We live in a world obsessed with romance, but deeply confused about love. God does not shy away from romance, desire, or longing. He gives us a God-shaped framework for intimacy, connection, and covenant. Solomon sets up Proverbs in chapter 1:7 like this: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” – Here, […]
Read moreSolomon was the King, but he was under another authority – the God of Israel. He starts his Wisdom literature with Proverbs 1:7 – The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction. “Fear” or reverence, and submitting to the Lord is key to living wisely, and righteously. With […]
Read moreProverbs 3:9–10 Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Thought one: honour comes before abundance Thought two: firstfruits train the heart Thought three: abundance follows alignment “The retribution principle” Wisdom assumes that creation […]
Read moreProverbs 3:9–10 Honour the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will be bursting with wine. Thought one: honour comes before abundance Thought two: firstfruits train the heart Thought three: abundance follows alignment “The retribution principle” Wisdom assumes that creation […]
Read moreEcclesiastes 1:1-11 “hevel” (הֶבֶל) = Vapour, wisp of breath that disappears Earthly things that are like chasing after the wind: Intellectual pursuits (1:16-17) Pleasures (2:1) Religion (5:1) Money (5:10-11) Solomon also explores the inevitability of life and the unfairness that comes (chapters 3-4). We all face challenges good and bad, and sometimes we also face bad […]
Read moreScripture: Ecclesiastes 1:1-11 and 12:8-13 Point 1: Vapour The word meaningless comes from the hebrew word “Heval” – which means “vapour” Everything under the sun… everything you can see… Solomon is saying that if we look around us and this is all that there is to life, it’s meaningless. Ecclesieastes is making the point that […]
Read moreProverbs 21:1–3 | 1 Samuel 15 Solomon’s Warning Solomon was not offering inspirational quotes. He was warning future leaders. Wisdom shapes how we live Influence reveals who we obey Power exposes what we truly trust Solomon’s wisdom was shaped by watching Saul fail. Not because Saul stopped believing in God— but because he started […]
Read moreEveryone is an influencer; the question is, what are you influencing people toward? “The whole earth sought the presence of Solomon to hear his wisdom, which God had put into his mind.” 1 Kings 10:24 “The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.” Proverbs 10:22 And Ecclesiastes 5:10 warns: […]
Read moreTexts: Proverbs 3:1-8; Ecclesiastes 11:10 “My son, do not forget my teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments, for length of days and years of life and peace they will add to you. Let not steadfast love and faithfulness forsake you; bind them around your neck; write them on the tablet of your heart. […]
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