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Wednesday, June 10, 2026 Proverbs 3:7 Do not be wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord and turn away from evil.   Proverbs 3:7 occurs within a section of Solomon's instruction that emphasizes wholehearted trust in the Lord. In the preceding verses, Solomon exhorts his son to trust in the Lord with all his heart and not to lean on his own understanding. He is to acknowledge God in all his ways and trust Him to direct his paths. ...

Dear Saints,   Here is a summary of the application from yesterday's sermon for your consideration.   Pastor Bordwine   * Adonijah's actions remind us that sinful people often pursue their goals indirectly rather than openly. Instead of approaching Solomon himself, he attempted to use Bathsheba’s influence on her son to gain an advantage. Scripture repeatedly warns us about such subtle and deceptive methods.   * Christians must be careful not to participate in the spread of suspicion, criticism, or ...

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 Proverbs 3:3 Do not let kindness and truth leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on the tablet of your heart.   Proverbs 3 continues Solomon’s fatherly instruction concerning the pursuit of wisdom and the blessings of a life lived in fellowship with God. The chapter begins by urging the reader not to forget God’s teaching, but to keep His commandments in the heart.   Solomon is not teaching that obedience to God is ...

Dear Saints, Here is a summary of the application from yesterday's sermon. As you begin this new week, remember our time before the Lord and consider how you might apply these observations. * As David neared the end of his life, his primary concern for Solomon was not earthly success, but his son’s walk before God. Though David possessed wealth, influence, authority, and honor, he understood that true and lasting blessings are found only in covenant faithfulness to the Lord. ...

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 Proverbs 2:6 For the Lord gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.   In the first five verses of this chapter, Solomon extols the value of wisdom. He exhorts his son to seek wisdom with diligence. He compares wisdom to that which is considered precious in this life.   The exhortation given by Solomon to his son (and the readers of this book), therefore, is this: receive God’s word eagerly, treasure God’s commandments, inclineyour ...

Dear Saints, Here is a summary of the application from yesterday's sermon. As you begin this new week, be encouraged as you remember our time before the Lord and consider how you might apply these observations.   Godly people keep their word, even when circumstances change. David was still bound by his promise to Bathsheba concerning Solomon. Even though he was weak and in a dangerous situation, he pursued what he believed to be right.   The promises that we ...

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 Proverbs 1:32 “For the waywardness of the naive will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them.”   This verse is part of the conclusion to Solomon’s previous warning about rejecting divine wisdom. In this chapter, wisdom is personified as a woman crying out publicly to foolish and sinful people, urging them to repent, listen, and walk in the fear of the Lord.   But instead of receiving her instruction: the fool remains careless ...

Here is a brief summary of the application from yesterday's sermon. As you begin your new week, this material will help you apply the sermon.   Nathan’s example reminds us how important principled and faithful people are during times of crisis. Because he was grounded in the Word of God, he was able to recognize evil, act wisely, and contend for righteousness.   A believer who lives according to God’s truth develops stability and discernment. Rather than being ruled by ...