Did you know that there is a test for rating your level of “understanding and wisdom”? It doesn’t come from how well you score on a written exam or how much knowledge you have acquired. It does not even reflect age or experience necessarily. Here it is – “Who is wise and understanding among you? …… Continue Reading
Author Archives: Marilyn
Lesson 2 – Intro – Sept. 28 – Oct. 5 – Do You Understand?
It is so much fun to go on a treasure hunt – a real one where someone has carefully written and hidden clues for you to find and decipher. It is both the challenge of the hunt, as well as the reward of finding that treasure that can be enjoyable. The fact is that…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 1
Don’t you love it when things fit together well? That happened yesterday for me as I sat in church and listened to the introductory sermon for the new series called, “Jesus Journey”. The verse “Jesus grew in wisdom” (Luke 2:52) came to my mind and suddenly I realized that my study of the Book…… Continue Reading
One obvious mistake . . . Lesson One Intro
I know. I’m not sure how it happened, but it was not King Saul who wrote the majority of the Proverbs, but King Solomon! Hopefully my mistakes will be few and far between . . .… Continue Reading
Lesson 1 – Intro – September 21 – 28 The Place to Begin
In every language there are wise sayings that parents and adults like to pass on at strategic moments to their children or their employees. Can you recall a few of them that you know? Perhaps you have heard “a stitch in time saves nine” or “a penny saved is a penny earned”. These pearls…… Continue Reading
A Glimpse Into the Book of Proverbs
THEME – The beginning & end of wisdom is to fear God and avoid evil. What is a proverb? The Hebrew word is “mashal” – which means “comparison” Webster’s Dictionary – “A short, pithy saying in frequent use, expressing a well-known truth.” Bible Dictionary – “A self-contained unit that presents a capsule truth about life,…… Continue Reading
Please come to "Meet and Greet"
If you live in the Santa Cruz/Aptos area, get out your calendar now and circle Saturday morning, September 22. Reasons – To meet others who are participating in our on-line study and to learn more about the fall series – “A Word to the Wise” – themes from the Book of Proverbs Place – Twin…… Continue Reading
This is your invitation to join with us as WE STUDY TOGETHER . . .
Our fall Bible study is ready and we hope that you are planning to participate. All you need to do is print out the 10 guides, find some time each week to study and then jot down your ideas and thoughts. The introduction to the first lesson will be posted (or sent to your e-mail) on Friday, September…… Continue Reading
Why Do You Love God?
Ten weeks ago we embarked on a Bible study called “I Love You, O Lord – 10 Amazing Reasons to Love God” based on Psalm 18. Have you made your own list yet? Have you posted the summary of your study so that you can be reminded of just who your God really is…… Continue Reading
Sharing An Insight – Lesson 10
When we listen to Handel’s Messiah, the music builds and the story unfolds. The mood of the music enhances the sequence of events which move from Isaiah’s prophecies about the coming Messiah through His crucifixion and death and culminating finally in His triumphant resurrection. “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” is a part of a finale that…… Continue Reading