Girlfriends Bible Study

Ep 99 - The Greatest Seed Sown

We continue our theme of Reaping and Sowing with a study of "The Greatest Seed Sown" - Jesus Christ.Accept Jesus is eating the bread of life. He sows life into us. (John 6:47-58)Adam (and Eve) sowed a seed of death. Jesus sowed a seed of eternal life. (Romans 5:12-17, John 12:23-24)
The Bible says we know a tree by its fruit. (Matthew 7:15-20)An orange tree can't just say it's an apple tree. And people can't just claim to be believers. According to Jesus, loving each other is how you can tell if we're believers. (John 13:34-35)

Ep 98 - Reaping & Sowing into Good Ground

In this Bible study, we read and discuss Matthew 13:1-43 about seeds being sown along the path, on rocky ground, among thorns and into good soil.

Ep 97 - The Donkey

Our study this month is on Animals in the Bible and we're starting with the Donkey.The story of Balaam's Donkey is found in Numbers 22:7-35.Samson using the Jawbone of a Donkey is found in Judges 15:1-17.The book of Zechariah gives the prophecy about Jesus riding in on a donkey (chapter 9, verse 9).And in Matthew 21:1-11, we read that Jesus does just that!
An honorable donkey mention is Genesis 22:3 when Abraham travels to the place he is going to sacrifice his son Isaac - before God stops him.

Ep 96 - Fantastic Beasts in the Bible

We continue our theme of Animals in the Bible with a look at some "Fantastic Beasts."
Ezekiel 10:8-22 - describes the Cherubim. Although they may be angels, they are certainly something to behold (and a bit scary sounding).Revelation 12:1-9 and 13:1-18 - talks about the Dragons. This was completely terrifying!!The book of Job talks about a lot of animals, but in this study we focus on:- the Behemoth (or possibly a brontosaurus), in Job 40:15-24.- the Leviathan in Job 41:1-10.- and my favorites, Unicorns, in the King James Version Job 39:9-12.

Ep 95 - Lambs, Sheep and the Good Shepherd

Our theme of "Animals in the Bible" continues with this study.While preparing to talk about Lambs and Sheep, I had the revelation that Jesus is both the Lamb and the Shepherd. We normally just read or hear about one at a time. It made me emotional to think that He sacrificed Himself as the Lamb, all while being and becoming our Good Shepherd.
We read a lot scriptures that talked about these things.
Isaiah 53:6-7 - led like a lamb to slaughter...John 1:29 - Look, the Lamb of God1 Peter 1:18-19 - a lamb without blemishRevelation 5:12 - worthy is the LambJohn 10:11-17 - Jesus is the Good ShepherdMatthew 18:12-14 - Leaves the 99 to go after the 1Matthew 10:16 - sheep among wolvesEzekiel 34:31 - You are my sheepJohn 21:15-18 - Peter, feed my lambsPsalm 100:3 - We are the sheep of his pastureJohn 10:14-28 - my sheep know my voicePsalm 95:6-7 - We are the flock under his careMatthew 7:15 - beware of false prophetsIsaiah 40:11 - He tends his flock like a shepherdHebrews 13:20-21 - the Great Shepherd of the sheep1 Peter 5:4 - Chief Shepherd

Ep 94 - The Lion

We finish our study of Animals in the Bible with a look at lions.
Scriptures:Revelation 5:5Isaiah 31:4Genesis 49:91 Peter 5:8-9Proverbs 19:12, 28:1, 30:29-31Daniel 6 - The Lion's Den

Ep 93 - The Effect of Music

The effect of music is powerfully illustrated in the Bible. David calmed King Saul with music (1 Samuel 16:14-23).
Moses sings the first song  - Exodus 15:1-21Last song reference in the Bible is Revelation 15:1-4 - where they reference Moses' song.Shortest song - 2 Chronicles 5:13, 20:21
Here's the article from the APA that was referenced: https://www.apa.org/monitor/2020/11/news-music-power

Ep 92 - The Longest Song in the Bible

Gina and I read the longest chapter in the Bible - a song (or a poem, by some accounts) between two people - Psalm 119

Ep 91 - Music in Notable Bible Stories

Jesus and the disciples sang at the Last Supper - Matthew 26:30.Paul and Silas in jail, singing hymns - Acts 16:25-26The Prodigal Son - they sang in celebration - Luke 15:25Jesus raises the dead girl and pipes were played in mourning - Matthew 9:23The Rapture - trumpets will sound - 1 Corinthians 15:51-52

Ep 90 - A Study of Trumpets

We continue our theme of Music in the Bible with a study of trumpets!There are 118 mentions of trumpets in the Bible (KJV). Trumpets are used as a war cry, as a celebratory sound, and to herald a notable arrival.
Scriptures:Numbers 10:1-101 Chronicles 15:24, 281 Chronicles 13:8Joshua 6:8-20Judges 7:15-21 Revelation 8, 9, 10, 11Matthew 6:21 Thessalonians 4:16