The Bible Tribe Podcast

The struggle is real in this life, but then the stronghold of God is our refuge when life becomes too much. Bible Reading: Nahum Verse of the day: Nahum 1:7, "The LORD is good, A stronghold in the day of trouble, And He knows those who take refuge in Him." Word of the day: Stronghold. It is the Hebrew word:  מָעוֹז (maw-oze').

Seeking God is not a casual endeavor. We need to set our minds and hearts toward the purpose of seeking God or we fall away. Bible Reading: 2 Chr. 11-15 Verse of the day: 2 Chronicles 11:16, "Those from all the tribes of Israel who set their hearts on seeking the LORD God of Israel followed them to Jerusalem, to sacrifice to the LORD God of their fathers." Word of the day: Set. It is the Hebrew wo...

Ever feel overwhelmed to carry out the task God has given you? When God appoints, He also anoints us to accomplish His purposes. Bible Reading: Deut. 1-3 Verse of the day: Deut 1:13, "Choose wise and discerning and experienced men from your tribes, and I will appoint them as your heads." Word of the day: Appoint. It is the Hebrew word:  שׂוּם (soom).

We represent God on this earth and Christ showed us how to represent. Christ came as a representation of God to represent God's people. In the likeness of God to bear the sins of man in the likeness of man. Bible Reading: Hebrews 1-3 Verse of the day: Hebrews 1:3, "The Son is the radiance of God's glory and the exact representation of his being, sustaining all things by his powerful word. After he...

Suffering is a part of life in a fallen world. But suffering is never in vain. The purpose of suffering is seen in the fruit it bears. Bible Reading: Acts 1-2 Verse of the day: Acts 1:3, After his suffering, he presented himself to them and gave many convincing proofs that he was alive. He appeared to them over a period of forty days and spoke about the kingdom of God. Word of the day: Suffering....

Boasting is commonplace in a world of comparison. People want to make more of themselves, but frankly, we are not all that and a bag of chips. Our worth comes from the One Who alone is worthy of all praise. Boasting leads to roasting if we are not careful. We have no right to boast for all we have has been given to us. Bible Reading: Proverbs 27-28 Verse of the day: Proverbs 27:1, "Do not boast ab...

No one likes to be humbled, yet the truly humble have favor with God. And God Himself, the greatest of all, chose to humble Himself to win our souls. Bible Reading: Psalms 111-113 Verse of the day: Psalm 113:6, "Who humbles Himself to behold the things that are in heaven and in the earth?" Word of the day: Humbles. It is the Hebrew word:  שָׁפֵל (shaw-fale').

Scheming is futile in this life. While we scheme or others scheme against us, in the grand scheme of things, God's purposes prevail. Those who strive for their own glory and purposes wind up reaping what they sow. Bible Reading: Micah Verse of the day: Micah 2:1, "Woe to those who scheme iniquity, Who work out evil on their beds! When morning comes, they do it, For it is in the power of their hand...

We often say the phrase "praying for you", but perhaps we pray amiss. Prayer is not just about getting what we want. It is about doing life with Jesus and crying out to Him with all that we encounter in this life. Bible Reading: 2 Chr. 6-10 Verse of the day: 2 Chronicles 6:19, "Yet have regard to the prayer of Your servant and to his supplication, O LORD my God, to listen to the cry and to the pra...

None of us wants to volunteer to experience troubles, but perhaps we do without realizing it. Bible Reading: Num. 33-36 Verse of the day: Numbers 33:55, "But if you do not drive out the inhabitants of the land, those you allow to remain will become barbs in your eyes and thorns in your sides. They will give you trouble in the land where you will live." Word of the day: Trouble. It is the Hebrew wo...

People can proclaim peace all day long, but if they do not know Jesus, they will not find peace in this broken world, just shattered pieces of our hope. As the saying goes, Know God, know peace. No God, no peace. Bible Reading: Philemon Verse of the day: Philemon 1:3, "May God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ give you grace and peace." Word of the day: Peace. It is the Greek word:  εἰρήνη (i-r...

Death is a 100% proposition no one can avoid in a fallen world. But Jesus' death removes death's sting and shows us how to truly live. Bible Reading: John 21 Verse of the day: John 21:14, "This was now the third time Jesus appeared to his disciples after he was raised from the dead." Word of the day: Dead. It is the Greek word:  νεκρός (nek-ros').

Foolishness is applauded in a culture that is void of character. But the one who is willing to give up what the culture prizes is no fool. Bible Reading: Proverbs 26 Verse of the day: Proverbs 26:4, "Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him." Word of the day: Fool. It is the Hebrew word:  כְּסִיל (kes-eel').

Ugh. Being someone's target is no fun at all. Especially when hatred or jealousy are at the root. But when we are surrounded by enemies, we are also surrounded by God, Who defends us. Bible Reading: Psalms 108-110 Verse of the day: Psalm 109:3, "They have also surrounded me with words of hatred, And fought against me without a cause." Word of the day: Surrounded. It is the Hebrew word:  סָבַב (saw...

"Be careful—You might get what you ask for." Whenever I hear this phrase, I am grateful to realize that nothing happens to us apart from God's sovereign, perfect will. God knows what we need before we do and He knows what we don't need. Answered prayers might not always look like what we hoped for, but they are just what we need. Bible Reading: Jonah Verse of the day: Jonah 2:2, "...In my distress...

People are yearning for security in a world that cannot provide it. But when God establishes us, we don't have to strive or fear. Bible Reading: 2 Chr. 1-5 Verse of the day: 2 Chronicles 1:1, "Solomon son of David established himself firmly over his kingdom, for the LORD his God was with him and made him exceedingly great." Word of the day: Established. It is the Hebrew word: חָזַק  khaw-zak'  אָמ...

Discouragement is a by-product of living in a world that cannot satisfy. But we who are in Christ must seek to encourage one another in what truly satisfies: knowing God and His word. Bible Reading: Num. 29-32 Verse of the day: Numbers 32:7, "Why will you discourage the heart of the people of Israel from going over into the land that the LORD has given them?" Word of the day: Discourage (ing). It...

Sound doctrine is more than just teaching a belief system. It is the core of our faith. Holding onto sound doctrine matters lest we become errant in what we believe. Bible Reading: Titus Verse of the day: Titus 1:9, "He must hold firmly to the trustworthy message as it has been taught, so that he can encourage others by sound doctrine and refute those who oppose it." Word of the day: Doctrine. It...

I used to recite a poem about diligence with my children when they were little. The end line was, "things done by halves are never done right." Leaving a job half done is not complete at all. We are fulfilled when we seek to fulfill God's purposes and will in our lives, living fully for Him. Bible Reading: John 19-20 Verse of the day: John 19:28, "Jesus knew that his mission was now finished, and...

Jealousy and comparison lead to a lot of unnecessary drama. God is the one who positions people for His glory. Being envious is a sure sign that we are not satisfied with God's portion for us. Bible Reading: Proverbs 24-25 Verse of the day: Proverbs 24:1, "Be not envious of evil men, nor desire to be with them." Word of the day: Envious. It is the Hebrew word:  קָנָא (kaw-naw').

What we crave might be our undoing. We were made to crave and worship our Creator, not the creation. Bible Reading: Psalms 105-107 Verse of the day: Psalm 106:14, "They craved intensely in the wilderness and tested God in the desert." Word of the day: Craved. It is the Hebrew word:  אָוָה (aw-vaw').

Pride is esteemed by our culture, but not by God. God is able to humble all who are prideful. Bible Reading: Obadiah Verse of the day: Obadiah 1:3, "The arrogance of your heart has deceived you, You who live in the clefts of the rock, In the loftiness of your dwelling place, Who say in your heart, 'Who will bring me down to earth?' Word of the day: Arrogance. It is the Hebrew word:  זָדוֹן (zaw-do...

What legacy are you leaving your children? The best legacy is to live a vibrant faith and to encourage our children to be Whole-hearted and Holy in their worship and service of God. Bible Reading: 1 Chr. 26-29 Verse of the day: 1 Chronicles 28:9, "And you, Solomon my son, know the God of your father and serve him with a whole heart and with a willing mind, for the LORD searches all hearts and unde...

We don't have to be in a literal wilderness to be in a wilderness in our own mind. When we feel dry and far away from God, sometimes doing the next best right thing can help to pull us out of the wilderness into God's abundance for us. Bible Reading: Num. 25-28 Verse of the day: Numbers 27:14, "For when the community rebelled at the waters in the Desert of Zin, both of you disobeyed my command to...

I grew up hearing that "cleanliness was next to godliness", as if that phrase was a Scripture. And while being clean is certainly a great goal, it does not represent godliness as much as exhibiting grace under pressure does. Bible Reading: 2 Tim. 3-4 Verse of the day: 2 Timothy 3:5, "Having the appearance of godliness, but denying its power. Avoid such people." Word of the day: Godliness. It is th...