The Bible Tribe Podcast

Worship is not a song. It is not a portion of a service. Worship is living our lives in awe of God, acknowledging Him in all of life. Bible Reading: Psalms 132-134 Verse of the day: Psalm 132:7, "Then we said, "Let's go to the throne of the LORD and worship at his feet." Word of the day: Worship. It is the Hebrew word:  שָׁחָה (shaw-khaw').

God will be magnified whether or not we choose to magnify Him. When we minimize God or choose to live in sin, he will still be magnified. Bible Reading: Malachi Verse of the day: Malachi 1:5, "Your eyes will see this and you will say, 'The LORD be magnified beyond the border of Israel!'" Word of the day: Magnified. It is the Hebrew word:  גָּדַל (gaw-dal').

Have you ever fasted? Sometimes we can miss a mighty movement of God in our lives is we forsake fasting and praying. When we find ourselves in desperate times, fasting and praying is about humbling ourselves before God so we can seek Him more fervently. Bible Reading: Neh. 1-3 Verse of the day: Nehemiah 1:4, "As soon as I heard these words I sat down and wept and mourned for days, and I continued...

In a world that does not have God's word as its authority, God's word can be perverted. But twisting God's word for our own purposes only leaves us twisted ourselves. Bible Reading: Deut. 22-24 Verse of the day: Deuteronomy 24:17, "You shall not pervert the justice due an alien or an orphan, nor take a widow's garment in pledge." Word of the day: Pervert. It is the Hebrew word:  נָטָה (naw-taw').

What purpose gets you out of bed in the morning? When we aim at nothing, we get what we aim for. There is a purpose for everything in this life, even suffering. How do you use suffering in your life? Bible Reading: 1 Peter 4-5 Verse of the day: 1 Peter 4:1, "Therefore, since Christ has suffered in the flesh, arm yourselves also with the same purpose, because the one who has suffered in the flesh h...

Legalism and liberalism can hinder evangelistic efforts. But when the church is biblical and avoids these extremes, the church will be strengthened as it walks in truth. Bible Reading: Acts 15-16 Verse of the day: Acts 16:5, "So the churches were strengthened in the faith and grew daily in numbers." Word of the day: Strengthened. It is the Greek word:  στερεόω (ster-eh-o'-o).

"Don't pray for patience," people advise. Yet patience is part of what we are called to in Christ. When we wait on God, we will never be disappointed. Bible Reading: Eccl. 7-8 Verse of the day: Ecclesiastes 7:8, "The end of a matter is better than its beginning, and patience is better than pride." Word of the day: Patience. It is the Hebrew word:  אָרֵךְ (aw-rake').

When we are attacked and feel unseen, God always sees, and He is always for us. We prevail over our enemies and our circumstances by placing our hope in Christ's rescue, strength, and grace. Bible Reading: Psalms 129-131 Verse of the day: Psalm 129:2, "Many times they have persecuted me from my youth up; Yet they have not prevailed against me." Word of the day: Prevailed. It is the Hebrew word:  י...

Sometimes we can live this life as if it will never end, but how we live our days will be apparent on the Day of the LORD. Live for that day. Bible Reading: Zech. 11-14 Verse of the day: Zechariah 14:9, "The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name." Word of the day: Day. It is the Hebrew word:  יוֹם (yome).       

When we serve God, people will come against us. But when God's people are separated for the work of God yet united in that work, greater is He that is in them than any obstacle in this world. Bible Reading: Ezra 6-10 Verse of the day: Ezra 6:21, "The sons of Israel who returned from exile and all those who had separated themselves from the impurity of the nations of the land to join them, to seek...

Warfare abounds all around us, but we don't have to fear. In the battles we fight in this life God wants to fight on our behalf and save us. Bible Reading: Deut. 19-21 Verse of the day: Deuteronomy 20:4, "For the LORD your God is the One who is going with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you." Word of the day: Save. It is the Hebrew word:  יָשַׁע (yaw-shah').       

The foreknowledge of God chose us before we even were. Our finite minds struggle to grasp this reality, but as Augustine stated, "If you understood Him, He would not be God." Bible Reading: 1 Peter 1-3 Verse of the day: 1 Peter 1:2, "According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and...

Every parent knows what it is like to call their kids and they don't respond. But the calling of God on our lives is too great to dismiss. Bible Reading: Acts 13-14 Verse of the day: Acts 13:2, "While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."" Word of the day: Called. It is the Greek word:  προσκα...

Being impulsive can get us into a lot of trouble. Especially in the presence of God. Bible Reading: Eccl. 5-6 Verse of the day: Ecclesiastes 5:2, "Do not be hasty in word or impulsive in thought to bring up a matter in the presence of God. For God is in heaven and you are on the earth; therefore let your words be few." Word of the day: Impulsive. It is the Hebrew word:  מָהַר (maw-har').

We all want joy, but the path to get there might not be so coveted. We would not experience joy if we had not first experienced joyless times. Bible Reading: Psalms 126-128 Verse of the day: Psalm 126:5, "Those who sow in tears shall reap with joyful shouting." Word of the day: Joyful. It is the Hebrew word:  רִנָּה (rin-naw').

A branch on its own cannot survive and begins to die. But a branch connected to the vine is alive. So it is with us. Jesus is the BRANCH, the root of Jesse, and He is also the vine we are connected to. Bible Reading: Zech. 6-10 Verse of the day: Zechariah 6:12, "Tell him this is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Here is the man whose name is the Branch, and he will branch out from his place and build...

Love in this world does not last forever, but God's love does. Think about that. He will never stop loving you. Bible Reading: Ezra 1–5 Verse of the day: Ezra 3:11, "They sang with praise and thanksgiving to the LORD: "For he is good; his faithful love to Israel endures forever." Then all the people gave a great shout of praise to the LORD because the foundation of the LORD's house had been laid."...

Our hands are vessels for serving God and others. Our hands give from what they have been given. Bible Reading: Deuteronomy 16–18 Verse of the day: Deuteronomy 16:10, "Then you shall keep the Feast of Weeks to the LORD your God with the tribute of a freewill offering from your hand, which you shall give as the LORD your God blesses you." Word of the day: Hand. It is the Hebrew word:  יָד (yawd).

We cannot avoid conflict for long. But when it is in our power to do so, healthy conflict avoidance is not a bad thing when the goal is God's glory. Bible Reading: James 4–5 Verse of the day: James 4:1, "What is the source of wars and fights among you? Don't they come from your passions that wage war within you?" Word of the day: Conflicts. It is the Hebrew word:  μάχη (makh'-ay).

Have you received the good news? The best news of all? Hearing the good news is one thing, but receiving it is quite another and it transforms our lives. Bible Reading: Acts 11–12 Verse of the day: Acts 11:1, "Soon the news reached the apostles and other believers in Judea that the Gentiles had received the word of God." Word of the day: Received. It is the Hebrew word:  δέχομαι (dekh'-om-ahee).

Time is a commodity that evaporates the moment we are given it. Make the most of the time you are given. Bible Reading: Ecclesiastes 3–4 Verse of the day: Ecclesiastes 3:1, "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens." Word of the day: Time. It is the Hebrew word:  נָתַן (zem-awn').

When others seek to humble you in their pride, don't let your own pride keep you from crying out to God.   Today is my oldest son's birthday and this past weekend he surprised my husband and me by sharing a video about how much he loves his Dad and posting a Go Fund Me for my husband's cancer treatment that Insurance is not paying for. So my husband is my kinsman redeemer who stepped into my life...

Being angry is often associated with sin. But God's anger with His people was about their waywardness that caused them to sin and turn from Him. Bible Reading: Zech. 1-5 Verse of the day: Zech 1:2, "The LORD was very angry with your ancestors." Word of the day: Angry. It is the Hebrew word:  קָצַף (kaw-tsaf').

When we face battles, our strength does not lie in our power our ability, but in God's strength. Our battles belong to the LORD. Bible Reading: 2 Chr. 31-36 Verse of the day: 2 Chr. 32:8, "He may have a great army, but they are merely men. We have the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles for us!" Hezekiah's words greatly encouraged the people." Word of the day: Battles. It is the Hebre...

What we cling to will cling to us. When we cling to this world and its false beliefs, we will be lost. But when we cling to Jesus, He will guide us through all the distractions of this world and keep us centered in Him. Bible Reading: Deut. 13-15 Verse of the day: Deut. 13:4, "You shall follow the LORD your God and fear Him; and you shall keep His commandments, listen to His voice, serve Him, and...