Daily Readings

Jun 6 (Daily reading: Proverbs 10-12) Solomon wrote: “A wise son makes a father glad” (10:1). He then gave some characteristics of a wise son. Honesty and fairness: “Treasures of wickedness profit nothing” (10:2, NKJV). What is attained by questionable means will bring disappointment in the end. Hard work: “He who gathers in summer is […]

Jun 5 (Daily reading: Proverbs 7-9) Solomon wrote of a choice between two companions, one representing wisdom, and the other representing foolishness (an adulteress). “Say to wisdom, “You are my sister,” and call understanding your intimate friend, so that they may keep you from an adulteress, from the foreigner who flatters with her words” (7:4-5). […]

Jun 4 (Daily reading: Proverbs 4-6, NIV) Solomon passed on to his sons some good advice that he had received from his father David: “Take hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands, and you will live. Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or turn away from them.” (4:4-5). […]

Jun 3 (Daily reading: Proverbs 1-3) Solomon began his proverbs by giving advice to those who want wisdom, knowledge, and understanding: “Let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance” (1:5, NIV). The path of wisdom is not a solitary one; we apply what we learn together through life […]

Jun 2 (Daily reading: Song of Solomon) In chapters 1-2 of the Song of Solomon, the man and the woman in love complimented each other. For example, from him: “How beautiful you are, my darling, how beautiful you are!” And from her: “How handsome you are, my beloved, and so delightful!” (1:15-16). Compliments are important […]

Jun 1 (Daily reading: 2 Chronicles 1; Psalm 72, NIV) Commentators are not sure if it was David or Solomon who wrote Psalm 72. Either way, it appears to be messianic in character, compared to other messianic passages. For example, consider this messianic passage in Isaiah: “A shoot will come up from the stump of […]