proverbs

Proverbs 1: God’s Wisdom

Transcript 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…

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Proverbs 31: A Mother’s Advice

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” Comments on Proverbs 31 This chapter is a mother’s advice to her son. The son is King Lemuel, and I’d like to tell you about…

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Proverbs 29-30: Naive No More

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.“ Comments on Proverbs 29 Chapter 29, verse 18 said, “Where there is no understanding of the…

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Proverbs 28: The Symptom and the Cause

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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Proverbs 26-27: Friends

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.” Comments on Proverbs 26-27 Thoughts on Proverbs 26 I used to listen to…

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Proverbs 25: I Will, Part 2

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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Proverbs 23-24: Stand Up

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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Proverbs 22: What Will They Say?

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?”   Comments on Proverbs 22 You should want a good name more than you want great riches. To be highly respected is better than having silver or gold. My wife,…

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Proverbs 20-21: Avoiding Strife

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.”   Comments on Proverbs 20-21 Just a few comments today. Most of the verses, or proverbs, speak for themselves. They just need to be rolled over in our minds and made a…

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Proverbs 19: Justice

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.”   Comments on Proverbs 19 It’s hard to avoid zeroing in on the topic of foolishness in this chapter, especially considering the shape of happenings around the world, and in the US.  Foolishness…

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