The Quiet Rest Podcast

This is the introductory session for the ladies Bible study group, going through "A Place of Quiet Rest" by Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth.In this session, we go over the housekeeping for the group, talking about the plans for each week, and also reading through the Forward by Joni Eareckson Tada. We introduce our scripture memory passage for the study (Proverbs 2:1-5)I share a prayer from my journal as well as one from The Valley of Vision. We'll look at Colossians 3 as well.Prayer requests: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc42cEm-f6VhEZT7zSdtNm2OqDMUnLPhCeiUgLNUEAAZnEOYg/viewformGet your book here: https://www.christianbook.com/quiet-finding-intimacy-through-daily-devotional/nancy-demoss/9780802466433/pd/66430?event=ESRCGMany thanks to Ben Everson, for our beautiful intro and outtro music!

The Gift of Grace Today's Passage: 2 Corinthians 13:14We'll read the brief devotional from⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verse of the DayWe'll consider a familiar quote from James Bradford and an unexpected twist from Winston Churchill.I'll share an illustration of grace from the life of Spurgeon We'll look at some scriptures about the relationship of grace: Proverbs 18:24, John 15:13-15, 1 Peter 5:10.Today's prayer is "The Mover" from The Valley of Vision (used by permission from Banner of Truth)Hymnary: "Wonderful Grace of Jesus" by Haldor Lillenas (1918) with some background from Wordwise Hymns.Thank you to Ben Everson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro and outtro music!

RainToday's Passage: Joel 2:23We'll read the brief devotional from⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verse of the DayI'll share The Great Work of God: Rain from the Desiring God blog.We'll talk about what it means to prepare for rain (and a little snippet of the script from "Facing the Giants")Rain is a hopeful thing in the Bible: Matt. 5:45; 1 Kings 18 and Ezekiel 34:26-27.Today's prayer is "The Divine Will" from The Valley of Vision (used by permission from Banner of Truth)Hymnary: "Showers of Blessings" by D. W. Whittle (1883).Thank you to Ben Everson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro and outtro music!

Strengthened & StrengtheningToday's Passage: Ephesians 4:29We'll read the brief devotional from⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verse of the DayToday we'll make a connection between the example Jesus gives us to build up/strengthen and how we follow Him as we build up others.We can do all these things through Him as He strengthens us (Phil 4:13).We'll see how our Savior looked past the failings of Peter, prayed for him, and saw him as a strengthener of the brethren in Luke 22 (also Heb. 7:25)We'll read some commentary by Albert Barnes on this verse in Hebrews.Today's prayer from the Knowing Jesus website is "Prayer To Be Used By God To Edify The Body".Hymnary: "I Have Prayed for Thee" by James Lawson.Thank you to Ben Everson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro and outtro music!

The Golden RuleToday's Passage: Philippians 2:3-4We'll read the brief devotional from⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verse of the DayWe'll read an excerpt from "The Velveteen Rabbit" by Margery Williams Bianco.We'll look at the account of the good Samaritan in Luke 10, as well as Matthew 5:10-12; 20:28 and 2 Corinthians 12:15.Today's prayer is "Humility in Service" from The Valley of Vision (used by permission from Banner of Truth).Hymnary: "A Servant's Heart" by Ron Hamilton.Thank you to Ben Everson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro and outtro music!

Understanding What You KnowToday's Passage: 1 John 4:16We'll read the brief devotional from⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verse of the DayHow do you know God is at home in your heart? We'll talk about some evidences of salvation to look for.We'll look at 2 Timothy 1:12 and "Be Faithful" which is Wiersbe's commentary on 1 & 2 Timothy and Titus.Today's prayer is "The Great Discovery" from The Valley of Vision (used by permission from Banner of Truth).Hymnary: "I Know Whom I Have Believed" by Daniel Whittle. We'll read the devotional from Word Wise Hymns together.Thank you to Ben Everson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro and outtro music!

The Old Fashioned WayToday's Passage: Isaiah 46:4We'll read the brief devotional from⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verse of the DayToday we'll enjoy some poetry by Robert Browning and Longfellow.We will look at Isaiah 40:31 and 2 Corinthians 4:16.Today's prayer is "A Prayer for Aging Gracefully" from graceandprayers.com.Hymnary: "The Old Fashioned Way" by Civilla D. Martin.Thank you to Ben Everson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro and outtro music!

OthersToday's Passage: 1 Peter 3:8We'll read the brief devotional from⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Verse of the Day"Ungrace" is something we'll look at, as well as a well-known prayer by Francis of Assissi.We'll look at a bit from Hiebert's commentary on 1 Peter, setting the scene for this letter."Be Hopeful" by Warren Wiersbe has some great content for us to look at together today.We'll consider all the "one another" passages in the New Testament.Today's prayer is "Christlikeness" from The Valley of Vision (used by permission from Banner of Truth).Hymnary: "Others" by Charles D. Meigs.Thank you to Ben Everson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for our intro and outtro music!