Category Archives: Wednesday Night Bible Study

Proverbs 11:12

Proverbs 11:12 11:12 — Whoever belittles his neighbor lacks sense, but a man of understanding remains silent. We gain nothing in belittling someone. At the very least, it certainly reveals a lack of wisdom. The wise man will not say … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:10-11

Proverbs 11:10-11 11:10 — When it goes well with the righteous, the city rejoices, and when the wicked perish there are shouts of gladness. The influence of the wicked or righteous can be quite extensive. “This proverb makes this observation … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:5-9

Proverbs 11:5-9 11:5-8 — 5 The righteousness of the blameless keeps his way straight, but the wicked falls by his own wickedness. 6 The righteousness of the upright delivers them, but the treacherous are taken captive by their lust. 7 … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:3-4

Proverbs 11:3-4 11:3-4 — 3 The integrity of the upright guides them, but the crookedness of the treacherous destroys them. 4 Riches do not profit in the day of wrath, but righteousness delivers from death. Security comes through righteousness. The … Continue reading

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Proverbs 11:1-2

Proverbs 11:1-2 11:1 — A false balance is an abomination to the LORD, but a just weight is his delight. Solomon also has something to say about business or commerce. It is well known that men can cheat each other … Continue reading

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Proverbs 10:23-32

Proverbs 10:23-32 10:23 — Doing wrong is like a joke to a fool, but wisdom is pleasure to a man of understanding. What brings us pleasure will often reveal more about our character than anything else. The wicked find pleasure … Continue reading

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Passive Objects of God’s Glory

In Thomas Manton’s exposition of the Lord’s Prayer, he explains what is included in the petition, “Hallowed be your name.” It means we are willing to submit to God’s choice of instruments and ways of hallowing His name in our … Continue reading

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Proverbs 10:15, 16

Proverbs 10:15, 16 10:15 — A rich man’s wealth is his strong city; the poverty of the poor is their ruin. This proverb makes a very simple observation. Wealth is to be preferred over poverty because it can protect us … Continue reading

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John 1:1-18

John 1:1-18 Verses 1-5 introduce us to the “Word” while vv. 6-8 explain who John is. He came to bear witness about the light. The light is described in vv. 9-13. Verses 14-18 resume the “Word” theme in which we … Continue reading

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