Old Testament Highlights (Psalms – Songs of Solomon)

Psalms Various songs written by mostly King David, a masterful musician and warrior Proverbs Book of wise sayings Words of Agur son of Jakeh Proverbs 31 woman Ecclesiastes Book of wisdom and perspective by Solomon Vanity of Life – How we prioritize earthly ambitions over God. Grief of Wisdom – The wiser we get  the more we understand how broken ... Read More

Psalms

Various songs written by mostly King David, a masterful musician and warrior

Proverbs

Book of wise sayingsWords of Agur son of JakehProverbs 31 woman

Ecclesiastes

Book of wisdom and perspective by SolomonVanity of Life – How we prioritize earthly ambitions over God.Grief of Wisdom – The wiser we get  the more we understand how broken we truly areVanity of Pleasure – When we try to live life to the fullest without God.The End of the Fool and the Wise – The predicted end for those who know God and those that don’tEverything has its time – Expect diverse seasons and respond with Godly wisdomThe God-given task – Enjoy the fruit of our labor but don’t forget to honor GodInjustice seems to prevail – Frustration with persistent wickednessVanity of Selfish Toil – The pitfalls of keeping up with the JonesesPopularity passes away – Fame can only last so longVanity of Gain and Honor – Chasing earthly possessions and even honor from authority will not save your soulWealth is not the goal of life – The mind entrapment due to wealthThe Value of Practical Wisdom – Knowing and practicing wisdomObey Authorities for God’s sake – It’s Godly wisdom to obey authorities as a testimony of God’s goodness.Death comes to all – Don’t worship life … worship God insteadNature of Wisdom and Folly – The effects and fruits of wisdom and follyValue of Diligence – The little things we do consistently mattersSeek God in Early Life – Build a strong relationship with God early in life before responsibilities and priorities creep in.

Songs of Solomon

The episodes of love between Solomon and the Shulamite GirlCourtshipWedding DayReluctance and RomancePermanence and Purity