In 2 Chronicles 2-3 and 1 Kings 5-6, Solomon initiates the construction of the temple for the Lord and his own royal palace, employing vast resources and labor, including skilled craftsmen provided by King Hiram of Tyre.
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Proverbs 21-24 imparts wisdom on the importance of righteous living, emphasizing the value of integrity, prudence, and justice over mere sacrifice. It advises against deceit, laziness, and strife, promoting diligence, careful speech, and the pursuit of knowledge as foundations for a prosperous and honorable life.
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Today’s Reading: Read Proverbs 21-24 Have you ever played “Pin the Tail on the Donkey?” If not, let me tell you about it! There is...
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“God is moving in a powerful, powerful way, and it’s been a joy and a delight to see what He’s up to.” In 2017, while...
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GOSPEL CONVERSATION OPPORTUNITY Read Proverbs 18:24 …there is a friend who stays closer than a brother. Spend some time as a family discussing who this...
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Today’s Reading: Read Proverbs 17-20 Who is your best friend? Why are they your best friend? What is your favorite thing about them? Good friends...
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In Proverbs 17-20, the teachings focus on the value of integrity, wisdom, and discipline, contrasting these with the destructive nature of folly, strife, and wickedness. These chapters emphasize the importance of guarding one's words and actions, the perils of dishonesty and pride, and the blessings that come from righteousness and humble living.
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Proverbs 13-16 emphasizes the virtues of wisdom, diligence, and righteousness, contrasting these with the pitfalls of foolishness, laziness, and wickedness. It highlights the protective power of wisdom and integrity, while underscoring the inevitable downfall of those who reject discipline and pursue evil.
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Today’s Reading: Read Proverbs 13-16 Finish the pattern: Up, down. Right, Wrong. On, off. Left, _______. Did you say right? We were listing opposites. The...
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Today’s Reading: Read Proverbs 9-12 How would your friends describe you? Do you think that the people in your life would say anything about how...
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In Proverbs 9-12, wisdom and folly are juxtaposed, illustrating the benefits of wise living and the pitfalls of foolishness. Wisdom is portrayed as a well-prepared house inviting those who seek understanding, while folly is depicted as deceptive and leading to Sheol; the righteous are blessed with life and security, while the wicked face ruin and death.
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Proverbs 5-8 discusses the dangers of seduction and the importance of marital fidelity, the folly of laziness, the consequences of engaging in wickedness, and the virtues of wisdom. It concludes with an eloquent appeal from Wisdom herself, emphasizing her role in creation and her value over material wealth, and inviting all to heed her teachings for a blessed life.
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