August 4 Proverbs 4 (ESV) A Father’s Wise Instruction 4:1 Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain [1] insight, 2 for I give you good precepts; do not forsake my teaching. 3 When I was a son with my father, tender, the only one in the sight of my mother, 4 he taught me and … More August 4 Proverbs 4
I am so grateful that I grew up in a home where we were urged to memorize scripture, including Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the LORD with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.” What a great reminder: Trust … More Give Him all of our heart, all of our ways
August 3 Proverbs 3 (ESV) Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart 3:1 My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, 2 for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. 3 Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them … More August 3 Proverbs 3
August 2 Proverbs 2 (ESV) The Value of Wisdom 2:1 My son, if you receive my words and treasure up my commandments with you, 2 making your ear attentive to wisdom and inclining your heart to understanding; 3 yes, if you call out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 if you seek it like silver and … More August 2 Proverbs 2
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck. John Piper, in a sermon, “Do Not Forsake Your Mother’s Teaching”, will help us as we … More Don’t miss the main point of Proverbs
August 1 Proverbs 1 (ESV) The Beginning of Knowledge 1:1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise … More August 1 Proverbs 1
Today we read Proverbs 31 in our reading plan. “Charm is deceitful, beauty is vain, but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Proverbs 31:30 John Piper tells a story to illustrate “the fear of the Lord:” Noël and the boys and I went out to Dick and Irene Tiegen’s place last … More What does it mean to “fear the Lord?”
September 25 Proverbs 31 (ESV) The Words of King Lemuel 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him: 2 What are you doing, my son? [1] What are you doing, son of my womb? What are you doing, son of my vows? 3 Do not give your strength to women, your ways to those … More September 25 Proverbs 31
Today we come to Proverbs 30 in our Bible reading plan. Proverbs 30:8-9 says,…”give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with the food that is needful for me, lest I be full and deny you and say, “Who is the Lord?” or lest I be poor and steal and profane the name of my … More Give me neither poverty nor riches…
September 24 Proverbs 30 (ESV) The Words of Agur 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle. [1] The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out. [2] 2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man. 3 I have not learned … More September 24 Proverbs 30
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