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Proverbs MAY 7 Reading 127 IN PRAISE OF WISDOM Proverbs 1–9 “Wisdom will save you from the ways of wicked men, from men whose words are perverse” (Prov. 2:12).The wise person is not the individual of great intellectual achievement, but the person who makes appropriate choices in his or her daily life. To know whatContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

Proverbs INTRODUCTION Proverbs is a collection of sayings that examines specific behaviors, asking whether each is wisdom or folly. The book’s pithy observations state general principles that apply to all human beings, not just to believers. Many of the sayings in this book are ascribed to Solomon (970-930 B.C.), while Proverbs 25:1 indicates the collectionContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

MAY 6 Reading 126 HALLELUJAH CHORUS Psalms 142–150“Praise Him for His acts of power; praise Him for His surpassing greatness” (Ps. 150:2).How great a contribution the Psalms make to our lives. In reading them we are led to praise the Lord. Overview Four psalms of David lift us from a desperate sense of need (Pss.Continue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

MAY 5 Reading 125 WORKS OF GOD’S HANDS Psalms 135–141 “I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made; Your works are wonderful, I know that full well” (Ps. 139:14).Praise and worship grow out of God’s revelation of Himself to us. The more we know of what God has done and is doing, theContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”

MAY 4 Reading 124 SONGS OF ASCENTS Psalms 120–134 “I rejoiced with those who said to me, ’Let us go to the house of the Lord.’ Our feet are standing in your gates, O Jerusalem” (Ps. 122:1–2).How do we feel when Sunday comes, and we approach the church where we worship? This group of psalmsContinue reading “The 365 Day Devotional Commentary”