Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids

Truth Seekers: Bible Stories for Kids

"Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." Psalm 119:105

Sherilyn R. Grant Religion & Spirituality 128 rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Holy Week: Palm Sunday
10 perc 128. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Today begins our Holy Week series as we remember the week before Jesus died and rose again. Let us take time to understand the meaning behind Easter and just what it means to follow Christ.
#127: King Josiah Reads the Book of the Law
26 perc 127. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
The Word of the Lord is alive and active. It cuts through to the very heart of our motives and thoughts. This is why the enemy tries to get us to do anything but read God’s Word, for he knows that when we do, we will be like Josiah and the Israelites, convicted and repenting, …
#126: King Manasseh: The Most Wicked King of All
19 perc 126. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 21 and Isaiah 51. King Manasseh will be remembered as one of the most wicked kings who reigned over Judah. Because of Manasseh’s sin, Judah would be exiled from the Promised Land. BUT, God had a plan….
#125: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:33-48)
18 perc 125. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
ה He 33 Teach me, Lord, the way of your decrees,    that I may follow it to the end.34 Give me understanding, so that I may keep your law    and obey it with all my heart.35 Direct me in the path of your commands,    for there I find delight.36 Turn my heart toward your statutes    and not toward selfish gain.37 Turn my eyes away from worthless things;    preserve my …
#124: King Hezekiah’s Mistake
21 perc 124. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 20:12-20, 2 Chronicles 32:24-32, Isaiah 39. The Lord searches the hearts of men to see who He will find fully committed to Him.
Episode #123: The Day the Sun Turned Back
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2 Kings 20. God sees our tears and He hears our prayers.
#122: Hezekiah vs. Sennacherib
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The new king of Assyria had turned his sights towards Jerusalem. Sennacherib dared to threaten the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. He soon found that Yahweh is no mere false god made of wood or stone. The Holy One of Israel would not let His name be blasphemed. All who are proud will be …
#121: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:17-32)
11 perc 121. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
ג Gimel 17 Be good to your servant while I live,    that I may obey your word.18 Open my eyes that I may see    wonderful things in your law.19 I am a stranger on earth;    do not hide your commands from me.20 My soul is consumed with longing    for your laws at all times.21 You rebuke the arrogant, who are accursed,    those who stray from your commands.22 Remove from me their …
Hoshea and the Fall of the Northern Kingdom
22 perc 120. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 17. The end of the northern kingdom of Israel is one of the saddest stories in the Bible. It’s a story of what happens when people choose to follow their own self-made gods rather than the One True and Living God. God had called Israel, His chosen people, to be a light to …
#119: Hezekiah Purifies the Temple
25 perc 119. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Chronicles 29. A highly important, yet very overlooked woman of the Bible is Abijah. While married to an evil and wicked king, she faithfully raised her son to follow in the ways of the Lord. Talk about the power of a mother! Abijah’s faithfulness to raise her son in the ways of the Lord …
#118: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:1-16)
12 perc 118. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
א Aleph 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blameless,    who walk according to the law of the Lord.2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes    and seek him with all their heart—3 they do no wrong    but follow his ways.4 You have laid down precepts    that are to be fully obeyed.5 Oh, that my ways were steadfast    in obeying your decrees!6 Then I would not be put to shame    when …
#117: A Message for King Ahaz
16 perc 121. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Chronicles 28 and Isaiah 7. God is the God of second chances. He will be faithful to His covenant promises, not because of anything we do, but because He is faithful. God gave King Ahaz the chance to return to Him and look to Him for help, but Ahaz refused, and in the end, …
#116: Isaiah’s Commission
22 perc 120. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Isaiah 6. In this episode, we begin our journey into learning about the prophets and their role in God’s plan for Israel during the exile. God had warned the people that if they did not turn back to Him, they would lose the land. They did lose the land, but not all was without hope. …
#115: Praying the Bible (James 1:2-8)
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“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds…”
#114: Jonah: The Message for Nineveh
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Jonah 3-4. God gave Jonah a second chance. He is the God of the second chances! In this episode, we see that God is truly a compassionate and gracious God, slow to anger, and abounding in love! Truth Seekers now has t-shirts! Go to etsy.com and search for “TruthSeekersStore” to shop designs and sizes. You …
#113: Jonah: The Call to Nineveh
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Jonah 1-2. We are familiar with the story of Jonah, but not as familiar with Jonah’s prayer. In Jonah 2, we read one of the most beautiful prayers in the Bible. Jonah would have been very familiar with King David and his Psalms. Jonah would have grown up singing the Psalms. In the belly of …
#112: The King Who Became a Leper
16 perc 116. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Chronicles 26. King Uzziah learned from his father. While he did many good things, sadly, he let his pride get the best of him. God will always deserve our allegiance and honor. He is a holy God, and made a way for us to be in His presence through the sacrifice of His Son, …
#111: Praying the Bible (Psalm 25)
8 perc 115. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Psalm 25. David poured his heart out to the Lord. He knew what it was to pray. We can learn from David’s example to bring all of our emotions to the Lord and allow Him to give us His peace and joy in return.
#110: The Pride of King Amaziah
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2 Chronicles 24-25. King Joash and King Amaziah are examples of what happens when we don’t fully surrender our hearts to the Lord. They had, at one moment in time, followed the Lord, but their pride became their downfall. God requires humility of us so that He may glorified in us and so that He …
#109: Joash Repairs the Temple
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2 Chronicles 42. king Joash understood the value of worship, and to worship Yahweh, meant the need for a temple that reflected the glory of Yahweh. The temple had been looted and left to disrepair under previous kings who did not value the worship of the One, True and Living God. When Joash called the …
#108: The Seven Year Old King
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1 Chronicles 21-23.
#107: Praying the Bible (John 10:1-15)
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John 10: 1-15. “Very truly I tell you Pharisees, anyone who does not enter the sheep pen by the gate, but climbs in by some other way, is a thief and a robber. 2 The one who enters by the gate is the shepherd of the sheep. 3 The gatekeeper opens the gate for him, and the sheep listen …
#106: King Jehoshaphat’s Choir
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2 Chronicles 20. The battle belongs to the Lord, and sometimes it’s just a matter of raising our voices in praise and worship unto the Lord. Jehoshaphat placed men at the front of his army to go before them into battle….singing. They went into battle singing praises unto the Lord of His love and faithfulness. …
#105: An Ax-head Floats
13 perc 108. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 4 and 6. God performed many miracles through Elisha’s ministry, but it was not because of anything Elisha did, it was because Elisha was obedient. Elisha had learned to listen and obey the voice of the Lord. He stood out among a rebellious and sinful nation as a man dedicated unto the Lord. …
#104: Elisha and the Heavenly Army
16 perc 107. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 6. The New Testament tells us that we don’t fight against flesh and blood, but against powers of darkness in this world that we can’t see. The only way to fight against the evil powers of darkness in this world, is by the power of God and His heavenly host of warrior angels. …
#103: Praying the Bible (Colossians 1:15-23)
12 perc 106. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Colossians 1:15-23 “The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation. 16 For in him all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things have been created through him and for him. 17 He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. 18 And he …
#102: Naaman Healed of Leprosy
15 perc 104. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 5. Naaman was not an Israelite, yet God used a young Israelite girl to bring the message of Yahweh to this army commander. Naaman was expecting a grand experience when it came to his healing, yet what Elisha told him to do was surprisingly simple: dip in the water of the Jordan River …
#101: The Widow’s Oil and the Shunamite’s Son
12 perc 103. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 4. These series of stories show the love and faithfulness of Yahweh towards those who serve Him. The widow whose husband had died, and the woman who had no children were both seen by God. They may have felt overlooked in their circumstances, but God saw them. He met their needs. God is …
#100: The Valley of the Ditches
17 perc 102. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 3. With God, nothing is impossible.
#99: Praying the Bible (John 6:35-40)
10 perc 101. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
John 6:35-40 Then Jesus declared, “I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty. 36 But as I told you, you have seen me and still you do not believe. 37 All those the Father gives me will come to me, and whoever comes to me I will never drive …
#98: Elijah’s Chariot of Fire
15 perc 100. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
2 Kings 2. Elijah’s time had come. Elisha now asked for a “double portion” of the Spirit of God that rested upon Elijah. Elisha knew that he could not face the culture of his day without God’s power and presence. So, it is true of us as well. In a culture filled with confusion, we …
#97: Micaiah the Truth Teller
22 perc 99. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 22. Micaiah was the only prophet, out of 400, that was brave enough to speak the truth to King Ahab. The truth of God’s Word will always reveal things to us that are good for us, even if it might be hard to hear at times. That’s why it’s so important to read …
#96: Naboth’s Vineyard
16 perc 98. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 21. As children of God, our inheritance is great through Christ Jesus. All that is His belongs to us. This is the grace extended to us through the message of the Gospel.
#95: Praying the Bible (Psalm 119:33-40)
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Psalm 119:33-40. I delight in your precepts, O God.
#94: The Still Small Voice
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1 Kings 19. God met Elijah in the midst of his despair. Elijah had become very discouraged. He looked around, and it seemed that no one else in the land was following Yahweh or worshiping Him. This discouraged Elijah because of His great faith and love for the Lord. Have you ever felt discouraged? The …
#93: Elijah at Mount Carmel
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1 Kings 18. Elijah challenged Baal to the ultimate test. Two altars, two sacrifices, two prayers. The God who answered, would be the true and living God. The prophets of Baal cried out for hours, cutting themselves and dancing to a god who would never answer, who could never answer. As soon as Elijah prayed …
#92: Elijah and the Widow at Zarephath
16 perc 93. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 17 God called Elijah to go to Sidon, the very region from which Queen Jezebel had brought Baal worship. It was a pagan and ungodly land. Baal was the king of their gods. They worshiped Baal as the god of rain and dew. He was the god who “rode on the clouds.” But …
#91: King Ahab and Queen Jezebel
20 perc 92. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 16. King Ahab was, up until this point in Israelite history, the most evil and wicked of all the things. Not only did he allow Baal worship, he married a woman who had an agenda to completely wipe out Yahweh worship from the land of Israel. Jezebel was from Sidon. She was a …
#90: Praying the Bible (Psalm 19)
13 perc 91. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Psalm 19:1-11 The heavens declare the glory of God;     the skies proclaim the work of his hands. 2 Day after day they pour forth speech;     night after night they reveal knowledge. 3 They have no speech, they use no words;     no sound is heard from them. 4 Yet their voice goes out into all the earth,     their words to the ends …
#89: The Courage of King Asa
23 perc 89. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 14-15 and 2 Chronicles 11-15. When words or phrases in the Bible are repeated, it’s important to take note. There’s a message the author is trying to get home. In the story of Rehoboam, Abijah, and Asa, we see a recurring theme: the condition of the heart. God has already revealed that He …
#88: Jeroboam and the Golden Calves
24 perc 88. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 12:25-22; 13:1-6, 2 Chronicles 11:13-17 Jeroboam and the northern kingdom abandoned the worship of the Lord as revealed in His Word and covenant and instead replaced it with idolatry. All those who wanted to remain true to God left their homes, separated themselves from the northern kingdom and joined the kingdom of Judah. …
#87: A Divided Kingdom
17 perc 87. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 12:1-24 At Solomon’s death, the nation of Israel split into two kingdoms. Before Solomon died, God had told him this would happen (1 Kings 11:11-13). God had spoken this word to the prophet Ahijah as well, who, in turn, revealed to Jeroboam that he would be the new king over ten of the …
#86: Praying the Bible (Psalm 24)
8 perc 86. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Today’s episode comes from Psalm 24. We celebrate the King of Glory. As we lift up our eyes beyond our circumstances, we look the One who is worthy to be praised.
#85: Ahijah’s Prophecy
16 perc 85. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Because Solomon had not followed in the ways of his father, David and allowed idolatry to spread within the land of Israel, the Lord told him that he would take part of the kingdom from him. The Lord would give Jeroboam ten of the tribes of Israel to rule over. In the end, Solomon learned …
#84: Praying the Bible (Psalm 16)
11 perc 84. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Psalm 16:1-2; 5-11 “Keep me safe, O God for in you I take refuge. I said to the Lord, ‘You are my Lord; apart from you I have no good thing.’ Lord, you have assigned me my portion and my cup; you have made my lot secure. The boundary lines have fallen for me in …
#83: The Foolishness of King Solomon
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1 Kings 11. King Solomon made alliances with foreign nations through marriage. The wives of Solomon brought their false gods and idolatry with them. Solomon’s heart was turned from God through his disobedience. Are there things in your life that would turn your heart away from God? Are there things that you have allowed to …
#82: A Visitor: The Queen of Sheba
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The Queen of Sheba pays a visit to King Solomon.
#81: The Dedication of the Temple
19 perc 81. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Solomon dedicates the finished Temple to the Lord, and the glory of the the Lord filled the temple. 2 Chronicles 4-7.
#80: Huram the Skilled Worker
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The skill of Huram was given to Him by God. Only God could have placed within Huram such ability to create and design such beauty. The best part is that Huram was able to use his skills to bring glory to God. Whenever anyone would approach the temple, they would be reminded of God’ majesty …
#79: Preparations to Build the Temple
16 perc 79. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Kings 4-5. 1 Chronicles 29.  Solomon begins the preparations for building of the temple.    
#78: Praying the Bible (Proverbs 2:1-15)
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Solomon wrote over 3,000 proverbs, and we take a look at one of those proverbs in this praying the Bible episode.
#77: Solomon’s Wisdom
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God is the source of all wisdom and understanding. Solomon asked for wisdom and the Lord answered.
#76: David Makes Solomon King
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Solomon is crowned the new king of Israel. (1 Kings 1-2).
#75: David the Songwriter
15 perc 75. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
David wrote many of the psalms that are recorded in the book of Psalms in the Old Testament. David’s psalms give us an example of how to pray and share our hearts with the Lord.
#74: David and Bathsheba
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For all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God. (Romans 3:23) What is the answer? JESUS.
#73: David and Mephibosheth
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2 Samuel 9. We all at times feel a bit crippled of soul. The fall of Adam and Eve left us all crippled by sin. Just as David showed kindness to Mephibosheth out of his loyalty to his covenant with David, so God shows us lovingkindness by sending his Son, Jesus to heal us and …
#72: God’s Covenant with David
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2 Samuel 7-8.
#71: David Becomes King Over Israel
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2 Samuel 1-6.
#70: Praying the Bible (The Lord’s Prayer)
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Matthew 6:5-13.
#69: The Death of King Saul
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David waited years to see the fulfillment of God’s promise to him. Sometimes waiting is hard. It’s the hardest thing we can do when it appears that our prayers aren’t being answered. God is always in the waiting and he is always working even when we can’t see.
#68: Abigail: Wise Woman of God
17 perc 68. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Samuel 25. Abigail: Wise woman of God.
#67: Praying the Bible (Psalm 138)
6 perc 67. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Psalm 138. The Psalms give us examples of what it looks like to praise God. Even when we don’t feel like it, we have been commanded to praise the One who gave us life, the One who loves us and saved us. He is worthy of our praise. Instagram: @truth.seekers.podcast @sherilynrgrant
#66: David Spares Saul’s Life
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1 Samuel 24.  David has a chance to take Saul’s life, but instead honors the Lord’s anointed.
#65: David and Jonathan
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1 Samuel 20. David and Jonathan made a covenant that would last a beyond their lifetimes.
#64: David Escapes
12 perc 64. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Samuel 19. When Saul’s jealousy turned to hate, David had to run for his life. In this episode, we learn that God will talk us through painful circumstances, even when we don’t understand, he is always with us.
#63: Saul’s Jealousy of David
14 perc 63. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Samuel 18. King Saul allowed the enemy’s lies to pierce his heart. His jealousy turned to hatred, and his hatred turned to murderous thoughts. The enemy will try to get us to believe his lies, but as we hold onto and believe the truth of God’s Word, the enemy must flee.
#62: Praying the Bible (John 15:1-8)
7 perc 62. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Jesus is the vine and we are the branches. As we remain in him, he will bear fruit in our lives.
Episode 61: David and Goliath
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David came against Goliath in the name of the Lord, the God of Israel. It was not by might, nor by power, but by the Spirit of God that delivered Goliath into the hands of David. It was David’s faith in his God that gave him the courage to face a giant. Instagram: @truth.seekers.podcast
Episode 60: Samuel Anoints David
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“Man looks at the outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.” 1 Samuel 16:7
Episode 59: God Rejects Saul as King
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Saul disobeys God yet again and reveals that he would rather promote himself than God.
Episode 58: King Saul’s Rebellion
12 perc 58. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
1 Samuel 13 King Saul took matters into his own hands and instead of waiting on Samuel, offered the sacrifices unto the Lord that were reserved for the priests. Sadly, king Saul failed his first test of obedience as king of Israel. God would look for another man, a man after His own heart to …
Episode 57: Praying the Bible (Romans 8:31-39)
10 perc 57. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
If God is for us, who can be against us?
Episode 56: Saul: Israel’s First King
20 perc 56. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
The Israelites looked around and saw that they were the only nation without a king. In their desire to be like everyone else, they compromised their faith and trust in the the One True and Living King. In their desire for an earthly king, they rejected their heavenly King. God would not abandon them. He …
Episode 55: Samuel the Judge
19 perc 55. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
The Philistines return the Ark of the Covenant when they realize the power of God in their midst. The Israelites repent of their sins and turn from their idol worship to seek Yahweh. The Lord intervenes on their behalf and defeats their enemy, the Philistines. This episode can be found in 1 Samuel 5-7. Follow …
Episode 54: The Philistines Capture the Ark of the Covenant
13 perc 54. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, the Israelites try and use God to help them win their battles against the Philistines, even though they had sin in their hearts and were not worshiping Him as they should. God is a loving God, but He is also a God to be reverenced. Sin keeps us from God. God made …
Episode 53: God Speaks to Samuel
12 perc 53. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, God speaks to Samuel for the first time. Samuel had not heard the voice of the Lord before and did not recognize Him at first. As we continue to surrender our hearts to the Lord and come to Him with a quiet and still heart, we will learn to recognize His voice …
Episode 52: Hannah’s Prayer
16 perc 52. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Hannah reminds us that grief and suffering are woven into the story of God’s people. Psalm 34 reminds us that God is close to those whose hearts are broken. 2 Corinthians 1 reminds us that He is the God of ALL comfort. Let us draw near in our times of pain and suffering to meet …
Episode 51: Praying the Bible (Psalm 139:1-18)
10 perc 51. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this praying the Bible episode, we read from Psalm 139. Psalm 139 is a good reminder of how valuable life is in the eyes of God. We have value and worth because God created us. He knew us when we were still in our mother’s womb and he determined not only what our physical …
Episode 50: Boaz the Kinsman-Redeemer
14 perc 50. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In our last episode, we learned that Ruth was gleaning left over grain from the field of a man named Boaz. When Ruth Told Naomi about Boaz, Naomi became excited. She was overjoyed when she heard about Boaz because Boaz was a relative of her late husband. He was a kinsman redeemer! What is a …
Episode 49: Ruth and Naomi
18 perc 49. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we learn about a family who loved the Lord during the time of the Judges. While all of Israel continued to fall into sin and idol worship, there was still a family who served the Lord wholeheartedly. The story of Ruth is one of provision and God’s unfailing loving kindness to his …
Episode 48: Samson’s Strength
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In this episode, we learn about Samson. While Samson was not perfect, he is an example of the need in all of us for a Savior. Samson may have brought about temporary deliverance for the Israelites, but Jesus came to bring us eternal salvation from our sins.
Episode 47: Praying the Bible (Palm Sunday Mark 11:1-11)
9 perc 47. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, our passage from the Bible comes from Mark 11: 1-11. We will be reading the story of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter. Palm Sunday is the day that Jesus came into the city of Jerusalem riding on a donkey. The reason it is called Palm Sunday is because …
Episode 46: Gideon Mighty Warrior
21 perc 46. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
This week’s podcast is about Gideon. One day, Gideon was threshing wheat from his father’s crop. Do you know what it means to thresh wheat? To thresh wheat, means to take the part of the wheat that you can eat and separate it from the rest of the wheat that you can not eat. This …
Episode 45: The Judges (Deborah’s Song)
18 perc 45. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Because the Israelites began to worship Baal and other false gods, Yahweh, the one true God, removed his protection from them. Raiders and enemy nations began to invade their land. But this time, God was not with the Israelites to fight for them and win. The Israelites found themselves in great distress and trouble as …
Episode 44: Life and Death
18 perc 44. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Once Joshua and the Israelites were in the land, Joshua did something very, very important. Joshua built an altar. An altar was usually made of stones and was flat on top like a table. It was the place where the sacrifices to the Lord were made. Many times, when altars were built in the Bible, …
Praying the Bible: Ephesians 2:1-10
10 perc 43. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Today’s passage from the Bible comes from Ephesians 2:1-10.  Ephesians is a book of the Bible in the New Testament. It is a letter that was written by a man named Paul who wrote to a church in Ephesus. The people at the church in Ephesus were known as the Ephesians. Paul writes to the …
Episode 42: Joshua and the Battle of Jericho.
15 perc 42. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
The battle of Jericho is a classic Bible story. It reveals to us God’s plan to fight for His people. There’s no doubt about it, we WILL face battles, but we always have the promise that God will go with us and fight for us!  
Episode 41: Crossing the Jordan
12 perc 41. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
God shows Himself mighty and powerful as He stops the waters of the Jordan from flowing so the Israelites could cross on dry ground. In this episode, we talk about what it means to fear and honor the Lord. Instagram: @truth.seekers.podcast @sherilynrgrant
Episode 40: Praying the Bible (1 Corinthians 13:1-8)
8 perc 40. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
During the month of February, we celebrate love. The only perfect love we will ever know is God’s love, the love of a Father for His children. In this episode, we read what real love is supposed to look like.
Episode 39: Rahab and the Spies
17 perc 39. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we meet a woman named Rahab who lived in the land of Canaan. Rahab had faith in Israel’s God and because of her faith, she would become part of the chosen people of God.  I have also recorded a bonus episode for this podcast over at patreon.com/sherilynrgrant. You can go there to …
Episode 38: Joshua the New Leader
9 perc 38. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
After Moses died, it was time for Israel to have a new leader. Joshua would be the man to lead them into the Promised Land. God told Joshua to be strong and have courage for the role He would be called to fill. God never asks us to do something that He does not go …
Episode 37: Praying the Bible (Philippians 4:4-9)
7 perc 37. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we learn how to think on and pray Philippians 4:4-9. Paul reminds the Philippians to not worry, but to turn to God in prayer and give him their anxieties.
Episode 36: Balaam and the Talking Donkey
15 perc 36. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we learn that God’s people are blessed and no weapon formed against them will prosper!
Episode 35: Water from the Rock (Moses Disobeys God)
12 perc 35. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we learn about the importance of having faith and trusting in God.
Episode 34: Praying the Bible (The Nativity of Jesus)
11 perc 34. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
This is a special “Christmas” praying the Bible episode! In this episode, we read the nativity story of Jesus’ birth. Jesus is why we celebrate Christmas and it’s so important that we keep Him the center of the Christmas season. If you are interested in finding more ways you can teach your children about Jesus …
Episode 33: The Twelve Spies in Canaan
15 perc 33. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Moses sent out twelve men, leaders of the tribes of Israel to go in and explore the land of Canaan. The land of Canaan was the land promised by God to the Israelites. What they found there surprised them. Listen to find out what they found. If you’d like to contact me, you can email …
Episode 32: Aaron the High Priest
14 perc 32. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we learn about Aaron’s role as the high priest over Israel. This story can’t be told without connecting it to the work of the cross when Jesus died for our sins as the greatest sacrifice and now stand before God on our behalf as our great High Priest. I encourage you to …
Episode 31: Praying the Bible (1 Corinthians 12:12-27)
11 perc 31. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we learn how to pray 1 Corinthians 12:12-27. Paul compares all of those who believe in Jesus to a body. We are all part of the body of Christ. And just as a body has different parts that are used for different purposes, so we all have been given different gifts and …
Episode 30: The Tabernacle (God’s Home)
22 perc 30. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
God chose to come and live among His people. He gave Moses instructions for how to build His home called the Tabernacle. The tabernacle would be the dwelling place for God’s glory to live among the people as they traveled in the desert. Today, we are the tabernacle. We are the dwelling place of God. …
Episode 29: The Glory of God
16 perc 29. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this week’s episode, we learn about Moses and his relationship  with God. Moses met with God in the tent of meeting where he would talk with God every day. Moses asked God to show him His glory and when God did, Moses’ face was so radiant that the Israelites could not look at Him! …
Episode 28: The Golden Calf
16 perc 28. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
As Moses was up on Mt. Sinai, receiving the Ten Commandments from the Lord, the Israelites quickly reverted back to their old ways as slaves. They formed a golden calf as an idol to worship in the place of the One, True and Living God who had delivered them from Egypt. How God’s heart grieves …
Episode 27: Praying the Bible (The Fruit of the Spirit)
9 perc 27. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode of the praying the Bible series, we take a look at the fruit of the Spirit and how God’s Holy Spirit develops the fruits of love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control in us. Galatians 5:22-26. Follow on Instagram: sherilynrgrant and truthseekersbiblestories4kids Thanks for listening!  
Episode 26: The Ten Commandments
15 perc 26. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
God gives Moses and the Israelites the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments reveal God’s love for His children as He gives us a standard to live our lives by. Thanks for listening! Follow on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids or @sherilynrgrant.
Episode 25: The Lord is my Banner
13 perc 25. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In today’s episode, the Lord performs not one, but two miracles for the Israelites. The Lord provides water and defends them against the Amalekites. He is called “The Lord is my Banner.” He is our banner as he fights over us and defends us. For this week’s contest, email me at truthseekersbiblestories@gmail.com to tell me …
Episode 24: Praying the Bible (Psalm 91)
10 perc 24. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
This is our third “Praying the Bible” episode and it is one of my most dearly loved Psalms. We are going to learn how to pray Psalm 91. God’s protection is greater than anything we could imagine. If you are tempted to fear, cling to the words of Psalm 91 for strength and security. Also, …
Episode 23: Manna and Quail in the Desert
12 perc 23. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
God delivered the Israelites from Egypt and brought them into the desert to take them to the Promised Land. While in the desert, the Israelites would be tested as God wanted them to put their full trust and faith in Him to provide for and take care of them. Listen to find out how God …
Episode 22: God Divides the Sea
13 perc 22. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
God not only delivers the Israelites from slavery, he goes before them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. It was his very presence that led them out of Egypt. Not only did he lead them out, he fought for them along the way and parted the sea …
Episode 21: Praying the Bible (Matthew 6:25-34)
9 perc 21. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
This is our second “Praying the Bible” episode. In this episode, we pray our way through Jesus’ teaching on worry. Jesus taught that we are so valuable to God that we don’t need to worry because our Heavenly Father will take care of us and provide for us as we trust Him. This episode’s verses …
Episode 20: The Passover
12 perc 20. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
The Passover was a very important moment in Israelite history. Not only did God protect the Israelites and their families from harm, He delivered them from slavery. The Passover is also an important event for Christians as it points to the redeeming work of the blood that Jesus shed on the cross for our sins. …
Episode 19: Moses and the Ten Plagues
16 perc 19. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
It’s time for God to use Moses in a powerful way! In this episode, we see the majesty and power of the God who created the Heavens and the Earth. He is the One True God and He deserves our worship and reverence. You can find Truth Seekers on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids and Facebook. Thanks for …
Episode 18: Praying the Bible (Psalm 23)
8 perc 18. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
I’m so excited to share with you a new addition to the podcast. Each month, I will be doing a series called, “Praying the Bible.” I’m still continuing our Bible stories series, but this is just a new addition that will pop up once a month. I believe very much in teaching our children to …
Episode 17: Moses and the Burning Bush
17 perc 17. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, Moses encounters God in a burning bush and God reveals His name to Moses. Moses was afraid to do what God had asked him to do, but God reassured Moses that He would be with Him, just like He assures us that He will be with us as we follow Him. Follow …
Episode 16: Meet Moses
13 perc 16. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
Jacob’s children had become a great nation while living in Egypt, and yet they were oppressed and had become the slaves of the Egyptians. How would God fulfill his covenant promise to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob by bringing their descendants to the promised land of Canaan? To answer this question, we must first learn about …
Episode 15: Joseph’s Family Reunion
21 perc 15. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
God loves happily ever afters. He is always redeeming and making things new. From the ugliest places in our lives, He brings forth beauty for His glory. In this episode, we will see how God redeems years of heartache and hurt in Joseph’s life. You can follow Truth Seekers on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids or on Facebook. …
Episode 14: Joseph Interprets Pharaoh’s Dreams
14 perc 14. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, Joseph is called from prison to interpret the dreams of Pharaoh. A big surprise is in store for Joseph! You can find this story in your Bible in Genesis chapter 41. You can find Truth Seekers on Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids and on Facebook. Feel free to leave a review in itunes as this …
Episode 13: Joseph in Prison
16 perc 13. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about Joseph’s time in prison. Things went from bad to worse for Joseph after being sold into slavery by his brothers and then thrown into prison for a crime he did not commit, but as we will see, God did not forget Joseph and was with him in all …
Episode 12: Joseph and the Coat of Many Colors
14 perc 12. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about one of Jacob’s sons, Joseph. The story of Joseph begins with a messy and difficult family situation. Joseph was favored by his father Jacob, which made his brothers jealous. They were so jealous, they began to plot ways to kill Joseph. Listen to find out what happens! You …
Episode 11: Jacob Wrestles with God
13 perc 11. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about Jacob’s journey back to his homeland. Jacob had an encounter with God that would change him forever. No longer would he be known as Jacob the deceiver, but his new name would be Israel. You can find Truth Seekers on Facebook and Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids. Thanks for listening!
Episode 10: A Stairway to Heaven
13 perc 10. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about Jacob’s journey to live with his Uncle Laban. On the way, Jacob has an encounter with God that will change his life forever! You can find Truth Seekers on Facebook and Instagram @truthseekersbiblestories4kids. You can also e-mail Truth Seekers at truthseekersbiblestories@gmail.com
Episode 9: Jacob and the Blessing
14 perc 9. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will continue learning about Jacob and Esau. Instead of waiting on God, Jacob took matters into his own hands and deceived his father to get the blessing. God wants us to let go and trust Him with our lives and all that concerns us. His ways are higher than ours and …
Episode 8: Jacob and Esau
12 perc 8. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. One brother knew the importance of God’s promises and blessings, the other threw them away for a bowl of soup. Listen to find out which one! If you have questions or comments, you can email us at truthseekersbiblestories@gmail.com. You can also follow us …
Episode 7: Isaac and Rebekah
15 perc 7. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about God’s plan for Isaac and Rebekah. God is the perfect matchmaker and he knows what we need better than we do! If we trust him, he will take care of us and provide for our every need. God had a special plan for Isaac and Rebekah. Listen to …
Episode 6: Abraham’s Test
14 perc 6. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about Abraham’s faith in God. God tests those He loves, and God wants to know that He is the most important person in our lives. The Bible says to seek Him first and everything else we need will be provided to us. He is our Jehovah Jireh, our provider! …
Episode 5: God’s Covenant with Abraham
15 perc 5. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about a man named Abraham. Abraham had great faith because He believed the Lord’s promises to him. God made a covenant to Abraham that through his descendants, the nations of the world would be blessed. You can follow Truth Seekers on Facebook and Instagram. You can also send any …
Episode 4: Noah and the Ark
15 perc 4. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about a man named Noah. The Bible says that Noah was righteous and blameless before the Lord. He walked with the Lord during a time when most of the people around him did not. Noah was blessed because of his obedience and faithfulness to the Lord. If you’d like …
Episode 3: Adam and Eve
13 perc 3. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about the first man and woman, Adam and Eve. If you’d like to send a question, request, or comment, you can e-mail Truth Seekers at truthseekersbiblestories@gmail.com We’d love to hear from you!
Episode 2: Creation
11 perc 2. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about the creation of the world. “In the beginning God created the Heavens and the Earth…”
Episode 1: King Jehoshaphat
11 perc 1. rész Sherilyn R. Grant
In this episode, we will learn about King Jehoshaphat from 2 Chronicles 20. King Jehoshaphat teaches us an important lesson about trusting in God and letting Him fight our battles.
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