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Ep 119 - Crisis Management in the Bible

Tonight we're reading from 1 Samuel 25.

Ep 118 - Dreams that Reveal the Truth

Tonight begins a new Bible Study theme "Dreams in the Bible."This study talks about "Dreams that Reveal the Truth." We read the story of Abraham saying that his wife Sarah was his sister, and we read when God revealed to Joseph that his wife Mary really was with child from the Holy Spirit.

Ep 117 - Dreams of the Rich & Powerful

Our May theme - Dreams in the Bible - was fascinating and enlightening.
We end with a study of Pharaoh's dreams and King Nebuchadnezzar's dreams. Both of these men were rich and powerful and yet they were unable to interpret their own dreams. They had to humble themselves and ask for help. Joseph and Daniel were up to the task. They both gave glory to God and made it clear that it was God doing the interpretation.
We learned a new word - "Oneiromancy" - the interpretation of dreams in order to foretell the future.
Scriptures:Genesis 41:1-40 - Pharaoh's DreamsDaniel 2:1-49 - King Nebuchadnezzar's Dreams
Daniel 2:21 - God appoints and deposes kingsRomans 13:1-2 - We are to submit to the authoritiesMatthew 20:20-28 - A true leader is a humble, a servant to his people

Ep 116 - Play/ Freedom for the Children for God

June 2023 began a new theme for Bible Study Live with Connie & Friends - "Playfulness in the Bible."Here to kick things off is our wonderful Guest Host Daebreon Poiema.God dropped a powerful word into Daebreon's spirit as she made an analogy between the Garden of Eden - the playroom that God created for us, and the nursery that new parents decorate and prepare for their new baby.God gave Adam "toys," which were the animals he got to name. But Adam wasn't complete until God gave him a playmate, "Eve."Together, they enjoyed the next level of "play" - intimacy.After eating the forbidden fruit, Adam & Eve engaged in another form of "play" - Hide and Seek - with God!!At that, playtime was over!Since that time, through amusement parks, spas, retreats, resorts and so many other man-made destinations, man has attempted to recreate Eden - our first and only Perfect Playroom.
Scripture References:Genesis 2:1-25Genesis 3:1-24Romans 8:1-39

Ep 115 - No Work, All Play

We continue our study on "Playfulness in the Bible" with a look at celebrations, parties, and feasts.Genesis 31:26-27 references a farewell party that Laban would have supposedly thrown for Jacob.Pharaoh threw himself a big birthday party with all of his officials in Genesis 40:20-22.And in Judges 14:7-18, we read about a 7-day bridegroom party that Samson threw for him and his boys. 
Most importantly, in reading these scriptures, we recognize that people take time away from work to play and have celebrations. Are you taking downtime? Do you celebrate your birthday and other special occasions? It's Biblical. Do it!

Ep 114 - Powers & Principalities

There is nothing new under the sun (Ecclesiastes 1:9-10), including spiritual warfare.As difficult and dark as these times are in our country and the world, it's not new to God, nor is it a surprise.Most importantly, He knows (and has known) the end from the beginning.Since we really are in a repeating pattern, we need to be reminded and encouraged about how this will end.
Satan Tempts JesusMark 1:9-13Matthew 4:1-11Luke 4:1-13
Resist the devil and he will flee. (James 4:7)
Satan Cast Down!Isaiah 14:12-15Jude 1:6Revelation 12:4, 7-9Luke 10:18
The Armor of GodEphesians 6:10-18

Ep 113 - Unexpected Laughter When We Hear God's Word

Tonight, we're talking about laughter in the Bible - and our own laughter when we read the Bible. Sarah laughed when she heard God's messengers say that she'd have a son in the following year. The Bible said she was well past childbearing age. Did she scoff or snort laugh, I wonder.Speaking of snort laugh - enjoy this clip of Daphne from "Bridgerton" snort-laughing when the prince compliments her on her dress. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-z6-h8Nyt54We sometimes laugh when we read or hear God's word, as well.And then there's the laughter and joy when we receive a blessing. Sarah does that, as well.

Ep 112 - A Study on Optimism

We wrap up June's theme of "Playfulness in the Bible" with a study on Optimism.

Ep 111 - Don't Be Unequally Yoked

We continue our theme "Bad Girls / Rude Women" with a look at two spouses - Eve (Adam's sig other) and Michal (David's wife, Saul's daughter).Eve was bad and Michal was rude!Eve's story plays out in Genesis 3:1-13. She knew what Adam had told her; and she knew he heard it from God Himself. Yet, when some slithering stranger came up to her, she listened to him instead of checking in with her husband.And Michal, she despised David in her heart when she saw him dancing before the Lord. (2 Samuel 6:12-16, 20-23)Have you ever been with someone who hasn't want to see you happy? You just might be unequally yoked.

Ep 110 - Elisha's Miracles

We finish our study of "Little Known Miracles" with a look at Elisha in 2 Kings 5:1-27 and 6:1-23.There's an interesting movie line in the scripture - the Jedi mind-trick. They completely ripped it off for the blockbuster movie!