Biblical Wisdom - Essential Proverbs

Worrying is a way of life for some people. Jesus, straightforward as ever, called it a complete waste of time. Let’s look at how we might find freedom, through Him, from such a destructive habit.

Christians frequently speak and sing about being set free from fear but can Jesus really do this and if so what does that even look like? A very important subject for those who are not yet believers but struggle with fear and want to know what kind of difference trusting in Jesus would make to their lives as well as for those who are disciples but still struggle in this area significantly.

Ecclesiastes - a favourite for some, one to avoid for others. Why does Solomon say everything is meaningless and what is all this ‘under the sun’ business, and are they linked??

Here is a sampling of some of my favourite proverbs from the first three chapters. It lays a foundation and sets a course for life.

As we delve into Proverbs we may be surprised to find that there are lots of things we are urged to avoid…

A very unique book in the Bible: why is a book that’s focussed on passionate sexual attraction, not just in the Bible, but part of the wisdom literature?!

The final chapters of Job are some of the most glorious in the whole Bible. See what happens when Job encounters God!

“Job’s comforters” has become a pejorative term denoting poor friendship. Let’s explore what his friends did that was wise and where they stepped into folly…

Job’s response to his affliction is remarkable, humbling and inspiring, revealing depths of truly profound wisdom.

Here we explore the backdrop of the story of Job in order to lay a foundation of wisdom.