Category Archives: wisdom

right choices

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250216 right choices 2 Chronicles 36:1-23 2 Chronicles 36:1 Then the common people took Jehoahaz son of Josiah and made him king in Jerusalem in place of his father.2 Chronicles 36:2 Jehoahaz was twenty-three years old when he became king, … Continue reading →

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grant me wisdom

Posted on January 11, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250111 grant me wisdom 2 Chronicles 1:1-17 2 Chronicles 1:1 Solomon, son of David, strengthened his hold on his kingdom. The Lord his God was with him and highly exalted him.2 Chronicles 1:2 Then Solomon spoke to all Israel, to … Continue reading →

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run from wrong choices

Posted on January 2, 2025 by Jefferson Vann

20250102 run from wrong choices 1 Chronicles 21:1-17 1 Chronicles 21:1 Satan rose up against Israel and incited David to count the people of Israel.1 Chronicles 21:2 So David said to Joab and the commanders of the troops, “Go and … Continue reading →

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not for kings

Posted on December 3, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241203 not for kings Proverbs 31:1-9 (JDV). Proverbs 31:1 The words of King Lemuel, an utterance that his mother taught him:Proverbs 31:2 What should I say, my son? What, son of my womb? What, son of my vows?Proverbs 31:3 Don’t … Continue reading →

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Agur in the middle

Posted on December 2, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241202 Agur in the middle Proverbs 30:1-33 (JDV). Proverbs 30:1 The words of Agur, son of Jakeh. The pronouncement. The strong man’s oration to Ithiel, to Ithiel and Ucal:Proverbs 30:2 I am more stupid than any other person, and I … Continue reading →

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not fit for wisdom

Posted on November 28, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241128 not fit for wisdom Proverbs 26:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 26:1 Like snow in summer and rain at harvest, honor is inappropriate for a fool.Proverbs 26:2 Like a flitting sparrow or a fluttering swallow, an undeserved curse goes nowhere.Proverbs 26:3 A … Continue reading →

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balance

Posted on November 27, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241127 balance Proverbs 25:1-28 (JDV). Proverbs 25:1 These are also proverbs of Solomon, which the men of King Hezekiah of Judah copied.Proverbs 25:2 It is the glory of God to conceal a matter and the glory of kings to investigate … Continue reading →

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furnishing our houses

Posted on November 25, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241125 furnishing our houses Proverbs 24:1-22 (JDV). Proverbs 24:1 Don’t envy the evil or wish to be with them,Proverbs 24:2 because their hearts plan violence, and their words stir up trouble.Proverbs 24:3 A house is built by Wisdom, and it … Continue reading →

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Don’t

Posted on November 23, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241123 Don’t Proverbs 22:17-29 (JDV). Proverbs 22:17 Listen closely, pay attention to the words of the wise, and apply your mind to my knowledge.Proverbs 22:18 For it is pleasing if you keep them within you and if they are constantly … Continue reading →

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gracious lips

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Jefferson Vann

20241122 gracious lips Proverbs 22:1-16 (JDV). Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be preferred to great wealth; favor is better than silver and gold.Proverbs 22:2 Rich and poor have this in common: Yahveh makes them all.Proverbs 22:3 A sensible … Continue reading →

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