What does Proverbs 16:3 really mean when it tells us to commit our work to the Lord? In this episode of Verses We Missed, we look at a vivid Hebrew picture hidden behind the familiar word commit. The Literal Standard Version renders the verse, “Roll your works to YHWH, and your purposes are established.” That…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Proverbs 31. I do have an on this date in church history for you. I’m calling today’s episode “A Mother’s Advice” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Allen Taylor on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 31 This chapter is a mother’s advice to her son. The son is…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Proverbs 29-30. We will read more contrasts between the wise and the foolish. Today we’re going to skip on this date in church history I’m calling today’s episode “Naive No More.“ Design: Steve Webb | Photo: James Lee on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 29 Chapter 29, verse…
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Transcript The Second Lifespring! Family Berean Supporters who make donations totaling $1000 (or the equivalent value of satoshi) or more will receive the honored title of Berean. We read of the Bereans in Acts 17:10-15. The key verse for our purposes here is verse 11b, which says, ”The Bereans were eager to hear what Paul and…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is poetry Thursday and we’ll read Proverbs 26-27. I will have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, and I have a personal prayer request at the end of the show. I’m calling today’s episode “Friends.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Steve Webb Comments on Proverbs 26-27 Thoughts on…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today is poetry Thursday, and we’re in Proverbs. We’ll read chapter 25. I’ll have a brief introduction before reading each chapter, and after the reading I’ll have some comments. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. I’m calling today’s episode “I Will, Part…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Since today is Thursday, we’ll be reading from one of the books of Poetry. We’re currently reading Proverbs, and today we’ll read chapters 23-24. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. And of course I’ll have an “On This Date In Church History” segment for you, too. I’m calling today’s…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today Proverbs 22. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “What Will They Say?” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Zlaťáky.cz on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 22 You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Our reading today Proverbs 20-21. After the reading, I’ll have some comments for you. I’m calling today’s episode “Avoiding Strife.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Andrey Zvyagintsev on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 20-21 Just a few comments today. Most of the verses, or proverbs, speak for themselves. They just need to…
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Transcript Podcast Introduction Today we will read Proverbs 19. I’ll have some comments after the reading, and I’m calling today’s episode “Justice.” Design: Steve Webb | Photo: Eran Menashri on Unsplash Comments on Proverbs 19 It’s hard to avoid zeroing in on the topic of foolishness in this chapter, especially considering the shape of…
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