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Proverbs 7 – 9
A TALE OF THREE WOMEN The way the text unfolds between chapters 8 and 9, I have decided to include my thoughts on chapter 9 today rather than tomorrow. The scene in chapter 7 is like one of those movies that are “based on actual events.” In a setting that is uncomfortably similar to David…
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Proverbs 4-6
Through Solomon, we get to hear counsel from King David that appears no where else in all the historical accounts and psalms we have read. Proverbs 4:4-9 is a quote, or more probably a paraphrase or restating of things David said to Solomon. Verse three seems to be saying that Solomon was an only child.…
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Proverbs 1-3
These opening chapters of Proverbs offer a kind of apologetic; a rationale- why we should all strive for wisdom and continue to learn and increase our understanding. I’ve probably mentioned before that I work in a library. On more than one occasion I’ve heard a visitor (not one of the regular patrons) say something like,…
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Song of Songs 5-8
😅 Oh my… is it warm in here? 🔥 These chapters are steamy indeed. 😶🌫️😳 🤔 Steamy? Sheep 🐑 grazing and more weird comparisons of hair to goats? 🐐 🙄 Oh dear. Do I have to spell it out? 🤔 Probably. I never was a good speller. Hold on. We’ll get there but first, context.…
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Song of Songs 1-4
King of Kings. Lord of Lords. Holy of Holies. Song of Songs. The title is a way of saying that this is the ultimate song. And it is either “for,” “by”, or “about” Solomon. We can’t be certain. Solomon is mentioned in chapter 3 as being carried on a royal litter on his wedding day.…
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2nd Chronicles 1, Psalm 72
We have reached the final psalm of David; the one he wrote as a prayer for Solomon. But it is also prophetic of the greater Son of David, Christ Himself. David lived to see Solomon securely on the throne succeeding him. It’s possible that he sang this, or had the Levites help him sing this,…
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1st Kings 3-4
About a week ago we read through the end of 1 Chronicles and how David set up a government that could be a prophetic hint to the government of the Son of David. In that post I shared some OT texts looking forward to the reign of Messiah where everyone would “sit under his own…
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Psalm 119:89-176
🚐🌳🌳⛺️ Rise & shine, campers. It’s time to go. Lots of road to cover. Here, have a donut. We’ll have breakfast on the way. 🍩 The L-word that starts off this stanza is lolam. It’s often owlam with the L on the front. It is translated “forever” but the word carries the idea of being…
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Psalm 119:1-88
There should be a sign like this at the beginning of Psalm 119. I hope you have plenty of supplies for the next couple days. 🚐😎 I’m ready. Longest chapter in the Bible? Bring it on. You may (or may not) have in your Bible before the first verse, the word Aleph. That’s the first…
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Psalms 37, 71, and 94
This trio of psalms deals with the seeming inequality of life in this world. The wicked seem to get away with their schemes while the righteous often struggle to get a fair shake. The wicked attempt to exploit the elderly and there is a cry for justice and vengeance. I will probably look most closely…
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1st Kings 2
In the margin of my study bible next to this chapter I have written “For Funerals.” I’m sure that was the suggestion of a professor. And verses 2-3 would probably be an appropriate text to read at a funeral. But as I look at the rest of the chapter I think I may erase my…
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1st Chronicles 28-29
NOW we can consider 1st Chronicles 28-29. Solomon has already been privately anointed and proclaimed king to put a stop to Adonijah’s attempt to make himself king. Now that everyone is straight on who will be the next king, there needs to be a formal coronation for Solomon. I don’t know if you watched the…
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