Biblical Shakers

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday, Psalm Chapter 34 Theme:  God pays attention to those who call on Him.  Whether God offers escape from trouble or help in times of trouble, we can be certain that He always hears and acts on behalf of those who love Him.   Author:  David, after pretending to be insane in order to escape from King Achish (I Samuel 21:10-15) Psalm 34 Verse 18 Jeanie Boldt Verse 18: The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit. THOUGHT Oh my gosh, this was the verse I lived by when my heart was crushed by betrayal and divorce.  I didn’t know how I arrived at such a place nor did I know how to handle it. It was at that moment that I asked the Lord to carry me. Jesus Christ my Savior saved me again. We often wish we could escape troubles — the pain of grief, loss, sorrow and failure - or even the small daily frustrations that constantly wear us down. God promises to be “close to ...

  Click on Title for video Intro Monday, Hebrews Chapter 10 Hebrews 10 Verses 24-25 Tanya Ruden Verses 24-25:  And let us consider how to spur one another to love and good deeds, not neglecting to meet together, as in the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the day approaching. THOUGHT What a great verse!! I like it because it makes me think of our group. So often I read this email at the end of the day or at the beginning of the day.  It is such a great way for us to encourage one another. Through holding us accountable to our faith and our daily reading of the Bible, we are helping each other.  We are truly not neglecting to meet together. Although we aren’t face to face meeting, we are meeting the best way we know how with distance and living schedules.  I think it is amazing how we are all able to keep in touch and stay close in our hearts through this study. PRAYER Dear Jesus, so many times we provoke people in our lives,...

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday, Hebrews Chapter 5 Hebrews 5 Verse 8 Mindy Strayer Verse 8:  But even though he was God’s Son, he learned through his sufferings to be obedient. THOUGHT God is always in control. He knows the past, present, and future of the whole universe. Everything has been perfectly planned out by God. His Will reaches far beyond our capacity to understand completely. It is important to remember that God does not start affliction. No, the devil is behind affliction as he is behind sin. But God will at times allow affliction to occur in our lives. So, when affliction and suffering enter into our lives, we are not going to completely understand why.  One basic reason, however, is to teach us obedience. Jesus is the perfect example of One who is obedient to God. Jesus did not want to suffer and die. He said to His disciples, “The sorrow in my heart is so great that it almost crushes me.” (Mark 14:34) And twice while praying to God in the Garden of ...

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday , Hebrews Introduction Hebrews Intro Mindy Strayer I’m not sure how to do the notes for the intro, so thought I’d share some summaries and thoughts my Bible has discussing this book.   Hebrews Theme Hebrews is a masterful document written to Jews who were evaluating Jesus or struggling with this new faith.  The message of Hebrews is that Jesus is better.  Christianity is superior.  Christ is supreme and completely sufficient for salvation. Whatever you are considering your focus of life,  Christ is better. He is the perfect revelation of God, the final and complete sacrifice for sin, the compassionate and understanding mediator, and the only way to eternal life. Don’t settle for anything less! Verse Hebrews 10:25: Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit  of doing, but let us encourage one another - and all the more as you see the  Day approaching. I couldn’t help but think of our g...

  Click on Title for Video Introduction Monday, Proverbs Chapter 10 Proverbs 10 Verses 19-21, 31-32 Delores Little Verses 19-21a:  When words are many, sin is not absent, but he who holds his tongue is wise. The tongue of the righteous is choice silver. Verse 21:  The lips of the righteous nourish many, but fools die for lack of judgment. Verses 31-32:  The mouth of the righteous brings forth wisdom, but a perverse tongue will be cut out. The lips of the righteous know what is fitting, but the mouth of the wicked only what is perverse. THOUGHT Well, I noticed in this chapter much is written about our tongues. I cannot answer for any of you, but God is my witness that I have sinned so much with my mouth. Before I accepted Jesus as my Lord at age 24, I used God’s Name in vain, just something awful. That is what I heard at home, and after I married Willie, he tried to correct me on this.  I said to him, “Don’t tell me that when you were in the service you didn’t cu...

  Click on Title for Video Introduction Monday, Deuteronomy Chapter 1 Deuteronomy 30 Verses 19-20 Tanya Ruden Verses 19-20:   Now choose life so that you and your children may live and that you may love the Lord your God, listen to His voice, and hold fast to Him. For the Lord is your life. THOUGHT “AMEN” enough said. God gives us the free will to choose to follow Him. This is basically a life or death decision we face. By choosing to love God, we have chosen life, and through that decision and our life example, we teach our children to also choose life.  Choosing to follow God is a daily choice and not one we just make and never have to think about again. Each day we are given situations where we can choose to do what Jesus would do or do what we want to do. Because of the gift of grace, we are given forgiveness for the times when we choose unwisely.  Because we love God with all our heart we still have life through our mistakes.  It is something we need t...

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday, Deuteronomy Chapter 25 Deuteronomy 25 Verse 16 Jeanie Boldt Verse 16:  For the Lord your God detests anyone who does these things, anyone who deals dishonestly. THOUGHT Oh, My Goodness!!! What rules, what laws. Today some of these seem a little outdated or silly. However, how many of our laws will be laughed at in years to come? The thing to remember is that mankind messed it all up. We have thousands of laws written because we cannot follow the TEN that the Lord our God gave us. Rory and I are taking a study on marriage enrichment. The last chapter was entitled Practical Advice on Making a Marriage Work. Charles Swindoll listed five very common-sense things. The last one was “BE NICE”. It is something everyone can do. It includes being courteous. We need to set aside our bad mood and our worries in order to return a smile or compliment. Respect others. Don’t be so critical. Affirm others. Being nice is so simple.  When I think of ...