Total satisfaction in life. Does that sound impossible? It's not -- but there's only one Way to find it. If you look for the deepest kind of satisfaction in the right Place and the right way, it can be a reality for you. Look at Isaiah 55 with me to see how!

Be sure to like, subscribe, and share below what stood out to you, what else you saw, and/or any other connections to other passages of Scripture!

00:00 What do you think about God?

03:26 Reading Isaiah 55

06:04 Context!!

9:11 Verse 1 Buy wine & milk...without money?

17:06 Verse 2 Where are you spending yourself?

23:30 Verses 3-5 Incline your ear? His love for David?

27:08 Verses 6-9 God is just...but He doesn't hold a grudge.

31:11 Verses 10-11 Um...but what about the water cycle?

33:32 New Testament tie-ins: Jesus in Isaiah 55!

Read or listen to my blog post about Isaiah 55:

https://morethanthismess.com/2020/11/25/favorite-scriptures-isaiah-551-3

Mike Winger's in-depth Bible study on alcohol:

https://youtu.be/MRpA4njHF64

Some of my favorite resources for the evidence of the truth of Christianity:

https://morethanthismess.com/favorite-resources

Read, listen or watch: Why Does Sin Earn Death?

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

Favorite Scriptures Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jxFDeb7SEYsjG7jEI2bjbs7

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Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®

Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

Ever felt that deep longing in your soul? Ever felt lost, captive, afflicted, in danger, oppressed? Unable to get yourself out of your mess? At the mercy of your circumstances? Life is, indeed, messy. But no matter how we got into the mess we're in, God's steadfast love endures forever. "He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul He fills with good things." He hears us when we cry out to Him. Even in the worst of circumstances, there is always hope! Take a look at Psalm 107 with me, and consider the steadfast love of the Lord!

NOTE: Technical difficulties from 9:58 to 11:25! Please feel free to skip ahead. And read Jeremiah 29:10-14 for the content you can't hear! :)

00:00 Introduction & Prayer

01:51 Psalm 107

06:24 Verses 1-3 Steadfast love; the redeemed were gathered in (bonus: Jer 29: 11!)

12:19 Verses 4-9 Lost (He satisfies the hungry soul)

18:08 Verses 10-16 Prisoners (He burst their bonds apart)

22:14 Verses 17-22 Suffering affliction (He sent out His Word and healed them)

26:40 Verses 23-32 In danger from circumstances (He made the storm be still)

34:48 Verses 33-38 God brings justice to the wicked & provision to the hungry

36:46 Verses 39-42 Bad will still happen...but God. "All wickedness shuts its mouth."

39:34 Verse 43 Let the wise consider God's steadfast love!

Read or listen to the blog post about Psalm 107:

https://morethanthismess.com/2020/10/06/favorite-scriptures-psalm-107

Read, listen or watch: Why Does Sin Earn Death?

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/11/30/why-does-sin-earn-death/

Favorite Scriptures Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jxFDeb7SEYsjG7jEI2bjbs7

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Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Scripture quotations taken from The Holy Bible, New International Version® NIV®

Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984, 2011 by Biblica, Inc.

Used with permission. All rights reserved worldwide.

The Scriptures quoted are from the NET Bible® https://netbible.com copyright ©1996, 2019 used with permission from Biblical Studies Press, L.L.C. All rights reserved.

Why should we study the Bible? Can't we just listen to our pastors or YouTube teachers? Couldn't we learn good spiritual things without it? Let's look at 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 and 2 Peter 1: 3 to find out!

Other questions addressed in this video:

-- What counts as spiritual things?

-- How can I avoid being deceived by wrong teaching?

-- What is hermeneutics?

00:00 Questions & Introduction

02:17 2 Timothy 3: 16-17 (plus context!)

06:06 The New Testament is Scripture too -- even *in* the New Testament!

10:09 All Scripture is profitable for...

13:39 2 Peter 1: 3 (plus context!) -- ALL things ... how?

19:45 So...what do we have in Scripture? Why study it? And how?

25:29 What these verses DON'T tell us about the Bible

27:00 Encouragement!

Resources:

Mike Winger: Evidence for the Bible

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuhA0RPKZFHVcjIMN_-F596

Alisa Childers: The Earliest Christians Didn't Have a Bible?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6AzmOzg7JRc

Wes Huff: Is There Any Evidence for the Historicity of the Bible?

https://youtu.be/qYsBvzmdxQY?si=0cauJ9gFp99GYKJ_

Stand to Reason: About the New Testament Canon: Which Books and Why

https://www.str.org/w/the-new-testament-canon-which-books-and-why-

Christian, Be On Your Guard: There is No Spiritual Neutral

(Listen or read at the blog):

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/05/18/christian-be-on-your-guard/

Shorter video:

https://youtu.be/vHHMtK_Of-U

More thorough video:

https://youtu.be/C9WZU2-VRog

Bible Study Basics Three-Part Series

(Listen or read at the blog):

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

The Lord Gives Wisdom...But How?

(Listen or read at the blog):

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/01/08/god-gives-wisdom-but-how

How Should a Christian View Scripture?

(Listen or read at the blog):

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/02/03/how-should-a-christian-view-scripture/

My blog:

MoreThanThisMess.com

Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

Psalm 19 is poetic, beautiful...and can also be confusing! I'll explain what I've learned about the two halves and how they relate, as well as talk about the meanings in each. I'd love to hear what you think about this Psalm! Do you have a favorite verse in Psalm 19? What other Scriptures come to mind when you read it?

00:00 Introduction to the Favorite Scriptures Series -- Why start with Psalm 19?

02:38 Reading Psalm 19

05:05 How do the two halves of this Psalm go together??

08:41 Verses 1-4a Speech without words? "The heavens declare..."

12:20 Verses 4b-6 Like a bridegroom, like a strong man? The joy of God's design

15:36 Verses 7-11 The value and benefits of God's Word

31:36 Verses 12-14 A prayer in light of the Truth of God's revelation...pointing to Jesus!

40:11 Encouragement

About Reliable (and Non-Reliable) Translations

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/02/05/a-little-about-bible-translations-and-quotes/

What do we mean when we say that the Bible is inspired by God?

About the Bible/inspiration:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one

How a Christian Should View Scripture:

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/02/03/how-should-a-christian-view-scripture/

What does God mean by "meditation"?

https://youtu.be/DwCIJT8ZZnw

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

ESV Bible: Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

We've looked at every "tree" in the book of Proverbs -- now let's back up and see the beauty and glory of the forest! Let me know in the comments what main theme(s) of Proverbs stood out to you. What wisdom have you applied to your life? What's your favorite verse or chapter? How will you keep taking in God's wisdom?

0:00 Intro -- why a recap?

0:56 Chapters 1-9: Overview & main themes

3:09 Chapters 10-31: Overview & generalities

4:12 Foolishness is bad; pride is worse (see: Solomon himself!)

6:12 We can choose wisdom! And apply it wisely, too.

7:28 More recurring themes in Proverbs

10:28 God's wisdom is for everyone

11:03 Be in God's Word daily!

13:10 Repeated reminders from Proverbs (and a Psalm): nothing we desire is better than wisdom

15:35 Proverbs 2 (my favorite!)

17:58 In closing...my hopes for you

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Proverbs 31! This is a chapter many love -- and many find intimidating. Most people seem to skip right past the first third to the "Wife of Noble Character." How should we view this ideal woman and all her traits? And that certainly is important, but let's not ignore what God tells us in the first third! Join me to read and discuss ALL of Proverbs 31. And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- there's ALWAYS more to add, and I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

01:24 Reading Proverbs 31

04:32 Proverbs 31: 1-9 Caution with alcohol; Speak up for those who can't

15:36 Proverbs 31: 10 Intro to "The Wife of Noble Character" and her value

21:37 Proverbs 31: 11-12 Her heart toward her husband: his benefit

24:24 Proverbs 31: 13-16 Willing, diligent, & wise in her work

28:10 Proverbs 31: 17-19 Builds her strength, plans ahead, & does what needs doing

35:49 Proverbs 31: 20-24 Provides for her household & helps her community

45:22 Proverbs 31: 25 Clothed in strength and dignity; smiles at the future

50:21 Proverbs 31: 26-29 Speaks wisdom & kindness; not lazy

57:43 Proverbs 31:30-31 A woman who fears the Lord

01:02:34 Not just wives; Conclusion

Verses 4-7: What the Bible REALLY Says About Alcohol (Mike Winger)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRpA4njHF64&t=2s

Verse 23: Roles in Marriage (Mike Winger)

I'll post the playlist here; if you're not interested in the whole thing, you can look through and see which videos apply to your questions. (They all have timestamps for easy navigation to details.)

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuBtpJlwi7F5JYw3N5pKyLC

Verse 25: Heaven: A Comprehensive Guide to Everything the Bible Says About Our Eternal Home by Randy Alcorn

https://store.epm.org/product/heaven

(Also available on Amazon, etc.)

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

This chapter is...different! Some really hard things, and some really beautiful things; some perplexing, and some very clear; some convicting, and some so encouraging. Join me to read and discuss Proverbs 30! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:47 Reading Proverbs 30

04:52 Intro & Proverbs 30: 1-6 Humility; God's Word proves true

13:34 Proverbs 30: 7-10 A prayer for two things (v7-9)

17:48 Proverbs 30: 11-14 There are those who...devour the helpless (v14)

24:12 Proverbs 30: 15-17 Greed...is a trap (v15-16)

32:31 Proverbs 30: 18-20 Four wondrous things...and one we understand

38:08 Proverbs 30: 21-23 Four things that trouble the world

44:26 Proverbs 30: 24-28 Four creatures that are small, but exceedingly wise

50:32 Proverbs 30: 29-33 Four stately things; consequences & self-control

58:11 Conclusion

Verse 6: All our spiritual knowledge should come from God's Word. There is no spiritual neutral.

https://youtu.be/C9WZU2-VRog

Read it on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/2023/05/18/christian-be-on-your-guard/

Verse 32: Definitions of humility and pride: See "Romans 12:3-8 | Humbled by God's Mercies."

https://www.youtube.com/live/neh8Nd1Ldyk?si=5LMc6K5IDvPUgna5

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Culture says authority = oppression, but God says righteous authority is actually good for everyone. Culture says we just need to vent, but God says venting is foolish. 😳 Culture says just say whatever comes to mind, but God says we're worse than fools if we don't think before we speak. And culture says we should care what others think of us -- but God says we should trust in Him alone! Join me to read and discuss the truth, correction, and wisdom in chapter 29! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:51 Reading Proverbs 29

03:58 Proverbs 29: 1-4 Righteous authority is objectively good (not oppressive)

13:25 Proverbs 29: 5-8 The wise turn away anger

21:00 Proverbs 29: 9-12 Venting is foolish 😳

28:34 Proverbs 29: 13-16 Judgment is good when it's fair/righteous

34:20 Proverbs 29: 17-20 Think before you speak! (Pride again)

39:08 Proverbs 29: 21-24 Don't give yourself to anger; Pride vs humility; Hating one's own soul

44:17 Proverbs 29:25-27 Fear (trust) God, not man; be ready to be hated

49:31 Conclusion

Verse4: How does God define justice?

All the Things Show (Center for Biblical Unity):

https://youtube.com/shorts/jmGrPjcVKMg?si=kp4QnWlZ-wMCOasA

For more biblical information about justice, oppression, partiality, etc, follow the Center for Biblical Unity.

https://www.youtube.com/@UCks4V3eoZ0RPI3PXYjbjdTQ

https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com

Verse 7: Natasha Crain's podcast about helping those in need -- biblically:

https://natashacrain.com/the-homelessness-crisis-from-a-biblical-perspective-with-bryan-crain

Note: Natasha and Bryan spoke again about these issues, building on the first podcast, on October 7, 2025. You can find that podcast, "Homelessness in America: Good, Bad, and Ugly Solutions, with Bryan Crain," on your favorite podcast platform.

Verse 23: Definitions of humility and pride: See "Romans 12:3-8 | Humbled by God's Mercies."

https://www.youtube.com/live/neh8Nd1Ldyk?si=5LMc6K5IDvPUgna5

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video:

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

Understand justice, avoid partiality, oppression is wicked -- but we must define those the way God does. Also: if we refuse to listen to God, why should we expect Him to listen to us? (Spoiler: we shouldn't.) But in the midst of correction and sober warnings, there is hope: WHOEVER confesses and renounces his sin will find mercy! ❤️ Join me to read and discuss chapter 28! And please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

01:00 Reading Proverbs 28

04:42 Proverbs 28: 1-4 The wicked flee when no one pursues (v1)

13:02 Proverbs 28: 5-8 Understand justice (v5)

17:54 Proverbs 28: 9-12 When we won't listen to God, why would He listen to us? (v9)

26:47 Proverbs 28: 13-16 Whoever confesses & renounces his sins will find mercy ❤️ (v13)

34:20 Proverbs 28: 17-20 Human life is precious to God (v17)

41:57 Proverbs 28: 21-24 Partiality is bad (v21)

47:26 Proverbs 28:25-28 He who trusts in himself is a fool (v26)

52:28 Conclusion

Verses 4, 7, 9: The Old Testament law, and why we aren't under it anymore:

How to Understand the Old Testament Law

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuBirH5Rw3IhJinWrcTufY6

Help for the Hebrew Roots Movement

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLZ3iRMLYFlHuOD_BytSxbejzCnGPOcgFw

Verses 3, 5, 12, 21: For biblical information about justice, oppression, partiality, check out the Center for Biblical Unity

https://www.youtube.com/@UCks4V3eoZ0RPI3PXYjbjdTQ

https://www.centerforbiblicalunity.com

Verse 15: To see degrees of wickedness (and punishment for wickedness) and a hierarchy even in God's laws, see:

Matthew 23:23 “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others."

Luke 10:13-14 "Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes. But it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment than for you."

Verse 17: The death penalty (Mike Winger)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gf259Qv2qv4

Verse 20: "Every Moment Matters" blog post (read or listen): https://morethanthismess.com/2024/01/09/every-moment-matters

Verse 26: "Proverbs 3:5-6: A Deep Dive Into a Well-Known Passage" blog post (read or listen):

https://morethanthismess.com/2024/03/20/proverbs-35-6-a-deep-dive-into-a-well-known-passage/

Verse 27: (Curses) Alisa Childers' Playlist about Deliverance Ministry (Part 4 covers Generational Curses, but I highly recommend the whole series!):

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVzXPaR4yH-LrMjlrPebImPhI2WMxTAXw

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.

The wounds of a friend are faithful, bitter things can be sweet, and iron sharpens iron -- but that has to hurt, right? Sometimes wisdom seems counterintuitive (or painful)! Join me to read and discuss chapter 27 -- and please comment below to let me know what you learned, what else you noticed, what other questions you might have, other verses that might apply -- I'd love to hear from you!

00:00 Intro

00:58 Reading Proverbs 27

04:08 Proverbs 27: 1-3 Don't boast (v1-2)

9:53 Proverbs 27: 4-6 Rebuke is loving (v5-6)

16:33 Proverbs 27: 7-10 Any bitter thing is sweet? (v7)

23:37 Proverbs 27: 11-14 Nobody likes a loud "blessing" early in the morning (v14)

29:25 Proverbs 27: 15-18 Iron sharpens iron (v17)

36:33 Proverbs 27: 19-20 The heart reflects the man (v19); never satisfied (v20)

42:40 Proverbs 27: 21-27 Tested by praise (v21); fools hold tight to folly (v22); be diligent & plan ahead

48:44 Conclusion

Verse 7: Everything Bitter is Sweet: A Close Look at Proverbs 27:7

Listen or read at the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/2025/04/17/everything-bitter-is-sweet/

"How to Understand the Book of Proverbs Correctly" video

https://youtu.be/din8-ZzaVhY

Wisdom Series (Proverbs) on the blog:

https://morethanthismess.com/the-lord-gives-wisdom

"Bible Study Basics" Blog Series: https://morethanthismess.com/2025/08/29/bible-study-basics-part-one/

Proverbs Chapter a Day Playlist:

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLADknl3H78jw10rbK-jyXkOok4uVa_muJ&si=VeJdxHq9L8qzI94X

My website:

https://MoreThanThisMess.com

Berean Standard Bible: The Holy Bible, Berean Standard Bible, BSB is produced in cooperation with Bible Hub, Discovery Bible, OpenBible.com, and the Berean Bible Translation Committee. This text of God's Word has been dedicated to the public domain.