Sermons and Biblical Studies

PROVERBS 6:12–19 A worthless person, a wicked man, walks with a perverse mouth (Prov. 6:12). It is particularly poignant that on the heels of a passage dealing with the ways of a sluggard, Solomon describes the tireless exploits of the ungodly. Matthew Henry comments that if “the slothful are to be condemned, that do nothing, … Continue reading “THE PURSUIT OF EVIL”

PROVERBS 6:6–11 Go to the ant, you sluggard! Consider her ways and be wise (Prov. 6:6). “What proof is it of the degradation of the fall, that ‘man, created in the image of God,’ and made wiser than the creation, should be sent, as here (Prov. 6:6–11), to this insignificant school for instruction!” Bridges wrote. … Continue reading “GO TO THE ANT”

PROVERBS 6:1–5 My son, if you become surety for your friend, if you have shaken hands in pledge for a stranger … (Prov. 6:1). In chapter 5 we were warned against the trappings of a wicked companion. Now in chapter 6 we are cautioned against trouble from an imprudent friend. This advice is directed to … Continue reading “UNWISE BUSINESS DEALS”

PROVERBS 7 And he took the path to her house in the twilight, in the evening, in the black and dark night (Prov. 7:8b–9). Proverbs 7 reveals an impassioned father who wants to protect his son from adultery. Solomon may have tasted in his own life this bitter drink and then was spurred to save … Continue reading “FOLLY IN ACTION”

PROVERBS 5; 6:20–35 Whoever commits adultery with a woman lacks understanding (Prov. 6:32). One of the most common sins to beset men and women is the sin of lust. As we learn from our Lord Jesus in His discourse on the mount, lust in the heart is a violation of the commandment “Do not commit … Continue reading “DO NOT COMMIT ADULTERY”

PROVERBS 4 Hear, my children, the instruction of a father (Prov. 4:1). Solomon wrote that when he was young, his father taught him to “Let your heart retain my words; keep my commands and live. Get wisdom! Get understanding! Do not forget, nor turn away from the words of my mouth. Wisdom is the principal … Continue reading “GET WISDOM!”

PROVERBS 3:27–35 Do not withhold good from those to whom it is due, when it is in the power of your hand to do so (Prov. 3:27). In this passage, Solomon tells us not to withhold good from others, not to plot evil or strive against our neighbor, and not to envy the ungodly. “Many … Continue reading “WISDOM TOWARD OTHERS”

PROVERBS 3:11–26 My son, do not despise the chastening of the Lord, nor detest His correction (Prov. 3:11). Returning to our study of Proverbs, in chapter 3:11–12 we find Solomon dealing with the important theme of discipline and chastening. Solomon not only directs his child to consider his father’s discipline, but God’s. While the prospect … Continue reading “A FATHER’S DISCIPLINE”

1 TIMOTHY 4 Watch your life and doctrine closely. Persevere in them (1 Tim. 4:16 niv). In Paul’s first letter to Timothy, he exhorts him to continue to instruct the people according to good doctrine and principles. Paul tells Timothy to be diligent in this responsibility because his actions would have eternal consequences: “Watch your … Continue reading “TRUTH AND ETHICS”

GENESIS 1 So God created man in His own image; in the image of God He created him; male and female He created them (Gen. 1:27). In the search for truth, two questions most often asked are “Why do I exist?” and “Who am I?” The former directs you to consider God, the latter to … Continue reading “WHO AM I?”