Proverbs 9 The Way of Wisdom 1(KD) Wisdom has built her house; she has hewn her(KE) seven(KF) pillars. 2She has(KG) slaughtered her beasts; she has(KH) mixed her wine; she has also(KI) set her table. 3She has(KJ) sent out her young women to(KK) call from(KL) the highest places in the town, 4(KM) “Whoever is simple, let… Continue Reading
Posted on February 19, 2011 by Meredith View Larger Map Remarkable changes are taking place in the Arab world. The Tunisian uprising seems to have unleashed pent up anger and frustration. There has been overwhelming support for the revolution in Egypt in the toppling of its dictator (though difficult days lie ahead). The Arab world… Continue Reading
As we read through some of the laws this week in Exodus, it can seem like they have no application in current day. We have to remember, though, that God’s Word always applies! Exodus 23:2 says, “You shall not fall in with the many to do evil, nor shall you bear witness in a lawsuit,… Continue Reading
“… assumptions are important. Ultimately, they put on shoes and go walking, practically affecting our parenting…. First, effective Christian parents assume that parenting will not be easy, but that the rewards will ultimately make it all worthwhile. Second, effective Christian parents are willing to hold God’s sovereignty and their responsibility in tension. Third, effective Christian… Continue Reading
Proverbs 8 The Blessings of Wisdom 1Does not(HT) wisdom call? Does not(HU) understanding raise her voice? 2On(HV) the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand; 3beside(HW) the gates in front of(HX) the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud: 4“To you, O(HY) men, I call, and my cry… Continue Reading
Proverbs 7 Warning Against the Adulteress 1(GP) My son, keep my words and treasure up my commandments with you; 2(GQ) keep my commandments and live; keep my teaching as(GR) the apple of your eye; 3(GS) bind them on your fingers; write them on the tablet of your heart. 4Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,”… Continue Reading
Proverbs 6 Practical Warnings 1My son, if you have put up(EK) security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, 2if you are(EL) snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your mouth, 3then do this, my son, and save yourself, for you have come into the hand of… Continue Reading
Proverbs 5 Warning Against Adultery 1(DB) My son, be attentive to my wisdom; (DC) incline your ear to my understanding, 2that you may keep(DD) discretion, and your lips may(DE) guard knowledge. 3For the lips of(DF) a forbidden[k] woman drip honey, and her speech[l] is(DG) smoother than oil, 4but in the end she is(DH) bitter as(DI)… Continue Reading
Proverbs 4 A Father’s Wise Instruction 1(BH) Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may(BI) gain[h] insight, 2for I give you good(BJ) precepts; do not forsake my teaching. 3When I was a son with my father, (BK) tender,(BL) the only one in the sight of my mother, 4he(BM) taught me and… Continue Reading
Proverbs 3 Trust in the LORD with All Your Heart 1(A) My son, do not forget my teaching, (B) but let your heart keep my commandments, 2for(C) length of days and years of life and(D) peace they will add to you. 3Let not(E) steadfast love and(F) faithfulness forsake you; (G) bind them around your neck;… Continue Reading