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
- 2000
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Sitting under the shade of trees we did not plant S29e48 Dt20:10
We all sit in the shade of trees we did not plant.
We Stand on shoulders that are not our own.
Spiritually, we too stand upon inherited blessings that we did not earn. Some of course are from God, an…
“The battle is the Lord’s”, but the fight is yours s29e47 Dt20:1
Today, Be READY for a fight.—perhaps temptation; evil, sickness, or even a grief.
But, be ready to have the Lord go with you into battle.
It is not “let go and let God”, more like, LET'S GET GOING WITH…
What tolerance should you have for evil? S29e46 Dt19:14
Welcome to the original SANCTUARY CITY!
- Where the punishments proportionate to the crimes.
- Where the innocent are protected.
- Where the guilty are not spared but brought to justice
- Where false accuser…
Should there be capital punishment? S29e45 Dt19:1
Deuteronomy is practical and applicable as it sheds light on two topics:
- should there be capital punishment?
- what is the purpose of a sanctuary city?
Listen 7 minutes to hear what the Bible has to say a…
Can I trust the Bible? S29e44 dt 18:15
If God does not "write the Bible", then we are of no obligation to read it or follow it. But let's say that God really does Author the book. Then, we are beholden to read it, treasure it and follow i…
“Putting out” your own children S29e43 dt18
Join me in squirming as we hear of a couple of cultures who "put out" their own children. That is, those in charge of certain infants, put them out into the elements to deliberately kill their own c…
Getting the right king over you S29e42 Dt17:14
There are pitfalls in the concept of leadership. First, the leaders can be wrong. They can steer off course because of pride, power and pleasure. It does not stop there, because the followers can al…
Where does the American Justice system come from? S29e41 Dt16:18
Justice, and the justice system derives from the very character of God. As much as possible, the practical exercise of justice here on earth should reflect the Just character of God in heaven.
We sta…
Everybody comes. Nobody comes empty handed S29e40 Dt16:9
Some of the so called "OLD" Testament principles are practiced TODAY. Specifically: how to respond to the generosity of God.
Out of a defined calendar of national Jewish holidays, we can glean some p…
Remember the Passover until the cross S29e39 Dt16:1
You are going to need the truths of this event to understand your coming SAVIOR.
You remember this PREVIOUS EVENT to help you be ready for a FUTURE PERSON
WITHOUT THE PASSOVER lamb, The wrath of God do…
Getting your ear pierced to Jesus S29e38 Dt15:7
When a "bondservant" is referred to in the Bible, it means a voluntary, ongoing, permanent, mutually agreed upon, mutually beneficial, employer/employee relationship. It is an important concept to …
Hey! You release HIM because I released YOU. S29e37 Dt15:1
If God was only just, you, me, and the people of God would only be in big trouble. The Israelites are just past a little event known as the golden calf, where most of the golden rules were trampled o…
What profit is there to making Him Lord of my wallet? s29e36 Dt14
First let's ask selfishly: If you knew that YOU were benefitting from YOUR giving, would you give more?
Here's the Crazy thing that makes this worth 7 minutes of your time: the generous GIVER is also …
Who is Lord of your wallet? S29e35 Dt14:22
If we did a forensic accounting of your finances, would the generosity of God be reflected in the results?
In today's passage, God is claiming Lordship over not just your ABILITY to gain wealth, but o…
What do holy people eat for breakfast? S29e34 dt14:1
Doing distinctive diets self-righteously before God does not CALL FOR or EARN His favor.
It is the unearned favor of God that calls for these distinctive, at least in the Old Testament.
It constantl…
What will you do with your Santa-bag of sin? S29e33 Dt13
God wants followers that appropriately love and worship Him. Our problem is foundational and functional rebellion on a world-wide scale. The appropriate response is the wrathful justice of God.
Yet…
Inhabiting the Island of misfit toys S29e32 Dt12
You gotta love the practicality and applicability of Deuteronomy. In chapter 12 alone it has many reminders, that if exercised will be of benefit to you.
We're tempted to inhabit the "Island of Misfit…
Have a PARTY in the right PLACE S29e31 Dt12:1
The Lord loves a good party. He invents the concept of having a celebration about Him. In fact, He invites people to rejoice and feast in honor of Himself.
Of note, He asks them to have this party i…
Laying up peaches for a day of scarcity S29e30 Dt11:18
The Christian’s relationship with the Bible is like saving PEACHES
On some days, there will be no sunshine, no warmth, and no harvest. On some days, there will be no peaches.
But if we…
Have you ever thought what you should consider today? S29e29 Dt11:1
If I sliced your heart open, would I find an inclination to LOVE the Lord?
Consider your LOVE. If it is poor, then CONSIDER the discipline of the Lord.
Seriously, if our AFFECTION is poor, then conside…