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 …
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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 …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 26 – 20170315
Acts 26:2 "I think myself happy..." Commentaries wrote at length that Paul wasn't being flattering or complementary, but just stating the facts regarding Agrippa's background. I don't think he would have been untruthful in his statements, but I also think he was wise enough to grease the wheels when it was appropriate. He didn't have …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 25 – 20170310
Acts 25:3 "...while they lay in ambush..." Totally amazed at the corruptness of the Jewish council. Paul has been in custody in Caesarea for over two years, and they are still trying to kill him. New governor comes to town, and they try to implicate him in murdering Paul. 7 "...the Jews who had come …
Bible Study Notes on Acts 24 – 20170309
Acts 24:1 "...Ananias the high priest...orator named Tertullus..." Surprised that Ananias came himself. I can see some of the elders and a spokesman, Tertullus, but I would have thought the High Priest would stay in Jerusalem and not be bothered with issues such as this. Commentaries suggest Tertullus was trained in how to deal with …
Black & White with Shades of Gray 