Through the Bible Podcast with Tanya Yaremkiv

Episode Description: In today's episode, we're diving into the Gospel of Matthew and getting some insight on Jesus as the Jewish Messiah. We’ll cover who the book of Matthew is written to, why it’s important to know the Jewishness of Jesus, and cover the importance of cultural context! The Gospel of Matthew has the MOST Old Testament references and also talks about several topics uniquely from the other Gospels. Along with some recommended valuable resources for enriching perspectives, this episode will inspire and empower you to look at Matthew to understand Jesus in His Jewishness, how He connected with people across the board, bridged the gap between the Old and New Testaments, and how He fulfilled the Law and Prophets without abolishing them. Join me next week for more insights as we continue our journey Through the Bible.

Key Bible chapters to consider reading:

• Matthew 1
• Matthew 5-7
• Matthew 28

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Episode Description: In today's episode, we're looking at the book of Psalms to understand how it connects us with God: mind, body, soul, and spirit. Addressing the question of Bible relevance amid deconstruction, we’ll cover what growing in emotional intelligence looks like  when reading through Psalms, its relatability, and its applicability to the experiences in our lives. We’ll discover the interconnectedness of the Bible, find comfort in Psalms during life's challenges, and seek growth through understanding. 

Verses and quotes to consider:

It ain't the parts of the Bible that I can't understand that bother me, it's the parts that I do understand. (Mark Twain)

Psalms 4:4-5 Be angry, and do not sin; ponder in your own hearts on your beds, and be silent. Offer right sacrifices, and put your trust in the Lord.

Psalms 13:1-2 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? How long will you hide your face from me? How long must I take counsel in my soul and have sorrow in my heart all the day? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me?

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Episode Description: In today's episode, we're diving into the Book of Exodus, focusing on the theme of leaving old ways behind. We’ll parallel the struggles of the Israelites post-Egyptian exodus, highlighting the importance of questioning and challenging traditional beliefs. We’ll emphasize the need to distinguish truth from tradition and learn practical advice on study methods, such as character and topic studies. Along with some recommended valuable resources for enriching perspectives, this episode will inspire you to ask questions, challenge beliefs and traditions, and enjoy exploring the Book of Exodus. Join me next week for more insights as we continue our journey Through the Bible.

Verses to think about:

Exodus 14:26-31

Exodus 15:1-18

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Episode Description: Join me on Through the Bible Podcast for a transformative journey through Proverbs, where we’ll look at its profound wisdom on building better habits. In this episode, we explore the impact of habits and discover its unique ability to challenge and refine our character, habits, and daily routines. Building better habits often comes with challenges and self-doubt. To break the cycle, I also present a 31-day challenge: read one chapter from Proverbs daily, starting today, without waiting for the "perfect" moment. I also give some tips on what to do when you feel bad for missing a day or two. Along with the challenge, we’ll look at other habits in our lives and how to go about building them (with help from Proverbs). Proverbs teaches us the art of living skillfully, with detailed instructions on navigating life's complexities.

Verses to meditate on:

Proverbs 18:9 - Whoever is slack in his work is a brother to him who destroys.

Proverbs 18:13 - If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame.

James 1:5 - If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given him.

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Episode Description: In this episode of Through the Bible Podcast, Tanya Yaremkiv reflects on the transformative power of reading the Bible for growth rather than treating it as a mere task. Drawing on personal experiences from Bible school to married life, we’ll talk about how the initial hunger for God's Word often shifts towards a burdensome task, hindering spiritual  our growth. As we go through the book of Genesis, we’ll highlight the interconnectedness of the Bible, emphasizing the importance of obedience over rigid tasks. The episode encourages us to remember our salvation testimonies, to pause and reflect on our spiritual journey. Tanya emphasizes that Jesus set us free, and obedience is the only requirement. Join Tanya Yaremkiv on a captivating journey Through the Bible, where she inspires and empowers listeners to find transformation in every area of their lives. 

Verses to meditate on:

Genesis 22:18 - 18 All nations on Earth will find themselves blessed through your descendants because you obeyed me.

John 14:23 - Jesus answered him, If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him.

Romans 6:16 - Do you not know that if you present yourselves to anyone as obedient slaves, you are slaves of the one whom you obey, either of sin, which leads to death, or of obedience, which leads to righteousness?

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Episode Description: In this episode of the Through the Bible Podcast, Tanya Yaremkiv invites listeners to embark on a transformative journey through the scriptures in the new year. As 2024 begins, we’ll explore the distinction between merely "going through the Bible" as a task-oriented checklist and the profound act of "reading the Bible" to foster a deeper relationship with God. Drawing on her personal experience of transitioning from a rigid Bible reading plan to a more reflective and meditative approach, we’ll emphasizes the importance of allowing the Word to become flesh in our lives. We’ll learn practical tips on building a daily Bible reading habit to grow in our relationship with God, starting with reading Proverbs and Psalms. The episode concludes with a timely Word from Proverbs chapter 4, encouraging listeners to seek wisdom as a means of preservation, protection, exaltation, and honor in every area of life. 

Spend some time reading and meditating on Proverbs 4, specifically verses 4-9:

(4) he taught me and said to me, “Let your heart hold fast my words; keep my commandments, and live. Get wisdom; get insight; do not forget, and do not turn away from the words of my mouth. Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. The  beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her. She will place on your head a graceful garland; she will bestow on you a beautiful crown.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let's go through the Bible and talk about Matthew 7. In part 2, I want to talk about our identity in Christ and how that relates to developing emotional intelligence. The two gates that Jesus refers to in Matthew 7:13-14 reveal two paths. We can choose one of the two paths to walk on in this life. We can either go through the wide gate which leads to destruction or the narrow gate that leads to life. There are times, though, when we hop between the two gates because of our seasons. Many things happen throughout life, especially things we don’t expect. Yet, even in our most difficult or “less-fiery” seasons, I believe there’s a way to stick to the narrow gate that leads to life.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let's go through the Bible and talk about Matthew 7. In this episode, we'll learn how Jesus introduces the Golden Rule. This rule helps us understand how to develop emotional intelligence by using it as a guardrail for our relationships and ourselves. It helps us take the next baby step to understand other people and ourselves more. Along with this rule, there are two additional rules we can apply to our lives to help us develop our emotional intelligence exponentially!

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let's go through the Bible and talk about Matthew 7. In this episode, I want to review three points that helped me grow in love and understanding in my relationships with other people. Along with some insight about favorable judgment (a Jewish practice), we'll cover how to judge accordingly, share wisely, and being careful what we ask for so that we can grow in love and understanding.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let’s go through the Bible with Noa Atencio, host of the Fierce and Free podcast! In this episode, Tanya and Noa talk through Philippians 1 and how our seasons of seclusion are often for pruning and growth in our relationship with God and spirituality. We are known for our fruit, so there’s an emphasis on allowing God to take us through these seasons so that we can ultimately reflect Him and grow wherever He has us. He knows us best! How we deliver the TRUTH to believers (especially new to the faith or non-believers) has to be balanced with grace, gentleness, and love but still be firm with truth. This conversation is real and raw about what it looks like being Bible-teaching, Christian content creators who are passionate about pushing out the truth unapologet1ically and impacting the next generation. Tune in, be encouraged and motivated, and look into the resources mentioned in this episode! 

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let’s go through the Bible with the Red-Haired Archeologist, Amanda Hope Haley! In this episode, Tanya and Amanda talk through 1 Samuel and dive deep into the culture of the Iron Age, the importance of cultural and historical context in sharing traditional Bible stories, the cultural version of David vs. Goliath, Biblical accuracy, grace, and so much more. Tune in, be encouraged, get excited, and look into the resources mentioned in this episode! 

Listen especially if you want to dive deep and learn some REALLY interesting parts of the Bible that challenge tradition!

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let’s go through the Bible with Oksana (Oksie) Kaparchuk)! In this episode, Tanya and Oksana talk through 1 Samuel 8 and how God never forces His will on us. We can’t blame God for the consequences of sin when He already provided a life away from it. God’s PLANS are for our benefit and IN our best interest to keep us from sin, but we must choose to obey and follow Him to see it happen in our life. We cannot blame God when we choose our own way and then suffer the consequences, because He warned us. God’s Word and commandments are for our benefit. Learning to trust God and open up the platform for His power when we’re weak is essential! 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let’s go through the Bible with Heather Thompson Day! In this episode, Tanya and Heather talk through 2 Chronicles and how it connects to the bigger picture of the entire Gospel. Rarely do people want to go through the tedious Old Testament books, but Heather shares practical examples that help make space for anyone wanting to go through the Bible effectively (reader or non-reader!). Tune in, be encouraged, and look into the resources recommended! 

Resources mentioned and recommended:

• Larry Hortato - Destroyer of the Gods
• Misreading scripture through western eyes 
• Misreading scripture through individualist eyes 
• Reading Jesus through Middle Eastern Eyes  
• John Walton - The Lost World of Adam and Eve 
• N.T. Wright - The Lord and His Prayer; Simply Christian
• Michael Heiser (theologian) Angels; Supernatural
• Dane C. Ortlund - Gentle and Lowly
• Amy Jill Levine - Sermon on the Mount
• Kenneth Bailey - any of his books

Scripture References:

• Romans 2:4 It is the goodness of God that leads to repentance.
• John 15:15 "No longer do I call you slaves, for the slave does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all things that I have heard from My FatherI have made known to you.

Quotes from the episode: 

• “One of the things that makes Christianity different from other religions at the time was this reading and listening to the Word of God and the knowing of their own story.”
• “I don’t have the Holy Spirit, the Holy Spirit has ME.” 
• “The Bible isn’t a rule book, and reading it isn’t a rule that I HAVE to follow. I can just live from that space of knowing the word is IN ME.”
• “What I wish I knew at 14, 15, 16 years old is that it’s not about being GOOD ENOUGH for God to use you or love you or see you… it’s that God IS good enough to love you and choose you and see you. That’s the Gospel.”
• “The Bible isn’t a weapon that tells people what they’re doing wrong, it’s about the story of a group of people that keep being pursued by God.”
• “This is a cross-cultural experience you are stepping into whenever you engage in scripture.”
• “The Bible would be a horrible rule book because it takes literally like 70 chapters before you get to a single rule.”

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let's go through the Bible and talk about some key verses about our words in Proverbs 29! 

Verses covered:

1 A person often rebuked who becomes obstinate will suddenly be broken beyond remedy.

11 A fool always loses his temper, but a wise person holds it back.

20 Do you see a person who is hasty with his words? There is more hope for a fool than for him.

23 A person’s pride will bring him low, but a humble spirit will obtain honor.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: I wrote 22 sections (or blog posts) where we look at each letter’s definition and connect them to the verses. They are all linked in my recent blog post, in one place for ease of access and quick reference for your study time. As a disclaimer, I want to say that this is just based on my research and personal study time. I am not a certified scholar or a Hebrew expert, so if there are any cultural errors, I apologize in advance and hope you don’t allow that to stop you from grasping the truths in this psalm and God’s word overall. In the table on my blog (link), I list the Psalm 119 sections with their links, the correlating Hebrew letter, the pronunciation of that letter, and its Hebrew definition. I hope you find this resource helpful and share it with your friends and study groups! 

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let's go through the Bible and talk about Colossians 3. What does it mean to put off the old self and put on the new self? Are we really new in Christ? If so, why do we still struggle so much in life?

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: God does not view us differently whether we do or don’t do any of these things (mentioned in episode). Jesus paid the ultimate price for us to live in freedom! The yoke of slavery comes from the world and our old, sinful nature. It also refers to the entanglement of religious duties that were listed in the Old Testament. The freedom Paul talks to the Galatians about is our liberty from the pursuit of having to earn our own way to God, being set free from sin, guilt, shame, and condemnation, and the freedom from the presence of sin in our lives. When we follow Jesus, we are no longer slaves to sin. Romans 8:1 says, Therefore there is now no condemnation at all for those who are in Christ Jesus. Believing in Jesus is all that it takes. There’s nothing we can do on our part because Jesus already did everything. Our part is to bask in the freedom and relationship with God, which leads to joy, hope, and continual transformation. It doesn’t matter what our personality type is or how passionate and “on fire” we get for God, He won’t see us any differently. Whether we’re home doing mundane tasks or pursuing our careers, His love for us doesn’t change. There’s nothing we can do to make Him love each of us more or less.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let's go through the Bible and talk about some key verses about our words in Proverbs 15!

Verses covered:

1 A gentle answer turns away wrath, But a harsh word stirs up anger.

2 The tongue of the wise makes knowledge pleasant, But the mouth of fools spouts foolishness.

7 The lips of the wise spread knowledge, But the hearts of fools are not so.

17 Better is a portion of vegetables where there is love, Than a fattened ox served with hatred.

23 A person has joy in an apt answer, And how delightful is a timely word!

26 Evil plans are an abomination to the Lord, But pleasant words are pure.

28 The heart of the righteous ponders how to answer, But the mouth of the wicked pours out evil things.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: The easiest way to make Bible reading a habit is to have a reading plan set in place, commitment to the plan, and following through with that plan. But that is often easier said than done. In this episode, I want to share with you the easiest way to make Bible reading a habit and how to get through the New Testament successfully as part of the process.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Let's go through the Bible and talk about Matthew 1. In this episode, we'll discuss the importance of genealogies and how they can enhance our study, convince us of historical evidence, and support the cultural context within books of the Bible. Along with that, we'll dive into a few insights that will help strengthen our understanding of why Jesus is the Messiah, how Jews and Gentiles are connected, and the value of reading through genealogies that are specifically tied to Jesus.

EPISODE NOTES: (cross references mentioned or referred to)

• Matthew 1
• Genesis 13
• Galatians 3:16
• Genesis 22:18 (Abraham)
• Numbers 24:17 (Jacob)
• Genesis 49:10 (Judah)
• Isaiah 11:1 (Jesse)
• 2 Samuel 7:13 (David)
• Haggai 2:22-23 (Haggai)
• Romans 4:1, 11, 17-20
• Galatians 3:29

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: In this episode, let's go through 1 Samuel 16-18 and talk about what it looks like when we spend time with the Lord and trust in Him for ultimate protection. When He anoints and calls us, we must steward what's already in our bag, take care of our flock, and spend time in His presence. David went from being a servant at his father's house to serving in the king's house long before he ever got close to becoming king!

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: The things we do daily set us up for what will happen in the future. We don’t know what the future holds, but we know there are principles and objectives in life that usually lead to natural consequences and/or success. For example, if you consistently exercise and think twice before you eat, chances are you are more healthy than the people who don’t (natural evidence and result of success). If you spend more money than you make, opt in for credit cards beyond your self-control, and don’t have a savings account, chances are you will owe money and live paycheck to paycheck (natural evidence of bad choices that lead to consequences). The same goes for our relationships. How we invest in our relationships and treat the people in our lives will cause powerful relationships or broken ones. Finally, it is the same for goal-setting and the life we aspire to live. Your goals matter. The ideas, desires, and interests God put inside of you are vital for the Kingdom of God. The only thing that’s stopping you is you. 

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Proverbs 9 | Let's go through the Bible and talk about seven truths (pillars) about our identity in Jesus. In this entire passage, Paul is writing to the Gentiles to reassure them they are fully God’s people. He reaffirms the Gentiles of their identity in Christ. In Proverbs, wisdom is often likened to or related to the Holy Spirit. When we read through chapter nine, we can look at the verses as a beckoning of the Holy Spirit to leave the ways of the world and commit to Christ and the life He offers to us. The world will try to entice, trick, and lead us into believing who we’re not in Christ, but this chapter can help us see the seven pillars or truths about our identity in Jesus. Proverbs 9:1 says, Wisdom has built her house; she has carved its seven pillars. With the insight from Ephesians 2:19-22, I want to share these seven truths about our identity in Jesus. 

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Attitude is the way we look at life and choose to see and respond or react to events, situations, people, and even ourselves. Attitude is not something that just happens to us, we choose it. We choose our attitude because it is 1) created by our thoughts, and 2) it is closely involved with our behaviors. Just like we choose the thoughts we think and replay in our heads, and the words we say to ourselves and others, we also decide how to perceive and process the events throughout our life. We decide if our mindset will ultimately be positive or negative. Therefore, it’s essential to take intentional, careful steps to train our minds, which contain our thoughts, words, and attitudes.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Do you speak negatively towards yourself? Do you find that negative self-talk makes you less aware of the value and calling God placed on your life? How do you speak to yourself? Negative self-talk shifts our ability to live transformed. The words we speak against ourselves hurt us more in the long-run than in the present. We may not think much of it when the negativity slips from our mouths, but later, we definitely feel weighed down, insecure, and unworthy. We grow in fear, anxiety, and depression instead of faith, love, peace, and joy. When we aren’t kind to ourselves, it will soon weigh others down, too. Let's speak kindly to ourselves and others!

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: John 2 | Let's go through the first half of John chapter 2. Jesus' first miracle took place on the third day of a wedding in Cana and the revealed glory of Jesus is that He truly is the foretold Savior of the world. The transformational miracle of water into wine reveals the quality of this truth! Not only did He create about 900 bottles of wine (in today's terms), but he foretold about our new life in Him through the miracle itself. Listen to be encouraged, provoked in thought, and inspired to read this chapter!

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Our thoughts can get the best of us! God created and formed our minds, but the world and sin fights for our attention. We have the power to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. We have the choice to renew our minds to be transformed. Paul says to be transformed by the renewal of your mind. I view this part of the verse as a key to leading our thoughts instead of following them. When we renew our minds, we will get transformed. There are practical things we can do to own our thoughts before they get the best of us. Tune in!

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Proverbs 6 | Let's go through the Bible and talk about what a life with God looks like! A common theme throughout this chapter is how we can avoid the natural consequences of foolish behavior and choices. There are various areas of life mentioned, such as financial matters, work ethics, sexual immorality, and abominations to the Lord. But as an overarching point, Solomon teaches and counsels his son principles that will help keep him (and us) from danger and live a pure life, a life with God!

Consider reading a chapter for Proverbs for the next 31 days and document your experience.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Genesis & Exodus | Let’s go through the Bible and talk about how God takes the EGPYT out of us. In this episode, Christian and Tanya share insights, revelations, and perspectives from Genesis & Exodus. God uses everything in our lives to prepare us for fulfillmenting His will. Some things we go through in life are a prerequisite for where God is leading us! God prepares us to fulfill His long-term promise. When the Israelites were in the desert for 40 years, God was taking the EGYPT out of them, and that’s what He does with us when we’re in the wilderness. He takes the WORLD out of us! What you grew up in and have been taught is not always the right way or the right perspective. Culture moves and changes quickly, but God’s word never changes. What’s good for culture isn’t necessarily good for you.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT:

• Has God given you a dream?
• What does God want to do with this season of your life?
• What is God trying to teach you when you read the Bible?
• What is it in your life, the pain in your life, that God will use for helping others?
• Do you have a Bible accountability partner?
• What is TRUTH???
• Who’s the authority in your life?
• When you are looking for answers, what do you go to? WHO do you go to?

EPISODE QUOTES:

• “God used everything in Joseph’s life
• “Everything that people have done wrong to me or wanted to use it in an evil way, God has used it for good in my personal life.”
• “Lord, what do you want to do with this season of my life?”
• “When you read the Bible, read it SLOW.”
• “All the pain we have in our life has purpose.”
• “It’s not that God doesn’t want us to move forward. A lot of times we choose not to!”
• “God would be cruel if He gave you something and you’re not ready for it.”
• “Try to unlearn what you already know and go to the Word of God not thinking the way you’ve always been thinking.”
• “I align my beliefs with the TRUTH of God.”

ENCOURAGEMENT TO GO THROUGH THE BIBLE FROM CHRISTIAN: “Make a commitment to be in the word of God daily. The word of God can and transform your life if you read and apply it every day. Forget everything you know, and trust God to direct your path! Study, read, and develop the daily habit. Five minutes can do a lot!”

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Genesis 2 | Let’s go through the Bible and talk about God’s INTENT for rest & pleasure. In this episode, Tanya shares insights, revelations, and perspectives from Genesis 2. When we look at chapters from the Bible and go verse by verse, section by section, we’ll see how it all comes around full circle. The things of God make sense and the things of the world become less tasteful. What God intended for our good (rest and pleasure) was twisted and infected by the world, but God still made a way to bring it back to his original design.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT:

What does rest mean to you?

What is your perspective of pleasure?

Do you think rest and pleasure are of the world or of God?

EPISODE QUOTES:

“Rest days are holy and needed.”
“At the end of work, we too can come home and say, ‘it is good.’”
“We are not puppets, but we have a choice to make.”
“Dust isn’t evil and isn’t nothing, but it is next to nothing - a humble substance which we are all made from.”
“Our life has value because God breathed into us.”
“Our nature is fragile from the get-go, but God breathes His life and provides the power.”
“When he created, he brought into existence. When he formed, he fashioned or gradually put parts together.”
“It’s all about relationship always. God’s plan is the best plan.”
“The world tainted enjoyment, pleasure, and obedience, but God flips the script for us every time, but only if we lean in to Him and hear Him.”

ENCOURAGEMENT TO GO THROUGH THE BIBLE FROM TANYA: “Find rest, enjoyment, and pleasure in God’s word. If you’re married, enjoy God together. If you’re single, trust God’s process for marriage for you. And also, flip the script when the world tries to entice, confuse, and tempt you into its things. The things of the LORD are so much better.”

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Exodus & Deuteronomy | Let’s go through the Bible and talk about God’s pursuit for each of us. It STARTS when you surrender. In this episode, Elise (Tanya’s sister in law) and Tanya talk about the insights, revelations, and perspectives from our recent studies in Exodus and Deuteronomy. When we go through the Bible, especially the Old Testament, we can easily get turned off, but the thing we need to come back to is “but Jesus.” When this is at the forefront of your mind, you see God’s love and grace. When you read the Bible, you start processing differently.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT:

What is your meaning and purpose for life?

What should a relationship with God and others look like?

Why can’t we clearly decide the GOOD that God intends for us?

Why do we think God is limited just because He’s not doing what He did in the OT?

Is God also a God of wrath and anger?

EPISODE QUOTES:

“Obedience does not earn the relationship but is in response to it”

“God is close to you and DO GOOD because of His closeness”

“God wants nothing more than to show you who He is”

“When you are reading something that you don’t agree with and you shut off, that just shows you don’t really want to get to know Him — you don’t need to fully understand why. God will show His grace”

“He made you to be HOLY”

“If we can’t agree on if vanilla ice cream is good or not, why are we arguing about higher things?”

ENCOURAGEMENT TO GO THROUGH THE BIBLE FROM ELISE: “Start off with prayer. Pray before you dive into Genesis 1:1 and ask God to wipe your mind clean because you want to know God for who He is, not based on your opinions or what you know. Start reading with this goal in mind: I want to know God.”

EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Wisdom is something we should constantly get throughout our lives. There’s no destination in wisdom. If there was, we wouldn’t be human and we wouldn’t need God. Proverbs 25:2 says, It is the glory of God to conceal a thing, but the honor of kings is to search out a matter. Searching matters out and asking questions is part of our human nature, and it is our honor (or glory, as some translations say) to search things out. We get wisdom from doing so. I challenge you to read Proverbs for 31 days because it will change your life. It definitely did for me! 

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Pausing seems inconvenient and somewhat unnecessary, but I’ve personally begun appreciating the importance and power of pausing. Pausing is mentally stimulating and helps us and others get grounded in what we say, do, or believe in. This episode is about the importance and power of a pause in podcasts, conversations, our daily hustle, and our thoughts. How do you pause? 

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Many of us fear being exposed as frauds. At first, it appears as self-doubt and hesitation. But when this fear becomes persistent, it hinders us from actually pursuing the life we want. It puts us in a place of constant questioning, unnecessary anxiety, and even unhealthy views of ourselves. We then get familiar with these subsequent feelings and continue to feel them instead of flipping the script. When we change our lives by working on new habits, setting new goals, and trying new things, it will be unfamiliar because it means there is room for growth. We haven’t crossed the finish line. There’s more to learn. So, we need to flip the script and change our perspective. As I’ve researched this topic and the various approaches towards overcoming imposter syndrome, I wanted to share one perspective that has helped me overcome impostorism.

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EPISODE DESCRIPTION: Genesis 12 & 37 | Let’s go through the Bible and talk about what it looks like trusting God without knowing the details. In this episode, we talk about the insights, revelations, and perspectives from our recent studies in Genesis 12 (Abram’s story) and Genesis 37 (Joseph’s story). We cover Abram and his obedience and downfalls; what it looks like having holy fear and reverence of God vs. human fear; questioning what is His will and when to go for it; about Joseph and what he went through for character refining; having full dependence on the Lord for His big picture; connecting with others for relationship and growth in God; how today’s culture and society looks at independence and dependence on God and others; immersing yourself into the reality of God by being in a relationship with others; division in the church and among people.

QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT: 

Would you go if the Lord told you to go somewhere, but without knowing where you’re going?

How do you trust God when you’re afraid?

How have you been able to establish when God is telling you to do something vs your own thoughts?

How do you know when it’s God vs your own fanciful ideas?

EPISODE QUOTES:

God would not leave us in a questioning place at the risk of our disobedience to Him.

Your obedience matters in the moment of what God is calling you to!

Ultimate dependence on others is our ultimate reflection on how we depend on God.

ENCOURAGEMENT TO GO THROUGH THE BIBLE FROM NIKI: “Just read. Let the Holy Spirit bring revelation to you, talk to other people about your Bible reading. Trust the Holy Spirit and have open questions. ASK questions because the answers will not seem super clear at first, but the Lord will reveal when we ask.”

You can find Through The Bible podcast on Instagram where most of those discussions will be held, the conversations are not limited to my website at www.tanyaremkiv.com. You can message me and contact me through whichever platform you’re listening on or on this website. There are lots of ways to reach me, because I want you to! Subscribe and follow this podcast, wherever you listen and also on Instagram, and let’s get connected.

The goal of this series is for us to understand God’s word better, grow in our relationship with Jesus, disciple & be discipled.

So, in each episode, I’ll go through a chapter or two from the Bible and talk through it by sharing insights, revelations, and perspectives from my recent studies. I plan to talk through even the difficult parts of the Bible, the topics that aren’t always addressed at church, the confusing and even weird parts of the Bible, and to open it up for further discussion.

You can find Through The Bible podcast on Instagram where most of those discussions will be held, the conversations are not limited to my website here. You can message me and contact me through whichever platform you’re listening on or on this website. There are lots of ways to reach me, because I want you to! Subscribe and follow this podcast, wherever you listen and also on Instagram, and let’s get connected.

Instead of going through 1-2 chapters today, I want to cover 2 verses which will help set the tone for this series and its vision. Let’s look at Matthew 28:19-20 where Jesus gives us the great commission.