Knowledge Understanding and Wisdom
Prov 2:6 says, “For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding.” In the Bible, the Lord has given you everything you need to live as a Christian. The words in the Bible are God’s words. He gave us his words out of his mouth. Christians Grow When They Believe and […]
Advice About Your Inheritance, Eph 1:11
According to Eph 1:11, when you were saved, you obtained an inheritance from the Lord. The simplest way to put it is that you inherited eternal life. This is what the rich, young ruler was after. He asked Jesus what he must do “to inherit eternal life.” You can look at eternal life as an […]
The Wise Man’s Eyes Are In His Head
The Wise Man’s Eyes are in His Head Ecclesiastes 2:14 In this lesson from the book of Ecclesiastes we are going to look at what at first might seem like a very odd phrase. The phrase is found in Ecclesiastes 2:14. It is as follows, “The wise man’s eyes are in his head;”. We will […]
Happy Are Thy Men, 1 Ki 10:7-8
VIDEO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON AUDIO RECORDING OF THIS SERMON In 1 Ki 10, the queen of Sheba visited Solomon because she had heard of his fame concerning the name of the Lord, 1 Ki 10:1. When she saw his grandeur, “there was no more spirit in her,” 1 Ki 10:5. Some, today, might say […]
Paul’s Prayer for the Colossians, Col 1:9-14
As with some of his other epistles, Paul told the Colossians, in Col 1:9-12, what he had been praying for them. See Eph 1:16-19, for example. Paul’s prayer for the Colossians was that they might: Be filled with the knowledge of his will – Col 1:9 – several verses in the Bible plainly state the […]
Encourage Your Spirit, 1 Sam 1:15-18
There are things in your life that will affect your spirit. And when your spirit gets down, you are in trouble. We often think that our spirits won’t be lifted until whatever has gotten us down is resolved or is taken away. But such is not the case. You can let your emotions and your […]
Excellent, Right, True Things, Prov 8:6-7
In Prov 8:6, wisdom says, “Hear.” We are supposed to listen to wisdom because wisdom will speak of: Excellent things – Prov 8:6 – “I will speak of excellent things.” Excellent things are things of great value; things that are superior. Wisdom is better than rubies – A man with wisdom, knowledge and instruction […]
How Does God Reveal His will? (part three)
How Does God Reveal His Will? Eph.5:17 Part Three The Testimony of the Brethren First let us identify “the brethren”, Not your lost peers, friends, relatives or co-workers. Would God ever use a LOST person to give you good counsel? YES A LOST Banker or financial advisor can provide sound financial advice for you. A […]
Scorners Can’t Find Wisdom, Prov 14:6
A scorner is a person who holds someone or something in extreme contempt; one who despises. When a scorner seeks wisdom he “findeth it not.” He’s looking at it but he disdains what he sees so he doesn’t get it. Scorners can’t find: The wisdom of creation – Prov 3:19-20. God made the earth by […]
Be Lowly, Ps 138:6
We should be lowly. Lowly is having a low esteem of one’s own worth; humble; free from pride. Why you should be lowly: God has respect unto the lowly – Ps 138:6, “though the Lord be high, yet hath he respect unto the lowly.” This respect is a regard for; favor. In 2 Ki 3:14, […]