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There’s a phrase I often use in my prayers for others. I pray that God will go before them, behind them, and that His hand of blessing will be on their heads. Little did I know that Leanna Crawford's song "Still Waters (Psalm 23)" would guide me to a place that beautifully depicts our Father's conduct. Nor did I know how refreshing God‘s words would be during turbulent times.

Writing Scripture on your heart for when you need it is good advice. And Psalm 23 is the perfect place to start.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Internalizing Scripture
  • Meditation 
  • Repetition
  • Imagination
  • Start with God
  • Consult an outside resource
• Episode Guide
• Internalizing scripture, then repeating it out loud
• Keith Ferrin’s Bible Talk interview with Mike Santoro - YouTube Video
  • Mike's Bible memory card website - https://bsbversememorycards.carrd.co/
• Committing the words of Psalm 23 to memory
• Rehearsing the words of Psalm 23 to calm my spirit
• God speaking His words back to me regarding my situation
• The historical context of some of the phrases in Psalm 23 
• Being led by the Good Shepherd - John 10:27 - Episode #479
• making it our goal to know the Word, not just the words
• Being hemmed in by the Father in Psalm 139:5
• Using the title of my novel, A Seat at the Table, to inspire a study of tables in Scripture
• Kenneth Bailey’s commentary, The Good Shepherd: A Thousand Year Journey from Psalm 23 to the New Testament - Amazon paid link

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today Link
• The story behind the song "Still Waters" by Leanna Crawford - New Release Today Article by Kevin Davis
• Three-part video series on "Bible Memorization for Normal People" by Keith Ferrin - Video #1, Video #2, Video #3
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Read Psalm 23 and then take the challenge to internalize the words. Memorize them with the goal to know the Word not just the words. Repeat the words aloud until you have them down pat. Then, transition to imagination and meditation. Perhaps I share something in this episode you hadn’t known before that will enhance your meditation efforts. Grab the Episode Guide because there are a couple of things I wanted to go over in this episode that I couldn’t fit in but are helpful as you study/internalize this Psalm.

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In a day and age where you can't seem to trust anyone, Cody Carnes and Benjamin William Hastings sing an anthem that resonates with me. "Take You At Your Word" caused me to explore why we can take God at His Word and how to do it.

Let's take our cue from a group of people in Acts and examine the Scriptures together.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Making observations
  • Consider the opposite
  • Read in context
  • Use section headings to get your bearings
• Episode Guide
• To take someone at their word is to believe exactly what they say
• Being a little gun-shy in our culture today to take others at their word
• Following the pattern of the Bereans to receive God's Word from others, but test it against the standard of Scripture for ourselves - Acts 17:1-11
• Giving authority to Scripture because Jesus did
• Authority of Scripture as an underlying theme of my debut novel, A Seat at the Table - Learn More
• Jesus' direct statements about the divine origin and permanent validity of Scripture 
  • Matthew 5:17-18
  • John 10:35
• Examining the temptation of Jesus in Matthew 3 as an example of using Scripture to guide our lives
• As we look to Jesus as our example of handling Scripture, we cannot possibly have a lower view of Scripture than our Teacher.
• If you claim to follow Christ, you are His disciple. Jesus defines a disciple as one who abides in His Word - John 8:31
• Recognizing the use of Scripture does not make it a good use of Scripture. Satan uses Scripture in Matthew 4:5-6, but Jesus' response with alternate Scriptures reveals God's true heart.

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today Link
• "The Authority of the Bible" pamphlet by John Stott - Amazon Paid Link
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with a 30-day free trial and links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Recognize that we can take God at His Word because Jesus did. As disciples of Christ, we are to follow His instruction to abide in His Word and His example. Consider the example of the Bereans in Acts 17. Meditate on the example of Christ in Matthew 4. Bring all of the voices in your life under the standard and authority of Scripture.

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Some truths we use in our everyday language might change how we think and respond to life if we think deeply about them. Forrest Frank has a song out, "Good Day," that I've used as the celebration theme song for the release of my new novel, "A Seat at the Table." However, the lyrics inspired me to meditate on Scripture in a new way. 

Lift your eyes to the heavens as we meditate on the God who made the universe.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Meditate on Scripture
  • Pray Scripture
  • Share with a friend
• Episode Guide
• My debut novel, A Seat at the Table - Learn More
• God knows my name - Isaiah 43:1-4
• God made the universe 
  • Psalm 115:15
  • Jeremiah 10:16
  • Revelation 4:11
  • 2 Kings 19:15
• Borrowing a prayer from Scripture - 2 Kings 19:15
• The two times ESV translators used the word "universe" in Scripture 
  • Hebrews 11:3
  • Hebrews 1:1-3
• The unique vantage point of an astronaut - Chaos and the Cosmos: An Astronaut Interview by The Bible Project
• "God’s daily work of preserving and governing the world cannot be separated from his act of calling the world into existence.” - Creation Regained by Albert Wolters - Amazon Paid Link
• ‌Christ is the one holding everything together 
  • Hebrews 1:1-3
  • Colossians 1:15-17
• How balanced our universe really is, or it would fly apart
• The Greek word for "universe" in Hebrews 1:3 is panta - literally "the all"

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today Link
• The unique vantage point of an astronaut - Chaos and the Cosmos: An Astronaut Interview by The Bible Project
• Creation Regained by Albert Wolters - Amazon Paid Link
• Learn more about my favorite Bible Study Software with links to my all-time favorite Bible resources - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Meditate on our God who made the universe. Treat this idea like you would something you worry about. Read about what the Bible says about it, talk about it with a friend, listen to a podcast to get a fresh perspective, roll it around in your mind a bit, and let what you’ve learned to change the way you pray. If you need help incorporating all of this, download the episode guide at michellenezat.com/502download.

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When my mom shared Jonathan Traylor's song "The Table" with me, I knew I wanted to use it as a launching point on the podcast closest to my debut novel release, "A Seat at the Table." I contend that the world sees a "seat at the table" as an opportunity for power and influence. But what does Scripture say about having a seat at the table of Christ? That is what we'll explore in this episode.

Let's examine a table in the Old Testament and the table of the Last Supper in the New Testament.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Read in context
  • Exploring a theme
• Special Episode Gift
• My debut novel, A Seat at the Table - Learn More
• How to evaluate the tables you are sitting at
• My newest endeavor, Story Sessions, where I use a story as inspiration to study Scripture (much like I do on the podcast)
• Exploring the theme of tables in Scripture
• Exploring the Table of the Bread of Presence in the context of the design/construction of The Tabernacle - Exodus 25-31
• The Tabernacle was God's dwelling place among His people - Exodus 25:8
• The Bread of the Presence was a part of the priests' regular interaction with God - Exodus 25:30, Leviticus 24
• The 12 loaves of bread on the Table of the Bread of Presence represented the 12 tribes. "Each tribe had a seat at the table." - Exalting Jesus in Exodus Commentary - Amazon Paid Link
• The bread of the Presence can also be translated as "'bread of the face,' referring to the fact that bread was in the presence of God, set before Him." - Exalting Jesus in Leviticus Commentary - Amazon Paid Link
• The Lord's Table, as enacted by Christ at the Last Supper - 1 Corinthians 11:24-25
• The account of the Last Supper in Luke 22:14-20 
• The cost of Christ's invitation to His table - Matthew 16:24, Galatians 2:20, Romans 6:4
• The example of humility and a heart for others set at Christ's table - John 13:12-16
• The betrayal at Christ's table - John 13:21
• Counting the cost before we accept the invitation - Luke 14:27-28
• The intimacy at Christ's table - John 13:23-25
• In Christ, our seat in heavenly places - Ephesians 2:4-6
• Our future seat at the banquet table of the marriage supper of the Lamb - Revelation 19:9
• To accept this invitation to the table of Christ 
  • Don't get cleaned up first - Romans 5:8
  • Confess and believe - Romans 10:9-10

This Week's Challenge

Learn about the Table of the Bread of Presence by reading Exodus 25-31. Read about the Bread of Presence in Leviticus 24. Then consider the Bread of Life, Jesus, at a table described in all four gospels—Luke 22, Matthew 26, Mark 14, and John 13.

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The enemy of our souls has many names in Scripture. One verse often attributed to him describes him as a thief. Tauran Wells, in his new song "Take It All Back," declares he's taking back what the enemy stole. That thief's schemes to destroy us stand in direct opposition to the abundant life Jesus offers.

Let's journey back to the enemy's first scheme to see what he stole in the beginning and take THAT back.

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include:
  • Read in context
  • Follow the cross-references
  • Make observations
• Episode Guide
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• Our enemy, the devil, has schemes and strategies that he uses again and again - Ephesians 6:11
• Going back to the beginning to see his "original plays" - Genesis 3
• Why we know that the serpent in Genesis 3 is the devil - Revelation 12:9
• The attributes of the devil reveal the character of the devil and are evident in the conduct of the devil
  • Crafty - Genesis 3:1
  • Father of lies - John 8:44
  • Thief - John 10:10
• How satan gaslights Eve - Gen 3:1-3
• The enemy's first three strategies
  • Doubt the wisdom of God's Word
  • Doubt the truth of God's Word
  • Distort God's character
• How spiritual death is death - Episode 494
• How satan used these strategies to break the relationship between Adam and Eve and God and how he uses the same strategies to break relationships today (like between parent and child)
• Shame as a result of the strategies played out in our lives
• The difference between guilt and shame
  • Guilt is the state of having committed an offense.
  • Shame is a state of dishonor
• Shame leads to fear, which leads to hiding and blame
• Our strategy against the enemy's strategy is to confess - standing in the light of God's grace

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today Link
• The story behind the song "Take It All Back" by Tauren Wells - YouTube Video
• My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

The Week's Challenge
Read Genesis 3 in context. As you read the details of the fall of man, look for the enemy's strategy. Be quick to confess your guilt, allow God to forgive your sins, and purify you from all unrighteousness. Resist the temptation to slip into shame that leads to fear, hiding, and blame. Once you recognize the enemy’s go-to schemes, they will be easier to identify in your own life.

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It's time to meditate on how amazing Jesus Christ, the Alpha and Omega and Lamb of God really is. And when you do, it should cause you to jump up and tell everyone what CeCe Winans sings about in her song, "That's My King."

We're headed back to Revelation in this episode, looking to see what we can learn from the worship responses to our King of kings.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Repetition
  • Slow down
  • Write out Scripture by hand
  • Meditate on Scripture
  • Write down your observations
  • Read in various translations
• Episode Guide
• Other episodes where songs lead us to Revelation - Episode 369, Episode 390, Episode 443, Episode 498
• Reading Revelation and looking for worship responses to write out by hand
• How writing things out by hand gives the mind more footholds for accessing a given concept or idea
• Observing the WHO, WHAT, WHERE, WHEN, AND WHY of the worship responses recorded in Revelation
• Using the Scripture and our inspiration song to give us words to use in adoring God
• How reading in a different translation caused me to read Revelation 5:12 in a new way
• The Lamb of God as a common title used for Jesus in Revelation - John 1:29, Revelation 12:11, Revelation 17:14
• Hearing the convicting voice of the Holy Spirit reminding me that JESUS ALONE is worthy of power, wealth, wisdom, might, honor, glory, and blessing and that it's HIS SHED BLOOD that gives me access to ask for the same

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - New Release Today Link
• Exalting Jesus in Revelation Commentary - Amazon Paid Link
• My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Read the book of Revelation for yourself. As you read it, when you come to a worship response, write out the worship response by hand. Consider reading in a translation other than what you’re most familiar with. Make observations of who, what, where, when, and why the worship responses are inspired. Meditate on God’s Word and 

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We know we can't know the day or the hour, but we do know one thing—King Jesus is returning! When John Rich sings about Christ's return in his song "Revelation," it inspired me to pick up the book of prophecy and read it again.

Join me on a journey through Revelation with a unique way to read it.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Read aloud
  • Start with God/Jesus
  • Follow the cross-references
  • Journal your observations
• Episode Guide
• Not letting preconceived ideas keep you from reading Revelation
• The blessings that come along with reading, hearing, and keeping what is found in Revelation - Revelation 1:1-3
• Reading Revelation in a new way by starting with what you learn about Jesus and journaling it
• All about where I curated the BITE "Start With God" 
  • "Asking the Right Questions" by Dr. Matthew Harmon - Amazon Paid Link
  • Friday with Friends episode with Dr. Matthew Harmon - YouTube Link
  • Asking the Right Questions Online Course - The Gospel Coalition Link
• The strangest quote from Martin Luther I've ever heard - "Exalting Jesus in Revelation Commentary" - Amazon Paid Link
• Jesus IS coming back - Revelation 1:7, Revelation 22:7
• Why we need to be aware of the details of His return 
  • Matthew 24:33
  • Matthew 24:42
• Taking our readiness seriously 
  • Matthew 24:48-51
  • Matthew 25:11-13
  • Matthew 25:30
• Encouraging one another to stay alert - 1 Thessalonians 4:18, 1 Thessalonians 5:6
• Armoring up for His return - 1 Thessalonians 5:8-11
• Peter's admonishment in light of the knowledge of Christ's return - 1 Peter 4:7, 1 Peter 3:14, 2 Peter 3:17
• The warnings indicate the possibility we may stumble, but HE IS ABLE to keep us - Jude 24-25

Additional Resources

• The story behind the song "Revelation" by John Rich - YouTube Video - Note: This is an interview with Tucker Carlson and therefore gets a little political. If you can "eat the chicken and spit out the bones," like my Grandma used to say, I encourage you to watch it. It is very thought-provoking. But I am not listing it here for the political aspect of the discussion.
• A local pastor in my community taught me why he thinks the Bible presents a post-tribulation rapture. Here's a link to the entire series. The teaching on the timing of the rapture is audio only. Until He Comes Series
• Exalting Jesus in Revelation Commentary - Amazon Paid Link
• My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

My challenge to you is to read the words of Revelation for yourself. Read them out loud. Keep your antenna up f

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What happens when we take a phrase or a verse in God's Word out of context? We may misinterpret the meaning altogether, which is awful, but by doing so, we may miss out on the real, rich meaning God intended all along. David Leonard's song "By His Wounds" sent me to God's Word to see how to properly interpret the phrase "by His wounds we are healed." There's a lot more there than I realized.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Read in context
  • Repetition
  • Follow the cross-references
  • Meditate on God's Word
  • Historical context
  • Make observations
  • Make a list
• Episode Guide
• Focus verse that sent us to consider all of 1 Peter - 1 Peter 2:24
• "Christology forms the indispensable basis of his {Peter's} paraenesis" - translated "The study of Christ forms Peter's indispensable basis of Peter's advice for believers" - The Dictionary of the New Testament Use of the Old Testament - Amazon Paid Link
• 1 Peter is full of allusions and quotes from the Old Testament, giving us plenty of cross-references to explore 
  • Compare 1 Peter 1:1-2 to Exodus 24:3-8 - the promise of obedience ratified by the sprinkling of blood
• 1 Peter is a letter written to people who are suffering - 1 Peter 1:3-8
• Peter reminds the believers they are the chosen and elect people of God who are chosen for trust and obedience - consider Exodus 19:3-6
• The type and shadow in the Old Testament with the Hebrew people as the chosen people of God finds its complete fulfillment through Christ in us - 1 Peter 2:9-12
• Our focus verse in 1 Peter 2:24 references Isaiah 53, that I teach on in Episode 370
• Peter's advice to slaves can be applied to us - 1 Peter 2:21-25
• Making a list of Jesus' example
• John Piper's "A Look at the Book: 1 Peter 2:24-25" - YouTube Video
• Jesus' substitution is the basis of the illustration - 1 Peter 2:18-25
• The purpose of Christ's suffering 
  • that we might die to sin and live to righteousness - 1 Peter 2:24
  • that Christ might bring us to God (thus healing our ultimate wound of separation from Him) - 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:25
• We are born again. So why do we walk in death? We are healed. So why do we live wounded?

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com
• The story behind the song "By His Wounds" by David Leonard - New Release Today Article
• My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Read 1 Peter for yourself. Remember, we are born again, but we walk in death. We are healed and restored to our relationship with God but live wounded. Allow Christ’s example to transform the way you live. Study it closely. Meditate on His example more than y

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In this episode, I have the privilege of hosting my friend Brad Pauquette to talk about how God's Word influences his personal and professional life and his new book, The Novel Matrix.

Brad is my book coach and developmental editor for my novel, A Seat at the Table, which will be released in October. One of the reasons I partnered with him is his dedication to God's Word and how he allows it to shape and guide his life.

Don't miss this interview if you've ever considered writing a novel. But even if writing is not your thing, I can't wait for you to learn from Brad as an active follower of Christ who is passionate about His Word.

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A few years ago, my daughter raided our closet for a "vintage" windbreaker set for 90's day during Homecoming week at school. (Don't judge. I can't be the only one who hordes old clothes.) While I hope color-blocking never comes back into style, I love a good vintage tune like the rest. Shane & Shane revived an 80's hit in their song "Thy Word/Where Else Would I Go." Do you know what NEVER goes out of style? God's Word. Let's explore it together.

The opening phrase of the song leads us directly to Psalm 119. Let's jump right in!

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Read in context
  • Read out of order
  • Complete a word study
  • Create an amplified version of the text
  • Make observations
  • Make a list
• Episode Guide
• Mixtape Theology Podcast
• Friday With Friends Episode with Rachel Cash
• Online Bible Commentary on Psalm 119 - Enduring Word
• Psalm 119 structure
• Reading Psalm 119 backward (from the last section of 8 verses toward the first)
• The 8 basic Hebrew words used to describe God's Word in Psalm 119 - detailed list in the Episode Guide
• Focused study on Psalm 119:105-112
• Creating your own amplified version of a text using the definitions from your word studies
• Further observations of what we learn about God's Word 
  • illuminates - Psalm 119:105
  • gives life - Psalm 119:107
  • protects - Psalm 119:110
  • leads us to praise - Psalm 119:108
  • gives us joy - Psalm 119:111
• Connecting what we learned in Episode 495 to the guidance offered in Psalm 119
• Word study on the word "path" - BibleHub.com
• The Hebrew word for "path" is translated as "crossroads" in Proverbs 8:1-3
• What wisdom cries in Proverbs 8:4-11
• Where we gain wisdom in Proverbs 4:11-14
• Making a list of what we learn about the psalmist in Psalm 119:105-112

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com
• Online Bible Commentary Psalm 119 - Enduring Word Online Bible Commentary
• My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

Spend some time in Psalm 119. Read it forward and read it backward, one Hebrew alphabet letter section at a time. Examine the pearl of Psalm 119:105-112. Then, take the knowledge from the various Hebrew words used to reflect God’s Word and examine other pearls in the Psalm. Start with the Word. What do you learn about it? Then move on to you. How is your life and response reflected in

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Who are your top five closest friends? Have you ever thought that those you spend the most time with determine your direction? And your direction determines your destination. When Consumed By Fire sings "Walk With Jesus," we are reminded that we are better off following in Christ's footsteps.

What does it mean to walk with Jesus? Let's explore Scripture together.

In this episode, I discuss the following:

• Taking a B.I.T.E. out of Scripture – this week's Bible Interaction Tool Exercises include: 
  • Read in context
  • Follow cross-references
  • Make a list
  • Consider the opposite
• Episode Guide
• The metaphor of walking in Scripture - Genesis 3:8, Leviticus 26:12, Genesis 5:22-24, Genesis 6:9, 2 Chronicles 6:16
• How walking is linked to paths in Scripture - Psalm 1:1, Proverbs 4:14, Isaiah 2:2, Psalm 119:45
• Walking as a way of living in Scripture - Daniel 4:37, Micah 6:8
• Jesus is the WAY - John 14:6, Acts 9:2
• Episode 494, where we see walking contrasted - walking in sin and walking in good works
• Focus verse - if we say we abide in Christ, we ought to walk in the same way Jesus walked - 1 John 2:6
• More about abiding in Christ - Episode 123 and Episode 447 - John 15
• More about walking in Christ - Colossians 2:6-8
• Considering the opposite of walking with Christ - Proverbs 1:10, Proverbs 1:15
• Walking on paths = a WAY - Proverbs 2:12-15, Proverbs 2:20, Proverbs 3:5-6
• Returning to the inspiration point to dig a little deeper - 1 John 1 - 2:6

Additional Resources

• Lyrics - NewReleaseToday.com
• Dictionary of Biblical Imagery - Amazon Paid Link
• The story behind the song "Walk With Jesus" by Consumed By Fire - New Release Today Article
• My favorite Bible Study Software - Logos Bible Software Affiliate Link

This Week's Challenge

This is the perfect week to download the Episode Guide because I have listed all the Scriptures I reference that reveal the metaphor of walking throughout the Old Testament. Then, start in 1 John and let it lead you to John 15 and Colossians 2 to explore abiding and walking with Jesus. Finally, spend some time in the beginning chapters of Proverbs with your antenna up for walking, paths, and ways, and see what you can learn from there. And if your feet are currently on the wrong path, consider this your “exit ahead” sign to get off the path you’re on and join hands with the Way, the Truth, and the Life. Choose today to walk with Jesus.

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