Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 1:3–11 (ESV)3 What does man gain by all the toil at which he toils under the sun?4 A generation goes, and a generation comes, but the earth remains forever.5 The sun rises, and the sun goes … Continue reading The Endless Cycle
Reading the Word Ecclesiastes 1:1–2 (ESV)1 The words of the Preacher, the son of David, king in Jerusalem.2 Vanity of vanities, says the Preacher, vanity of vanities! All is vanity. Understanding and Applying the Word The Book of Ecclesiastes was … Continue reading All Is Vanity
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading They Call Her Blessed
Today’s post is part of our Psalm Saturdays series from guest blogger Robert Chamberlain. You can read his archives at www.roberlain.wordpress.com . Psalm 135:1–21 (ESV)1 Praise the LORD! Praise the name of the LORD, give praise, O servants of the LORD,2 who stand in … Continue reading Praise!
Reading the Word Proverbs 31:20–27 (ESV)20 She opens her hand to the poor and reaches out her hands to the needy.21 She is not afraid of snow for her household, for all her household are clothed in scarlet.22 She makes … Continue reading The Wise Spouse
Reading the Word Proverbs 31:13–19 (ESV)13 She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands.14 She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her food from afar.15 She rises while it is yet night and provides food … Continue reading Skilled in Living
Reading the Word “An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels.” (Proverbs 31:10, ESV) Understanding and Applying the Word The last portion of the Book of Proverbs deals with the “excellent wife”. The word translated … Continue reading An Excellent Wife
Reading the Word Proverbs 31:8–9 (ESV)8 Open your mouth for the mute, for the rights of all who are destitute.9 Open your mouth, judge righteously, defend the rights of the poor and needy. Understanding and Applying the Word This passage … Continue reading Defend Their Rights
Reading the Word Proverbs 30:32–33 (ESV)32 If you have been foolish, exalting yourself, or if you have been devising evil, put your hand on your mouth.33 For pressing milk produces curds, pressing the nose produces blood, and pressing anger produces … Continue reading Put Your Hand on Your Mouth
Shaped by the Word is a daily, Bible-reading devotional. I do not publish supplemental material on Sundays, but I do include a suggested Scripture reading. Please be sure to subscribe to this page to follow along every day. Thanks for … Continue reading Small, but Wise
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