The answer to the question, “what is wisdom” seems, at first hearing, to demand a rather simple answer. One could say, “Wisdom is the appropriate application of knowledge,” and that is so. But upon reviewing wisdom in the Bible, this invaluable virtue is deep, immeasurable, priceless,...
How to Live the Bible — Gaining Wisdom Mel Lawrenz Minister at large for Elmbrook Church, and director of The Brook Network This is the thirty-eighth lesson in author and pastor Mel Lawrenz’ How to Live the Bible series. If you know someone or a group who would like to follow along ...
TheNew Living Translation(NLT) is a great Bible translation for learninghow to start reading the Biblesince it’s pretty easy to read.The Messageis another option. It’s paraphrased–so it’s not as accurate to the original text–but it is very user-friendly and easy to read. Personally,...
A big mistake that beginners often make is opening the Bible and just starting to read. While this is great, having a solid plan of action will help you to be consistent and succeed with your Bible study in the long term. Bible study is rewarding, so create your plan today and get sta...
Proverbs 16:16 New American Bible (Revised Edition) 16 How much better to get wisdom than gold! To get understanding is preferable to silver.[a] Read full chapter Footnotes 16:16 The point of comparison is the superiority of the pursuit of wisdom and gold, not the relative merits of ...
Techniques to help those who desire greater knowledge and intimacy in Christ to improve their Bible study skills including tools for pastors and leaders to develop and lead Bible Studies so others in our care can develop their walk in Christ too.
Tom, I do not know how far you will be able to get with this woman, either now or somewhere down the road. If you need any further help on all of this after you talk to her, let me know, and I will be glad to answer any specific questions she may have about all of this....
God was so pleased by such a request, He gave to Solomon not only wisdom, but also wealth and honor (1 Kings 3:1-13). And the Bible remembers Solomon as the wisest man who ever lived (1 Kings 4:30). He became rich. Israel become rich. His period became the golden age of Israel...
“How much better it is to get wisdom than gold! And to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver.” (Proverbs 16:16) “There is gold and a multitude of rubies, but the lips of knowledge are a precious jewel.” (Proverbs 20:15) ...
Go get wisdom from God today!(You know where it’s at! Go open your Bible! Pray and ask for it!) How can we not be moreJOYFUL, PEACEFUL,andGRATEFULwhen we make the right decisions and avoid the wrong ones! God has an abundant supply of wisdom and shares it freely to them that as...