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Bible translation used in today's episode: Ch. 1 ERV

Podcast Introduction

It’s Poetry Thursday, and well begin the book of Proverbs with chapter 1. I’m calling this episode “God’s Wisdom.”

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Comments on Proverbs 1

The book of Proverbs was written by King David’s son, Solomon. Solomon is commonly thought of as the wisest man, and the richest man who ever lived. His wisdom was a gift from God as a result of the prayer he made upon his ascension to the throne at the death of his father, David. Instead of asking for wealth or victory over his enemies, or power, he prayed a simple prayer asking for wisdom to lead God’s people. God was so pleased by Solomon’s prayer that He not only granted him great wisdom, but He gave Solomon the things he could have asked for but didn’t. 

The book of Proverbs is primarily a collection of short, often just single sentence teachings, or nuggets of truth. They are thoughts and ideas that God revealed to Solomon. Remember, it has long been the belief by orthodox Christianity that the Bible was written by men as they were inspired by the Holy Spirit. So these are not merely the thoughts of a wise man, but they are from the mind of God Himself. 

The first chapter’s introduction tells us that these proverbs will benefit anyone who heeds their teachings, and anyone who does not is a fool who will come to destruction. It tells us that we will learn wisdom if we put them into practice in our own lives. 

It also introduces a character who will be recurring throughout the book. And that is the personification of wisdom as a woman. In verse 20 we see Wisdom shouting in the streets and marketplace, chiding those who refuse to listen to her teaching and encouraging those who will, to listen.

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Steve Webb 0:00These are not just the thoughts of a wise man, but they're from the mind of God himself.

Steve Webb 0:12This is the Lifespring one year Bible coming to you from Riverside, California and podcasting since 2004. I'm your og Godcaster. Steve Webb. This is the daily podcast where we're reading through the entire Bible in a year and it's poetry Thursday, we'll begin the book of Proverbs with chapter one. I'm calling the episode, God's wisdom. Before we begin, let's pray. Our gracious heavenly father have We thank You for Your Word, and that we thank you so much for the book of Proverbs. As we read through the book this year, I pray, Lord, that You would teach us I pray this in Jesus name, amen. Okay, you ready? Let's get started.

Steve Webb 0:55Proverbs chapter one. These are the proverbs of Solomon, the son of David and King of Israel. They will help you learn to be wise to accept correction and to understand why sayings. They will teach you to develop your mind in the right way. You will learn to do what is right and to be honest and fair. These proverbs will make even those without education smart. They will teach young people what they need to know and how to use what they have learned. Even the wise could become wiser by listening to these Proverbs, they will gain understanding and learn to solve difficult problems. These sayings will help you understand proverbs stories with hidden meanings, words of the wise and other difficult sayings. Knowledge begins with fear and respect for the Lord. But stubborn fools hate wisdom, refuse to learn. My Son, listen to your father when he corrects you. And don't ignore what your mother teaches you. What you learn from your parents will bring you honor and respect like a crown or a gold medal. My son,