proverbs

S2E278-Proverbs 28: Preserving Freedom – Pray for America – copy

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 28 NLV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 28. I’m calling this episode “Preserving Freedom – Pray for America.“ Summary Proverbs 28:2 says, “When a nation sins, it has many rulers, but with a man of understanding and much learning, it…

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S2E264-Proverbs 25: Love Your Enemies?

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 25 NIV Associate Producer Timothy La Fontaine Podcast Introduction It’s  Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 25. I’m calling this episode “Love Your Enemies?“ Summary Proverbs 25, along with the following chapters, contains a collection of proverbs attributed to King Solomon. These proverbs were…

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S2E257-Proverbs 23-24: Hope in a Troubled World

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 23-24 NIRV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 23-24. I’m calling this episode “Hope in a Troubled World.“ Summary Proverbs 24:11-12 sound prophetic. My belief is that we are in the last days. As Christians, we must be prepared to take…

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S2E250-Proverbs 22: A True Measure of Success

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 22 NIRV Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Proverbs 22. I’m calling this episode “A True Measure of Success.” Summary Proverbs 22:1 says, “You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than…

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S2E243-Proverbs 20-21: Is the Bible Sexist?

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 20 NASB, Ch. 21 GWT Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Proverbs 20-21. I’m calling this episode “Is the Bible Sexist?” Summary Proverbs 20 has some wise sayings that speak for themselves. One verse, number 14, reminds me of my wife’s job…

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S2E236-Proverbs 19: Foolishness, Lies, and the Need for God

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 19 ERV Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 19. I’m calling this episode “Foolishness, Lies, and the Need for God.” Summary It is better to be poor and honest than to be a liar and a fool, especially when considering…

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S2E229-Proverbs 17-18: Gratitude in Trials – God’s Goodness in All Things

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 17 HCSB; Ch. 18 ERV Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 17-18. I’m calling this episode “Gratitude in Trials – God’s Goodness in All Things.” Summary of Proverbs 17 In Proverbs 17, one verse compares the process of purifying silver…

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S2E222-Proverbs 16: Learning To Be Wise

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 16 HCSB Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Proverbs 16! I’m calling this episode “Learning To Be Wise.” Comments on Proverbs 19 Host Steve Webb reflects on getting older and finding comfort in Proverbs 16:31, which describes gray hair as a glorious…

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S2E215-Proverbs 14-15: What Is the Fear of the Lord?

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 14-15 HCSB Associate Producer Travis Blevins Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 14-15. I’m calling the episode “What Is the Fear of the Lord?” Comments on Proverbs 24:26 In the fear of the Lord one has strong confidenceand his children…

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S2E208-Proverbs 13: Is Work A Curse?

Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 13 CEB Associate Producer James in Norway Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday, and our reading is Proverbs chapter 13. I’m calling the episode “Is Work A Curse?” Comments on Proverbs 13 One theme I picked up in today’s reading was that of industriousness. …

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