Bethany WELL

In a recent sermon, P.Rich talked about Jesus’ state as he entered this earth, namely his homelessness.  This got me thinking about what his life would be like if he were born in our time, in our community, in our city.   What would his ministry look like in modern American, westernized society?  Who would be [...]

Prov. 31:1 The words of King Lemuel. An oracle that his mother taught him:

Prov. 31:2 What are you doing, my son? What are you doing,  son of my womb?
What are you doing,  son of my vows?
3 Do  not give your strength to women,
your ways to those  who destroy kings.
4 [...]

Prov. 30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.
The man declares, I am weary, O God;
I am weary, O God, and worn out.
2 Surely I am too  stupid to be a man.
I have not the understanding of a man.
3 I have not learned wisdom,
nor [...]

Prov. 29:1 He who is often reproved, yet stiffens his neck,
will suddenly be  broken  beyond healing.
2 When  the righteous increase, the people rejoice,
but when  the wicked rule, the people groan.
3 He who  loves wisdom makes his father glad,
but  a companion of prostitutes  squanders his wealth.
4 By [...]

Prov. 28:1 The wicked flee when no one pursues,
but  the righteous are bold as a lion.
2 When a land transgresses,  it has many rulers,
but with a man of understanding and knowledge,
its stability will long continue.
3 A poor man who oppresses the poor
is a beating rain [...]

Prov. 27:1 Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring.
2 Let  another praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
3 A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
but  a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
4 [...]

1   These also are proverbs of Solomon which the men of Hezekiah king of Judah copied.
Prov. 25:2    It is the glory of God to conceal things,
but the glory of kings is to search things out.
3 As the heavens for height, and the earth for depth,
so the heart of kings is unsearchable.
4 [...]

Prov. 24:1 Be not  envious of evil men,
nor desire to be  with them,
2 for their hearts  devise violence,
and their lips  talk of trouble.

Prov. 24:3 By  wisdom a house is built,
and by understanding it is established;
4 by knowledge the rooms are filled
with all  precious and pleasant riches.
5 [...]

1   When you sit down to eat with a ruler,
observe carefully what is before you,
2 and put a knife to your throat
if you are given to appetite.
3 Do not desire his delicacies,
for they are deceptive food.
4 Do not toil to acquire wealth;
be discerning enough to desist.
5 When your eyes light on it, [...]