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Proverbs 8-9 The Blessings of Wisdom 8 Does not wisdom call?    Does not understanding raise her voice?2 On the heights beside the way,    at the crossroads she takes her stand;3 beside the gates in front of the town,    at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:4 “To you, O men, I call,    and my cry is to the children of man.5 O simple ones, learn prudence;    O fools, learn sense.6 Hear, for I will speak noble…

Now in the days of Ahasuerus, the Ahasuerus who reigned from India to Ethiopia over 127 provinces… Esther 1 Let us look into what we call the Old Testament. Some Christians, today, think that the Old Testament has been abrogated to the New Testament and Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord of all things. But, lest we…

Proverbs 6-7 Practical Warnings 6 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor,    have given your pledge for a stranger,2 if you are snared in the words of your mouth,    caught in the words of your mouth,3 then do this, my son, and save yourself,    for you have come into the hand of your neighbor:    go, hasten,[a] and plead urgently with your neighbor.4 Give your…

…Christ became a servant to the circumcised…to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs, and…that the Gentiles might glorify God… Romans 15 Paul concludes his dissertation of the Christian life in Christ for all humanity by telling all believers, everywhere, to “welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Paul writes how…

Proverbs 3-5 Trust in the Lord with All Your Heart 3 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 on the tablet of your heart.4 So you will find favor and good success[a]    in the…

Therefore, let us not pass judgment on one another any longer, but rather decide never to put a stumbling block or hindrance in the way of a brother. Romans 14 Paul gives several examples of Christians who are at various stages of their sanctification. Brothers and sisters in Christ are all “growing” in their faith and…

Proverbs 1-2 Purpose and Theme 1 The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;    for understanding words of insight;3 for receiving instruction in prudent behavior,    doing what is right and just and fair;4 for giving prudence to those who are simple,[a]    knowledge and discretion to the young—5 let the wise listen and add to their learning,    and let the…

For the one in authority is God’s servant for your good. Romans 13 Paul explains, in these verses, the full extent of God’s control over His Creation. All that we see and know, as human beings, is under the control of the Creator of the universe in which we exist. And, that includes the systems…

Psalm 148-150 Praise the Name of the Lord 148 Praise the Lord!Praise the Lord from the heavens;    praise him in the heights!2 Praise him, all his angels;    praise him, all his hosts! 3 Praise him, sun and moon,    praise him, all you shining stars!4 Praise him, you highest heavens,    and you waters above the heavens! 5 Let them praise the name of the Lord!    For he commanded and they were created.6 And he established them forever and…

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Romans 12 Paul, having shown us that Christ sacrificed His life for all Christians, writes that each Christian is to make themselves a “living sacrifice, holy and, acceptable to God” as our spiritual worship to Him who has shown His great love…