Category Archives: discipleship
gray hairs
Hosea 6-7 Ephraim is described as “gray hairs are sprinkled upon him, and he knows it not.” He has lost the strength of his youth, but does not yet realize it. It is very easy to let one’s spiritual life … Continue reading
the ways of life
Proverbs 2 Seeking wisdom from God is not just an attempt to get smarter. It is a life-or-death struggle we are in. The temptation to fall in with deceptive and violent men, or to be lured into the passion trap … Continue reading
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idiots
Proverbs 1:20-33 We are introduced to four characters today, each of whom we will see developed in the chapters that follow: Wisdom is the voice calling in the streets. The others (the simple ones, the scoffers, and the fools) are … Continue reading
wisdom to listen
Proverbs 1:8-19 If birds can see that it’s a trap, they will not fall for it. If men can see that their actions will destroy them, they might stop. But we do not see. We think we are wise, but … Continue reading
changing the world
Jonah 3 The king gave his decree after the people had already started showing signs of repentance and humility. I don’t believe this text is out of order. I think it reflects the fact that political rulers are not usually … Continue reading
do you dare?
Proverbs 1:1-7 All we have to do for wisdom is to ask for it, but before we ask, we have to go through the first door. The beginning of wisdom is the fear of the LORD. It is just too … Continue reading
turning down the job
Jonah 1 Jonah was a reluctant prophet. God had called him to go to Nineveh. He knew the LORD and he knew the message, and he knew his audience. His problem was he didn’t want to do what God wanted … Continue reading
complete restoration
Joel 2:18-27 The LORD who brought the locusts and invading armies as a judgment is the same LORD who promises restoration and abundance. He cares for his people, and wants them restored. But he is not content with partial, outward … Continue reading
three prayers
Psalm 144 David prayed for three things with no reservation or feeling of shame: rescue from the plots of his enemies, growth of the LORD’s kingdom among men, and prosperity for the righteous. May our prayers reflect the same reliance … Continue reading
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purpose
Psalm 139 The next big challenge that the enemy is hatching to destroy us is to teach our children that there is no real purpose to life. This psalmist has come to realize that life is all about the purpose … Continue reading
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