In the 14th & 15th chapters of his epistle to Corinth, Paul outlines aims of Gospel ministry for the church age. When the unbeliever witnesses the testimony of the Christian…
Verse three of our chapter presents a conceptual context for the virtues promoted in Biblical wisdom literature, including the immediate blessings and character traits endorsed by Solomon in Proverbs 17. …
Under the working theme of ‘the finishing school of kings’ we’ve considered Proverbs 16 in four sections. The first nine verses expounded the concept of agency under the royal preeminence…
John chapter 20 records a series of resurrection revelations. John & Peter realized Jesus was risen only upon touring the empty tomb and witnessing the carefully folded grave clothes of…
In consideration of our text this week, I recalled a sermon series I preached years ago which traced the prominence and location of the Ark of the Covenant as it…
Our passage today is all about self-discipline. In light of the last section of Proverbs 16 specifically addressed to kings, one might be inclined to ask if these verses are…
The more authority someone wields, the more fear of the Lord is required to rule responsibly. ‘Fear of the Lord’ defined in context of chapter 16: ‘Taking God as seriously as…
We have reached the penultimate song in the world’s greatest hymnal! The theme of worship and its central importance to the livelihood of the people is expounded. Worship is a…
After addressing the occasion of public worship, expounding references from the greater context of scripture, and laying out practical guidelines, the apostle summarizes his house keeping instructions for the Corinthian…