What does Proverbs teach about relationships? How should people deal with conflicts with one another? How do words play a role in conflicts? If friends are to love one another, what does that love look like and how should it be demonstrated? What value should be placed on money in our personal relationships? This week, in Proverbs 17-19, Solomon explores conflicts and gives sound wisdom that can greatly impact how we get along with one another.
As human beings we often look only at the surface value of things and fail to see what is beyond. Much like how the crew of a ship sees the tip of an iceberg, people may think the wicked prosper but don't know the full story. How does Solomon again compare the foolish and the wise? In what ways do people today display these characteristics? When you get past the surface value, what are the rewards of the fool and the wise? What do each contribute to society? What other things does Solomon teach us in Proverbs 14 - 16?
What is the difference between when we obtain material wealth and obtain it with God's blessing? How does Proverbs contrast the experience of the righteous with that of the wicked? Can a person be intelligent or smart, but still be foolish and unwise? What are the rewards of doing the right thing? What should be our motivation to do right? How does God feel about hard work and laziness? How do our choices to do right or wrong impact people around us? In this week's lesson we explore how Proverbs illustrates the way in which we reap what we sow.
This week we discuss Solomon's themes of law as it relates to light and life. How can God's law function as a light in our lives? What does it mean to have the law written on the heart? Does God really want us to tie commandments to our heads, hearts, necks, and hands? How should we interpret these passages of scripture? What does Solomon have to say about resisting temptation? In this study we explore Solomon's advice: including why one must resist the adulterous woman. What important lessons does Solomon focus on here and why are they so crucial?
In the book of Proverbs, Solomon often refers to the ears and the feet. What do these references mean? Why are the ears and feet so important? This week we explore Proverbs 4 - 6 looking at some of the wise counsels of Solomon on subjects such as obtaining wisdom, work, sexuality and family, friendship, avoiding the calamity of evil. Is Solomon's wisdom still valid today? In our post modern world, how might we apply this wisdom?
Sirius Taylor expounds on Matt 5:10. Have you ever been persecuted for doing nothing wrong? This devotional reminds us that God has a purpose.
Joseph Williams and John Spellman present on the question: "why do bad things happen to good people", and give detailed answers from scripture
Inspirited Network (Class D) Joseph Williams and John Spellman present: Consecration. What kind of dedication does God expect from us.