The Basics With Beth

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Hungry for more? We’ve got the table set for you. Visit thebasicswithbeth.com to binge the basics on your favorite platforms: podcasts, YouTube, online bible courses, books and more.

Hungry for more? We’ve got the table set for you. Visit thebasicswithbeth.com to binge the basics on your favorite platforms: podcasts, YouTube, online bible courses, books and more.

God has big plans for your life…after all, the Bible tells us: with God, all things are possible! Truly, the sky is the limit with the Lord. Today, let’s take some time to expand our vision and dream big. Let’s examine God’s Word to see how much He wants to bless us in order to enjoy life and be a big blessing to others! (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of Generous Living” available on our website.) Hungry for...

While there have been some extreme ideas concerning faith in the area of success, generosity, blessings and prosperity — there is a truth to this idea of faith that we need to understand! God loves it when we have faith because it is by faith that we receive EVERYTHING from Him! Let’s look at a few Scriptures to better understand what the Bible says about our finances and how we can exercise our faith, use wisdom and employ hard work to live in alignment with God’s Word. (If you’re...

It's important to take care of the things God has entrusted to us! Everything belongs to God and we are simply stewards for Him. As it relates to a successful life, let’s look at our responsibility in the Word to be good managers of our lives, time, gives, talents and finances. (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of Generous Living” available on our website.) Hungry for more? We’ve got the table set for you. Visit...

You may have heard of the principle of “sowing and reaping” or “seedtime and harvest” and truly, this is where giving can get really fun! Here are some questions we’ll answer as we look at offerings even further: > What is seed? > How do we get seed? > How are we to sow? > What will we reap exactly? Plus, we’ll talk about what the Bible describes as “alms” or giving to the poor. And we’ll discover Biblical examples throughout the Word that demonstrate these ideas of Generous...

Today let’s talk about offerings — anything we give to God over and above our tithe. The Bible has a lot of promises for people who give in this way…and some unique promises you might not have thought of previously. I hope you’ll join me today to discuss how fun it can be to sow into God’s Kingdom — and the huge blessings that await you — spirit, soul and body — when you do. (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of...

What does the Bible say about tithing? Is it just an Old Testament thing or is it relevant today? Where are we to give our tithes? How much is the tithe? If you’ve had questions about tithing — you’ll learn so much today! And the amazing thing is…you can never out-give God. Whatever you give to Him, He’ll return back to you “pressed down, shaken together and running over!” (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of...

The Bible tells us in Isaiah 32:8, “But a generous man devises generous things, and by generosity he shall stand.” Generous people stand out! You remember them. They are easy to recognize! And everyone loves to be around them…why? Because they stand out! Let’s take a look at how we can be those kinds of people today. (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of Generous Living” available on our website.) Hungry for...

Was Jesus rich or poor? What did He say? What did He model? For many of us, our view of Jesus has been that of a poor baby lying in a manger. We have pictured Him as a man who walked about wearing a tattered robe and well-worn sandals. In some ways, we have viewed Him as a “holy, but homeless” person, right? But, is any of this true and accurate? If we are to be like Jesus, we must know what He was like…especially in this particular area! Join me today to dig into numerous Scriptures on the...

To understand “the blessing of Abraham” we need to take a look at his life! Join me today as we dig into the Bible to see the promises God made to Abraham and then review Abraham’s life to see how that promise was fulfilled. Plus, we’ll talk about how, as believers, the blessing of Abraham belongs to you too! Have you ever heard about Abraham's blessing? Do you wonder what it is and how it applies to you and I? Let's find out all about it in today's message! (If you’re interested in this...

From the Garden of Eden right on through to our eternal home in heaven, we see God’s desire to bless His children to be a blessing. Today, we're going back to the beginning to look at God's original plan for man’s prosperity. We will look at His covenant with man and the accounts of success and generosity we see as examples in the lives of those who served God both in the Old & New Testaments. (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A...

We know that Jesus provided everything we need for this life when He went to the cross and was raised from the dead — salvation, forgiveness, provision, healing, peace and so much more. So today, let's talk about how we can be content in Christ alone — but at the same time, continue standing in faith for the life and benefits He paid such a high price for! “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all His benefits: Who forgives all your iniquities, Who heals all your diseases, Who redeems...

God’s number one concern when it comes to success is the condition of your heart! And the purpose of our study together isn’t to get you all “hyped up” about success and blessings to the detriment of your spiritual life. The purpose of this study is to help you gain a generous spirit — a spirit like God’s! Let’s spend some time together looking at the motives of our hearts so that we can pursue a blessed and generous life in the right way! (If you’re interested in this new series, I...

Unfortunately, some people have made the gospel sound like a “get-rich-quick-scheme” which we know isn’t the case at all. However, God can certainly move in miraculous ways in your finances! So, how do we exercise wisdom and discernment to tell the difference between the good and the bad opportunities that come along in life? Today, we're taking a look at the Bible-way of being blessed and generous in contrast with the world's way. Join me today in our Generous Living series as we talk all...

Have you ever wondered if God desires for you to be poor? That would be a huge bummer, wouldn’t it? Well if you’ve had that question, you’re not alone…but I can assure you that the answer is absolutely not! Join me for today’s message in our series on Generous Living and let’s look at Scripture to confirm what Jesus came to provide for you and me as believers! (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of Generous...

Money is actually not the root of all evil — it's the LOVE of money that the Bible warns us against. But Jesus did say a man cannot serve both God and money…so how do you serve God while having money? Can we? Find out in today's episode! (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of Generous Living” available on our website.) Hungry for more? We’ve got the table set for you. Visit thebasicswithbeth.com to binge the...

In today's message, we're looking at the Bible definition of the word "abundantly" and discovering what it means to live the abundant life that Jesus told us about in John 10:10! “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.” John 10:10 NKJV (If you’re interested in this new series, I encourage you to check out my workbook “Getting A Grip On The Basics of Generous Living” available on...

Does God really want you to succeed in life? Or just barely get along? There are a lot of differing opinions on the answers to these questions…so let’s make it basic and see what the Bible says! I hope you’ll join me for this new series: Getting A Grip On The Basics of Generous Living. This series is designed to help us dive into the Bible and learn the basics of how to trust God with our finances and step into a lifestyle of generosity. 2022 can be your year to experience God’s plan for...