The Book of Proverbs is a wisdom literature book that addresses various aspects of life, including wealth creation, sexuality, friendship, marriage, and child training. It is divided into several sections, each with distinct themes such as the invitation to acquire wisdom, contrasting the wise and the fool, and moral discourses on justice, the wicked, and the rich and poor. The book emphasizes the fear of God as the beginning of wisdom and personifies wisdom as a guiding force in creation and human life. Contributions come from King Solomon, Agur, Lemuel, the men of Hezekiah, and other anonymous wise individuals.
The Book of Genesis, the first book of the Bible, narrates the creation of the universe, the Earth, and humankind. It details the stories of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, Noah's Ark, and the Tower of Babel, establishing foundational narratives for Judaism and Christianity. Key themes include creation, sin, divine judgment, covenant, and the chosen people. The book's influence on Western culture and religious thought is profound and enduring. It provides a framework for understanding humanity's relationship with God and the origins of civilization. The book's complex narratives continue to inspire theological debate and literary interpretation.
This book is part of The Smart Guide to the Bible series and offers a detailed and practical study of the Book of Genesis. It includes relevant helps and insights on each page to enhance Bible study and understanding of the first book of the Bible.
This commentary by Dr. Peter S. Ruckman provides a detailed and conservative interpretation of the Book of Hebrews. It is designed to help readers understand the doctrine and significance of this biblical book, which is often considered one of the most misinterpreted. The commentary is part of The Bible Believer's Commentary Series and is intended for those interested in a literal and doctrinally sound analysis of the scripture.
The Great Supper: One’s Kingdomly Birthright for a Mess of Pottage
Parables: The Parable of the Great Supper, Jacob Steals Esau’s Birthright
Presented at Harbor Church, Los Angeles, California
March 27, 1983
Scripture: Luke 14:7-24, Matthew 22:1-14, Genesis 25:24-34
This is the fourth session of a 12-part series Dallas called “The Parabolic Teaching About Christ’s Kingdom by Christ Himself.”
Dallas focused on a sequence of teachings Jesus gave while dining at the home of a chief pharisee on a Sabbath day.
1. How to get the best seat at a banquet (Luke 14:8-11).
2. Inviting people to dinner regardless of their ability to repay you (Luke 14:12-14).
3. The Parable of the Great Supper (Luke 14:16-24).
Continuing this theme of pointing out where our priorities are, Dallas added:
4. Mary and Martha’s lesson on the “one thing” that is most important (Luke 10:38-42).
5. Esau trading his birthright to Jacob for a bowl of stew (Gen 25:24-34).
The session outline Dallas distributed to the class gives the list of topics and scriptures covered throughout the series. He encouraged participants to read the scriptures for each week before coming to class. Download a copy here:
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