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Proverbs 14 of 14: Epilogue – A Wife of Noble Character
Today we come to the Epilogue of Proverbs, words that describe an incredible woman, a wife that surpasses them all. Volumes have been published on this section in Proverbs, entire organizations founded to honor women, etc. I’m not trying to add to the list at all, just taking time this morning to honor my wife …
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Proverbs 13 of 14 – Appendices: Sayings of Agur and Lemuel
Read: Yesterday we concluded the recorded proverbs of Solomon and today we read from two different perspectives: Agur and Lemuel. It’s interesting reviewing scholarly descriptions of these two characters, explanations and translations. The NIV Application Commentary on Proverbs provides this conclusion: “Scholars have written much and agreed little concerning this translation” (p. 655). So today, rather …
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Proverbs 12 of 14 – More Proverbs of Solomon
Read: Several themes wind through these three chapters. I could read these each day and hear different voices speaking truth based on the day’s circumstances. I hope to gain wisdom, avoid being a fool and learn more today than yesterday by listening to instructions written here so plainly. Fools Fools, not something anyone wants to …
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Proverbs 11 of 14 – Further Sayings and Proverbs of the Wise
Read: and There is great wisdom in today’s reading, so much that it’s impractical for me to cover in detail. I pray you will take time to read this section and find that which speaks to your heart this morning. Coming home from a consultation weekend, I’m incredibly humbled to think that we might have …
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Proverbs 10 of 14 – Thirty Sayings of the Wise
Read: Seems like my family is on my mind this morning as these two sayings in particular speak to my heart. I’ve met several new people on this short trip and in the course of events the common request happens, “tell us about yourself.” At my age and season in life, there are two sides …
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Proverbs 9 of 14 – Proverbs and My Wife
Proverbs 8 of 14 – Poor, Wisdom and Insight
Read: and One of my primary motivations for digging deep in the Old Testament is to gain a solid understanding of the scriptures that those in Jesus’ time knew so well. In these two chapters in particular we learn many wise sayings that Jesus uses to turn heads with parables. Imagine knowing these proverbs by …
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Proverbs 7 of 14 – Friends
Read: There are deep and important thoughts in today’s reading, but this one speaks to me louder than the rest at this particular time in my life: A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity. Friends don’t happen overnight, to be sure, but the period from introduction to …