Podcasts about Wisdom literature

In this episode of Uncommon Sense, I'm calling out a problem no one wants to confront: the normalization of partying, drinking, and casual sex especially among so-called “conservative influencers.”You cannot claim to defend Western Civilization while publicly celebrating the very behaviors that destroyed past civilizations. Conservatism without morality is just aesthetic rebellion.We don't need more clout, cocktails, or compromised values. We need a return to godliness, self-discipline, and moral responsibility because the future generations watching us will inherit whatever standard we tolerate today.If we want to save the West, we have to get serious about being truly Christian again.--https://www.bible.com/

We continue our Psalms study by looking at Psalms 23 and 51, two of the most beloved Psalms. The Way of the Shepherd (the book referenced by Fr. Zac) can be found here.

We continue our discussion of the book of Psalms by looking at Psalm 22. We discuss David's persecution, the poetry, and the Messianic significance.

We begin to dig into the Psalms with a discussion on Psalms 1 and 2. We talk about the Blessed Man, the Raging of the Nations, and God's King.

We introduce the book of psalms, discussing Hebrew Poetry in general, the organization of the Psalter, and how to get the most out of the Psalms.

For her daily devotions, Julie began singing the Scriptures. “As I sang, my heart and mind actually began to do and believe what I was singing about!” Through vocalizing God’s Word in song, Julie wanted His truth to shed light on the things she disliked about herself, such as her voice and her height. She said: “I began to sing from Song of Solomon 1:5: ‘Dark I am, yet lovely.’ ” (In that agrarian culture, a woman tanned by the sun wasn’t seen as beautiful.) Singing this Scripture passage, God changed her thoughts. Suddenly she understood: “God loves me even though I am not perfect.” Julie sang from a beautiful poem from the Old Testament’s Wisdom Literature. Some people interpret the Song of Songs as an allegory of God’s love for His people, but many view it as a celebration of marital love. In witnessing the beauty of the couple’s commitment to each other, we can echo the friends’ words: “We rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine” (v. 4). However we interpret these ancient words, we can affirm with Julie that God revels in His chosen people. As He says elsewhere in the Old Testament: “You are precious and honored in my sight, and . . . I love you” (Isaiah 43:4).

We finish up the Book of Job with God's answer to Job and Job's restoration.

Series: Q & A LessonsService: Sun PMType: SermonSpeaker: Josh McKibben

We see a sudden appearance of Elihu, an “angry young man.” Is he a prophet or just more of the same?

Job submits his “closing arguments” in his arguments with his friends. We see that he deeply cares about his relationship with God, and how his sufferings seem to point to a break in that fellowship

The Bible has a great deal to say about wisdom and how much we ought to value and seek it. In fact, there is a whole category of books in the Bible that we often refer to as "Wisdom Literature." One of these books is the book of Job, and near the middle of the book, in chapter 28, Job gives some very interesting reflections on the topic of wisdom. Quite interestingly, this unique chapter actually provides a great summary of many of the most important themes of wisdom that we find in other books of the Bible like the book of Proverbs. In this episode, I highlight 3 things about wisdom from Job 28.#1 - The Value of Wisdom#2 - The Source of Wisdom#3 - The Beginning of WisdomThis episode is a sermon preached by Jackson Hankey at a Christian Drug & Alcohol Treatment Program in Fargo, ND.

We look at Job 19 as a representative chapter of his responses to his friends' arguments. We see the depths of Job's sorrows, a hint at the Gospel, and a warning for his friends.

The book of Job is included in that section of the Bible titled “Wisdom Literature” for a reason. 

We discuss the third chapter in Job, in which Job curses the day of his birth, longs for the final rest, and laments his suffering. We consider what a life without the Gospel and God's grace looks like.

We discuss Job 1&2, including Job's character, Job's family, the gathering of the “Sons of God” and the Satan's Test.

An overview and introduction to the Book of Job. We discuss Job's character, the role of “the Satan,” whether Job's friends were being kind or cruel with their silence, and much more!

Welcome to this episode of Wisdom's Table! I'm your host, Rachel Wortman, and today we're diving deep into a topic that is both niche and incredibly relevant: the great wealth transfer. This concept has been discussed in Christian circles for decades, and I believe it's essential for everyone to understand how it can impact their lives. In this episode, I'll be unpacking the prophecies surrounding the great wealth transfer, particularly focusing on Proverbs 13:22, which states, "A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children, and the wealth of the sinner is stored up for the hands of the righteous." We'll explore the three key perspectives on this wealth transfer: The belief that it is a future event where the wicked will spontaneously give their wealth to Christians. The idea that it has already occurred in the past. The mindset approach, which is where I personally align. I believe that the wealth transfer is not just a singular event but a mindset we can adopt to position ourselves for God's blessings. Throughout the episode, I'll share biblical examples of wealth transfers, including stories from Exodus, Genesis, and the lives of figures like Joseph and Solomon. These examples illustrate that wealth transfers have occurred throughout history and can happen again today. I also challenge listeners to think critically about who the "wicked" and "righteous" are in the context of this scripture, especially in light of the New Testament understanding of righteousness through Christ. We'll discuss how the wealth transfer concept can be applied practically in our lives today, emphasizing the importance of understanding God's wisdom and methodologies. As we move forward, I'll reveal three keys to prepare for a wealth transfer of biblical proportions: Be empowered by God: Seek His power to do what only He can do through you. Do things God's way: Align your actions with His principles to experience His blessings. Build a kingdom with a throne for Him: Focus on creating opportunities that glorify God and invite others to know Him. I'll also share my personal experiences with wealth transfers in my life, highlighting how these keys have played a crucial role in my journey. Finally, I'm thrilled to announce the launch of the Kingdom Leaders Community, a monthly membership designed to help you grow in both spiritual formation and practical strategies for success. This community will provide you with resources, training, and support to help you build the abundant life God has intended for you. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO Join me as we explore these profound concepts and prepare ourselves for the incredible opportunities God has in store. Don't forget to check the show notes for more information and resources related to this episode. Thank you for tuning in, and I can't wait to see you next week at Wisdom's Table! 00:00:01 - Welcome to Wisdom's Table Introduction to the podcast and today's topic on the great wealth transfer. 00:00:37 - Understanding the Wealth Transfer Explaining the concept of the great wealth transfer and its biblical roots. 00:01:19 - Show Notes Explained Clarification on what show notes are and how to use them. 00:02:11 - Biblical Foundations of Wealth Transfer Discussion of Proverbs 13:22 and the prophecies surrounding wealth transfer. 00:03:46 - Three Perspectives on Wealth Transfer Introduction to the three camps of belief regarding the wealth transfer. 00:05:11 - Wealth Transfer as a Mindset Exploring the idea that wealth transfer can be a mindset rather than just an event. 00:06:03 - Historical Examples of Wealth Transfer Review of biblical instances of wealth transfer from the wicked to the righteous. 00:10:09 - Wisdom Literature vs. Prophecy Differentiating between wisdom literature and prophecy in the context of wealth transfer. 00:12:05 - Defining the Wicked and the Righteous Discussion on who the wicked and righteous are in the context of Proverbs 13:22. 00:14:01 - Critical Thinking on Wealth Transfer Encouragement to think critically about the concept of wealth transfer. 00:19:08 - God Empowers the Righteous Understanding how God empowers the work of the righteous. 00:20:01 - Practical Keys to Wealth Transfer Introduction to the three practical keys for experiencing a wealth transfer. 00:20:22 - Key 1: Be Empowered by God The importance of seeking God's empowerment for wealth transfer. 00:22:17 - Key 2: Do Things God's Way Emphasizing the necessity of aligning actions with God's ways. 00:24:05 - Key 3: Build a Kingdom for God The significance of building a kingdom that honors God. 00:26:01 - Wealth Transfer as a Season of Increase Defining wealth transfer as a sudden season of financial increase. 00:27:15 - Announcement of Kingdom Leaders Community Introduction of a new community for spiritual growth and practical training. 00:30:50 - Closing Remarks and Next Steps Encouragement to join the community and a preview of the next episode.  

We begin a new Christian Education series on the wisdom literature of the Old Testament (Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Songs). Today we introduce these books, discuss Hebrew poetry, and the biblical approach to wisdom in general.

Lesson 1 lays the foundation for this incredible book. We'll review it's place in the Wisdom Literature corpus, it's theological connections to the other Solomonic books, it's authorship and dating, the trifold structure, the most important themes and theology, and finally it's inclusion in the disputed "deuterocanonical books". Enjoy this sample from Lesson 1, "Introducing the Book of Wisdom" from Dr. Nick's four-part course, "The Wisdom of Solomon: Love Righteousness." Anyone can join our community of students and stream the entire audio lesson and full course (and other courses too!) whenever they wish.

The Rich Fool, Ecclesiastes, and Finding True Wealth. Join Matt Skinner, Karoline Lewis, and Rolf Jacobson as they dive deep into the challenging texts for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost (August 3rd, 2025). This episode explores Luke's parable of the rich fool, examining what this wealthy man actually did wrong and why Jesus calls him "fool" rather than "sinner." The hosts tackle tough questions about wealth, possessions, and what it means to be "rich toward God." They discuss how the parable connects to our modern struggles with storage units, financial security, and the subtle ways greed can creep into our lives - even when we're just trying to be responsible. The conversation also explores the challenging pairing of this text with Ecclesiastes, examining the wisdom literature's perspective on vanity (Hebrew: hevel - like smoke or vapor) and the fleeting nature of worldly pursuits. Plus, they delve into the beautiful poetry of Hosea 11, where God's parental love and tender compassion shine through despite Israel's unfaithfulness. Commentaries for the Eighth Sunday after Pentecost can be found on the Working Preacher website at https://www.workingpreacher.org/commentaries/revised-common-lectionary/ordinary-18-3/commentary-on-luke-1213-21-6. *  *  * Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share to stay connected with more insightful lectionary discussions! Reminder: We have commentaries for the Revised Common Lectionary, the Narrative Lectionary, and Evangelio (Spanish-language Gospel). We're here for you, working preachers! Learn more by visiting https://www.workingpreacher.org/. Watch this episode on YouTube at https://youtu.be/OUArBuV3u2g.

Is the Bible really as simple as we've made it? In this powerful message, Shane Willard unpacks why so many people are deconstructing their faith - not because they're walking away from Jesus, but because they're wrestling with how we've interpreted Scripture.00:00 - Intro & July Update  00:52 - Sermons by Shane Willard Explained  03:12 - Why the Bible Is Under Attack  07:21 - What Needs Deconstructing  10:25 - Problems with Static Bible Reading  12:21 - The Bible's Historical Arc  18:02 - Genre Confusion & Biblical Interpretation  24:40 - Questions About Hell, Heaven, & More  29:40 - Is the Bible Simple?  32:00 - Understanding the Book of Job  40:00 - Wisdom Literature & Suffering  43:00 - Deuteronomy & Problematic Passages  53:00 - God and Genocide in Psalm 137  54:00 - How to Read the Bible Faithfully

As between the Septuagint (LXX) and the rabbinic text (MT), there are significant differences in the books that comprise the wisdom literature (i.e., Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon). These differences range from changes in diction through distortions and corruptions to outright additions and deletions (one should think of the warning in the Book of Revelation). Out treatment here is not (and is not intended to be) comprehensive — there are centuries of work ahead of the Church; rather, we intend to drive home the point that the only Christian reaction is to abandon and anathematize the ‘Hebrew' passed to us by the rabbis in favor of the Greek passed to us by Christ, the Apostles, and our faithful forebears — and, most importantly of all, preserved by God, as He promised. Christ, the Apostles, and the early Church all unanimously held that the Septuagint is, indeed, the very Word of God. In this fifth episode in the (now) nine-episode LXX series, we examine differences between the LXX and the MT in the wisdom books (largely focusing on Proverbs). This is the second of three episodes dealing specifically with the Old Testament differences between the LXX and the MT. This is, of course, not our closing argument, for we will be making that in the two episodes that deal with the New Testament and how it treats the Old Testament. Show Notes X thread on differences in Proverbs See Also Full Interview with Will Spencer [This will probably trigger as a download in your browser, and it is ~750MB.] Further Reading Parental Warnings None.

The biblical concept of Justice will challenge your business ethics, personal interactions, politics, and how you think about those who do not receive justice in this world – no matter where you fall along any of these spectrums. Come learn with us today about how the Book of Proverbs deals with Justice and what Jesus has to say about it.__________ If you're new let us know & visit https://www.covenantdoylestown.org to learn more about us and how you can get connected. If you would like to be prayed for, you can submit a prayer request here: https://covenantdoylestown.org/prayer/ __________ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covenantchurchdoylestown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantdoylestown

The Tongue, The Heart, The Stomach... What do these have to do with Jesus, the Bible, and Self-Control?__________ If you're new let us know & visit https://www.covenantdoylestown.org to learn more about us and how you can get connected. If you would like to be prayed for, you can submit a prayer request here: https://covenantdoylestown.org/prayer/ __________ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/covenantchurchdoylestown Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/covenantdoylestown

“What do people really get for all their hard work? I have seen the burden God has placed on us all. Yet God has made everything beautiful for its own time. He has planted eternity in the human heart, but even so, people cannot see the whole scope of God's work from beginning to end.” Ecclesiastes 3:9-11Ecclesiastes is one of my favorite books of the Bible. I might be weird in this, I don't know many other people who would say Ecclesiastes is their favorite. To me, it's one of the most human books in the whole Bible. Not only does it have some of my favorite verses, but it's such a relatable look at one man's struggles. Ecclesiastes is another entry in the Wisdom Literature of the Bible, along with Job, Psalms and Proverbs and, even though it may not seem like wisdom literature at first glance, it becomes clear why the more you spend time in it.To help us navigate the book of Ecclesiastes is Dr. Richard Belcher. Dick is the John and Frances Gwin Professor of Old Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary and author of the Mentor Commentary on Ecclesiastes. Doable Discipleship is a Saddleback Church podcast produced and hosted by Jason Wieland. It premiered in 2017 and now offers more than 400 episodes. Episodes release every Tuesday on your favorite podcast app and on the Saddleback Church YouTube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/saddleback).Resources Related to This Episode:https://www.amazon.com/Ecclesiastes-Commentary-Richard-Belcher-Jr/dp/1527100413Subscribe to the Doable Discipleship podcast at Apple Podcasts (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/doable-discipleship/id1240966935) or Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/1Zc9nuwQZOLadbFCZCmZ1V)Related Doable Discipleship Episodes: Navigating the Bible: Proverbs - https://youtu.be/DytRT5AsZg8Navigating the Bible: Psalms - https://youtu.be/oZeesooAYUINavigating the Bible: Job - https://youtu.be/14jaf2T1eCQNavigating the Bible: Esther - https://youtu.be/7RZ7ATWQZucNavigating the Bible: Nehemiah - https://youtu.be/Gok4WDgwn5INavigating the Bible: Ezra - https://youtu.be/aBC0nEjYeyoNavigating the Bible: 2 Chronicles - https://youtu.be/OG3rHTgMgEINavigating the Bible: 1 Chronicles - https://youtu.be/lQ_Qc4zbfgANavigating the Bible: 2 Kings - https://youtu.be/04q9gDhBKTkNavigating the Bible: 1 Kings - https://youtu.be/aS-KoeQXl2kNavigating the Bible: 2 Samuel - https://youtu.be/ZbpafGgOW7cNavigating the Bible: 1 Samuel - https://youtu.be/lY8wPElSFMYNavigating the Bible: Rute - https://youtu.be/YaH-t-ZzTaMNavigating the Bible: Judges - https://youtu.be/qNGcOf2o0NUNavigating the Bible: Joshua - https://youtu.be/hF28aThBtFsNavigating the Bible: Deuteronomy - https://youtu.be/HzmNgPOM4zUNavigating the Bible: Numbers - https://youtu.be/H1HO6V9HDxsNavigating the Bible: Leviticus - https://youtu.be/08RhDCXYex4Navigating the Bible: Exodus - https://youtu.be/NB9UTpS1F3MNavigating the Bible: Genesis - https://youtu.be/ddhjMfOoasAInspiring Dreams by Keys of Moon | https://soundcloud.com/keysofmoonMusic promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/Creative Commons CC BY 4.0https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/