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Solomon concludes the Book of Ecclesiastes by pointing out: “Remember your Creator in the days of your youth, before the days of trouble come and the years approach when you will say, I find no pleasure in them…Remember him – before the silver cord is seve...

Even though Solomon was very wealthy he kept himself occupied with many projects.  1 Kings 4:32-34 describes this: “He spoke three thousand proverbs, and his songs numbered a thousand and five.  He described plant life, from the cedar of Lebanon to the hys...

I was intrigued by what Solomon wrote in Ecclesiastes 5:1-2.  Listen to it: “Guard your steps when you go to the house of God.  Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they are doing wrong.  Do not be quick with ...

Even though Solomon was a great man with immense gifts, he learned in life there is significant benefit that comes through partnering.  In Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 he shares insights on this dynamic.  The benefits are probably what Jesus had in mind when He sen...

In our reading in the Book of Ecclesiastes we’ll come across a series of statements in chapter 3 that emphasize there is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven. The writer gives examples of this: a time to be born and a time to ...

In our project of “reading through the Bible in two years,” we’ll start today to look at the Book of Ecclesiastes; a book that looks on life from the human perspective.  It was written by Solomon who wrote the book of Proverbs and the Song of Solomon.  Her...

Proverbs 31:10-31 describes what many call the Super-Woman!  Or Super-Mom!  Or Super-Wife!  Any woman who comes close to this description deserves the reward and praise referred to in verses 28-31. The question I have as I read this description is, “What k...

On a number of occasions, I’ve been asked to counsel women regarding inconvenient or unwanted pregnancies.  In each case I encouraged them to carry the child and give birth to the life God was forming within them. What would you counsel someone if they cam...

Listen to some proverbs regarding our speech which it would always be wise to keep in mind: We’ve looked at Proverbs 15:23, “A man finds joy in giving an apt reply—and how good is a timely word,” and Proverbs 17:27-28, “A man of knowledge uses words with r...

Christians should always be concerned that they share the right words, in the right way at the right time.  I came to this conclusion after reading the book of Proverbs over and over again.  There’s an emphasis on speaking in such a way that you’re communi...

When planning the way you intend to live your life, it would be wise to consider some of the proverbs dealing with planning found in Proverbs 16 in the Bible.  After I collected the proverbs dealing with “our plans” and “our ways” I correlated them into th...

We’re working our way through the book of Proverbs in our quest to read through the Bible in two years.  I trust you’re finding it beneficial as you read and study with us. Notice verse 12 in Proverbs 14?  “There is a way that seems right to a man but in t...

I would like to do what I call a “4S” study of Proverbs 11:24-30.  First, spread out and reflect on the details presented in these verses.  Sort what you find into groups and then structure the groups into an outline.  These verses talk about character, re...

Do you want to be wise?  There are some steps you can take that will identify you as a wise person.  They’re found in Proverbs 9:8-9, “Do not rebuke a mocker or he will hate you; rebuke a wise man and he will love you.  Instruct a wise man and he will be w...

Proverbs 3:5-6 are favorite verses for many.  I’ve had these verses beautifully scripted, framed and hung on my office wall.  But what do they mean?  As I reflected on them a simple outline developed in my mind that can be followed in decision making. Firs...

As we saw in our last visit, the book of Proverbs emphasizes two major themes that are inter-related: the fear of the Lord and wisdom.  In Proverbs 1:7 it says, having a reverential fear of the Lord, that is, respect for Him as the Sovereign Lord of all, i...

As we continue our project of reading and studying our way through the Bible in two years, we are presently in the book of Proverbs.  You’ll notice throughout your reading of Proverbs an emphasis or focus on the fear of the Lord and wisdom. I collected the...

As we begin the New Year I’m sure we’ll remember both fond and negative experiences we had last year and realize we’ll face similar opportunities and challenges this year.  To continue getting help from the Bible I trust one goal you’ll set will be to cont...

We’ve been studying the book of Luke this month as part of our project of reading through the Bible in two years.  We’ve read Genesis through Psalms and Matthew, Mark and Luke this year.  I trust you’ve found the reading and our studies helpful in understa...

Why is it often difficult to remember what God has said?  You would think the disciples and those closely associated with Jesus would remember His repeated words about His death and resurrection. It seems His death shattered their dreams and hopes.  In Luk...

As we’ve seen in our last two visits, Christmas celebrations are shallow if they don’t include the grand story of the Bible.  It’s ironic how blind many are.  Listen to what some said as they stood before Christ as He hung on the cross.  “He saved others; ...

In our last visit we introduced Biblical themes often forgotten in our Christmas celebrations.  We considered the curse that fell on the human race, and all of creation, when Adam sinned.  The cradle is introduced by mention of the seed of woman.  Paul dec...

As we celebrate Christmas I remember once being asked to preach a message on, Unpacking Christmas!  As I thought about it, I became convinced that often we celebrate Christmas without considering major Biblical facts. Though we focus our attention on the c...

As we approach Christmas, we need to ask ourselves, Why did Jesus come to earth?  One of the clearest statements Jesus made to answer this question is found in Luke 19:10, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Jesus said this at the ...

We’ve been studying Luke 15 focusing on the title, The Joy of Finding What Was Lost.  We amplified the points on finding the lost sheep and coin.  Now let’s focus on finding the lost sons. That’s right, sons, plural.  Both sons were lost.  One was a prodig...