Stagione 1
Proverbs 22 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 22 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about how to raise a child so they turn out right. We also consider whether the proverbs are promises as some people think, or whether they become promises when the Spirit inspires them.
Proverbs 21 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 21 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about the interaction between what God wants and what earthly political leaders want.
Proverbs 20 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 20 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about alcohol and consider the consequences of too much. Fascinatingly Solomon asks a question about the man of unfailing love - who can find that man? That man is Christ, and here we consider for a while the pistis christou debate that NT scholars spend time on. Are we saved by our faith in CHrist, or by Christ’s faithfulness? Or is it both?
Proverbs 19 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 19 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that a certain type of lying really really gets up God’s nose. We also hear a story from a woman imprisoned by making up stories against someone who didn't do them.
Proverbs 18 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 18 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that a fools mouth is his destruction. And surprisingly we learn that Godo is a tower, and this is NOT a metaphor. Actually we learn about the nature of metaphorical language and what it does and does not say about God.
Proverbs 17 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 17 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that God tests the hearts and motivations of people… even though they may not realise it is happening.
Proverbs 16 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 16 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn what pride does to the path of a person’s life, and how people think they are clean and good, but God knows them truly.
Proverbs 15 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 15 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that trying to win an argument doesn’t win friends at all. There are ways of winning that are not what you expect.
Proverbs 14 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 14 we learn about making amends and how good that is. We then enter into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and see how the wisdom of Solomon works there making a huge difference. Such wisdom should be working for you too.
Proverbs 13 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 13 we learn that the mouth is the gate of the soul, and it needs to be guarded, but few actually do. We also learn about wealth and appearances. Why is it that many wealthy people pretend to be poor, and many poor pretend to be wealthy?