The Pleasant Fruits October 23, 2011 Lesson: Song of Solomon 4:7–5:1 Key Verse: Song of Solomon 4:16 aa Introduction How shall we approach the Song of Solomon? The Song begins with these words, “The song of songs, which is Solomon’s.” the word ‘song’ means to sing; it is the music of heaven: for ...
Wisdom is Better October 9, 2011 Lesson: Ecclesiastes 9:13–18 Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 9:16 aaa Introduction Solomon, after being rebuked by the Lord and brought to repentance (1 Kings 11), being moved by the Spirit, wrote, “Vanity of vanities, saith the Preacher, vanity of vanities, all is vanities” (Eccl. 1:2). “Hence Solomon, throughout the Book ...
Your Duty October 16, 2011 Lesson: Ecclesiastes 12:1–14 Key Verse: Ecclesiastes 12:13 aa Introduction Solomon wrote, “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man” (12:13). M. Henry wrote that “The root of religion is fear of God reigning ...
Secure in the Lord October 2, 2011 Lesson: Proverbs 29:16-27 Key Verse: Proverbs 29:25 aaa Introduction Scripture teaches us: “Let your conversation be without covetousness, and be content with all things as ye have: for he hath said, I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee. So that we may boldly say, The ...
To Begin from the Household of God The Law of God and Public Policy: First Things (3) Obedience to God’s Law must begin with the citizens of God’s Kingdom. “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that ...
America Is Not Israel The Law of God and Public Policy: First Things (2) We must apply God’s Law into our own place and time. “And the LORD your God will circumcise your heart and the heart of your offspring, so that you will love the LORD your God with all your ...
A Good Law for All The Law of God and Public Policy: First Things (1) God’s Law is good for God’s servant for good. “See, I have taught you statutes and rules, as the LORD my God commanded me, that you should do them in the land that you are entering ...
Demand Consistency The Law of God and Public Policy In this reprise of In the Gates from April 18-24, 2011, we introduce a new series on The Law of God and Public Policy. And the high priest Ananias commanded those who stood by him to strike him on the mouth. Then Paul ...
All Things Good The Law of God and Public Policy In this reprise of In the Gates from April 18-24, 2011, we introduce a new series on The Law of God and Public Policy. Would you have no fear of the one who is in authority? Then do what is good, and ...
Public and Private The Law of God and Public Policy In this reprise of In the Gates from April 18-24, 2011, we introduce a new series on The Law of God and Public Policy. For Herod had seized John and bound him and put him in prison for the sake of Herodias, ...