The Bible Tribe Podcast

Whenever my kids wanted to help someone do what was right when they were little, they would demonstrate authority and say, "my momma said so". It worked for a little while until the other person did not consider me an authority. But we who are in Christ are to live holy lives because of the authority of our good and great God. Bible Reading: Lev. 9-12 Verse of the day: Leviticus 11:45, "I am the L...

Walking out our faith requires applying God's word daily to our lives. How we walk our faith out ultimately demonstrates what we say we believe. Bible Reading: Eph. 4-6 Verse of the day: Ephesians 4:17, "Now this I say and testify in the Lord, that you must no longer walk as the Gentiles do, in the futility of their minds." Word of the day: Walk. It is the Greek word:  περιπατέω (per-ee-pat-eh'-o)...

Being a Christian is impossible in our flesh. We could never be good enough. But in Christ, what is impossible becomes possible with God. Bible Reading: Luke 18-20 Verse of the day: Luke 18:27, "Jesus replied, "What is impossible with man is possible with God."" Word of the day: Possible. It is the Greek word:  δυνατός (doo-nat-os').

The soundness of our doctrine depends on how acquainted we are with God's word and living it out. Bible Reading: Proverbs 4-5 Verse of the day: Proverbs 4:2, "For I give you good doctrine: Do not forsake my law." Word of the day: Doctrine. It is the Hebrew word:  לֶקַח (leh'-kakh).

Our souls will encounter suffering in this life, but how will we encounter that suffering? The suffering of our souls was also experienced by our Messiah, who ultimately saved our souls. Bible Reading: Psalms 68-70 Verse of the day: Psalm 69:1, "Save me, O God; For the waters are come in unto my soul." Word of the day: Soul. It is the Hebrew word:  נֶפֶשׁ (neh'-fesh).          

Sometimes mourning and lamenting what could have been keeps us wrapped up in the past and sometimes it wakes us up to realize the mistakes we have made. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 19-24 Verse of the day: Ezekiel 19:14, "And fire has gone out from the stem of its shoots, has consumed its fruit, so that there remains in it no strong stem, no scepter for ruling. This is a lamentation and has become a lam...

Being unequally yoked with unbelievers turns our hearts away. God's command to Solomon to not associate with foreign women was not because of their race, but because of their faith. Bible Reading: 1 Kings 11-15 Verse of the day: 1 Kings 11:1–3, "Now King Solomon loved many foreign women . . .  from the nations of which the Lord had said to the sons of Israel, "You shall not associate with them, no...

Guilt is hard to overcome. If it isn't guilt trips from others, our own hearts can condemn us, and we also have an accuser who lives to accuse us. But we can ditch guilt and don grace in Christ. Bible Reading: Lev. 5-8 Verse of the day: Leviticus 5:5, "When you become aware of your guilt in any of these ways, you must confess your sin." Word of the day: Guilt. It is the Hebrew word:  אָשַׁם (aw-sh...

I knew God had laid it on my heart to adopt my youngest son, but he is not the only adopted one in our family. When I consider that we have all been adopted into God's Kingdom, I am overwhelmed by God's mercy and kindness. Bible Reading: Eph. 1-3 Verse of the day: Ephesians 1:5, "God decided in advance to adopt us into his own family by bringing us to himself through Jesus Christ. This is what he...

We have not really begun to live until we live in Christ. When we are found in Christ, we are no longer lost. Bible Reading: Luke 15-17 Verse of the day: Luke 15:32, "But we had to celebrate and rejoice, for this brother of yours was dead and has begun to live, and was lost and has been found." Word of the day: Found. It is the Greek word:  εὑρίσκω (hyoo-ris'-ko).

We live in a shame culture where honor is sometimes bestowed on what is most shameful. The honor we are to give is first to God. But honor is not just spoken, it is shown. Bible Reading: Proverbs 3 Verse of the day: Proverbs 3:9, "Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce." Word of the day: Honor. It is the Hebrew word:  כָּבַד (kaw-bad').

Sometimes people place their hope in prayers more than in the One they are praying to. But Prayers that are heard are not a formula. They are spoken by God's people in relationship with God, according to God's word and straight to His heart. Bible Reading: Psalms 65-67 Verse of the day: Psalm 66:20, "Praise be to God, who has not rejected my prayer or withheld his love from me!" Word of the day: P...

Sometimes in our pursuit of comfort and vegging out, we invite idols into our heart and mind. Idle time leads to idols in our lives, pulling us far away from God. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 13-18 Verse of the day: Ezekiel 14:3, "Son of man, these men have set up idols in their hearts and put wicked stumbling blocks before their faces. Should I let them inquire of me at all?" Word of the day: Idols. It...

Walking the walk and talking the Talk isn't about trying to be perfect, or else that would just be a good work in the flesh, and frankly, we are not able to do it. But it is about being honest in our weaknesses and being committed to walking in the Spirit rather than the flesh. Bible Reading: 1 Kings 6-10 Verse of the day: 1 Kings 6:12, "Concerning this house that you are building, if you will wal...

A burnt offering reminds us that the offering was wholly committed and consumed in the act of atonement. So, too, giving ourselves to God is a total commitment. We are to be a living sacrifice. Bible Reading: Lev. 1-4 Verse of the day: Leviticus 1:4, "You are to lay your hand on the head of the burnt offering, and it will be accepted on your behalf to make atonement for you." Word of the day: Burn...

We tend to think of heirs as being rich people's descendants not realizing that we, too, are heirs. An heir is a recipient of an inheritance that they did not earn. How astounding it is, then, to take a slave and make them an heir? And yet that is just what Christ did with each of us. Bible Reading: Gal. 4-6 Verse of the day: Galatians 4:7, "So you are no longer a slave, but God's child; and since...

Our culture places value on things based on an ever-changing scale. But our intrinsic worth is in our unchanging identity in Christ, not the world's fluctuating system of value. Bible Reading: Luke 12-14 Verse of the day: Luke 12:7, "Why, even the hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not; you are of more value than many sparrows." Word of the day: Value. It is the Greek word:  διαφέρω (dee-af...

Discretion is an old-fashioned word to us today. In a culture marked by freedom of expression, wisdom reminds us that discretion protects us. Bible Reading: Proverbs 2 Verse of the day: Proverbs 2:11, "Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you." Word of the day: Discretion. It is the Hebrew word:  מְזִמָּה (mez-im-maw').   

I am pretty sure no one likes to wait. We don't want to delay our gratification of end to our suffering. But waiting is more than just stalling timewise. God can accomplish much while we wait. Bible Reading: Psalms 62-64 Verse of the day: Psalm 62:1-2, "Only God can save me, and I calmly wait for him. God alone is the mighty rock that keeps me safe and the fortress where I am secure." Word of the...

Know God, know peace. No God, no peace. Peace is not something we search for and find. It is a by-product of those who fix their eyes on Jesus. A piece of peace is gained in each moment we abide in God's word. Bible Reading: Ezekiel 7-12 Verse of the day: Ezekiel 7:25, "When anguish comes, they will seek peace, but there shall be none." Word of the day: Peace. It is the Hebrew word:  שָׁלוֹם (shaw...

I will never forget a sermon I heard maybe 30 years ago. The pastor said, "don't just do what is right – go beyond the right". He wasn't saying to do good works, but to go beyond the call of duty. Bible Reading: 1 Kings 1-5 Verse of the day: 1 Kings 2:3, "Do your duty to the LORD your God, to walk in His ways, to keep His statutes, His commandments, His ordinances, and His testimonies, according t...

It's not what is expected that ensures a job is well done, but what is inspected. And when we are accountable and do what God has commanded us, we will be blessed. Bible Reading: Exodus 37-40 Verse of the day: Exodus 39:43, "Then Moses inspected all their work. When he found it had been done just as the LORD had commanded him, he blessed them." Word of the day: Commanded. It is the Hebrew word:  צ...

Ever tried to keep somebody out of the cookie jar? It was no problem if there were no cookies, but once there were cookies, temptation seized anyone nearby. So, too, transgression is born when we become aware of the law. Trying to earn what Christ already paid is when good works are bad. Bible Reading: Gal. 1-3 Verse of the day: Galatians 2:18, "For if I rebuild what I have once destroyed, I prove...

No one wants to be a loser. We want to win in this life. But we can win the entire world and still be the biggest loser of them all. The loser wins in God's economy, when we lay down our life for the sake of Christ. Bible Reading: Luke 9-11 Verse of the day: Luke 9:24, "For whoever wants to save their life will lose it, but whoever loses their life for me will save it." Word of the day: Lose. It i...

Choices, choices, choices. There are so many of them to make every day of our lives. But there is one choice that rises above them all. The most important choice we make is to fear God. Bible Reading: Proverbs 1 Verse of the day: Proverbs 1:29, "For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD." Word of the day: Choose. It is the Hebrew word:  בָּחַר (baw-khar').