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Category Archives: wisdom
damage control
2 Samuel 3 David saw in Abner not only a great warrior, but also a means by which the long war between David’s men and Saul’s could have been shortened. Joab’s vengeance ruined those hopes. It also put David’s reputation … Continue reading
Abigail’s discretion
1 Samuel 25 Abigail was caught between two men, acting on emotions and not acting wisely. She chose the route of discretion, and interceded for Nabal by presenting David with gifts. She rescued both men that day. David recognized how … Continue reading
tested tools
1 Samuel 17 David refused to use Saul’s armor and weapon, not because they didn’t fit, but because he had not tested them in combat. He had already seen violent confrontation, and was described as a man of war in … Continue reading
in retrospect: remembering
Deuteronomy 15:19-16:17 The feasts were designed to be a constant reminder of what the LORD had done and is doing for his people. God wanted his children to remember and rejoice because he was and is among them. LORD, build … Continue reading
in retrospect: challenges of leadership
Deuteronomy 1 Moses reflects upon some of the particular challenges he had faced as leader of God’s people. This sets the tone of Deuteronomy — a book of reflection. We don’t get a lot of new material in this book, … Continue reading
a considerate walk
Numbers 32 Moses did not first oppose Reuben and Gad because they saw an opportunity to take care of their families. His objection was twofold. First, they had not considered what staying in the Transjordon would do to the other … Continue reading
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a responsible walk
Numbers 30 The Israelites were expected to keep their word, just as they expected the LORD to keep his promises to them. Men, widows and divorced women were under their own authority, so they were responsible to keep their vows, … Continue reading
Exodus: teamwork
Exodus 18 Jethro’s advice showed wisdom because Moses could not have continued to serve as judge over every situation for the people. It was clear that an eldership had already existed (12). But Moses had not taken advantage of the … Continue reading
Exodus: hardening
Exodus 6:10-7:13 Even with his brother’s help, Moses found it difficult to get through to Pharaoh. The great king was being hardened in his own obstinacy. This happened so that once the exodus took place and the Israelites were freed, … Continue reading
Joseph: permission for a funeral
Genesis 50:1-14 Joseph appeals to Pharaoh’s household for permission to go and bury his father outside Egypt. He makes it clear that he is doing this at the request of Jacob himself. Calvin asserts that this was Joseph’s way of … Continue reading
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