Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus Podcast
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God’s Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
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Sunday Feb 18, 2024
Sunday Feb 18, 2024
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In Podcast Episode 258, “The Importance of Dedication Rituals,” Kim discusses the importance of dedication rituals, both personal and corporate. She challenges listeners to examine their lives and to determine which area of their lives they might need to dedicate or re-dedicate to the Lord today.
Our focal passages for this episode are 1 Kings 8:54-66; 2 Chronicles 7:1-10 with verses 2 Chronicles 7:1-3 as the focal verses:
1 When Solomon finished praying, fire flashed down from heaven and burned up the burnt offerings and sacrifices, and the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple. 2 The priests could not enter the Temple of the Lord because the glorious presence of the Lord filled it. 3 When all the people of Israel saw the fire coming down and the glorious presence of the Lord filling the Temple, they fell face down on the ground and worshiped and praised the Lord, saying,
“He is good! His faithful love endures forever!” (2 Chronicles 7:1-3)
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
In which area of your life might you need to engage in a dedication ritual?
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
22 After that, Aaron raised his hands toward the people and blessed them. Then, after presenting the sin offering, the burnt offering, and the peace offering, he stepped down from the altar. 23 Then Moses and Aaron went into the Tabernacle, and when they came back out, they blessed the people again, and the glory of the Lord appeared to the whole community. 24 Fire blazed forth from the Lord’s presence and consumed the burnt offering and the fat on the altar. When the people saw this, they shouted with joy and fell face down on the ground. (Leviticus 9:22-24)
26 David built an altar there to the Lord and sacrificed burnt offerings and peace offerings. And when David prayed, the Lord answered him by sending fire from heaven to burn up the offering on the altar. 27 Then the Lord spoke to the angel, who put the sword back into its sheath. 28 When David saw that the Lord had answered his prayer, he offered sacrifices there at Araunah’s threshing floor. 29 At that time the Tabernacle of the Lord and the altar of burnt offering that Moses had made in the wilderness were located at the place of worship in Gibeon. 30 But David was not able to go there to inquire of God, because he was terrified by the drawn sword of the angel of the Lord. (1 Chronicles 21:26-30)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
Sunday Feb 11, 2024
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 257, “Boldly Claiming God’s Promises,” Kim discusses the promise King Solomon boldly claimed in front of the assembly at the dedication of the Temple. What has been your experience with claiming God’s promises? Which promise do you need to boldly claim today, either on your behalf or on behalf of another?
Our focal passages for this episode are 1 Kings 8:22-53; 2 Chronicles 6:12-42 with verses 1 King 8:25-26 as the focal verses:
25 “And now, O Lord, God of Israel, carry out the additional promise you made to your servant David, my father. For you said to him, ‘If your descendants guard their behavior and faithfully follow me as you have done, one of them will always sit on the throne of Israel.’ 26 Now, O God of Israel, fulfill this promise to your servant David, my father.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
Which promise of God do you need to boldly claim today?
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
Sunday Feb 04, 2024
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 256, “Human Intention vs. God’s Will,” Kim discusses the difference between David’s honorable intentions and the Lord’s will regarding the building of the temple. Each of us has walked in similar places, believing what our mind has created must be from God. Stop today and surrender all your intentions to Him and allow Him to show you His true path.
Our focal passages for this episode are 1 Kings 8:12-21; 2 Chronicles 6:1-11 with verses 1 King 8:17-19 as the focal verses:
17 Then Solomon said, “My father, David, wanted to build this Temple to honor the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. 18 But the Lord told him, ‘You wanted to build the Temple to honor my name. Your intention is good, 19 but you are not the one to do it. One of your own sons will build the Temple to honor me.’
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
When have you felt strongly about an issue but learned later this was not in line with God’s will?
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you your heart’s desires. (Ps. 37:4)
David speaks with Nathan about his heart to build the temple - 2 Samuel 7:1-17
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
Sunday Jan 28, 2024
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 255, “The Glorious Presence of the Lord,” Kim discusses the display of the glory of the Lord as the Ark of the Covenant was brought into the Temple. As Christ-followers, have we ever thought about the fact that the glorious presence of the Lord resides in the temples we call our bodies? How could that perspective change how we live on a daily basis?
Our focal passages for this episode are 1 Kings 8:1-11; 2 Chronicles 5:1-14 with verses 1 Kings 8:10-11 as the focal verse:
10 When the priests came out of the Holy Place, a thick cloud filled the Temple of the Lord. 11 The priests could not continue their service because of the cloud, for the glorious presence of the Lord filled the Temple of the Lord.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
Meditate on 1 Kings 8:10-11. What would it have been like to have experienced the Lord’s presence in that way?
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
1 The heavens proclaim the glory of God. The skies display his craftsmanship. (Ps. 19:1)
“Surely the Presence of the Lord Is in this Place”
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
Sunday Jan 21, 2024
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 254, “Are You in Full-Time Christian Ministry?” Kim discusses the misperception that is often prevalent regarding the idea of full-time Christian ministry. Sadly, many Christians believe that those who are paid staff in a church or ministry are considered in full-time Christian ministry. Yet, in all we do, we are to be Christ’s hands and feet.
Our focal passages for this episode are 1 Kings 7:13-51 with verse 14 as the focal verse:
14 He was half Israelite, since his mother was a widow from the tribe of Naphtali, and his father had been a craftsman in bronze from Tyre. Huram was extremely skillful and talented in any work in bronze, and he came to do all the metal work for King Solomon.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
What is one perspective shift you will make this week to help you better see all you do as Christian ministry?
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
23 Work willingly at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. 24 Remember that the Lord will give you an inheritance as your reward, and that the Master you are serving is Christ. (Colossians 3:23-24)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
Sunday Jan 14, 2024
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 253, “What Has the Lord Already Done in This Place?” Kim discusses the places where the Lord has been especially near to each of us. These places may be ones of great happiness, or they may be ones of deep sorrow, but a place where you knew the Lord was near.
Our focal passages for this episode are 1 Kings 6 and 2 Chronicles 3:1-5:1 with verse 2 Chronicles 3:1 as the focal verse:
So Solomon began to build the Temple of the Lord in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah, where the Lord had appeared to David, his father. The Temple was built on the threshing floor of Araunah the Jebusite, the site that David had selected.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
Think about the sacred spaces in your life. Whether a church building, a prayer closet, or a place in nature--reflect on what the Lord has done there.
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
2 Chronicles 21:18-22:1
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
Sunday Jan 07, 2024
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 252, “In a World of Unlikely Friendships,” Kim discusses the power of Godly influence within relationships. Although we do not know for sure what Hiram the King of Tyre thought about the God of Israel before he met David, if he was like others in his country, it would not have been one of fondness. Yet, in verse 11 of 2 Chronicles, we see a glimpse of honor and adoration for the Lord. Might David’s heart for God have influenced Hiram through their friendship?
Our focal passages for this episode are 1 Kings 5:1-12 and 2 Chronicles 2:1-16 with verses 1 Kings 5:1 and 2 Chronicles 2:11 as the focal verses:
1 King Hiram of Tyre had always been a loyal friend of David. When Hiram learned that David’s son Solomon was the new king of Israel, he sent ambassadors to congratulate him.
11 King Hiram sent this letter of reply to Solomon:
“It is because the Lord loves his people that he has made you their king! 12 Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, who made the heavens and the earth! He has given King David a wise son, gifted with skill and understanding, who will build a Temple for the Lord and a royal palace for himself.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
Which friend(s) has pointed you to Christ? Take time to thank the Lord for his/her influence on your life.
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
Ep. 135: “The Seasons of Friendship”
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
Sunday Dec 31, 2023
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 251, “What Would Remain Undone or Incomplete?” Kim discusses the importance of leaving a legacy of faith for the next generation. King David wanted so much to build the temple for his God, but he was permitted to do so. Instead, he did everything within his power to make the necessary preparations for Solomon to have all he would need to get started on the task. What would happen if we made those same preparations, but especially in the area of spiritual building blocks?
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Chronicles 22 and 1 Kings 5 with verses 1 Kings 5:3 and 1 Chronicles 22:5 as the focal verses:
3 “You know that my father, David, was not able to build a Temple to honor the name of the Lord his God because of the many wars waged against him by surrounding nations. He could not build until the Lord gave him victory over all his enemies.
5 David said, “My son Solomon is still young and inexperienced. And since the Temple to be built for the Lord must be a magnificent structure, famous and glorious throughout the world, I will begin making preparations for it now.” So David collected vast amounts of building materials before his death.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
If you were to die today, what would remain undone or incomplete? Begin completing those tasks today.
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
Sunday Dec 24, 2023
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 250, “” Kim discusses the temptation we face to want a life filled with days of ease, obtaining all the things we desire. Yet, are those the times in life in which you are closer to the Lord? Or, is it that in the challenging seasons of life, you have more of a tendency to depend on the Lord and grow closer to Him?
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 4:20-34 with verses 24 & 25 as the focal verses:
24 Solomon’s dominion extended over all the kingdoms west of the Euphrates River, from Tiphsah to Gaza. And there was peace on all his borders. 25 During the lifetime of Solomon, all of Judah and Israel lived in peace and safety. And from Dan in the north to Beersheba in the south, each family had its own home and garden.
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
During which seasons of life have you grown the closest to the Lord?
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
Sunday Dec 17, 2023
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 249, “Recognizing the Team Members,” Kim discusses the importance of recognizing all team members and their contributions. They may be on one of your current teams or may have been a part of your life during another season. Take time to remember and take time to thank the Lord for each one.
Our focal passage for this episode is 1 Kings 4:1-19 with verses 4 and 11 as the focal verses:
4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada was commander of the army. Zadok and Abiathar were priests.
11 Ben-abinadab, in all of Naphoth-dor. (He was married to Taphath, one of Solomon’s daughters.)
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENT FEATURE:
Recognize those on your “team” and the roles played by each.
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
26 Then the king said to Abiathar the priest, “Go back to your home in Anathoth. You deserve to die, but I will not kill you now, because you carried the Ark of the Sovereign Lord for David my father and you shared all his hardships.” 27 So Solomon deposed Abiathar from his position as priest of the Lord, thereby fulfilling the prophecy the Lord had given at Shiloh concerning the descendants of Eli. (1 Kings 2:26-27)
TWITTER - https://twitter.com/EOinLovingJesus
INSTAGRAM - https://www.instagram.com/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/
“Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus” YouTube Channel: Check it out at https://www.youtube.com/@EncouragingOthersInLovingJesus
I WANT TO BEGIN A PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS CHRIST.
RESOURCES USED FOR BOOK OF 1 & 2 Kings PODCASTS:
“The Wiersbe Bible Commentary: The Complete Old Testament OT in One Volume”
“Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in 1 & 2 Kings” by Tony Merida
“The Tony Evans Bible Commentary: Advancing God’s Kingdom Agenda”
“Life Application Study Bible”
“The Swindoll Study Bible: NLT” by Charles R. Swindoll
Holman Illustrated Bible Dictionary
“The Baker Illustrated Bible Background Commentary” by J. Scott Duvall and J. Daniel Hays (Editors)
Expositor’s Bible Commentary (Abridged Edition): Old Testament, 2004, by Kenneth L. Barker, John R. Kohlenberger, III.
"Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus" Facebook Group:
Our Facebook Group is devoted to providing a place for us to encourage each other through all the seasons of life. Follow the provided link to request admittance into “Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus”—https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragingothersinlovingjesus/ Feel free to invite others who will be good encouragers and/or need encouragement to follow Jesus.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God's Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God's Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
Remember, “It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”
If you have questions or comments or would like to learn more about how to follow Jesus, please email Kim at EncouragingOthersinLovingJesus@gmail.com.
National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
988
https://988lifeline.org/
Reference:
Unless otherwise indicated, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Tyndale House Publishers. Holy Bible: New Living Translation. Wheaton, Ill: Tyndale House Publishers, 2004.
Podcast recorded through Zencastr and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack was created in GarageBand by Kim Smith.
The HIDDEN Episodes:
If you can't access episodes 1-50 on your podcast app (the podcast was then entitled "A Country Girl in a City World - Loving Jesus"), you can get all the content at my Podbean site at https://acountrygirlinacityworldlovingjesus.podbean.com/
Encouraging Others in Loving Jesus Podcast
You can’t live a life of obedience to Christ while refusing to leave your comfort zone.
This podcast is hosted by Kim Smith, a small town Country Girl who left her comfort zone to follow Jesus in a big City World. Now, she wants to use God’s Word and lessons from her faith journey to encourage others in loving Jesus.
In each episode, Kim will share insights regarding a portion of God’s Word and challenge listeners to apply the lessons to their daily lives.
If you want to grow in your faith and learn how to encourage others in loving Jesus, subscribe and commit to prayerfully listening each week.
May God honor this personalized scripture prayer in the life of each listener:
Dear Lord,
I pray that from Your glorious, unlimited resources You will empower each listener with inner strength through Your Spirit. May You make Your home in her(/his) heart as she trusts in You. May her roots grow down into Your love and keep her strong. And may she have the power to understand, as all God’s people should, how wide, how long, how high, and how deep Your love is. May she experience Your love, though it is too great to understand fully. Then may she be made complete with all the fullness of life and power that comes from You. Now all glory to You, who is able, through Your mighty power at work within her, to accomplish infinitely more than she might ask or think. (Ephesians 3:16-20 Personalized Prayer)
”Remember, It’s Always a Trust & Obey Kinda Day!”