Proverbs 5:1 "My son..." Another addressed to a child. 3 "For the lips of an immoral woman drip honey..." Entire chapter is devoted to listening to instruction so you can avoid adultery. 4 "But in the end she is bitter as wormwood, Sharp as a two-edged sword." There's always a price to pay at the end. …
Month: March 2017
Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 4 – 20170329
Proverbs 4:1 "Hear, my children..." Would be interesting to see the Proverbs in the original text to see how they are grouped since they weren't written as chapter and verse. Here is the fourth grouping which starts with an address to either a child or children. Makes a natural starting place. 3 "...the only one …
Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 3 – 20170326
Proverbs 3:2 "...length of days and long life..." A long, peaceful life is a recurring theme. Contrasted with the results of the curse, working by the sweat of your brow. 5-6 "Trust in the LORD...lean not on your own...acknowledge Him..." Not our ways, but His. Not sure if this is an actual promise or just …
Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 2 – 20170324
Proverbs 2:1-9 Parallel of James 1:5. Sound wisdom comes from God Himself. If you ask and seek for it, He will provide it. It is not the foolishness of earth or of man, but true wisdom and understanding. 10-19 "...Discretion will preserve you; Understanding will keep you..." Wisdom is like having a shield to protect …
Bible Study Notes on Proverbs 1 – 20170322
Proverbs 1:1 "...proverbs of Solomon the son of David..." No reason to think that Solomon didn't write them, although there are a couple which are ascribed to others. Psalms is the same way. Most were written by David so he is the one mentioned as the author. Since it is a collection and not a …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 28 – 20170318
Acts 28:1 "...the island was called Malta" Small island south of Sicily. They thought they were totally lost, but apparently God kept them on course even through all the mess. 4 "...No doubt this man is a murderer..." Islanders must have believed in Karma. Bad things must happen to bad people. 5 "...shook off the …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 27 – 20170316
Acts 27:1 "...we should sail to Italy..." Luke is once again going on the journey with Paul. I'm sure he hasn't been in the barracks with him for the last couple of years, but was close by keeping a check on him. Now that Paul is finally being sent to Rome, Luke joins him. 2 …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 