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 Godly Woman
In The Word Read: Proverbs 31 The Words of Lemuel 31 The words of King Lemuel, the pronouncement which his mother taught him: 2 What, my son? And what, son of my womb? And what, son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, Or your ways to that which destroys kings. 4 It is not […]
Trust God’s Word
In The Word Read: Proverbs 30 The Words of Agur 30 The words of Agur the son of Jakeh, the pronouncement. The man declares to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal: 2 I am certainly more stupid than any man, And I do not have the understanding of a man; 3 Nor have I learned wisdom, Nor do I […]
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 Due to a wrongdoing of a land its leaders are many, But by a person of understanding and knowledge, so it endures. 3 A poor man who oppresses the helpless Is […]
Gossip Destroys
In The Word Read: Proverbs 26:13-27:27 13 A lazy one says, “There is a lion on the road! A lion is in the public square!” 14 As the door turns on its hinges, So does a lazy one on his bed. 15 A lazy one buries his hand in the dish; He is weary of bringing it to […]
Build Strong Walls
In The Word Read: Proverbs 25:1-26:12 Similitudes and 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, […]
Do Not Envy The Wicked
In The Word Read: Proverbs 24 Precepts and Warnings 24 Do not be envious of evil people, Nor desire to be with them; 2 For their minds plot 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 […]
To Drink Or Not To Drink
In The Word Read: Proverbs 22:17-23:35 17 Extend 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, So that they may be ready on your lips. 19 So that your trust may be in the Lord, I have taught […]
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 lips of knowledge are a more precious thing. 16 Take his garment when he becomes guarantor for a stranger; And for foreigners, seize a pledge from him. […]
A Name To Be Proud Of
In The Word Read: Proverbs 19:1-20:13 On Life and Conduct 19 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity Than a person who is perverse in speech and is a fool. 2 Also it is not good for a person to be without knowledge, And one who hurries his footsteps errs. 3 The foolishness of a […]