Podcast Introduction Today our reading is Proverbs 13. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you, and I’m calling today’s episode “It’s A Good Thing!” Comments on Proverbs 13 One of the themes in chapter 13 is industriousness. There is a tremendous value in hard work and applying yourself to supporting yourself and your family….
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Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 11 GNT, Ch. 12 CEB Executive Producer John Train Podcast Introduction Today is Poetry Thursday. We’ll read Proverbs 11-12. I’m calling this episode “The Way That Leads To Life.” Comments on Proverbs 12 Let’s spend a few moments on some of these verses, shall we?…
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Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Proverbs 10. Afterwards, I’ll have some thoughts to share with you. I’m calling today’s episode “Knowing When To Be Quiet.” Comments on Proverbs 10 There were a lot of topics in this chapter, weren’t there? Where to focus for today? How about this. One thought that comes up repeatedly for me…
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Podcast Introduction Today we’ll read Proverbs 8-9, after which I have some comments on both chapters. I’m calling today’s episode “I’m Not A Smart Man.” Comments on Proverbs 8-9 Wisdom is again personified in this chapter as a woman. And here she calls out from the hilltops, at the crossroads, at the entrance to the…
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Podcast Introduction Comments on Proverbs 7 I like what Solomon said in verse two of chapter seven: Be as careful to follow my teaching as you are to protect your eyes. I had a very scary experience with my eyesight a few years ago. The lovely lady LeeAnn and I had a rare day off,…
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Podcast Introduction Since today is Thursday we’ll read Proverbs 5-6. and after the reading I’ll have some comments. I’m calling today’s episode “No Longer A Slave.” Just a heads up if you are listening to this with children. Solomon’s teaching on adultery is very closely tied to the concept of pornography, and I will…
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Podcast Introduction Our reading today is Proverbs 4. I’m calling today’s episode “It’s Worth It.” Comments on Proverbs 4 The father is now teaching not just his son, but his children. This lesson is intended for all of his offspring. Would that every parent had this wisdom to impart these lessons to every one of their…
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Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 2 ERV; Ch. 3 NASB Associate Producer Howie Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 2-3. I’m calling this episode “Trust.” Comments on Proverbs 2-3 Thoughts on Proverbs 2 Chapter 2 encourages us to pursue wisdom, because in so doing we will come…
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Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 1 ERV Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and well begin the book of Proverbs with chapter 1. I’m calling this episode “God’s Wisdom.” Comments on Proverbs 1 The book of Proverbs was written by King David’s son, Solomon. Solomon is commonly thought of as the…
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Transcript Today’s Bible Translation Bible translation used in today’s episode: Ch. 31 NLV Executive Producer John Train Podcast Introduction It’s Poetry Thursday, and we’ll read Proverbs 31 I’m calling this episode “A Wise Mother.“ Summary In Proverbs 31, a wise mother advises her son, King Lemuel, on crucial life principles. She stresses the importance of…
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