SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 303, “Act in Fear of the Lord, with Faithfulness and an Undivided Heart,” Kim discusses King Jehoshaphat's instructions to the judges who would deal with matters of faith and how those same instructions can challenge each of us. We should also be challenged by a king's commitment to seeking God and encouraging the people to do the same. How would the world be changed if we had leaders wholly committed to the Lord?
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 with 4 and 9 as the focal verses:
4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusal...
SHOW NOTES:
In Podcast Episode 303, “Act in Fear of the Lord, with Faithfulness and an Undivided Heart,” Kim discusses King Jehoshaphat's instructions to the judges who would deal with matters of faith and how those same instructions can challenge each of us. We should also be challenged by a king's commitment to seeking God and encouraging the people to do the same. How would the world be changed if we had leaders wholly committed to the Lord?
Our focal passage for this episode is 2 Chronicles 19:1-11 with 4 and 9 as the focal verses:
4 Jehoshaphat lived in Jerusalem, but he went out among the people, traveling from Beersheba to the hill country of Ephraim, encouraging the people to return to the Lord, the God of their ancestors.
These were his instructions to them: “You must always act in the fear of the Lord, with faithfulness and an undivided heart.
WEEKLY ENGAGEMENT FEATURE:
Prayerfully rate yourself in these three areas: (1) Acting in the fear of the Lord; (2) Faithfulness; (3) Undivided Heart.
Additional Resources and Scriptures:
- Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. (Proverbs 1:7)
- 24 But be sure to fear the Lord and faithfully serve him. Think of all the wonderful things he has done for you. (1 Samuel 12:24)
- If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. (Jeremiah 29:13)
- 11 Teach me your ways, O Lord, that I may live according to your truth! Grant me purity of heart, so that I may honor you. 12 With all my heart I will praise you, O Lord my God. I will give glory to your name forever, (Ps. 86:11-12)
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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 Cleanfeed and edited through GarageBand. The soundtrack, entitled “Outlaw John McShane” was obtained from Pixabay.
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/
