These days, sex is everywhere! Yet, in some senses, that’s nothing new; the divinely-inspired text of Proverbs has much to say about this ever-present, and sometimes volatile topic.

We sometimes wish we had more practical wisdom in matters of money and wealth. Life’s complexities and apparent uncertainties can leave us uneasy about the future, at least in this world. Can Proverbs equip us for these basic, real-life issues?

Chuck Swindoll, quoting his mentor Howie Hendricks, used to warn of trafficking in unlived truth. Divine wisdom, rooted in the Fear of Yahweh, should influence all of life, including personal relationships.

Guest speaker: Kevin Boesler

Proverbs is structured around a framework of a kingly father’s wise advice to his princely son. What difference should it make when one generation passes along eternal truth, with practical application, to the next? What does this look like, in real life?

According to Proverbs: the fear of Yahweh is the beginning of wisdom. Solomon uses several “characters” to reveal various attitudes toward wisdom. Consider the four main examples; ask whether one or more might represent you.

This morning we begin our summer survey through Proverbs. It’s chock-full of wisdom, and who of us doesn’t need more of that?

In today’s pivotal text, Jesus clarifies the unexpected nature of His Messiahship. Practical implications remain regarding how we think about King Jesus today.

Today’s text is a summary and turning-point in Mark’s narrative of Jesus’ ministry. In it, His followers (then and now) are challenged to commit, and keep changing and growing.

We’ve noted independent pride is often part of performative externalism. Today’s three miracles, likely all in primarily-Gentile contexts, highlight Jesus’ interaction with people who were truly dependent. If we’re honest, we can see ourselves in these encounters.

We have seen Jesus address hard hearts and ritualistic hearts. In today’s text He drills down to, literally, the heart of the matter. It’s time to get real and check our hearts.