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
LIT UP for His Return Luke 12:37 (Episode #265)
There is a major emphasis in todays' passage: Be ready. Be prepared. Be continuing to serve the Lord. Be dressed for it. Act like you mean it. Be ready to run with your skirty thing pulled up an…
The PLEASURE/TREASURE of God Luke 12:32 (Episode #264)
We please God by treasuring His Kingdom.
We Treasure His Kingdom by
- seeking His Kingdom
- Selling and supplying His Kingdom
- Setting our hearts in His Kingdom now and later
- receiving His Kingdom and coopera…
There's a KINGDOM in my stocking! Luke 12:32 (Episode #263)
Can God be pleased? If so, what is it that gives Him pleasure? Lots and lots in the Bible tells us about the DISpleasure of God. Today...Just wait for it!
You have journeyed with me in my raging a…
"Curse You RED BARON!" Luke 12:30 (Episode #262)
Continuing the theme of yesterday, I still am shaking my fist at God like Snoopy saying, "Curse you Red Baron!" after not getting the best of him.
This podcast is real. It is daily. It is not very…
Lord, I have COMPLAINTS. Luke 12:24 (Episode #261)
Even though this Podcast is titled: Be With Me, I am afraid that I am not very good spiritual company this morning. Today, I mostly have complaints. I'm doing a little raging against God.
If you w…
Having a conversation with MY SOUL. Luke 12:19. (Episode #260)
We have been throwing the rich fool under the bus over the last few episodes. And rightfully so. But there is one thing that continues to nag me in my considerations of him and I thought I might sh…
Retire RICH!!!(toward God). Luke 12:20 (Episode #259)
You can retire RICH!
Ironically, the "rich man" in the RICH FOOL parable is the poorest of the poor when it came down to the brass-tacks of judgment day.
Think with me then, what it might look like to …
What might you say to YOUR SOUL? Luke 12:20 (Episode #258)
A man does some "Soul-talking" in the parable today. In fact, he even addresses his soul as, "Soul". There is nothing wrong with having a conversation with your own soul. It is the content of the …
POSSESSED by POSSESSIONS Luke 12:15 (Episode #257)
Jesus tells a tragic story of a man POSSESSED by his POSSESSIONS. The man in the story does a lot wrong. He is know forever as the rich FOOL.
So let this not be me and us. This is one area in life …
Have I BLASPHEMED the Holy Spirit? Luke 12:10 (Episode #256)
My ESV bible notes describe this passage as one of the most enigmatic, debated, and misunderstood passages in the Bible. Enjoy this Knucklehead as he answers all the questions and solves the debate …
Have no Fear? No! Have the RIGHT KIND of Fear. Luke 12:5 (Episode #255)
The title over this little section in my Bible says "Have No Fear". It is, IMHO exactly what the passage does NOT say. It is a warning to get your fear/respect/care/attention correctly placed.
It …
Just So You Know, the COVERED will be REVEALED. Luke 12:2 (Episode #254)
Jesus drops little bombs that on first glance seem like little fire crackers. But then, after some consideration, they appear more like nuclear warheads in their devastating power.
The Covered will b…
I'm Going to Fix DEATH Forever. Are you Interested? John 11:25 (Episode #253)
You have two big problems.
What will you do about your sin? We aren't going to talk about that today.
What will you do about death?
We will celebrate the answer. It is SO GOOD, that if this is all yo…
Choosing The CINNAMON ROLL of the GOOD PORTION. John 11:27 (Episode #252)
Martha, you have done a poor job. You missed the main thing. You have mischaracterized the character of God Himself. Your sister got it right in choosing Me and time with Me and listening to Me. …
What's the ONE NECESSARY THING? Mary and Martha Luke 10:42 (Episode #251)
1 pair of Sisters
1 who distractedly, anxiously serves
1 who sits at Jesus' feet and listens to His teaching
1 accusation as to the character and activity of God
1 bossypants command TO Jesus
1 name repea…
PROVING to be a NEIGHBORLY Samaritan. Luke 10:36 (Episode #250)
The man in this story lives forever. Even not-yet Christians are familiar with the concept of being a "Good Samaritan". It means to render aid to someone who you do not have a relationship of oblig…
Who are my NON-NEIGHBORS? Luke 10:49 (Episode #249)
A bible-expert comes to test Jesus. Obviously this is a dangerous thing.
He demonstrates a great knowledge of the Old Testament and in a sense is able to summarize and cut to the heart of it. Jesus …
"This is the GOOD STUFF. I'm Giving you GOLD Right Now." Luke 10:23 (Episode #248)
Half way thru this little section, Jesus stops in a meta-moment and basically says to the disciples, "This is the GOOD STUFF. I am giving you GOLD right now. This is a treasure. What you see and w…
What could be BETTER than authority over DEMONS? Luke 10:20 (Episode #247)
72 come back after being pretty JAZZED about having authority over demons. Authority that had been allowed and authorized by the ultimate authority Himself, Jesus. He is the inventor of authority a…
The WOE of Spiritual NEARNESS. Luke 10:15.(Episode #246)
Today we think about NEARNESS to the kingdom. The Kingdom of God that is.
Generally, being NEAR TO THE KINGDOM is a good thing. It is our only hope for dealing with our sin problem and our death pro…