Pro. 23:29-35 As Solomon was preparing his list of 30 sayings for his son in PV 22-24, he had a goal for him: for him to make good and godly choices. To take the wheel of his own life. For the majority of the first 18 sayings, he advised him on things to avoid and things to prioritize. But as he gets…
Sermons on Family
Prov. 23:12-28 Three weeks ago, we started looking at the writings of Solomon in Prov. 22-24. Contained in these three chapters are 30 sayings from a father to his son: born out of a deep desire to help his son to grow and learn and be successful. Like any father, Solomon simply wanted his son to succeed in life. And from these…
Pro. 22:29-23:11 The “thirty sayings of Solomon” are not an exhaustive list. They cover multiple different topics: from justice, to relationships, to personal conduct, to the pursuit of wisdom, itself. Previously, we considered the first 5 sayings: considering wisdom, justice, associations, spending, and respect. Today, we’ll look at the next 6 sayings, that cover 4 key topics. As a father, I want…
Pro. 22:17-28 We sometimes think of Proverbs as being little more than a collection of fortune-cookie statements. But it’s far more than that. For the next chapter, he provides a list of recommendations—wisdom that he hopes that, if they but follow, they’ll find a successful and Godly life. This Father’s Day, I’d like for us to start a series where we learn…
Ruth 3:1-18; Ruth 4:1-22 Can God restore a broken soul? This isn’t just a thought-question. For most of us have, at some point or another, felt this feeling of abandonment and brokenness. Can God do the thing we struggle to do: can He heal and redeem our trauma and bring us through to something better? For the answer, we turn to Ruth…
Ruth 1:1-22; Ruth 2:1-23 Ruth takes place during a difficult time in the history of the Jewish people: the time of the judges, “In those days there was no king in Israel. Everyone did what was right in his own eyes.” (Judges 17:6) In that age, we find ourselves focused not on the current judge or some priest or prophet. Instead, we…