FBC Van Alstyne

Strength in Weakness- "The God of All Comfort"

The Afterword -- Proverbs Week 4

Summary

In this conversation, Jace & Lexie delve into the themes of wisdom as presented in Proverbs chapters 8 and 9. They explore the nature of wisdom, contrasting Lady Wisdom with Lady Folly, and discuss the importance of making wise choices in life. The conversation emphasizes the call to embrace wisdom as a guiding principle for living a fulfilling life, while also acknowledging the temptations of folly. The hosts reflect on the biblical understanding of wisdom, its eternal nature, and its role in the creation of the world. They conclude with a powerful invitation to choose the path of wisdom and life.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Proverbs Study
00:58 Reflections on Wisdom and Truth
03:18 The Call of Wisdom
05:37 Contrasting Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly
09:41 The Path of Wisdom vs. Folly
12:55 Understanding Wisdom's Nature
17:18 Lady Wisdom's Authority
20:16 The Simple and the Wise
22:49 The Invitation to Wisdom
29:39 Two Houses, Two Futures
37:31 The Call to Repentance and Life

DNOW '26 Sunday- Peyton Coker

The Afterword -- Proverbs Intro

In This Episode:

• The purpose and methodology behind our Bible study approach in Proverbs
• The significance of Proverbs 1-7 and the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly
• How imagination and metaphor deepen our understanding of wisdom
• The spiritual and practical implications of adultery as a metaphor for sin
• Recognizing the signs of Lady Folly’s seductive speech and influence
• Counting the cost of wisdom versus folly—long-term vs. short-term rewards
• How Jesus embodies wisdom and extends the invitation to follow Him
• Practical steps to bind God's Word around your neck and heart

Timestamps:

00:00 - Welcome and overview of Proverbs study approach
02:24 - The purpose of verse-by-verse Bible study in Proverbs
06:15 - Why the contrast between Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly is crucial
08:43 - Wisdom literature in the Sermon on the Mount
12:10 - The repetitive nature and depth of Proverbs’ metaphorical language
16:55 - The spiritual danger of Lady Folly and her seductive speech
21:21 - The metaphor of adultery and its broader spiritual implications
26:33 - How Lady Folly’s secrecy symbolizes hidden sin
30:26 - The invitation from Jesus: Come, drink, and follow me
35:29 - Counting the cost of folly: The way of death
39:05 - The importance of meditating on God's Word daily
41:03 - Recognizing condemnation versus conviction in Scripture
42:00 - Repentance and the grace available through Christ

Entrusted- "Stewarding our Treasure"

Entrusted- "Entrusted with a Story"

Entrusted- "The Days of our Lives"

Entrusted- "The Owner and the Steward"

Advent- "Love"

Advent- "Joy"