Biblical Shakers

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday, II Samuel Chapter 4 II Samuel 4 Verse 11 Jane Jones Verse 11:  “How much more--when wicked men have killed an innocent man in his own house and on his own bed--should I not now demand his blood from your hand and rid the earth of you!” THOUGHT David took charge and made two men accountable for their actions. In Genesis 9:5-6 we read the following: “And for your lifeblood I will surely demand an accounting. I will demand an accounting from every animal. And from each man, too, I will demand an accounting for the life of his fellowman. Whoever sheds the blood of man by man shall his blood be shed; for in the image of God has God made man.” To “demand an accounting” means that God will require each person to account for his or her actions. We cannot harm or kill another human being without answering to God. A penalty must be paid. Justice will be served.  Here God explains why murder is so wrong: To kill a person is to kill one m...

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday, MERRY CHRISTMAS Today is the day to share the Christmas Story with family and friends.  Last week prepared you for the Christmas Nativity.  I encourage each of you to share it with your family today by telling it in your own words.  Ask your family which part of the story they liked best, what character would they be good at playing, favorite scripture reading, what Christmas song does it remind you of, what part increases your faith, what gift would you bring to the baby Jesus, have you ever thought about your reaction if you had been Mary or Joseph, use your nativity and add the characters as  you share the story.   Sing a favorite Christmas Carol or two. Close your time with prayer including a Time of Gratitude.  Everyone can share what they are most thankful for.  Most important - don't forget Christ!!  HE IS THE SAVIOR OF OUR WORLD.  PRAYING THAT SOMEDAY EVERY KNEE WILL BOW AND EVERY TON...

Click on Title for Video Introduction   Monday, Luke 1: 1-20, ZECHARIAH, ELIZABETH and JOHN THE BAPTIST Narrative on Zechariah Taken from Life Application Bible Jeanie Boldt Zechariah was a priest and a righteous man before God.  He was told before anyone else that God was setting in motion his own visit to earth. Zechariah and his wife, Elizabeth, were known for their personal holiness.  They backed up their outward appearance with their inward obedience to our God.  Their obedience was from the heart, and that is why they are called "upright in the sight of God".  The couple shared the pain of not having children, and in Jewish culture this was considered not having God's blessing.  They were both old, and they had stopped even asking for children.  However, physical limitations do not limit God.  God accomplishes His will, sometimes in unexpected ways.   The trip for Zechariah to the temple in Jerusalem for his duty turned into an une...

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday, I Samuel Chapter 29 I Samuel 29 Verse 7 Jeanie Boldt Verse 7:  Turn back and go in peace; do nothing to displease the Philistine rulers. THOUGHT First of all David was a heck of an actor. There is no value in being successful at deception. Can you believe living with the enemy for a year and supporting one of the commanders?  Achish’s eyes were closed. David had been so loyal to him that he did not even realize that David was the one who had killed their champion, Goliath, and hundreds of Philistine soldiers. They were afraid in the heat of battle that David might turn against them. The Lord watched over David again. He made it so easy for him. All he had to do was turn back and go in peace. The Lord again got him out of trouble so that he would not have to fight against Saul and his countrymen. Have you ever continued to repeat the same sin over and over, and the Lord is there once again to grant you forgiveness and save you? I lo...

  Click on Title for Video Intro Monday, I Samuel Chapter 25 I Samuel 25 Verse 24 Heather Williams Verse 24:  She fell at his feet and said: “My lord, let the blame be on me alone. Please let your servant speak to you; hear what your servant has to say.” THOUGHT I know that sounds like a weird verse to pick, but it’s more the point behind it and David’s reaction. David was not in any type of mood to stop and listen to this woman. He was upset and angered and ready to avenge this man. However, he stopped and listened to this woman. If he had ignored her, he would have been guilty of taking vengeance into his own hands.  No matter how upset, emotional, or right we think we are, we must be careful to stop and listen to others. This extra effort can save us pain and regret. PRAYER Patient and Merciful Father, thank You for putting up with us, Your children, even when we aren’t listening. You remain faithful and loving to us despite our faults and failures. Lord, help us to wa...

  Click of Title for Video Intro Monday, I Samuel Chapter 20 I Samuel 20 Verse 32 Tanya Ruden  Verse 32: “Why should he be put to death? What has he done?” Jonathan asked his father. THOUGHT In reading this verse you may ask yourself - is this from I Samuel or the Gospels?  It reminded me of something Pilate may have said during Jesus’s trial. Once again in chapter 20, we see jealousy getting the most of Saul. In trying to kill David, he was trying to secure the throne for his family. Doesn’t he understand that usually what God says stands the test of what man may try to do?  Isn’t it interesting that Saul wants his family to have the future kingdom more than they do? Jonathan would be the next king after Saul, and he has had ample opportunity to kill David.  He has too much love for both David and God to try to overwrite God’s plan for the future. Isn’t it neat when we are strong in our faith and accept God’s plan?  The ways of the world and our families’ ...