The words of King Lemuel's mother ring out across the millennia: "An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels." In this episode, we unpack the description of the virtuous woman of Proverbs 31.

Proverbs offers wisdom regarding companionship for all ages and all times. Join us as we discuss the impact of our friends and things we ought to consider when choosing our companions.

When the Proverbs tell us that God hates something or finds it detestable, it is worth pausing to consider why. As we learn more about God and his nature, we will better understand how we are called to love what he loves and hate what he hates....

Generations upon generations have noted and commented on the allure of alcohol. Join us as we look to the wisdom of the Proverbs to consider what is so enticing about alcohol and what warnings we should keep in mind.

In this episode, we continue last week's discussion on parenting, getting into some of the practical issues of instruction, obedience, and correction. Join us as we look to the proverbs for God's insight into practical parenting issues.

The Proverbs offer a multitude of wisdom regarding the purpose, value, and practical effects of parenting. In this episode, we discuss the role of wisdom in parenting as well as the importance of having the right perspective toward parenting.

Join us as we continue last week's discussion on the fear of the Lord with a particular focus on what this fear can and should produce in our minds, our hearts, and our lives.

"The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge..." In our pursuit of true knowledge and wisdom, the Proverbs are clear we need to start from and build upon the fear of the Lord – but what is the fear of the Lord? And how does that help us ...

Like cars, people have blind spots. Join us today as we discuss what the Proverbs has to teach us about what causes our blind spots and some of the best ways we can grow in this area!

Proverbs has a lot to say about laziness. However, it doesn't just talk about the stereotypical "lazy bum," and instead it challenges us to consider what it means to be truly diligent. Join us as we discuss what counsel the Proverbs can offer t...

Jesus said in Matthew 6:24, "You cannot serve God and money." The book of Proverbs has a multitude of wisdom on proper attitudes about money and our relationship to it. In today's episode, we consider warnings about the danger of wealth as well...

The Proverbs contain counsel that reminds women that wisdom and discretion are of more value than beauty. Join us in this episode as we consider some of the warnings and encouragements that women can find in the wisdom literature.FILL O...

"My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your hear to my understanding..." So begins the section of Proverbs 5-7 wherein the writer gravely warns the reader regarding the temptation to foolishness and sexual immorality. In this episode, we t...

While the Proverbs often speak about our speech, James writes in 3:2, "If anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able to bridle his whole body." Indeed, controlling our speech is an act of self-discipline. Join us as we d...

In a culture that thrives on lifestyle comparison, Christians must be wary of being mastered by the green giant of envy. Join us as we look at the wisdom that James and the Proverbs have to offer regarding the dangers of (and the antidote to) e...

Welcome back to the Proverbs Project!Anger and wrath are consistently warned against in the book of Proverbs. However, when we find ourselves angry, we often also find ourselves at a loss about why we are angry. Join us in this episode as w...

Welcome to Season 6!Before we take short break, we introduce our new theme which will focus on drawing practical application from God's wisdom literature.Be sure to tune back in on Septemeber 2 as we begin this journey together!...

Did Jesus really get baptized?When Jesus comes to John to be baptized, his response is "I need to be baptized by you, and do you come to me?" This is likely similar to our initial response to Jesus' baptism – why is the perfect and blameles...

Did Jesus really turn water to wine?In John 2, we are told about "the first" of Jesus' signs which took place at a wedding in Cana. While this passage is often surrounded by secondary discussions, in this episode, we want to get to heart of...

Did Jesus really walk on water?This is most likely the most well-known and widely-recognized of Jesus' miracles and a clear sign of Jesus' divinity. But how does Jesus' miracle and Peter's interaction affect our understanding of faith and c...

Did Jesus really spit in a man's eyes?In Mark 8, we find a miracle that we find strange on multiple levels. First, Jesus spits on the man's eyes to heal him, which is unusual. Then, it doesn't seem to work completely, which is singular amon...

Did Jesus really set a child before his disciples?Several times in his ministry, Jesus used children as an object lesson for his disciples. In this episode, we consider what he was teaching his disciples and how that informs our understandi...

Did Jesus really break the Sabbath?In Luke 6 and Matthew 12, Jesus' opponents accuse him and his disciples of violating Sabbath law. How Jesus responds to these accusations can help us understand the character of God and how that influences...

Did Jesus really curse a fig tree?Found in the same context as cleansing the temple, this account of Jesus causing a fig tree to wither and die is one that often garners questions. What is the purpose of Jesus' response to the tree?...

Did Jesus really drive people out of the Temple?This event recorded in all four gospels gets our attention. Why would Jesus drive people out of the Temple? What are we supposed to learn and understand when reading these accounts?