FBC Van Alstyne

The Afterword -- Proverbs Intro

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In This Episode:
  • The purpose and methodology behind our Bible study approach in Proverbs
  • The significance of Proverbs 1-7 and the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly
  • How imagination and metaphor deepen our understanding of wisdom
  • The spiritual and practical implications of adultery as a metaphor for sin
  • Recognizing the signs of Lady Folly’s seductive speech and influence
  • Counting the cost of wisdom versus folly—long-term vs. short-term rewards
  • How Jesus embodies wisdom and extends the invitation to follow Him
  • Practical steps to bind God's Word around your neck and heart
    • Timestamps:


    00:00 - Welcome and overview of Proverbs study approach
    02:24 - The purpose of verse-by-verse Bible study in Proverbs
    06:15 - Why the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly is crucial
    08:43 - Wisdom literature in the Sermon on the Mount
    12:10 - The repetitive nature and depth of Proverbs’ metaphorical language
    16:55 - The spiritual danger of Lady Folly and her seductive speech
    21:21 - The metaphor of adultery and its broader spiritual implications
    26:33 - How Lady Folly’s secrecy symbolizes hidden sin
    30:26 - The invitation from Jesus: Come, drink, and follow me
    35:29 - Counting the cost of folly: The way of death
    39:05 - The importance of meditating on God's Word daily
    41:03 - Recognizing condemnation versus conviction in Scripture
    42:00 - Repentance and the grace available through Christ

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