In The Word Read: Romans 1:1-17 The Gospel Exalted 1 Paul, a bond-servant of Christ Jesus, called as an apostle, set apart for the gospel of God, 2 which He promised beforehand through His prophets in the holy Scriptures, 3 concerning His Son, who was born of a descendant of David according to the flesh, 4 who was declared the […]
The Godly Woman
In The Word Read: Proverbs 31 The Words of Lemuel 31 The words of King Lemuel, the oracle which his mother taught him: 2 What, O my son? And what, O son of my womb? And what, O son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings. 4 It […]
Trust God’s Word
In The Word Read: Proverbs 30 The Words of Agur 30 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the oracle. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 Surely I am more stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man. 3 Neither have I learned wisdom, Nor do I have […]
Government Leadership
In The Word Read: Proverbs 28-29 Warnings and Instructions 28 The wicked flee when no one is pursuing, But the righteous are bold as a lion. 2 By the transgression of a land many are its princes, But by a man of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. 3 A poor man who oppresses the lowly Is like a […]
Gossip Destroys
In The Word Read: Proverbs 26:13-27:27 13 The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road! A lion is in the open square!” 14 As the door turns on its hinges, So does the sluggard on his bed. 15 The sluggard buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to his mouth again. 16 The […]
Build Strong Walls
In The Word Read: Proverbs 25:1-26:12 Similitudes, Instructions 25 These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah, king of Judah, transcribed. 2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter, But the glory of kings is to search out a matter. 3 As the heavens for height and the earth for depth, So the […]
Do Not Envy the Wicked:
In The Word Read: Proverbs 24 Precepts and Warnings 24 Do not be envious of evil men, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their minds devise violence, And their lips talk of trouble. 3 By wisdom a house is built, And by understanding it is established; 4 And by knowledge the rooms are filled With all precious and […]
To Drink or Not to Drink
In The Word Read: Proverbs 22:17-23:35 17 Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, And apply your mind to my knowledge; 18 For it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, That they may be ready on your lips. 19 So that your trust may be in the Lord, I have taught you today, […]
I Will Do What I Can
In The Word Read: Proverbs 20:14-22:16 14 “Bad, bad,” says the buyer, But when he goes his way, then he boasts. 15 There is gold, and an abundance of jewels; But the lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. 16 Take his garment when he becomes surety for a stranger; And for foreigners, hold him in pledge. 17 Bread […]
A Name to Be Proud Of
In The Word Read: Proverbs 19:1-20:13 On Life and Conduct 19 Better is a poor man who walks in his integrity Than he who is perverse in speech and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And he who hurries his footsteps errs. 3 The foolishness of man ruins his […]