MEPHIBOSHETH of LODEBAR

2 Samuel 9:1–13 (KJV)

And David said, Is there yet any that is left of the house of Saul, that I may shew him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?

And there was of the house of Saul a servant whose name was Ziba. And when they had called him…

THE HOARY HEAD

Proverbs 16:31 (KJV)

The hoary head is a crown of glory, if it be found in the way of righteousness.

Proverbs 17:6 (KJV)

Children’s children are the crown of old men; and the glory of children are their fathers.

Up On The Roof Top

Proverbs 21:9 (KJV)

It is better to dwell in a corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman in a wide house.

By far, the majority of personalities found in the Proverbs refer to the man. I am of the opinion that, in most cases, they…

A Foolish Son

Proverbs 17:25 (KJV)

A foolish son is a grief to his father, and bitterness to her that bare him.

The Bible says “a foolish son is a grief to his father.”

WHAT THE GRACE OF GOD TEACHES US

Titus 2:11–15 (KJV)

HANDFULS OF PURPOSE

Ruth 2:14–18 (KJV)

And Boaz said unto her, At mealtime come thou hither, and eat of the bread, and…

WHY THE PEOPLE REJOICE

Proverbs 29:2 (KJV)

When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice: but when the wicked beareth rule, the people mourn.

I want you to notice this statement, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice…”

THE FIXED HEART

Psalms 57:7 (KJV)

My heart is fixed, O God, my heart is fixed: I will sing and give praise.

RARE WISDOM

Proverbs 30:24–28

There be four things which are little upon the earth, but they are exceeding wise:

The ants are a people not strong, yet they prepare their meat in the summer;

Lending To The Lord

Proverbs 19:17 (KJV)

He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.

Once in a while most of us will find ourselves in a position where we need to make a visit to a finance company, a…