Solomon’s Palace and the Temple Furnishings
2024-09-22
SOLOMON SPENT more time building his palace than he did constructing the Temple of Yahweh.
Solomon Builds the Temple
2024-09-15
BECAUSE DAVID had been a man of war, the task of building the Temple in Jerusalem fell to his son, Solomon.
Do Not Rejoice When Your Enemy Falls
2024-09-01
HUMILITY WHEN an adversary falters is one of the lessons in this week’s study of Proverbs.Continue Reading
He Comes With the Myriads of His Holy Ones
2024-08-25
THE BOOK OF 1 ENOCH has become a source of controversy among Christians. Regardless of your view of the book, it’s undeniable that it was known to the apostles and the early church, who generally had a favorable view of it.Continue Reading
Hear the Words of the Wise
2024-08-18
WE CONCLUDE a section of the sayings of Solomon and move into a section of Proverbs attributed to wise men in general.Continue Reading
The Assembly of the Rephaim
2024-08-11
THE SPIRITS of the giants destroyed by the Flood were venerated by the Amorites who dominated the culture around ancient Israel.Continue Reading
Wine is a Mocker, Strong Drink a Brawler
2024-08-04
THE FIRST VERSE of Proverbs 20 expresses a truth we’ve all seen at least once: Drunkenness leads to bad behavior. But there’s more to it.Continue Reading
A Fool’s Lips Walk Into a Fight
2024-07-21
THE DANGER OF acting without thinking is a theme that runs through this week’s study in the Book of Proverbs.Continue Reading
Pride Goes Before Destruction
2024-07-14
WE WOULD save ourselves a lot of trouble if we were slower to anger, slower to speak, and a more worried about pleasing God than others.Continue Reading
A Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
2024-07-07
THE WISDOM of a gentle reply seems especially appropriate in this day of flame wars on social media.Continue Reading