by admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Keys from Ancient Wisdom - Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3:20 “by his knowledge the deeps broke open, and the clouds drop down the dew” In April 1989, I was studying the mentions of “salt” in the bible, and was fascinated by this scripture in Matt 5:13 “You are the...
by admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Keys from Ancient Wisdom - Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3:21 “my son do not lose sight of these, keep sound wisdom and discretion” This verse looks back at least two verses, encouraging us not to lose sight of knowledge, understanding and wisdom, as well as forwards to holding wisdom...
by admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Keys from Ancient Wisdom - Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3:13 “Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who gets understanding” There was a season when Wendy and I were contemplating moving to Sydney, Australia. We sensed God’s call and we had seen circumstances of our life change...
by admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Keys from Ancient Wisdom - Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3:32 “for the devious person is an abomination to the Lord, but the upright are in his confidence” As a young Christian, I think I had moments when I doubted that I was saved. I had a great need for reassurance from God and I would spend...
by admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Keys from Ancient Wisdom - Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3:33 “the Lord’s curse is on the house of the wicked, but he blesses the dwelling of the righteous” When I moved up to Glenfinnan as a young man, it was in hindsight God-ordained. I had been living fourteen floors up in and rundown...
by admin | Dec 30, 2024 | Keys from Ancient Wisdom - Proverbs 3
Proverbs 3:34 “toward the scorners he is scornful, but to the humble he gives favour” Who would think that making a burger could lead to a job as a pastor……… My first three years of ministry as a Theological student was making coffee for...