Kenzie’s Bible Study

Manna in the desert!

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Realize you’re in the middle of God’s redemption story, it’s not the end. Treat it like the middle. You do that by knowing that God is a deliverer, that’s his character and who he is. And you stand firm, you stand still in the middle, confident that the Lord will fight for you and will bring you through it.

After the exodus from Egypt, the people pause to dedicate and celebrate. 

a LOT is jam packed into Exodus 12, so buckle up to see what we can learn from the story of Passover!

From this short little chapter, we can learn that because of Christ we have relational equity with God and with others.

From Exodus 10 we can learn that patience really is a virtue, to embrace the light and not entertain darkness, and to give everything to God the first time!

The showdown between Pharaoh and God continues with plagues of boils and hail... 

Do you really want to spend one more night with your frogs? We talk through Exodus 8 today! What are the frogs that are in you, on you, surrounding you that you’ve been carrying?

In Exodus 7, we see how we know the intent of God in our trials and how to keep our heart soft. 

In Exodus 6, we are reminded of some BEAUTIFUL promises God has for Moses and the Israelites, AND for us. In the end, we are also left with the encouragement to pray passionately for our people.  No question today! Just take time to wrestle with God in the intimacy of passionate prayer.

In Exodus 5, I wrestle with what to do with the people in our lives who are like Pharaoh and don't care about God. We also are reminded in times of difficulty… cry out to God first. To think about, wrestle with & talk to your people about… are you going to God first in your difficult situations? If not, what can you change to have accountability in this?

In Exodus 4 we see that God can use our abilities AND our inabilities to bring glory to His name.  To think about, wrestle with & talk to your people about… what’s in your hand? What abilities do you have to bring glory to God? AND, what things are you feeling like hinder you, what do you want to see God use in mighty ways?

God manifests his presence in the desert. In Exodus 3, all I want us to see is that you are not the main character of life. Jesus is. 

In Exodus 2, we see can learn to see people for who they are becoming, trust the faithfulness of God, and learn to be content in the middle.  To think about, wrestle with & talk to your people about… what situation are you in the middle of and what can you do in the meantime to glorify God?

I'M BACK. Yes. Stoked to be here. It's been a crazy year and hiatus, but I'm happy to jump back into reading the story of God with you, picking up in Exodus! From Exodus 1, we will see that insecurity drives disunity, we need to know the real enemy, and that God is with the afflicted. Be sure to connect with someone, talk about what you're learning and wrestle with this!  Connect with me on IG at @kenzies_bible

Deeper conversation with Morgan and Bailey on the sermon I preached from John 4

A message preached out of John 4, the Samaritan woman at the well and how Jesus is the only one who can quench the thirst of our souls. Be sure to catch the chosen series: https://studios.vidangel.com/the-chosen

Today we are in the end of John 12 and talking all about people pleasing, what are the dangers, and how can we please God alone?

We're back! Talking about the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, parades, downer about death, and truly what hinders people from seeing the goodness of God? Be sure to subscribe and share!

I got to sit down with Morgan Williams and Amy Thomas to go deeper into the topic of joy and the message preached on Sunday!

I had the privilege of teaching on Nehemiah 8-9 at Praise Assembly! Be sure to check the next episode, Behind the Message, where we went in conversation deeper behind the topic of Joy. 

Today on our through the Bible series we talk about Mary, Martha and personalities, particularly our favorite tool, the enneagram and how it helps us in growth and in our life with Jesus. 

We’re back! Jesus raising Lazarus, how do we grieve differently, what hinders us from believing God has good things for us, and we just lean into what we can know about the person of Jesus from this story!

I had the opportunity to sit down with a couple other pastors and dive in deeper to the idea of sabbath and rest.  Resources talked about in the show: To Hell with the Hustle Book: https://www.amazon.com/Hell-Hustle-Reclaiming-Overworked-Overconnected/dp/0718039203 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry Book: https://www.amazon.com/Ruthless-Elimination-Hurry-Emotionally-Spiritually/dp/0525653090 Fight Hustle, End Hurry Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/4qHBjhTusFNXYXU1lQPrG8?si=BT1BAXB6RoyODn3kLITUww https://fighthustleendhurry.libsyn.com/ Soulspace Christian Meditation App: https://soulspace.co/

A sermon on honoring sabbath that is the first starting a series called “Rebuilding the Church” in the books of Ezra and Nehemiah ya Praise Assembly.

I had the privilege of sharing with the Praise Family of Churches for an online service throughout Oregon this past weekend. In this Episode I got to sit down with Pastor Matt Smucker, and of course your favorite co-host, Bailey Miller to go deeper behind the message preached! 

I had the privilege of sharing with the Praise Family of Churches for an online service throughout Oregon this past weekend. Here's the message! For the full experience to view, check this YouTube link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fpu-hAVS81g&t=437s (Message starts at 9:45 minute marker)

Katie and I, in a 3 part conversation, talk through and ponder all the ways that the coronavirus is impacting our world. There’s humor, there’s serious, there’s answers, and mysteries. Be sure to catch Katie on her brand new podcast, Question for the Ages, for more times like these!

Katie and I, in a 3 part conversation, talk through and ponder all the ways that the coronavirus is impacting our world. There’s humor, there’s serious, there’s answers, and mysteries. Be sure to catch Katie on her brand new podcast, Question for the Ages, for more times like these!

Katie and I, in a 3 part conversation, talk through and ponder all the ways that the coronavirus is impacting our world. There’s humor, there’s serious, there’s answers, and mysteries. Be sure to catch Katie on her brand new podcast, Question for the Ages, for more times like these!

Kelsey shares her love story, loss of her first child mid pregnancy, grief, and now life with a newborn! The shear amount of vulnerability is inspiring and you will not feel alone.

We talk about knowing truth, hearing the voice of God, seeking Jesus in the midst of uncertainty and a ton of bloopers at the end. 🤣

Part 2 of Bailey and my conversation with Pastor Ben LaSota to talk about multigenerational discipleship!

Bailey and I have the huge privilege of sitting down with Pastor Ben LaSota to talk about multigenerational discipleship! Our conversation was so awesome and lengthy, I split it in two!

Hanging with Bailey in beautiful Bend, Oregon. Chatting about John 8, letting our mess become our message and how important it is to share our testimonies.

Hanging with a woman I genuinely look up to in faith, ministry and just life, Lila Pearson. She spoke on calling and women in the church at Praise, so we got to dive a little deeper! Enjoy!

Recording from speaking to our young adult group and then Bailey and I hit the studio to discuss deeper! Get with a friend and talk through this discussion too! Do you ever feel like you’re not good enough? Unloved, unwanted, like there must be something wrong with me? Or that if you could just change that one thing about yourself or your life, that then people would love and respect you? what’s one thing you’ve thought if you could change, you might get what your heart really wants? Leah responded with manipulation, jealousy and competition with Rachel... probably blame too. What is your natural response when hope grows dim about something your heart desperately wants? Not what you should respond with, but naturally... is it - Blame - Withdraw - Unhealthy Competition and performing, perfectionism - Anger\rage - Manipulation or control- working your magic to get the thing you want It leaves Leah exhausted trying to manipulate Jacob for his love. When is a time when you’ve come to the end of the road, and said ok God, I’m ok right here? 1 Timothy 6:6 but godliness with contentment is great gain How do we maintain contentment? What does it look like on a Thursday to trust God with our lives when it isn’t working out how we thought? What’s a current struggle where life feels disappointing, or like you’re not measuring up. What can you be grateful for in the middle of it

As we end the decade and celebrate the new year, Bailey pops in to talk about our favorite worship songs between 2010-2019! MacKenzie’s List 1. forever reign - Hillsong worship (2010) 2. Lord I need you - passion and Chris Tomlin (2011) // Our God - Chris Tomlin (2011) really came out end of 2010 3. Cornerstone - Hillsong (2012), to our God - bethel (2012) // One thing remains - Bethel (2012) from the loft sessions 4. Oceans - Hillsong (2013) 5. Forever - Kari Jobe (2014) 6. Spirit of the living god - vertical worship (2015) 7. Resurrecting - elevation worship (2016) (just that whole album actually) 8. Glorious day - passion (2017) 9. Resurrection power - Chris Tomlin (2018) // here again - elevation worship // yes I will - vertical worship 10. Living Hope - Bethel (2019) (yes was 2018 by Phil Wickham but I like this version) // See A Victory - Elevation Worship Bailey’s List 1. What a beautiful name 2016 (let there be light album) 2. Oceans 2013 3. House of god forever 2014 4. Even when it hurts 2015 hillsong 5. How he loves 2009 6. Run to the father Cody Carnes 2019 7. O come to the altar 2015 8. King of my heart 2017 9. Rita springers battles album 2017 10. Reckless love 2018

Part 2 of my conservation with Amy Thomas about how peace is possible in the midst of chaos. Follow Amy on Instagram at @stayinthearena or check her blog and website at stayinthearena.com

As we unpack the season of advent, I had Amy Thomas on to talk about how peace is possible in the midst of chaos. The conversation was so good it went long, so I split it up, here’s part 1! Follow Amy on Instagram at @stayinthearena or check her blog and website at stayinthearena.com

Message from Praise Assembly from 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Bailey Miller and I sit down and chat singleness, what’s it like to be single in the church, is it a gift? And how do you use it well?

Bailey Miller and I sit down and chat singleness, what’s it like to be single in the church, is it a gift? And how do you use it well?

Leah Boysen in studio talking about what it means to be a light and freedom.

Bailey Miller back in studio with me to talk about the difference between conviction and condemnation, shame and guilt, and how the Holy Spirit convicts our hearts.

Studying the disciples as a church, this is a sermon on the disciple Matthew and our identity in Christ.

Wrapping up our summer series in the Psalms on Prayer. Comes out of Psalm 37, what it means to listen for God in prayer, what hinders is, and how we experience that. For video see: https://youtu.be/F4p8uJG9ac4

Right as she steps into leading worship at our church, Praise Assembly, we get to hear from Bailey Miller on what worship is and her journey to worship ministry.

What we are enjoying right now: Enneasummer from That Sounds Fun with Annie F. Downs https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-sounds-fun-with-annie-f-downs/id944925529?i=1000439436344 A Walk in the Darkness by Steve Mickel, and Church Leadership Podcast from Watermark Church.