Stagione 1
Ecclesiastes 1 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Ecclesiastes 1 we meet the preacher (koheleth) who has gathered an assembly the ecclesia for a special message. But the message turns out to be really strange. The preacher is King Solomon and despite being so wise, he starts speaking about the foolish things he has done, and seems to be peddling a message of nihilism. He seems to be sayin that everything is meaningless. As we shall find out this is like his personal testimony and he doesn’t really have spiritually meaningful things to say until the end of the book in chapters 11 and 12. Join us as we start to explore the testimony, life experiences and thoughts of Solomon. We will conclude that without Christ there is no meaning in life, but with Christ life is nothing other than meaningful.
Proverbs 31 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 31 we come to the last and possibly the most interesting chapter in the book of Proverbs. We also meet Lemuel, a wise man who was taught by his unnamed mother. He was the king of Massa, possibly an Arabian place, but in any case we have the wisdom here of a woman passed down through her son. And here we meet the woman of virtue. We quickly realise that the standard of an ideal wife is not only far beyond possible for the average woman, but for any person. It is a standard to which all people should strive. After an entire book of warnings about avoiding the wayward woman, and the adulterous woman, this last chapter is wonderful because it shows us that the best things in life also come in female form too. Ultimately the woman described here is the wife of Christ, and speaks for all of us. This video covers the many wonderful women we have in our families and churches, and all that God has called us to be.
Proverbs 30 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 30 we now come to mee Agur son of Jakeh - a wise man. We encounter his wisdom and his collection of tetrads, that is sayings that come in groups of four.
Proverbs 29 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 29 the proverbs of Solomon continue, but now these were his proverbs compiled by Hezekiah’s men. Here we learn that a person with a hard heart who ignores advice is suddenly destroyed and has no second chances… and a few stories go with this too. Don’t be that person
Proverbs 28 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 28 the proverbs of Solomon continue, but now these were his proverbs compiled by Hezekiah’s men. Here we learn the damage that is done when you conceal your sins, and why people might do that. We also learn how foolish it is to trust yourself.
Proverbs 27 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 27 the proverbs of Solomon continue, but now these were his proverbs compiled by Hezekiah’s men. Here we learn not to boast about tomorrow, and we learn to trust the wounds inflicted by a friend. We also consider the crucible of the heart…. what is that and why is it necessary?
Proverbs 26 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 26 the proverbs of Solomon continue, but now these were his proverbs compiled by Hezekiah’s men. Here we learn not to grab a dog by the ears. That might be common sense, but it was a proverb speaking about something else.
Proverbs 25 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 25 the proverbs of Solomon continue, but now these were his proverbs compiled by Hezekiah’s men. Here we learn about what gives God glory, and what gives people glory. Interestingly we find proverbs here advocating that we feed our enemy, and in doing so pour coals of fire on his head. This was quoted by Paul in Romans 12, but what does it mean?
Proverbs 24 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 24 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn not to celebrate when a competitor goes down, God isn’t happy with that for various reasons… but why?
Proverbs 23 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 23 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about how to behave when in fine or upper class company. Who knew that such things were in scripture? We also learn that children are not as fragile as society would have you think, and we can mould them and train them.