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Category Archives: wisdom
Judah: for adults only
Genesis 38. This chapter interrupts the story of Joseph in Egypt, and is not likely to be made into a children’s cartoon. There is a clear picture of God’s judgment upon those who do evil (supposedly) in secret (Er, Onan, … Continue reading
Isaac: surprises
Genesis 25:19-34. Isaac waited sixty years to hold the answers to his prayers. He knew that God was going to bless him as he did his father, Abraham. But he didn’t know that he would have to wait like Abraham … Continue reading
hard questions and heaven’s king
Matthew 22:15-46. The various religious and political parties in Jerusalem had decided to get rid of Jesus by publically humiliating him. They each chose a hard question to ask him “to entangle him in his words.” Jesus shows the … Continue reading
mission: manage the ministry
1 Timothy 5:1-6:2. As a missionary, tasked with the role of developing the churches in Ephesus, Timothy had the responsibility to see to it that the various ministries were staffed. Paul gives him instructions on how to honor those who … Continue reading
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Tagged 1 Timothy 5, 1 Timothy 6
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a wisdom ahead of its time
1 Corinthians 2. When Paul first shared the gospel with the Corinthians, he avoided demonstrating his considerable skill in Greek rhetoric, and he also avoided showing off his profound wisdom. He kept his message simple, and trusting God to make … Continue reading
Posted in church, discernment, gospel, Holy Spirit, scriptures, wisdom
Tagged 1 Corinthians 2
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until there was no remedy
2 Chronicles 36. The sad story of Judah’s decline and fall is the story of a people that God wanted to bless, but they so persistently ignored him and rebelled against him that even he was forced to abandon them … Continue reading
Posted in faithfulness, obedience, relationship with God, wisdom
Tagged 2 Chronicles 36
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getting Egypt’s attention
Exodus 7:14-8:19. The plagues in Egypt were directed toward Pharaoh, who stubbornly refused to release the people of Israel from their bondage. There was a matter of Egyptian religious pride here too. The Hebrews were merely slaves, why should Pharaoh … Continue reading
Posted in discernment, humility, judgment, prayer, relationship with God, wisdom
Tagged Exodus 7, Exodus 8
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fighting against God
2 Chronicles 13. It took only 18 years for the kingdom to go from one divided to become one engaged in civil war. Abijah’s army was outnumbered two to one, and he, himself was not entirely faithful to the LORD. … Continue reading
Posted in commitment, discernment, faithfulness, relationship with God, self-control, wisdom
Tagged 2 Chronicles 13
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no future
Psalm 37. This wisdom psalm from David encourages believers to think rightly about their future and that of the wicked. we need to stop worrying about wicked people and envying their strength and possessions. They may seem strong and secure … Continue reading
Posted in conditional immortality, destruction in hell, faith, future, wisdom
Tagged Psalm 37
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one decision
2 Chronicles 10. It was one decision that Rehoboam made that led to division and rebellion and the dissolution of Israel. He decided to listen to the wrong counselors. They encouraged him to make the heavy yoke even heavier. The … Continue reading
Posted in conflict, discernment, divisions, leadership, ministry, peace, self-control, wisdom
Tagged 2 Chronicles 10
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