From Proverbs 30-31 In today’s passage we look at several x, x+1 sayings where the author makes lists of events, animals and people to make a point. I focus in on one, What wonderful things [ Read More … ]
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From Proverbs 24-26 Today’s passage speaks about how people behave in the presence of the king. Some seek out his heart. Some seek to undermine his rule and authority. Some put themselves forward in his [ Read More … ]
From Proverbs 19-21 Today’s passage reminds us that all have sinned and everyone’s hearts have been impure in the LORD’s sight. We fool ourselves if we think otherwise. Only the LORD can purify a man’s [ Read More … ]
This book was given to me at church and I was asked to read it and pass it on to another. The description in Amazon says, “By offering a brief, straightforward explanation of what church [ Read More … ]
From Proverbs 13-15 Do you think yourself rich or poor? Today’s passage has a number of things to say about gaining wealth and what it means to be wealthy. Jesus gets us to rethink our [ Read More … ]
After teaching seminary and doctoral students for 18 years, I’ve been teaching Bible courses to college students for the last 5.. So, of course, this makes me an expert.. All kidding aside, I’ve had to [ Read More … ]
When you begin to use an illustration you can observe people’s body language change: they look up, straighten in their seats, and even lean forward.. I don’t normally go too long without some kind of [ Read More … ]
From Proverbs 7-9 A father warns his sons away from an adulterous woman. She has offered sacrifices and made her vows to the LORD in the hope she will have children. But her husband has gone away. So [ Read More … ]
From Proverbs 1-3 Introduction Practical wisdom for living is the central concern of the book of Proverbs. We are told that the beginning and essence of wisdom is the fear of the Lord (1:7; 9:10). [ Read More … ]