Andy Bonikowsky's Blog, page 10

Manasseh (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #35)

Jochebed (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #34)

I see Jochebed as an almost anonymous heroine of the Bible, mentioned only in an accidental kind of way, in two priestly genealogies. But God makes a point of honoring her, both in mentioning her faith and in blessing her three children, Miriam, Aaron, and Moses, in a remarkable way. Even in our modern setting, there is much we can learn from her, though we know relatively little about her. (WT51)
Spreakers audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/26210683

Peter (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #33)

Who can make sense of what has happened when one who is faithful and true to God is taken in early death while another one lives on to old age? This is a tough question, but there are answers in the Scriptures. God is both transparent and honest about the matter, and gives examples and explanations that by His grace can help soothe the hurting heart. (WT50)
Spreakers audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25962736

Lazarus (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #32)

If the miracles of Jesus could be classified by degrees of difficulty, this one would have to be somewhere near the top! A human corpse, heavily into decomposition after four days, is brought back to life. Lazarus is back among the living, fully himself and full of life. What a powerful conclusion to the series of seven miracles John gives us in his gospel. (WT49)
Spreakers audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25898305

Samuel (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #31)

Samuel’s growing up at the tabernacle has to be one of the most unusual childhood stories in the Bible! It is imposible to consider the facts without realizing the intense emotion that had to fill the hearts of both mother and son, as they looked forward each year to the one time they could be together. And yet, as high as the probabilities of failure might have been, with a young boy living amongst corrupt religious leaders, God’s grace turned him into a spiritual giant. (WT48)
Audio version: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25842503

Israel (2) Passover (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #30)

Esther (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #29)

This book generated a certain amount of controversy in the early stages of when the Old Testament canon was being recognized, but God has made sure that its story settled solidly into the hearts of His people as a great source of spiritual teaching and example. It is, in fact, an excellent fountain of inspiration for those who live in times when the Lord’s mighty hand and will are less openly visible. (WT46)
Spreakers audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25644722

Elijah (2) at the cave (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #28)

Naaman’s young maid (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #27)

My, how God loves to surprise us in His Word! Who would have thought that He would pay attention to a young Jewish girl who was kidnapped and made a slave of a powerful foreign military man? Surely it was specifically because many of us are very tiny participants in the great work of God, but He wants to encourage us to be faithful, no matter what little corner we are in. This girl is an anonymous heroine of the faith, and has been an inspiration for millions who have served the Lord faithfully and happily in whatever place He put them. (WT44)
Spreakers audio: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/25531165

Israel in the desert (Thinking Inside the Quarantine #26)