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Monthly Archives: November 2011
Proverbs 6:6-11
Proverbs 6:6-11 The father has spoken about finances in some measure in vv. 1-5. Now he urges his son to be industrious. The father is concerned about the way his son uses his money and time. These two things (along … Continue reading
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Larger Catechism, #73
The Larger Catechism Question 73 73.      Q. How doth faith justify a sinner in the sight of God? A. Faith justifies a sinner in the sight of God, not because of those other graces which do always accompany it, or … Continue reading
Larger Catechism, #72
The Larger Catechism Question 72 72.      Q. What is justifying faith? A. Justifying faith is a saving grace,[297] wrought in the heart of a sinner by the Spirit[298] and Word of God,[299] whereby he, being convinced of his sin and … Continue reading
Proverbs 6:1-5
Proverbs 6:1-5 6:1-2 — 1 My son, if you have put up security for your neighbor, have given your pledge for a stranger, 2 if you are snared in the words of your mouth, caught in the words of your … Continue reading
Lessons for Christians from Joe Paterno
[This is the document I passed out in our Sunday School. I have added to it to make it clearer for the reader. It is to be used in conjunction with the lesson I have in the Sunday School hour. … Continue reading
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Proverbs 5:15-23
Proverbs 5:15-23 5:15-17 — 15 Drink water from your own cistern, flowing water from your own well. 16 Should your springs be scattered abroad, streams of water in the streets? 17 Let them be for yourself alone, and not for … Continue reading
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Proverbs 5:7-14
Proverbs 5:7-14 5:7 — And now, O sons, listen to me, and do not depart from the words of my mouth. This section begins another speech addressing the same theme. These are practical words of advice. The words of the … Continue reading
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Proverbs 5:1-6
Proverbs 5 The exhortations in ch. 4 begin to make more sense in the light of chapters 5-7. These repeated pleas to heed the father’s words prepare the son to receive the additional exhortations. The following three chapters address matters … Continue reading
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Proverbs 4:20-27
Proverbs 4:20-27 4:20-22 — 20 My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ear to my sayings. 21 Let them not escape from your sight; keep them within your heart. 22 For they are life to those who find … Continue reading
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Proverbs 6:12-15
Proverbs 6:12-15 One characteristic unifies this and the following passage (vv. 14 & 19): sowing discord.[1] Previously, the father urged his pupil not to be lazy. Now he describes what a worthless person looks like. The contrast between the passage … Continue reading →