Proverbs 19-21 Wealth
From Proverbs 19-21 I’ve selected a series of proverbs that speak about wealth and money. This post is part of my bible in a year series.
Proverbs 16-18 Planning ahead
From Proverbs 16-18 What are your plans for the next 5 years? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
Proverbs 13-15 Proverbs and instructions
From Proverbs 13-15 What are your favourite proverbs? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
Proverbs 10-12 The wage of the righteous leads to life
From Proverbs 10-12 What do you think of when the scriptures use the word ‘righteousness’? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
Proverbs 7-9 Growing in wisdom
From Proverbs 7-9 What kinds of ways do you seek to grow in wisdom and understanding? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
Proverbs 4-6 Six things the LORD hates
From Proverbs 4-6 What do you think the LORD hates? Can you make a list? This post is part of my bible in a year series.
Proverbs 1-3 To know wisdom and instruction
From Proverbs 1-3 I have overlooked the famous Prov 3.5-6 to focus instead on the introduction to the book. As this introduction sets the stage for the whole book. This post is part of my [ Read More … ]
Psalms 146-150 The LORD takes pleasure in those who fear him
From Psalms 146-150 I generally enjoy the fact that God’s people, including myself can please the LORD. He has done so many things for us, lavishing his love on us that I think it is [ Read More … ]
Psalms 140-145 No one living is righteous before you
From Psalms 140-145 The Psalmist prays to the LORD and asks for mercy. His appeal is made on the basis of God’s covenant ‘faithfulness’ and ‘righteousness’. He exposes himself to the LORD’s judgment. Openly asking [ Read More … ]
Psalms 133-139 His steadfast love endures forever
From Psalms 133-139 The Hebrew word חֶסֶד Transliterated ‘chesed’ describes the special relationship God has with his covenant people. In the ESV it is translated ‘steadfast love’ and the NET ‘covenant faithfulness’. This word is [ Read More … ]