Posts by Josh Moody

Isaiah 31-33, Proverbs 24:1-22, Luke 22:54-62, Hebrews 7:11-28  Proverbs 24:1-22: Thirty sayings of the wise (#20-30). Saying 20: “Do not envy the wicked, do not desire their company; for their hearts plot violence, and their lips talk about making trouble.” (24:1-2) Sometimes it seems as if those who disobey God end up living the best and most successful…

Isaiah 29-30, Proverbs 23:19-35, Luke 22:47-53, Hebrews 7:1-10  Proverbs 23:19-35: Thirty sayings of the wise: now we look at numbers 16-19. Saying 16: “Listen, my son, and be wise, and set your heart on the right path: do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat, for drunkards and gluttons become poor, and…

Isaiah 27-28, Proverbs 23:1-18, Luke 22:39-46, Hebrews 6:13-20  Proverbs 23:1-18: We continue with “thirty sayings of the wise” (#7-15). Saying 7:  “When you sit to dine with a ruler, note well what is before you, and put a knife to your throat if you are given to gluttony. Do not crave his delicacies, for that food is deceptive.” (23:1-3) When you…

Isaiah 24-26, Proverbs 22:17-29, Luke 22:31, Hebrews 6:1-12  Proverbs 22:17-29: We come now to “thirty sayings of the wise” (#1-6). Saying 1: “Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise,     and apply your heart to my knowledge, for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you,     if all of them are ready…

Isaiah 21-23, Proverbs 22:1-16, Luke 22:24-30, Hebrews 5  Proverbs 22:1-16:  “A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold” (22:1). A reputation ruined is very hard, but by God’s grace, to rebuild. Therefore, do not focus on getting rich; focus on being faithful. “Rich and poor have this in…

Isaiah 17-20, Proverbs 21:17-31, Luke 22:14-23, Hebrews 4:12-16  Proverbs 21:17-31: Be a person of true understanding! “Whoever loves pleasure will be a poor man; he who loves wine and oil will not be rich” (21:17). If you make money, but you immediately spend it, then it doesn’t matter how much you make! The first way to get yourself…

Isaiah 14-16, Proverbs 21:1-16, Luke 22:1-13, Hebrews 4:1-11  Proverbs 21:1-16:  “The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will” (21:1). Even the powerful are in God’s hands! Therefore, take courage you who are oppressed—and pray! You have a defender in heaven. “Every way of a man is right in…

Isaiah 11-13, Proverbs 20:16-30, Luke 21:29-38, Hebrews 3  Proverbs 20:16-30:  “Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger, and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for foreigners” (20:16). Soft-hearted is good; soft-brained is not. Lord, give us tender hearts and tough minds! Thick skin and gentle disposition. Being good and weak…

Isaiah 9-10, Proverbs 20:1-15, Luke 21:20-28, Hebrews 2:10-18  Proverbs 20:1-15: Be wise! “Wine is a mocker, strong drink a brawler, and whoever is led astray by it is not wise.” (20:1). Christians have differences of conscience regarding whether total abstinence, teetotalism, or moderate drinking is the right approach. The Bible does tell us that wine makes glad the…

Isaiah 6-8, Proverbs 19:15-29, Luke 21:1-19, Hebrews 2:1-9  Proverbs 19:15-29: “Slothfulness casts into a deep sleep, and an idle person will suffer hunger” (19:15). We constantly need to fight against the sweet danger of laziness: yes, it can bring you deep sleep (relaxation, calm), but if not addressed, laziness can lead to real “hunger.” The solution to every…