses his life? Or what will anyone give in exchange for his life?"...

Feelings are complicated. We can feel powerless to affect them. But We can direct our heart with the power of the resident Holy Spirit.   Bible Reading: Job 11–12 Verse of the day is: Job 11:13 "…Direct your heart rightly and spread out your hands to Him." Word of the day is: Direct.  It is the Hebrew word: כּוּן    (koon).

Sometimes I just want to run and hide from problems when I hear about them. But refuge is not a place. It is a person, and it is found within.   Bible Reading: Psalms 11–12 Verse of the day is: Psalm 11:1 "In the LORD I take refuge; how can you say to my soul, "Flee like a bird to your mountain." Word of the day is: Refuge.  It is the Hebrew word: חָסָה (khaw-saw').

We can all be encouraged for a little while . . . until the other shoe drops. What then? God has encouragement for us even then.   Bible Reading: Isaiah 31–36 Verse of the day is: Isaiah 35:3 "Encourage the exhausted, and strengthen the feeble." Word of the day is: Encourage.  It is the Hebrew word:  חָזַק (khaw-zak').

Rest. Just that word makes me pause. What is rest to you? The rest God gives us can happen in the midst of unrestful circumstances.   Bible Reading: Joshua 21–24 Verse of the day is: Joshua 21:44 "The LORD gave them rest on every side, just as he had sworn to their ancestors. Not one of their enemies withstood them; the LORD gave all their enemies into their hands." Word of the day is: Rest.  It i...

Promises, promises. We can be afraid to trust in them. But when we understand the purpose behind God's promises, we don't place a time limit on them.   Bible Reading: Genesis 21–24 Verse of the day is: Genesis 21:1 "The LORD kept his word and did for Sarah exactly what he had promised." Word of the day is: Promised. It is the Hebrew word: דָּבַר (daw-bar).

Ever notice that when grace is extended one's natural disposition is to make it into a good work? Like something we have earned or deserved? Grace wouldn't be grace if we could earn it.   Bible Reading: Romans 11–12 Verse of the day is: Romans 11:6, "And if by grace, then it cannot be based on works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace." Word of the day is: Grace. It is the Greek word: χάρι...

Hope is not a wish. It is not just a longing of the soul. Hope has a name that never fails.   Bible Reading: Matthew 12–14 Verse of the day is: Matthew 12:21 "And his name will be the hope of all the world." Word of the day is: Hope. It is the Greek word: ἐλπίζω (el-pid'-zo).

A lot of the arguments in this life are about being right. But being right is not the goal. Being righteous is.   Bible Reading: Job 9–10 Verse of the day is: Job 9:2, "Truly I know that it is so: But how can a man be in the right before God?" Word of the day is: Right. It is the Hebrew word: צָדַק (tsaw-dak').

Welcome to February! The cold weather makes many of us want to hide away, though we are also suffering from cabin fever, I daresay. But there is a hiding place in Christ for those who seek and find it.   Bible Reading: Psalms 9–10 Verse of the day: Psalm 9:9, "The LORD is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble." Word of the day: Stronghold. It is the Hebrew word: מִשְׂגָּב (m...

It is easy to become apathetic or weary in this world. But we must never forget our purpose. We were made to exalt God. We are signposts of exaltation, proclaiming His goodness and faithfulness.   Bible Reading: Isaiah 25–30 Verse of the day: Isaiah 25:1, "LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done wonderful things, things planned long ag...

God's people need to take ownership of what God has given to us. Faithful possession of God's provision will mean we steward all that He gives us for His glory.   Bible Reading: Joshua 17–20 Verse of the day: Joshua 18:3, "So Joshua said to the sons of Israel, 'How long will you put off entering to take possession of the land which the Lord, the God of your fathers, has given you?'" Word of the da...

The fact that God chooses us when we have not chosen Him still astounds me and I hope it always does. We are chosen for relationship so we can know God and be a part of His plan of redemption.   Bible Reading: Genesis 17–20 Verse of the day: Genesis 18:19, "For I have chosen him, that he may command his children and his household after him to keep the way of the LORD by doing righteousness and jus...

Sometimes we go through this life feeling like we deserve more. We can compare with others and wonder why they seem have more favor than us. But God's favor is truly unjust grace. We don't deserve it and yet He gives it freely.   Bible Reading: Romans 9–10 Verse of the day: Romans 9:14 "What shall we say then? Is there injustice on God's part? By no means!" Word of the day: Injustice. It is the Gr...

There is a pecking order and seniority in this world that can make advancement challenging. But there is a higher authority altogether that isn't about advancement, but serving.   Bible Reading: Matthew 9–11 Verse of the day: Matthew 9:6, "'But I want you to know that the Son of Man has authority on earth to forgive sins.' So he said to the paralyzed man, 'Get up, take your mat and go home.'" Word...