LaQuey Family: Recent Episodes
Julie
The LaQuey Family podcast includes discussion on a variety of subjects ranging from homeschooling to dessert preferences and religious ideologies to summer camp. Join us as we ponder the deeper questions of life, such as whether Ho-Ho’s or Swiss Rolls are better, having a little fun while we learn and grow together. Tyce, Julie, Caleb, Abby, and Luke share our enjoyment of the goodness and mystery of God’s love displayed in the world around us.
Taking a moment to reflect on the details of our son Caleb’s wedding to Abigail Bristow. God is so good! Counting our blessings! Here’s the song by Seph Schlueter. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=aZjWYgq9QfM
John 9 gives us the answer to the question: Why does God allow suffering? Allow your heart to be calmed and to rest in the hope that there is something beyond this life that brings purpose to our suffering.
Today is launch day for Julie’s book “Powered by Love: Wisdom and Hope for Families with Unique Needs”! It is now available on Amazon! What a gift that God has given Julie to be able to self publish on her birthday!! So what is the book about? Here’s a brief synopsis! It’s a book for everyone! https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CC7BV1PZ/ref=nodl_?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_2A17DHANMF7K0FNDAGWV&dplnkId=1f21a926-5977-4df3-b3f6-4af4e03a5f2d
Philippians 4, Romans 5, the book of Job - all help to instruct us in how we should respond to the unexpected and unplanned, to pain and suffering and difficulties in life.
Almost every book of the Bible speaks about bearing fruit. Fruitfulness is often associated with righteousness. John 15 is one example of God’s instructions to us to bear fruit. In order to bear fruit, we need to learn to abide in Him, to continually live in His love. The result is joy that is FULL! With references to Nehemiah and other examples from Scripture, I hope this podcast will encourage you and strengthen your faith!
How do we hide God’s Word in our hearts? What does it mean to hide away in the love of Christ? What is the priceless treasure that God alone knew but now has revealed? Join me in a word study through the Bible to search out the hidden, the mysterious, the wisdom of God - Christ in you, the hope of glory!! https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1MOO___Rg3c
The shoes we choose to wear can slow us down or help us, make a good impression or a bad one. What does it mean to have our feet fitted with the readiness of the gospel of peace? Let’s take a minute to consider what it means to put on the full armor of God, to be ready to respond to the evil of the world with the Good News of the peace we have in Christ!
Our natural tendency is to use the way we are smart to glorify ourselves, but we can consider instead how our smarts can bring glory to God.
We can recognize that God is the giver of all good things and accept what He gives with gratefulness.
I recently discovered how I need to learn to connect my natural word smart and logic smart abilities to my heart in order to hide God’s Word in my heart. Listen as I describe my experience and learned from my daughter and what God has taught her. This is part one of three on this topic.
Today, we discuss Bible reading, order versus chaos, authority and land ownership, mastering and creating, relationship and sacrifice, and more!
Our annual family Christmas poem. Our family website is LaQueyFamily.com. A newly discovered resource https://www.christianbook.com/nothing-separate-you-from-gods-love/9781546000938/pd/000931?event=EBRN%7CM
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We are created to worship always, no matter our circumstances. Consider the words to “I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day,” the words of David in Psalm 22, and the words of Jesus in Matthew 26. Worship Christ Who is the spotless lamb of God, Who willingly gave Himself in obedience even to the point of death on a cross to take the penalty for our sin. He is worthy. “By His wounds we are healed.”(Isaiah 53:5) Make a decision to praise Him this Christmas!
Communication is important, and the way we interact and relate to others and use our words is important. Winston Churchill and his wife are examples of how we can use words to either build up or tear down, to encourage or discourage, to unite or divide…
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Hallelujah!! The Rider on the white horse, the thousand years, Satan’s doom, the dead are judged, the New Jerusalem, the river of life, Jesus is coming!!
The woman and the dragon, the beast out of the sea, the beast out of the earth, The Lamb and the 144,000, the three angels, the harvest of the earth, seven angels with seven plagues, seven bowls of God’s wrath, the woman on the beast, the fall of Babylon.
The seals, 144,000 sealed, the great multitude in white robes, the seventh seal, the trumpets, the angel and the little scroll, the two witnesses, the seventh trumpet.
To the churches in Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamum, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia, and Laodicea, the throne in heaven, the scroll and The Lamb. Amazing!!
The Word of life, walking in the light, do not love the world, warning against antichrists, children of God, love one another, test the spirits, God is love, faith in Christ.
Calling and election, prophecy of Scripture, false teachers, The Day of The Lord, the doom of godless men, a call to persevere.
Paul’s letter to Timothy requesting him to come and instructing him in how to care for the church.
Christ is superior to the angels, to Moses, to the priests, Sabbath rest, Jesus the Great High Priest.
Peter’s instructions for Godly living, including how to respond in suffering and persecution.
Paul’s instructions to Titus as he ministered on the island of Crete, including teaching to varous groups and to be engaged in doing what is good.
Thanksgiving, prayer, Paul’s chains advance the Gospel, imitating Christ’s humility, receiving Timothy and Epaphroditus, no confidence in the flesh, press on toward the goal, exhortation and thanks.
Blessings in Christ, made alive in Christ, being one in Christ, being children of light, instruction to wives and husbands and children and fathers and slaves, putting on the full armor of God.
The supremacy of Christ, Paul’s labor for the church, freedom from human regulations, rules for holy living, rules for Christian households, Paul’s plea for Onesimus.
Paul sails for Rome, the storm, the shipwreck, Malta, arrival at Rome, preaching in Rome.
Paul’s trial before Felix, trial before Festus, Festus consults King Agrippa, Paul speaks to King Agrippa.
Through Macedonia and Greece, Eutychus falls out a window and is raised from the dead, Payl’s farewell to the Ephesian elders, to Jerusalem, Paul arrested, Paul speaks to the crowd, Roman citizenship, before the Sanhedrin, plot to kill Paul is thwarted.
The weak and the strong, Paul the minister to the Gentiles, Paul’s plan to visit Rome, individual greetings.
The remnant of Israel, ingrafted branches, all Israel will be saved, living sacrifices, love, submission to the authorities, love one another!
An illustration from marriage, struggling with sin, life through the Spirit, future glory, God’s sovereign choice, Israel’s belief.
Abraham justified by faith, peace and joy, death through Adam and life through Christ, dead to sin but alive in Christ.
Paul longs to visit Rome and preach the Gospel, God’s wrath against godlessness and wickedness, God clearly seen through creation, God’s righteous judgment, the Jews and the law that is written on every heart, God’s faithfulness, no one is righteous, righteousness comes through faith.
Paul’s defense of his ministry, false apostles, boasting about suffering, Paul’s vision and his thorn, concern for the Corinthians, final warnings.
Our heavenly dwelling, the ministry of reconciliation, enduring hardships, don’t be yoked with unbelievers, joy, generosity, Titus, zeal for what is right, reap what you sow, thanks be to God!
Paul addresses the church at Corinth: the God of all comfort, his change of plans, forgiveness for the sinner, ministers of the new covenant, glory of the new covenant, treasures in jars of clay.
The resurrection of Christ, resurrection of the dead, the collection for God’s people, Paul’s personal requests.
Spiritual gifts, the body of Christ with many parts, Love, gifts of prophecy and speaking in tongues, orderly worship.
Paul’s rights as an apostle, warnings from Israel’s history, the believer’s freedom, propriety in worship, The Lord’s Supper
Expel the sinful brother from among you, do not engage in lawsuits outside the church with believers, sexual immorality and the freedom to marry, food sacrificed to idols and refraining from activities that may cause others to sin.
Paul teaches at Corinth then sails for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila, who then teach Apollos about Jesus. Paul travels to Ephesus, where disciples receive the Holy Spirit when they believe, and Paul’s preaching has a significant impact on the Ephesians. Sorcerers burn their scrolls and a riot breaks out.
Paul gives thanks for the faith of the Thessalonians, recounts the success of his ministry there, longs to see them again, encourages them to live in such a way to please God, and reminds them of the return of the LORD. Warnings about the man of lawlessness, encouragement to stand firm, warning against idleness.
Concern for the Galatians, Hagar and Sarah, freedom in Christ, life by the Spirit, doing good to all, not circumcision but a new creation.
Paul addresses the church in Galatia, emphasizing there is no other gospel. He was called by God, accepted by the apostles. He opposed Peter, he taught about faith, the law and the promise, sons of God!
The council at Jerusalem adds requirements for new believers, Paul and Barnabas separate, Lydia’s conversion, Paul and Silas beaten and imprisoned, earthquake, the jailer is saved.
Enduring trials and temptations, listen and DO, favoritism forbidden, faith with deeds, taming the tongue, two kinds of wisdom, submit to God, don’t boast about tomorrow, patience in suffering, praying in faith.
Barnabas and Saul called to work elsewhere, in Cyprus, in Pisidian Antioch, in Iconium, in Lystra and Derbe, back to Antioch.
Peter explains why he ate with Gentiles, the church in Antioch grows, James is executed and Peter miraculously escapes prison, Herod dies.
Saul’s conversion and training in Damascus, Aeneas and Dorcas, Cornelius calls for Peter, Peter’s vision of what God has made clean, Peter visits Cornelius, the Holy Spirit is poured our upon the Gentiles.
Stephen responds to the Sanhedrin and is stoned as a result, Simon the sorcerer and the Ethiopian eunuch
Peter and John before the Sanhedrin, the believers share their possessions, Ananias and Sapphira, the apostles heal many, the apostles are persecuted, the choosing of seven to oversee, Stephen is seized and falsely accused.
Jesus is taken up into heaven, Matthias is chosen to replace Judas, The Holy Spirit comes at Pentecost, Peter addresses the crowd, the believers join in fellowship.
Judas hangs himself, Jesus stands before Pilate, the soldiers mock Jesus, the crucifixion, the death and burial of Jesus.
Jesus comforts the disciples, He is the way to the Father, He promises the Holy Spirit, the vine and the branches, the world hates the disciples, the work of the Holy Spirit, grief will turn to joy!
Jesus washes the disciples’ feet at the Passover meal, predicts His betrayal and Peter’s denial, prays on the Mount of Olives and is arrested.
The religious leaders plot against Jesus, Jesus is anointed at Bethany, Judas agrees to betray Jesus, Jesus and the disciples celebrate the Passover, Jesus predicts Peter’s denial, Jesus prays at Gethsemane and is arrested and then comes before the Sanhedrin, Peter disowns Jesus.
Jesus teaches His disciples at the Mount of Olives about signs of the end of the age and how the day and hour is unknown.
Warnings to the religious leaders, questions about Jesus’ authority, parable of the tenants, paying tax to Caeser, marriage in the resurrection, is Christ the Son of David?, the widow’s offering, signs of the end of the age.
Jesus tells parables about the kingdom of heaven and also revealing those who were plotting to kill him, Jesus is questioned about paying taxes and marriage in heaven and the greatest commandment and what David said about the Christ.
The triumphal entry, Jesus cleanses the temple, the withered fig tree, Jesus’ authority questioned, Jesus anointed at Bethany, Jesus predicts His death, the unbelief of the Jews.
The parable of the workers in the vineyard, Jesus predicts His death, Zebedee’s sons make a request, blind men receive sight, the triumphal entry, the fig tree withers, the parable of the two sons, the parable of the tenants.
Teaching on divorce, Jesus welcomes little children, the rich young man, Jesus predicts His death, the blind man is healed, the request of James and John.
Pray with persistence and humility, receive the kingdom of heaven as a little child. Jesus predicts his death and heals a blind beggar.
The death of Lazarus, Jesus comforts Mary and Martha then raises Lazarus from the dead, the Pharisees plot to kill Jesus.
The shrewd manager, Jesus heals 10 lepers, the kingdom of God, the rich man and Lazarus.
Jesus at a Pharisee’s house, the parable of the great banquet, the cost of being a disciple, the parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the lost son.
Warnings and encouragements, do not worry, be watchful, not peace but division, interpreting the times, repent or perish, crippled woman healed on the Sabbath, parables about the kingdom of heaven, the narrow door, sorrow for Jerusalem.
Jesus responds to questions of why the man was born blind, and the man interacts with religious leaders. Jesus speaks of the sheep entering through the gate and of having authority to lay down his life and take it up again. Jesus reminds the Jews of Psalm 82, which applies on multiple levels… to condemn the sin of showing partiality and their condemnation of His claims to be God.
We must become like little children. Jesus teaches parables about the greatest in the kingdom of heaven, the lost sheep, the unmerciful servant, then goes to the Feast of the Tabernacles and teaches. He makes claims about himself and where He comes from, that God is His Father.
The Pharisees and Sadducees demand a sign, Jesus feeds 4000, healing of the blind man, Jesus predicts his death.
Clean and unclean, faith of a Canaanite woman, Jesus feeds 4000, Jesus heals a deaf and mute man.
John’s account of the feeding of the 5000 and Jesus walking on water. Jesus talks about the bread of life. Many turn away, but the 12 “believe and know” that Jesus is the Holy One of God.
Jesus describes the kingdom of heaven and teaches using many parables, the parable of the sower, of the weeds, of the mustard seed, of the yeast, of the net. Jesus heals the demon-possessed man and the “dead” girl and the bleeding woman.
Jesus teaches about prayer, accusations about Beelzebub, the sign of Jonah, the lamp of the body, six woes to Pharisees and teachers of the law.
Jesus speaks about and to John the Baptist, judgment on unrepentant cities, rest for the weary.
Jesus heals the paralytic and calls Matthew, Jesus is questioned about fasting, Jesus heals a dead girl and a sick woman and two blind men, the faith of the centurion, Jesus heals a widow’s son, John the Baptist, the sinful woman announts Jesus’ feet.
Lord of the Sabbath, a house divided, the sign of Jonah, Jesus’ mother and brothers, appointing the apostles, love for enemies, judging others, known by their fruit, wise and foolish builders.
Jesus heals the man with leprosy, the faith of the centurion, the cost of following Jesus, Jesus calms the storm, Jesus heals the demon-possessed men, Jesus heals the paralytic, Jesus calls Levi, Jesus is questioned about fasting and the Sabbath.
Jesus changes water to wine, clears the temple, teaches Nicodemus, talks with a Samaritan woman, heals the official’s son, and many believe.
The temptation of Jesus, Jesus begins to preach, Jesus rejected at Nazareth, Jesus heals many, Jesus calls his first disciples, the healing of the paralytic, the calling of Levi, Jesus questioned about fasting.
John the Baptist fulfills prophecy and prepares the way, the baptism of Jesus, the genealogy of Jesus, rebuke of the Pharisees and Sadducees, the calling of the first disciples, Jesus begins his ministry by calling out demons and healing many.
The visit of the Magi, the escape to Egypt, and the return to Nazareth. https://open.spotify.com/album/0HbxnFLGyUYnT04VhaegES?si=n9O-y1WcSWaDVWJPAJ0HJw
The genealogy and birth of Jesus, the shepherds and the angels, Simeon and Anna meet Jesus in the temple, Jesus as a boy in the temple.
The birth of John the Baptist foretold, the birth of Jesus foretold, Mary visits Elizabeth, Mary’s song, John’s birth, Zechariah’s song, The Word became flesh, Jesus the lamb of God, calling of the first disciples.
The final book in the Old Testament! Malachi means “my messenger” and the book contains admonition of coming judgment.
Listing of the new residents of Jerusalem, the priests and Levites, the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, Nehemiah’s final reforms and purification, then a final Psalm of rejoicing.
Further opposition to the rebuilding, the completion of the wall, listing of the exiles who returned.
Nehemiah’s prayer, Artaxerxes sends Nehemiah to Jerusalem, Nehemiah inspects the walls, listing of the builders, opposition to the rebuilding, Nehemiah helps the poor.
Ezra comes to Jerusalem, King Artaxerxes sends a letter, listing of the family heads, return to Jerusalem, Ezra’s prayer of repentance about intermarriage, the people’s confession of sin, listing of those guilty of intermarriage.
Mordecai honored, Haman hanged, the King’s edict for the Jews, the triumph of the Jews, Purim celebrated, the greatness of Mordecai
Queen Vashti deposed, Esther made queen, Mordecai uncovers a conspiracy, Haman’s plot to destroy the Jews, Mordecai persuades Esther to help, Esther’s request to the king, Haman’s rage against Mordecai.
The LORD will care for Judah, two shepherds, Jerusalem’s enemies to be destroyed, mourning for the one they pierced, cleansing from sin, The LORD comes and reigns!
The flying scroll, the woman in the basket, four chariots, a crown for Joshua, instructions for fasting, blessings for Jerusalem, judgment on Israel’s enemies, the coming king, the LORD will appear!
The first five of eight night visions, including the horseman in the myrtle trees, the four horns and four craftsmen, a man with a measuring line, clean garments for the high priests, and the gold lampstand and two olive trees.
Opposition to the rebuilding, Tattenai’s letter to Darius, the decree of Darius, completion and dedication of the temple.
Cyrus helps the exiles return, lists of those who returned, rebuilding of the altar and the temple.
Nebuchadnezzar’s dream interpreted by Daniel and fulfilled by God, the writing on the wall and removal of king Belshazzar, Daniel thrown into the lion’s den.
Daniel, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego train in Babylon, Daniel interprets Nebuchadnezzar’s dream, they refuse to bow to worship the statue and are saved from the fiery furnace!
Four different types of locusts destroy, God in His compassion restores what has been lost, never again will foreigners invade, the nations are judged, the LORD’s people are blessed.
The glory returns to the temple, the altar, the prince, Levites, the priests, the division of the land, offerings and holy days.
Prophecies against the king of Tyre, against Sidon, against Egypt, and a lament for Egypt.
The one who sins is the one who will die, a lament for Israel, rebellious Israel, jusgment and restoration.
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Idolaters in Jerusalem are killed, the glory departs from the temple, judgment on Israel’s leaders, the exile symbolized
Ezekiel’s inaugural vision, the divine overwhelming, equipping and commissioning, the watchman, prophetic immobility, diet for siege and exile.
Two verses in Lamentations seem to be in direct conflict with each other, and they help us to understand the answer to this question of whether God causes suffering. Let’s read together the cross references and gather additional insight to find the answer.
Because of the LORD’s great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The LORD is my portion; therefore I will wait for him.” The LORD is good to those whose hope is in him, to the one who seeks him; it is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the LORD.
Prophecies against the nations from west to east, starting with Ammon and continuing to Babylon.
The LORD is in his holy temple; let all the earth be silent before him. The Sovereign LORD is my strength; he makes my feet like the feet of a deer, he enables me to go on the heights.
Jeremiah is thrown into a cistern, the Babylonians invade, Jeremiah is freed, Israel cries out to God
The Recabite family is made an example, Jehoiakim burns Jeremiah’s scroll, Jeremiah is placed in prison
Jeremiah told to buy a field, given a promise of restoration, a warning to Zedekiah, freedom for the slaves.
He who appoints the sun to shine by day, who decrees the moon and stars to shine by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar - the LORD Almighty is his name. “Only if these decrees vanish from my sight,” declares the LORD, “will the descendants of Israel ever cease to be a nation before me.”
“When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come to you and fulfill my gracious promise to bring you back to this place. For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to give you a future and a hope. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.”
Jeremiah shares lessons at the Potter’s House, disparages of his life, prophesies against evil kings
But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in him. He will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. It does not fear when heat comes; its leaves are always green. It has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.
“Let him who boasts boast about this: that he understands me, that I am the LORD, who exercises kindness, justice, and righteousness on earth, for in these I delight,” declares the LORD.
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you, before you were born I set you apart; I appointed you as a prophet to the nations.
Be silent before the sovereign LORD, for the day of the LORD is near. That day will be a day of wrath, a day of distress and anguish… Seek righteousness, seek humility; perhaps you will be sheltered on the day of the LORD’s anger. On that day they will say to Jerusalem, “Do not fear, O Zion; do not let your hands hang limp. The LORD your God is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing.
Neither before nor after Josiah was there a king like him who turned to the LORD as he did - with all his heart and with all his soul and with all his strength, in accordance with all the Law of Moses.
The LORD is slow to anger and great in power; the LORD will not leave the guilty unpunished….The LORD is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him, but with an overwhelming flood he will make an end of Nineveh; he will pursue his foes into darkness.
And when he prayed to him, the LORD was moved by his entreaty and listened to his plea; so he brought him back to Jerusalem and his kingdom. Then Manasseh knew that the LORD is God.
I will forsake the remnant of my inheritance and hand them over to their enemies. They will be looted and plundered by all their foes, because they have done evil in my eyes and have provoked me to anger…
Behold, I will create a new heavens and a new earth. The former things will not be remembered, nor will they come to mind. But be glad and rejoice forever in what I will create…
If you keep your feet from breaking the Sabbath and from doing as you please on my holy day, if you call the Sabbath a delight and the LORD’s holy day honorable, and if you honor it by not going your own way and not doing as you please or speaking idle words, then you will find your joy in the LORD, and I will cause you to ride on the heights of the land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob.
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. We all, like sheep, have gone astray, each of us has turned to his own way; and the LORD has laid on him the iniquity of us all.
Hezekiah reacts to the threats from the king of Assyria, God hears the prayers of His people, God alone is worthy of our praise!
“I am God, and there is no other. I am God, and there is none like me… I am the first and the last. My own hand laid the foundations of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens…”
Now, O LORD, deliver us from his hand, so that all kingdoms on earth will know that you alone, O LORD, are God.
But only the redeemed will walk there, and the ransomed of the LORD will return. They will enter Zion with singing; everlasting joy will crown their heads. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee away.
For the LORD is our judge, the LORD is our lawgiver, the LORD is our King; it is he who will save us.
Yet the LORD longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion. For the LORD is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!
Hosea 8-14 “The ways of the Lord are right; the righteous walk in them, but the rebellious stumble in them.”
“LORD, you establish peace for us; all that we have accomplished you have done for us. O LORD, our God, other lords besides you have ruled over us, but your name alone do we honor. They are now dead, they live no more; those departed spirits do not rise.”
“See, the day of the LORD is coming - a cruel day, with wrath and fierce anger - to make the land desolate and destroy the sinners within it.” (13:9)
“He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.” (6:8) “Who is a God like you, who pardons sin and forgives the transgression of the remnant of his inheritance? You do not stay angry forever but delight to show mercy.” (7:18)
“The people walking in darkness have seen a great light… For to us a child is born, to us a son is given… Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away, his hand is still upraised… A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse… They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be full of the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.”
“The LORD, the LORD Almighty, he who touches the earth and it melts, and all who live in it mourn - the whole land rises like the Nile, then sinks like the river of Egypt - he who builds his lofty palace in the heavens and sets its foundation on the earth, who calls for the waters of the sea and pours them out over the face of the land - the LORD is his name.”
Amos, a shepherd, is given a message from God to deliver. “You only have I chosen of all the families of the earth; therefore I will punish you for all your sins.” (3:2) “Seek the LORD and live, or he will sweep through the house of Joseph like a fire…” (5:6) “Seek good, not evil, that you may live. Then the LORD God Almighty will be with you, just as you say he is. Hate evil, love good; maintain justice in the courts. Perhaps the LORD God Almighty will have mercy on the remnant of Joseph.” (5:14-15)
Isaiah 5:20 “Woe to those who call evil good and good evil… (v.21) Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes and clever in their own sight… (ch.6 v.5) Woe to me! For I am a man of unclean lips!… (v.7) your guilt is taken away and your sin atoned for… (ch.8 v.12) Do not fear what they fear, and do not dread it. The LORD Almighty is the one you are to regard as holy, he is the one you are to fear, he is the one you are to dread.”
Isaiah 2:22 “Stop trusting in man, who has but a breath in his nostrils. Of what account is he?”
Jonah runs from God to no avail, God is merciful to the people of Nineveh - a familiar story with many lessons for us to learn
Joash reigns as King and does what is right as long as Jehoiada the priest is with him, but turns away from God after Jehoiada’s death.
Jehu annointed as King, Jezebel and Ahab’s family and the worshipers of Baal are killed, Joash is saved and becomes king.
Jehoshaphat and the king of Israel inquire about attacking Ramoth Gilead, Micaiah prophesies, the king of Israel is killed
Elijah fed by ravens, God sustains Elijah and the widow at Zarephath, Obadiah sends Ahab to Elijah, the prophets of Baal can’t “wake their gods” but God sends fire on the sacrifice, Elijah accurately predicts rain, Elijah flees Jezebel and is strengthened by an angel, God calls Elisha to replace Elijah.
Meaningless! Meaningless! What is worthy of our time and effort? What is the point of life and all our toil? Find the answer in today’s reading!
Preparations for the building of the Temple. Work on the Temple is completed together with help from Hiram king of Tyre.
Don’t move an ancient boundary stone, don’t fret because of evil men, don’t show partiality, rescue the needy… there is a future hope for you and your hope will not be cut off…
The king’s heart is in the hand of the LORD… and many other proverbs for gaining wisdom.
More wisdom from Proverbs to hide in your heart. Thanks to The Harrow Family for setting many of these verses to music to help us remember them.
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The longest chapter of the Bible, every verse focused on God’s Word and the importance and benefits of following God’s commands, laws, precepts.
The end of King David’s life, he appoints his successor. The enemies of the King are brought down. “Do not fret because of evil men.”
Psalms of praise, thankfulness, deliverance. “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” Psalm 111:10
A lighthearted look at the beauty found in preparing and the excitement of anticipating.
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David completes preparations for the building of the temple and sets leaders in charge over it. He then leads by example in giving and appoints his son Solomon as king. The whole community gives generously from the abundance that God provided to them.
Psalm of praise for God’s love and deliverance, a psalm requesting punishment for evil, and a psalm possibly written for coronation and a prophetic reference to Christ.
This section of Scripture reads a little like a soap opera and may not be appropriate for little kids to listen to if you aren’t prepared to do some explaining! Amnon, Tamar, and Absalom - David’s sons and daughter - create some significant drama and divisiveness that eventually brings an end to David’s reign in Jerusalem.
The heavens proclaim His righteousness, for God Himself is judge… God looks down from heaven on the sons of men to see if there are any who understand, any who seek God. Everyone has turned away… Give us aid against the enemy, for the help of man is worthless… But it is God who judges: He brings one down, He exalts another.
The account of the death of Uzzah is repeated. King David brings the ark to Jerusalem, then expresses his desire to build a house for God. The word of the Lord to Nathan and David’s response are recorded in both 2 Samuel and 1 Chronicles.
Beautiful Psalms!! The lament of an afflicted man turns to praise and acknowledgment that God has laid the foundations of the earth and that the heavens are the work of His hands. We are encouraged as we remember and recount the many wondrous works of God! Praise the Lord!
Mor genealogies including the genealogy of Saul, and a retelling of the account of his death.
Sing for joy to God our strength! O Lord, God who saves me, day and night I cry out before you. It is good to praise the Lord and make music to your name. The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty.
What beautiful Psalms!! Are you envious? Do you see the wicked prosper and wonder if it is worth the struggle to obey God? Are you distressed? Do you feel like giving up? Turn to these Psalms for encouragement!! Remember the mighty acts of God, how He has saved His people time and time again! Remember the good and wondrous things He has done and tell them to your children and grandchildren.
More names and listings of the groups and individuals and the lands they conquered. “He answered their prayers because they trusted in Him.”
Psalm 43: Why are you downcast, O my soul?… Put your hope in God! Psalm 44: I do not trust in my bow… but you give us victory over our enemies! Psalm 45: Your throne, O God, will last forever and ever! Psalm 49: Why should I fear when the evil days come? Psalm 84: How lovely is your dwelling place, O Lord Almighty! Psalm 85: Restore us again, O God Our Savior, and put away your displeasure toward us. Psalm 87: Glorious things are said of you, O city of God.
Genealogies… names, names, and more names… Each one has a purpose and there is a reason for us to understand their history, their actions, and attempt to understand why God recorded each one for us and what we can learn from them.
More Psalms of David - God hears our cries for help, creation declares His glory, we tell of His wonders and mighty acts, the fool says there is no God, God is our refuge and counsel, His law is perfect… and so much more!
Saul consults the witch at Endor, then is completely defeated. David sings a Psalm of praise and thanksgiving for God’s deliverance from his enemies.
In this episode, we discuss the balance between work and play and rest, with examples of how God demonstrates His faithfulness to accomplish the work He intends to do in our lives. Be encouraged and enjoy listening!
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Saul becomes jealous of David and tries to kill him, David and Jonathan make a covenant, David seeks refuge from the Lord
Saul is rejected as king, Samuel anoints David, David serves Saul playing the harp, David meets Goliath.
Samuel rebukes Saul, Israel enters battle with no weapons, Jonathan and his armor-bearer attack the Philistines, Israelites come out of hiding and pursue the Philistines, Jonathan eats honey against Saul’s order
The Philistines capture the Ark, Eli dies, The Ark causes turmoil among the Philistines and they return it to Israel, the Philistines are defeated, the Israelites ask for a king.
Hannah prays for a child, Samuel is dedicated to The LORD, Eli’s family is punished for the wickedness of his sons, God calls Samuel.
The beautiful love story of Ruth, Naomi, and Boaz, and the provision of God for those in need.
Evil done in Gibeah, so the Israelites advance against the Benjamites. After the Benjamites are destroyed, efforts are made to restore the tribe in Israel, and the Benjamites are encouraged to catch wives while dancing at Shiloh.
Samson and Delilah, Samson’s death and destruction of the Philistine temple, Micah’s idols, the Danites settle in Laish.
In this passage, we meet Samson and hear the beginning of how God used him to deliver the Israelites from the Philistines.
After Gideon and his 300 men defeated the Midianites, we now learn how the next generation responded to God.
God reduces Gideon’s army to a bare minimum and uses them to defeat the enemies of the Israelites.
A recap of Israel’s history, and the beginning of the cycles of rebellion, oppression, distress, and rescue… the time when Israel had no king.
The Israelites confirm their commitment to follow The LORD, and Joshua gives a final message.
The Israelites all finally settle in the land God had promised them. Every tribe has it’s inheritance, every promise has been fulfilled, and finally, they have rest.
Land allotments are specified for Joseph’s and Benjamin’s descendants, then the rest of the land is divided.
After conquering a good portion of the Promised Land, a list is made of the kings who had been defeated and how the land was to be allotted to each tribe, with specific boundaries defined. Special requests were made from Caleb and his daughter, with Caleb receiving the specific land God had promised to him and driving out the descendants of Anak.
God fulfills His promise to the Israelites and clearly and obviously helps them to wipe out all the people groups that were in the land which God had promised to give to His chosen people.
The new generation of Israelites are circumcised, the miraculous fall of Jericho, the sin of Achan and it’s effect on the whole nation of Israel, and the destruction of Ai.
Joshua is established as the new leader of the Israelites, and his first act in this role demonstrates that God is clearly with them. The testimony of Rahab and the crossing of the Jordan surely helped the Israelites to be strong and courageous, knowing that God would be with them wherever they go!
Moses teaches the Israelites a song before they enter the Promised Land and before he dies. The blessing of God’s protection over His people is great.
Life and prosperity or death and destruction, Joshua is appointed to succeed Moses, Moses writes down the Law then predicts the Israelites rebellion and states that he will teach them a song to testify against them.
Punishment for worshiping other gods, courts, kings, offerings for priests and Levites, detestable practices, prophets, cities of refuge, going to war.
Extensive commands and explanation of how the Israelites were to love the Lord and be careful to not be enticed to worship other gods.
Moses continues his speech to the Israelites, admonishing them to remember the Lord and all He has done, to recognize why God has given them the land, and to fear the Lord.
The Ten Commandments, God speaks through the fire, commands to obey and pass along these commands to children, driving out the other nations little by little.
The defeat of Og king of Bashan, divinding the land, Moses’ instructions as he sends the Israelites into the Promised Land
The final chapters of Numbers. Cities of refuge, inheritance for Zelophehad’s daughters
Vengeance on the Midianites, dividing the spoils, the Reubenites and Gadites settle east of the Jordan
Daily offerings, Sabbath offerings, Monthly offerings, festivals and feasts, vows and obligations and regulations concerning family relationships between men and women.
The second census is taken of the Israelites, this time on the plains of Moab by the Jordan across from Jericho. All those who had been counted by Moses and Aaron in the Desert of Sinai had died, except for Caleb and Joshua. Zelophehad’s daughters ask for land to be their inheritance. Joshua was appointed to succeed Moses.
Snakes! A bronze snake and Balaam with his talking donkey make for interesting reading today.
Nine observations from the Bible that can help us find rest for our weary souls
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The Israelites grumble yet again and a group rises up against Moses and Aaron. They are swallowed up as a result of their sin. The Israelites complain AGAIN and God sends a plague among them. Thank God for His patience with us!
Caleb and Joshua are allowed to enter the promised land while all the others die in the desert.
12 days of identical ceremonial offerings and sacrifices brought to dedicate the Tabernacle, culminating with Moses entering to speak with The LORD.
Instructions regarding purity, restitution for wrongs, test for an unfaithful wife, and Nazarite vows.
Rewards for obedience and punishment for disobedience, more guidelines for sacrifices and redeeming what belongs to the Lord
After reading about acceptable sacrifices, it is nice to read about feasts and festivals and celebrations!
More laws and punishments that accentuate God’s holiness and how He sets apart His people and makes them holy.
Our family finally had a day of vacation to enjoy together, and we decided to visit the ICR Discovery Center. This is something we’ve been wanting to do for a while now. Listen in on some of our discussion about the museum and what we learned.
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Instructions regarding what can be eaten, and guidelines regarding infectious diseases and such.
Two of Aaron’s sons are consumed by fire from God as a result of bringing an unauthorized offering.
Details regarding different types of offerings, including unintentional sin offerings from different people.
The tabernacle is completed. As a result of the obedience of Moses and the Israelites, God comes to dwell with them! What a beautiful picture of how God wants to dwell with us! The tabernacle holds so much significance; the Lamb, the incense, the beauty and holiness of God... from the beginning to the end in The Revelation, God provides a way for us to be cleansed of our sin so that we might have access to His holiness and that He might dwell with us!
Details of mixing incense that was to be kept holy for times of worship, Moses up on the mountain receives tablets written by the hand of God, the people sin and Aaron creates a golden calf which they worship and become a laughingstock, the Lord’s anger burns against the Israelites.
1) Throw off the sin that so easily entangles (Hebrews 12:1). 2) Consider the “great cloud of witnesses” and faithful work of others who are serving God. 3) Fix your eyes on Jesus (Hebrews 12:2). 4) Embrace God’s discipline for your good (Hebrews 12:5-11). 5) Pursue the prize (1 Corinthians 9:24-27). 6) Know God is enough (2 Corinthians 12:9). 7) Recognize the difference between body and soul (2 Corinthians 4:16). 8) Check your perspective of time (2 Corinthians 4:17-18). 9) Put your hope in God and wait on Him (Luke 17:7-10).
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Much detail about the priestly garments and the consecration of the priests and all items used in worship
Detailed instructions are provided for building the tabernacle and each item inside it. Clearly, God cares about the details and about beauty, and He expects us to give of the beautiful things He gives us to use in worship.
More laws are detailed for the Israelites, along with commands to celebrate festival, then the people are consecrated and the elders see God!
God speaks to the Israelites at Mount Sinai and the people tremble in fear. God gives them the Ten Commandments and begins to clarify specific laws and decrees, such as these laws regarding injuries and slaves.
After many miraculous events, God provides manna and quail for the Israelites, yet they continue to grumble and complain and fail to always follow God’s instructions. Moses realizes that he cannot lead the people by himself, but he needs others to support and help him. Sometimes wise relatives visiting from a distance can help us recognize our needs and evaluate how best to meet them.
God’s mighty power is displayed through the final plague on the Egyptians. Instructions for Passover are given and the Israelites leave Egypt.
Moses and Aaron go before Pharaoh and God sends the plagues on Egypt. Water to blood, frogs, gnats, livestock killed, boils, and hail... but still Pharaoh rejects God.
Exodus 4-6 Moses complains to God about his inability to speak, then Aaron is included as they go speak to the Israelites and to Pharaoh.
A new generation of Israelites becomes numerous. A new Pharaoh oppresses them, and they cry out to God, who raises up Moses to deliver them.
Israel gives his blessing before he dies, and Joseph also dies as we conclude the book of Genesis.
Jacob (Israel) moves from Canaan to Goshen with all he owns. The famine is severe and Pharaoh acquires all the land, except that of the priests.
Joseph interprets Pharoah’s dream and is restored to a position of prominence. Pharaoh’s dream comes true, and Joseph’s brothers come to Egypt for food.
Some adult situations arise as Tamar is mistreated, Joseph flees from Potiphar’s wife and her pursuits, and Joseph is forgotten after he interprets the dreams of the cupbearer and baker.
The family drama continues. Jacob and Esau separate and their descendants are listed. Jacob becomes Israel and his descendants are listed. Joseph has dreams which make his brothers angry, and they sell him as a slave.
Jacob returns to his brother Esau, wondering if he will be accepted. The men of Shechem wish to intermarry, but it doesn’t end well for them.
Rebekah helps Jacob steal his brother’s blessing, Jacob flees to Laban, receives God’s blessing, marries Leah and Rachel and has children.
Genesis 25-26 Esau sells his birthright for a cup of stew, Isaac and Rebekah act similarly to Abraham and Sarah, Isaac finds room for his people
Genesis 22-24 A beautiful passage that demonstrates God’s abundant provision and Abraham’s faithful obedience. Abraham is obedient to sacrifice Isaac, but God provides a ram instead. Abraham’s wife Sarah dies and Abraham seeks a wife for his only son Isaac. He trusts that God will provide and God does provide even before the prayer is spoken.
God dealt differently with Abraham and Lot and others in the Old Testament, and it can be difficult to understand the reason for some events that have been recorded for us in this passage.
Genesis 16-18 Abram becomes Abraham and Sarai becomes Sarah, Hagar conceives and Ishmael is born, none were found righteous in Sodom and Gomorrah. How good to know that God hears our cries and uses us in spite of our weaknesses.
Job 40-42 Today we finish the book of Job. We read God’s description of great creatures, probably what we know of as dinosaurs, and the repentance that comes when God speaks to Job and his friends. Job’s wealth is restored in double measure and we have a happy ending to Job’s story.
Job 38-39 Such a beautiful description of God’s power in creation! This is a favorite of mine. It humbles me to recognize the vast knowledge and understanding of God.
Job 35-37 Who can put a stop to everything and keep us all from accomplishing anything? God’s majesty and power are made known to us through weather. God alone controls the sun, moon, clouds, lightning, snow, rain, etc. and it is beyond our understanding.
Job 29-31 is very interesting, with clear and vivid distinctions between Job’s former life and current misery, three separate categories of potential sin, longing to be in God’s presence, and again declaring his innocence.
From the beginning, we have not seen justice on earth. Wrongdoers are not charged or punished. We seek wisdom and no person or animal on earth can find it, but God alone knows where it is. The fear of the Lord is wisdom. It cannot be bought or found except through the fear of the Lord.
Job 21-23 Does God always reward the righteous with prosperity? Does the level of our faith determine how easy our life will be? Do the wicked receive the punishment they deserve? In this passage, we find truth that coincides with John 16:33, Psalm 37:4, Matthew 5:45, and Philippians 4:7.
Our oldest son graduated from college in May and has recently moved away from close friends. When you find a friend who understands who you really are, you build a lifelong friendship that will last despite distance or time. In this episode we consider how we can help our kids learn to recognize the traits of a good friend and develop positive lifelong relationships.
Do you desire to see God? Does God have a sense of humor? These are a couple of questions you may consider further after listening to today’s episode.
Reading through the Bible chronologically - Job 14-16 Day 7 ends with such expressions of sorrow. The best comfort in deep sorrow is often silence as is noted in the book of Job. May we remember and be discerning so we can provide real comfort to those who mourn.
Reading through the Bible chronologically - Day 6 - Job 10-13 Job maintains his innocence in the midst of great suffering and rebukes his friends for their lack of compassion.
Reading through the Bible chronologically - Day 5 - Job 6-9. Job describes his misery, Bildad responds, Job replies with vivid imagery and poetic descriptions and powerful descriptions of God.
Reading through the Bible in a year chronologically, this is day 4 reading Job 1-5. Why does God allow suffering in our lives? Does Satan have power over us? Does God thwart Satan from harming us? God is merciful and kind to provide some answers to these questions right from the beginning.
Day 3 of reading through the Bible in a year chronologically. Includes the end of the flood, the promise of the rainbow, and the Tower of Babel in Genesis 8-11
A summary of our family dinner conversation that stemmed from the first chapters of Genesis.
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Reading through the Bible chronologically - Day 2 - Genesis 4-7 including Noah and the flood, the recording of the longest lifespan ever, and much more!
Abby answers questions about what it means to be created in God’s image.
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Day 1 of reading through the Bible chronologically, starting with Genesis 1-3 and discussion about one of God’s first acts in creation: separating. We communicate and learn by defining terms, and terms are defined by separating into categories based on characteristics. The ministry of Answers In Genesis is one you may find helpful. answersingenesis.org is their website. Also check out Blue Letter Bible for helpful Bible study tools such as a chronological reading plan.
Thinking through whether to send your kids to summer camp? In the excitement of driving to camp at Pine Cove, we asked our sons about the pros and cons or going to overnight camp each summer.
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You belong in the Body of Christ! Even small children and those with disabilities should know that they belong in the church. When we value and include individuals with disabilities and small children in our churches, we learn more about how to value everyone and everyone increases recognition of their value. We can respond to statistics showing that suicide is a leading cause of traumatic death by celebrating individuals in our homes, churches, schools, camps, etc. Listen to the end to hear our experience of being embraced and valued at Pine Cove Camps. Find more information about Pine Cove at pinecove.com
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Our family has been greatly blessed from knowing Dick and Barbie Bass and having the opportunity to be a small part of their ministry to the people of Guatemala. Join our conversation as we spend an evening together reminiscing and discussing their exciting adventures of life and ministry with Manna Worldwide in Guatemala.
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This podcast is dedicated to my friends who are Star Trek fans and grammar “nerds.” What is the difference between laws and rules? Why can’t we split infinitives? In our exploration of new things, new people, and new ideas, how do we know which rules or laws to follow? I hope you are encouraged by the anticipation of all things being made new and the peace of living under laws that never get old.
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Is security something we can obtain or is it merely something we feel at times? When we talk about being safe and secure, what do we mean? How much emphasis do you place on security? As Dr. Kathy Koch teaches, security is the foundation of our core needs. So where do we find security and can we be so secure that we know we are always safe? Is safety such a priority to us that we are unwilling to take risks? How do we find balance between self-preservation and taking risks to demonstrate love? Julie contemplates these questions and the answers we find in God in this episode.
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Abby shares her thoughts and some verses that have helped her persevere through difficulty and suffering.
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Continuing the list of foundational concepts of homeschooling, Julie shares the last six tips to consider as you seek to be most effective in educating your kids at home.
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“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” Part One of our list of basic steps to being most effective in educating kids at home. These are actually foundational applications for all parents, whether you homeschool or not!
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A brief discussion between two debaters, one who has just begun and is gleaning advice from the other with some experience. Some practical application for debate skills.
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I dare you to stay awake through this episode further explaining my understanding of what the Bible says about pacifism. Good bedtime listening.
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A typical family dinner discussion. (Well, typical for our family... are yours like this?) This discussion centered around our recent trip to Fredericksburg and the Pacific War Museum. From German pancakes to rules of war to socializing with neighbors and making strange cat noises, this is our family! A break is positioned midway through the discussion, so don’t be intimidated by the length of the episode.
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We tried to add something funny, but well, you can decide... is it funny? The discussion somehow turned to marriage. Hmmm... not sure what that says about our marriage! We do have a lot of fun together, and we hope you are enjoying laughing at us while we laugh at ourselves!
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Join us in a fairly typical evening conversation, including discussion about everything from the price of eggs in China to statistics to more serious issues of life and death, joyfulness and hardship.
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In this episode, we make the very important comparison between Hostess Ho-Ho’s and Little Debbie Swiss Rolls. Our live taste test includes added features of interesting vocabulary and applicable Bible verses.
Welcome to the fun and craziness that is the LaQuey family! Ephesians 3:14-21 is our theme: we hope to be strengthened through God’s Spirit in our inner being, rooted and established in love, have power to grasp how great is the love of Christ, and know the love of God that surpasses knowledge - to be filled to the measure with all the fullness of God! Read the Bible with us because the fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge. Any truth we have to share comes from God. Enjoy listening in on some fun moments, some serious discussions, and some ideas we have about discipleship, education, being unique, and many other topics!