1 O God, we have heard with our ears, our fathers have told us, what deeds you performed in their days, in the days of old: – Way back at the beginning of the OT in Deuteronomy 6 v7-9 God says “You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them whenContinue reading “Psalm 44: 1-8….Light means Understanding?”
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Exodus 34: 18-24….More details of the Mosaic Covenant.
“You shall keep the Feast of Unleavened Bread. Seven days you shall eat unleavened bread, as I commanded you, at the time appointed in the month Abib, for in the month Abib you came out from Egypt. All that open the womb are mine, all your male livestock, the firstborn of cow and sheep. TheContinue reading “Exodus 34: 18-24….More details of the Mosaic Covenant.”
Proverbe 20: 22-30….Proverbs express principles not laws!
Do not say, “I will repay evil”; wait for the LORD, and he will deliver you. – In reading proverbs we need to think deeply and honestly. For instance in the first one today, it should not and hopefully does not apply to a judge when a murderer is found guilty by a legal court!Continue reading “Proverbe 20: 22-30….Proverbs express principles not laws!”
Proverbs 20: 11-21….Gems for our finding!
Even a child makes himself known by his acts, by whether his conduct is pure and upright. – It is sometimes very obvious within minutes that stricter discipline and more thorough training is necessary. The observer suffers but the child much more when training is deficient!The hearing ear and the seeing eye, the LORD hasContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 11-21….Gems for our finding!”
Proverbs 20: 1-10….Ten wise sayings!
Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise. – If only many would learn this earlier. When I was director of surgery in a 600 bed hospital we had to close down one of our two orthopaedic wards when an beer carrying strike went onContinue reading “Proverbs 20: 1-10….Ten wise sayings!”
Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!
21 Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the LORD that will stand. – God gives a long leash to mankind but He is always in control!22 What is desired in a man is steadfast love, and a poor man is better than a liar. –Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 21-29….More gems!”
Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!
*11 Good sense makes one slow to anger, and it is his glory to overlook an offense.*12 A king’s wrath is like the growling of a lion, but his favor is like dew on the grass.*13 A foolish son is ruin to his father, and a wife’s quarreling is a continual dripping of rain. #*14Continue reading “Proverbs 19: 11-20….Anger, Family Life, Threatened murder!”
Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!
1 Better is a poor person who walks in his integrity than one who is crooked in speech and is a fool.2 Desire without knowledge is not good, and whoever makes haste with his feet misses his way.3 When a man’s folly brings his way to ruin, his heart rages against the LORD.4 Wealth bringsContinue reading “Proverbs 19: 1-10….Reading this is like walking through a Field of Gems!”
Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pray and Think and Learn!
13 If one gives an answer before he hears, it is his folly and shame. – It is sad and foolish to only listen and fail to hear what is being said. To not even consider the person’s words is stoooopid! You in the end might disagree, that’s OK, then argue your case.!14 A man’sContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 13-24….Pray and Think and Learn!”
Proverbs 18: 1-12….Priceless Proverbs.
1 Whoever isolates himself seeks his own desire; he breaks out against all sound judgment.2 A fool takes no pleasure in understanding, but only in expressing his opinion.3 When wickedness comes, contempt comes also, and with dishonor comes disgrace.4 The words of a man’s mouth are deep waters; the fountain of wisdom is a bubblingContinue reading “Proverbs 18: 1-12….Priceless Proverbs.”
As I read it! 