Be With Me: 7 Minutes of Biblical Wonder
Be With Me is a daily 7 minute chronological walk through the New Testament hosted by Michael Smith. It is for everyone who is curious about what Jesus actually said and did in the gospels. Most episodes will leave you with at least one good thought to chew on for the rest of the day. We start with the Bible and hopefully end with Awe. We are walking through the chronological events of Jesus' life and then thoughtfully considering them. It is meant to spur the devotional life of the Christian and the not-yet-Christian. We occasionally venture into the Old Testament when it helps our understanding of the New Testament events. Everybody has 7 minutes. Everybody needs to wonder. Be With Me is hosted by Michael Smith who has absolutely no special qualifications to do a podcast. He is not a pastor. He has not been to seminary. He does not lead a mega-church. He is not a professional and he has no more credentials than you do. He does, however, follow a great God with an observant eye and a curious heart. Each day, he starts with a study bible and aims for astonishment. ‘be with him’ for 7 minutes as he sets out daily to discover the God who invites us to ‘Be With Me.’
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 7 minutes
- Episodes
- 2002
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
The Craziest thing God ever said. S28e124 Jn16:1
Today we will introduce the passage that in it has THE CRAZIEST THING God ever said. Jesus, right before the arrest and crucifixion says, "It is BETTER for you if I go."
It almost defies belief. Jesu…
Do you RAGE against the RESCUER? S28e123 Jn15:23
As we are being spiritually rescued, it makes little sense to RAGE AGAINST THE RESCUER. However, this is sometimes what we do.
Scripture is not written primarily to give us comfort, but to give us th…
Do you EXPECT to be hated? S28e122 Jn15:18
Nobody likes to be hated. But Jesus tells His followers to expect to be hated. Don't worry though, it is not because of you it is because of HIM.
Spend 6:21 with me to understand WHY this should be n…
Accessing the secret information of God.S28e121 Jn15:15
Generally, God seeks to be known. He has information that we would do well to pursue. Is it actually "secret" information?
Listen 6 minutes today to hear how God makes Himself known by us humans.
The…
Who is a friend of God? S28e120 Jn15:13
Receiving the attention of the Lord is one thing, but to receive his AFFECTION is another. Today He'll clarify who He views as FRIENDS. It is a concept that is so wonderful that the humble writers o…
What if you were the designated object of real love? S28e119 Jn15:8
God quite appropriately loves Himself. For me, this is not that hard to understand. What is harder for me to swallow is that God loves us when we are quite unlovely. He has a decided-affection for …
If you knew you could not fail, what would you pray? S28e118 Jn15:7
For some, today's meditation will be a call to "STRENGTHEN the ABIDE". That is, to attend to the habits of service, awe, and worship. Abiding involves effort. It is not for sissies.
For others, today…
Can I build a RELATIONSHIP with God? S28e117 Jn15:6
Attachment, for the first time is Belief, having faith, and receiving Him. Abiding is the process of ongoing relationship that happens after the attaching for the first time
Abiding is the continual, …
What PLEASES God? S28e116 Jn15:4
Abiding is the continual, observable efforts of relationship building with God. It is in the small stuff that He is pleased. Don't be surprised by one thing: the EFFORT, the volitional action of it.
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What is God’s LOVE LANGUAGE? S28e115 jn15:2
The Lord is pleased with the person who is pleased to be pruned. Desiring His good work of removing the unfruitful stuff is a marker for Christian family members.
Discipline is a love language of God…
HOW DO I GET TO FRUITFULNESS? s28e114 Jn15:1
Join me in CHARGING TOWARDS FRUITFULNESS. We are talking about spiritual fruitfulness, which is to say real fruitfulness.
We get there by attaching and abiding. For today, that is actually the easy …
Can I have peace with God?S28e113 Jn14:25
Jesus reveals some critical information to help us live at peace with the World and live at peace with God Himself.
The Holy Spirit coming to us is going to be key. Listen 7 minutes as we hear the les…
God makes His home with those who are happy to see Him S28e112 Jn14:23
Where does God dwell and why does God dwell there? The answer is going to almost break your spiritual muscles today as we try to understand it.
God makes His home with those who are happy to see Him
H…
Who does God talk to? S28e111 Jn14:21
In general, who does God SHOW HIMSELF to? To Whom does He manifest His incredibleness? Well, He tells us that it is people who have TREASURED the previous things He has said.
Our future communication …
The PROMISE OF AN ORPHAN KILLERS28e110 Jn14:18
What struck me today is that we ALL start out as spiritual orphans: no family, no home, no attachment. It is tragic to even comprehend. BUT, the great news today is : I will not LEAVE YOU AS ORPHANS.
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Help is on the way! S28e109 Jn14:15
Humanity has been waiting for thousands of years for the news of this passage.This is the introduction of the Holy Spirit in the Bible. We find that we have local access, eternal security and help fo…
Embracing ONE GOD with two ARMS S28e108 Jn14:8
How should we understand the relationship between two Persons of the Trinity and how might we relate to Them? Philip gets this going with a very nice question.
Jesus emphasizes UNITY in His response.
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How do I get the same ZIPCODE as God? S28e107 Jn14:6
One of God's impossible tasks is to take our frail selves and make us fit to be with Him. Then He has to make access, to provide a way. I am the Way. The Truth. The Life.
His claims are exclusive. His…
How do I get to heaven? (hint: He’ll find you) S28e106 Jn14:1
Everybody wants to know How Do I Get To Heaven? Even more practically, how do I even FIND the place?
Today's passage tells us precisely: I (Jesus)will find you. I will take you there. I will take you …
Be ready BEFORE the rooster crows S28E105 JN13:38
If only we had a heads-up BEFORE trouble hit out door. Peter gets one: "before the rooster crows", trouble is coming. He's not ready. Perhaps we can be more ready than he.
Let's stay close to the Pe…