The Proverbs of Solomon – Proverbs 11:5-6

  As I began reading through this chapter once again, asking the Lord for direction, it occurred to me that we might have sequel to last week’s lesson. Last week we spent a few minutes considering some of the consequences of one particular sin. We began with,...

Unstraightened Crookedness – Ecclesiastes 1:15

  Here in Ecclesiastes Solomon is describing a spiritual journey. It was HIS journey – which began under the tutelage of his godly father David. But Solomon was detoured and led away from the Lord by the lusts of his flesh. Generally speaking people are not free to...

Received into Glory – I Timothy 3:16

  According to the Associated Press, Brian Kelly, of suburban Detroit, knew that he was dying. In July 1994 he had abdominal surgery, but there was no hope, and he knew it. So he went to his boss at the Independence Professional Fireworks and made special request....

April 1

William Hickman was born in Virginia in 1747. While he was still a child both his parents died, and he went to live with his grandmother. The boy’s educational opportunities were limited, but his grandmother insisted that he learn to read his Bible – which he did....

The Proverbs of Solomon – Proverbs 11:2

  How much do you know about pride? I confess that I thought I knew the subject, and I expected that you knew it as well. But do you suppose that it was pride on my part which led me to believe that I understood pride? Looking over my records, I see that I have...

Vanity of Vanities – Ecclesiastes 1:1-18

  How many Christians, do you suppose, have really studied this book? I wonder how many have even read this book more than a time or two. We are going to try to remedy that oversight beginning this evening. One reason why Ecclesiastes isn’t read more than once is due...

Jeremiah’s Three Books – Jeremiah 36:1-32

  Years ago some philosopher gave this estimation of a full and fruitful life. He said – “Raise a good son, plant a good tree, and write a good book.” He suggested that it was not one or two, but all three that resulted in a good life. If that is the true...

February 2018

An Update on Our Visitors! Another first-time visitor came this month, Denzil Gilmore! He is a freshman at Oklahoma State University and without a job at the present moment. Earl Oswalt continues to come sporadically as well as Jacob Mason. However, Jacob Mason was...

March 25

William Batchelder was born on this day (March 25) in 1768. His parents were wealthy, devout Congregationalists from Boston. Through them he met another young Congregationalist named, Adoniram Judson. When he was thirteen both his parents died, and the young man was...

The Proverbs of Solomon – Proverbs 11:1-31

  There are AS many great verses and proverbs in this chapter as any other in the Book. Each of them may stand on their own – and yet every one of them deserves their own lesson. For example, there is verse 12 – “He that is void of wisdom despiseth his...