Introduction to Proverbs

Introduction and Title The key word in Proverbs is wisdom, “the ability to live life skillfully.” A godly life in an ungodly world, however, is no simple assignment. Proverbs provides God’s detailed instructions for His people to deal successfully with the practical affairs of everyday life: how to relate to God, parents, children, neighbors, and […]

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OT Marathon June 21 Saturday Proverbs

CCSV Members The previous email for June 21st was sent out by mistake with a wrong text. We are starting Proverbs from today. Proverbs 1-4 (New International Version) Purpose and Theme Chapter 1  The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: 2 for gaining wisdom and instruction;     for understanding words of insight; 3 for receiving instruction in prudent […]

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OT Marathon June 20 Friday

1 Kings 4 Solomon’s Officials and Governors 4 So King Solomon ruled over all Israel. 2 And these were his chief officials: Azariah son of Zadok—the priest; 3 Elihoreph and Ahijah, sons of Shisha—secretaries; Jehoshaphat son of Ahilud—recorder; 4 Benaiah son of Jehoiada—commander in chief; Zadok and Abiathar—priests; 5 Azariah son of Nathan—in charge of the district governors; Zabud son of Nathan—a priest and adviser […]

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OT Marathon June 19 Thursday

2 Chronicles 8-9 Solomon’s Other Activities Chapter 8  At the end of twenty years, during which Solomon built the temple of the Lord and his own palace, 2 Solomon rebuilt the villages that Hiram[a] had given him, and settled Israelites in them. 3 Solomon then went to Hamath Zobah and captured it. 4 He also built up Tadmor in the desert and all the […]

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OT Marathon June18 Wed

1 Kings 8:54-9:14 54 When Solomon had finished all these prayers and supplications to the Lord, he rose from before the altar of the Lord, where he had been kneeling with his hands spread out toward heaven. 55 He stood and blessed the whole assembly of Israel in a loud voice, saying: 56 “Praise be to the Lord, who has given rest to his […]

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