a Word to the Wise

As we dive deeper into Proverbs, we're going to see how it points us towards a fuller relationship with God and how we may take steps towards Him. Without Him, we fall to folly.

God’s wisdom holistically transforms you. You are changed by God’s gift of wisdom.

Your character determines the quality of your life. Your character is no better than how you treat others.

Parables have the unique ability to transcend space and time. You see, in Jesus’ stories, you don’t just encounter characters, you are a character. You’re not just reading “a” story, it’s “your” story. A parable takes something abstract and makes it concrete.

Prodigal derives from Latin as “wasteful, to drive forth or away’ to waste, squander. It is one who spends or gives lavishly and foolishly - one who has returned after an absence. The story of the prodigal son is a picture of God's love for his children.

What does it mean to do mercy?

In the parable of the bridesmaids, Jesus is telling His follower that they need to be prepared and ready.