We have come to our final study in this series on the book of Proverbs - today we want to consider the Perpetuity of Wisdom. We began this study on May 31, 2020 with "An Introduction to the Book of Proverbs" In that message, we noted that the "Self-Improvement Industry" was worth $11.6 billion in 2019 (in just the U.S.) and estimated to grow to $13.2 billion by 2022. Yet, God has given us the ultimate source of wisdom - His Word ... and it is never-changing! PHILOSOPHY is the field of study that...
Feb 28, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Two weeks ago, we began to consider our "final" pearl ... those verses dealing with our communication. Words are extremely important. They are the foundations of communication. With them communicate value and worth. With them communicate describe concepts, thoughts, ideas and philosophies that impact societies and history. With them we declare, or record, facts or falsehood. With them we edify or destroy. Two w...
Feb 21, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. In various places in our study, we have seen the importance of our words. Last week, we began a three-week consideration of our communication by considering the challenge for us to not use our words to cause contention or strife. The opposite of that would be to seek to edify, or build up, others ... rather than tearing them down. Today, we will consider the verses that address this goal. We begin with a remind...
Feb 14, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Recently, we have considered the description of those referred to as "The Righteous." The past two weeks, we considered those Proverbs which addressed the family - both the marital relationship and the parental relationship. In those studies, we saw the importance of our words, and how we speak to others. Today's message began as "Pearls on Communication" but quickly began to be reshaped based upon the weight o...
Feb 07, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Last week, we began considering some of the Proverbs written regarding the family. We began with some General Principles and then considered those that referred to the husband and the wife, specifically. Today, we will transition into the "Parental Relationship" ... those Proverbs given in reference to how we parent and the reaction/response of the children. As a whole, though, we need to remember that having a...
Jan 31, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Over the past four weeks, we have been considering verses regarding "The Righteous." Though the principles generally apply to all individuals, the primary target was Solomon's son - Rehoboam. As men, we need to lead the way in the standards of righteousness. This is most prevalent in our homes. It seems that it is in our homes, when we (men, women, husbands, wives, dads, moms, sons, and daughters) let down our ...
Jan 24, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Three weeks ago, we began considering the volume of verses regarding "The Righteous." Today, Lord willing, we will investigate further the inheritance that is promised them and the injunction, or warning, that is given to them as well. This message was presented on January 17, 2021 by Bob Corbin.
Jan 17, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Last week we began considering the volume of verses regarding "The Righteous." Today, Lord willing, we will investigate what is declared regarding the impact that the righteous will have in their family and community, and then the inheritance that is promised them. This message was presented on January 3, 2021 by Bob Corbin.
Jan 03, 2021
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Prior to Advent, we spent three weeks considering the volume of verses in Proverbs that are written in regards to our finances. Today, we will begin considering the volume of verses regarding "The Righteous." However, before we consider what the book of Proverbs has to say regarding the righteous, we must first consider "WHO" the righteous are. This message was presented on December 27, 2020 by Bob Corbin.
Dec 27, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Over the past two weeks, we have been considering the volume of verses in Proverbs that are written in regards to our finances. We have considered our Attitude on Finances and our Acquisition of Finances. Today, we will transition into the final phase of our consideration - the Administration of Finances. In our sub-culture, this is probably the area which needs to be addressed the most. Again, we are to be rem...
Nov 22, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Last week, we began considering the volume of verses that are written in regards to our finances. Specifically last week, we considered what should be our attitude on finances. Today, we will consider our acquisition of finances. A good summary verse for this topic might be: Proverbs 22:1 A good name is to be chosen rather than great riches, loving favor rather than silver and gold. This message was presented o...
Nov 15, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Over the past three weeks we have considered some of the character traits that are revealed in chapter 6. In each of these of three and in our previous consideration of Proverbs 3:9-10, where we were told to honor YHWH with our material resources, we have noted that what we believe will be realized in our actions and attitudes ... and the chief of those is in regards to our finances. Proverbs has much to say re...
Nov 08, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Over the past two weeks we have considered some of the character traits that are revealed in chapter 6. In each of these we have considered a positive trait, or attribute: trustworthiness and diligence, respectively. Today, however, we run into a portion where a certain "type" of individual is just outright denounced and condemned - "The Worthless Man." This message was presented on November 1, 2020 by Bob Corb...
Nov 01, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. Last week, we began considering some of the character traits that are revealed in chapter 6. In today's passage, we are called to consider, and learn from, the ways of one of the smallest species of God's creation - the ant. This message was presented on October 25, 2020 by Bob Corbin.
Oct 25, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have been considering some Pearls of Wisdom. In our recent messages, we have seen that because YHWH is faithful and true, we can trust in Him with ALL our hearts, and make Him known in ALL our ways, by leaning not on our own understanding but, rather, following His guidance. Over the past couple of messages we have discussed two of the primary WAYS that we reveal that we are trusting Him - by honoring Him with our material resources and by accepting the e...
Oct 18, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have transitioned into more of a "Topical Approach" in considering the Pearls of Wisdom. In our recent messages, we have seen that because YHWH is faithful and true, we can trust in Him with ALL our hearts, and make Him known in ALL our ways, by leaning not on our own understanding but, rather, following His guidance. Solomon then provides us with two critical areas of life in which we reveal that we are TRULY trusting in YHWH. The first area was regardin...
Oct 11, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have transitioned into more of a "Topical Approach" in considering the Pearls of Wisdom. In our recent messages, we have seen that because YHWH is faithful and true, we can trust in Him with ALL our hearts, and make Him known in ALL our ways, by leaning not on our own understanding but, rather, following His guidance. Solomon then provides us with two critical areas of life in which we reveal that we are TRULY trusting in YHWH. Two weeks ago, we examined ...
Oct 04, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have transitioned into more of a "Topical Approach" in considering the Pearls of Wisdom. Three weeks ago, we considered the call for us to bind "mercy and truth" about our necks. In that message, we considered that the Hebrew words used were: khesed and emet, and that combined they referred to a trustworthiness - faithful and true. Additionally, this combined quality was applied to YHWH Himself and is what Jesus (YHWH Incarnate) would be referred to as at...
Sep 20, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have transitioned into more of a "Topical Approach" in considering the Pearls of Wisdom. Two weeks ago, we considered the call for us to bind "mercy and truth" about our necks. In that message, we considered that the Hebrew words used were: khesed and emet, and that combined they referred to a trustworthiness - faithful and true. Additionally, this combined quality was applied to YHWH Himself, is what Jesus (YHWH Incarnate) would be referred to as at His ...
Sep 13, 2020
In our study of the book of Proverbs, we have transitioned into more of a "Topical Approach" in considering the Pearls of Wisdom. "A natural pearl (often called an Oriental pearl) forms when an irritant works its way into a particular species of oyster, mussel, or clam. As a defense mechanism, the mollusk secretes a fluid to coat the irritant. Layer upon layer of this coating is deposited on the irritant until a lustrous pearl is formed." (JThomasJewelers.com) ... The truth recorded in Proverbs ...
Aug 30, 2020
In the beginning, God created. .. in an orderly fashion. He created the heavens and the earth. He created light. He created the atmosphere. He created the seas and the lands. He created vegetation. He created the sun, moon and stars. He created the fish and the fowl. He created the land creatures. He created man. Consider Genesis 1:26-31. When God created humans, He created them in His image and likeness, to have dominion over the rest of creation. He created them to be fruitful and multiply. He...
Aug 02, 2020
Over the past three years, approximately $3.5-3.6 trillion has been annually on U.S. Health Care. That works out to be about: $10,739 per person per year. Put that together with the $11.6 billion that is spent annually in the Self-Improvement industry and you will note that mankind significantly cares about The Quantity and The Quality of Life. And yet, for all of the money that is spent in those areas ... as well as in the entertainment industry and consumable industries ... length of life and ...
Jul 26, 2020
Today's message is a continuance of the "The Pursuit of Wisdom" ... As we considered over the past two weeks, IF TRULY WANT WISDOM and SEEK FOR IT LIKE THE TREASURE THAT IT IS ... THEN: YOU WILL UNDERSTAND THE FEAR OF YHWH and FIND THE KNOWLEDGE OF GOD. If you do that, then you will have begun walking along the PATH OF WISDOM. If you do that, then the goal is to continue to walk on the straight path! And THAT is the summation of living the Christian life!!! Jesus said, "I am the way ... no one c...
Jul 19, 2020
"The fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge." That is the over-riding precept for the book of Proverbs. From that precept is derived the principle that flows through much of the teaching and is the gist of many of the proverbs in the book - "The wise will desire wisdom and understanding; the fool will despise wisdom and understanding." Last week we began considering "The Pursuit of Wisdom." What we desire will guide our priorities and will be evidenced in our passions. In our passage, we see...
Jul 12, 2020
Proverbs 1:5-7 "A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, to understand a proverb and an enigma, the words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." This passage provides us the Precept and Principle upon which the book of Proverbs is built. We have seen this precept and two-pronged principle continuously cropping up in each of the messages on the book of Pro...
Jul 05, 2020
Proverbs 1:5-7 "A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel, to understand a proverb and an enigma, the words of the wise and their riddles. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction." This passage provides us the Precept and Principle upon which the book of Proverbs is built. We have seen it displayed in each of the past three messages; today, will be the same! Repetition is the key to learnin...
Jun 28, 2020
So far in our study of the book of Proverbs, we have considered that the purpose of the book of Proverbs is to provide wisdom, knowledge, discipline, understanding, discernment and discretion. Additionally, we have seen that the primary precept of the book is: the fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge. The principle then that is derived from that precept is that those who are wise will seek the wisdom and understanding, but fools will despise wisdom and understanding. Last week, we began co...
Jun 21, 2020
The Purpose of the book of Proverbs is to provide wisdom, knowledge, instruction, understanding, discernment and discretion. Last week, we considered the primary precept of the book: the fear of YHWH is the beginning of knowledge. The principle then that is derived from that precept is that those who are wise will seek the wisdom and understanding, but fools will despise wisdom and understanding. As we continue in our study of the book, we instantly see Solomon place a challenge to his son regar...
Jun 14, 2020
Google Self-Help Books ... 5.1 Billion results!!!! ... Self-Improvement Industry - $11.6 Billion in 2019. Scriptures are "God-Breathed" and written via holy men moved by the Holy Spirit to complete and equip the man of God to all good works (2 Peter 1:20-21; 2 Tim 3:16-17). The Wisdom recorded in the book of Proverbs has stood the test of time. It was "written" to provide us with: wisdom, knowledge, instruction, understanding, discernment and discretion. Last week, we began an Introduction into ...
Jun 07, 2020
Google Self-Help Books ... 5.1 Billion results!!!! Self-Improvement Industry was worth $11.6 Billion in 2019, and is estimated to grow to $13.2 Billion per year by 2022! Where are people turning to find wisdom, knowledge, instruction, understanding, discernment and discretion? The world and relative truth! The Wisdom recorded in the book of Proverbs has stood the test of time. It was "written" by a small group of individuals 2500-2800 years ago! Ultimately, we understand that these authors were ...
May 31, 2020
