Does Not Wisdom Cry Out?
Kenneth D. Sils
“Receive my instruction, and not silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than rubies, and all the things one may desire cannot be compared with her.” (Proverbs 8:10-11)
If you were among our Bible study last Wednesday evening, you recall that we studied the first section of Proverbs which encourages us to seek wisdom! The first 9 chapters contrasts two “women” who are diametrically opposed to one…
The Last Enemy Destroyed is Death Consider these words of Paul describing the one enemy we all face and who seemingly is winning the battle in which we are engaged. “The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death” (1 … Read More
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He Hears Our Prayers and Our Groaning Hear these words of David from the depths of despair: “My soul also is greatly troubled…return O Lord, deliver me! Oh, save me for Your mercies’ sake! I am weary with my groaning; … Read More
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Hyphens and God’s Name At the burning bush, Moses asked God what His name was. God gave His name. He was Jehovah (Ex. 3:14). God explains the meaning of that name. It means, “I AM” or “I AM WHO I … Read More
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Thou Shall Call His Name _____ There is no doubt that His given name was Jesus. The angel told Joseph, “You shall call His name Jesus…” (Matt. 1:21). Gabriel said to Mary, “Behold, you will conceive in your womb and … Read More
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The Apple of Thine Eye “My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye.” (Proverbs 7:1-2 KJV) Solomon is admonishing his son to … Read More
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Knowing the Mission Makes the Difference Tragically, the current crisis in Ukraine gives us an incredible insight into the comparison between two very different – and in fact, diametrically opposed – responses,when it comes to war-time casualties; a contrast which … Read More
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The Little Things Count Several years ago, a man named Richard Carlson wrote a book titled, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff … and it’s all small stuff.” I think his point was not to worry about little things, and certainly … Read More
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God Working in the Background The Bible clearly says, “Every good and perfect gift comes down from the Father above” (Jas. 1:17). While we might sometimes misunderstand what is truly good, there is no doubt that there has never been … Read More
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Three Ways to Defeat Satan In last week’s bulletin, we showed that when Jesus ascended into heaven the power of Satan was amazingly diminished (read that bulletin or study Revelation chapter twelve to see how that occurred when there was … Read More
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Without question, Paul urges the unity of the Lord’s disciples: “Now the God of patience and of comfort grant you to be of the same mind one with another according to Christ Jesus: that with one accord you may with one mouth glorify the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ.” (Rom 15:5-6) But such unity is not automatic. It must be earnestly sought, not simply by teaching the great unifying facts of the gospel, but by manifesting the unifying spirit of patient, longsuffering love (Eph 4:1-6). And that spirit will be absolutely essential, because in spite of the disciples’…
