These verses function as an introduction and as a bit of a trailer of what’s to come. Most of the important themes are here. As we look at this introduction, there are important details of why this book exists and who will benefit from reading and understanding it.
North and south spiral around each other into the banality of idolatrous oblivion. Does God have a plan? What now for the Kingdom promised to David and the God who would dwell with his people?
As Jeroboam secures his throne in the north, God sends a prophet from the south to remind him whose kingdom it is. But the destinies of south and north are entwined, and a deadly encounter with a lion reminds us that their fate is not in their hands.
Solomon’s legacy is a mess. His son, Rehoboam, tussles for power with the formerly disgraced administrator, Jeroboam. The kingdom God promised to David tears itself apart, and we finally learn what it would take to be a righteous king. If you're enjoying our series in Kings (or any of our other series) then please like, share and subscribe. We would love to continue growing the Word at Work community.
Food for thought: What would it look like to be a righteous king? Is such a thing even possible in the actual world of politics? In this episode, God sends a prophet with a wrenching verdict on Solomon’s life in the Kingdom of God. If you're enjoying our series in Kings (or any of our other series) then please like, share and subscribe. We would love to continue growing the Word at Work community.
We're halfway through our first season in the Books of Kings. Solomon’s later years are marked by power, wealth, influence, and every other excess he could have possibly desired. There are signs of God’s blessing in this. But all that glitters in Solomon’s kingdom isn’t gold. If you're enjoying our series in Kings (or any of our other series) then please like, share and subscribe. We would love to continue growing the Word at Work community. #1Kings
In this episode, Nathan works through one of the major milestones and events in Israel's history. Israel gathers to dedicate the temple as Solomon prays to the God who can’t be contained by it. The temple will channel God’s blessings to Israel for as long as they remain faithful. But what will happen if they stray? If you are enjoying the Word at Work, then become part of our community and subscribe to our channel. #1Kings
The temple is Solomon’s most enduring achievement. Breathtaking in scope, it is built to mirror the cosmic order itself. And it teaches us something about the God whose stubborn intention is to dwell with his people.
Solomon has the throne, but what will he do with it? God’s surprising gift of overwhelming generosity gives Solomon the ability to do whatever he wants. But the fine print in the gift of wisdom, as well as Solomon’s actions, raises some questions for the future of this kingdom. Intrigued? Watch, share, subscribe and become of our growing online Word at Work community. #1kings
Welcome to the first episode in our series The Books of Kings. Our host for this series is Dr. Nathan Lovell from George Whitefield College (GWC). Nathan is part of the faculty at GWC and is also the Director of Research. Here is a rundown of our first episode: Israel’s great king David lies frail and weak, while his sons fight for power. What will become of the kingdom that he built? What will become of God’s promise to build an eternal kingdom through him?
We come, at last, to the final section of the introduction. Again and again, we have been told about two very different ways to live: the way of wisdom, and the way of folly. We receive two seemingly identical (but actually very different!) invitations from Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly. This section of Proverbs concludes by forcing the reader to make a decision: which way will we choose? If you have grown in wisdom through this series and enjoyed the Word at Work then please give us a subscribe and become part of this community.
In this final episode of our first Emotions series, Scott welcomes back guest visitor Sean Savidis to talk about the topic and emotion that is shame. Shame is something many struggle with and so we hope that this episode will shed some light on the topic and be a source on information and encouragement to you, or those who you might know who struggle with shame. If you're enjoying our emotions series then please subscribe to our channel and become part of the Word at Work online community. Questions, thoughts or suggestions on either this topic or future topics? Please pop them into the comments section.
In this episode Scott chats to guest speaker Kyle Johnston (our Proverbs series host) about the topic and emotion that is grief. Grief is something that many have dealt with in recent times and so this episode will hopefully be something that can be of great benefit to either yourself, or perhaps someone who you would like to share the episode with. If you're enjoying our emotions series then please subscribe to our channel and become part of the Word at Work online community. Questions, thoughts or suggestions on either this topic or future topics? Please pop them into the comments section. #emotions #allthefeels #itsokaytohaveemotions
In this episode Scott welcomes guest Sean to discuss the emotion that is anger. What it is, how it manifests, how to control it and what the Bible has to say about it. We hope that this episode will be an encouragement to you and if anger is something that you are struggling with please find the necessary help where possible. If you're enjoying our emotions series then please subscribe to our channel and become part of the Word at Work online community. Questions, thoughts or suggestions on either this topic or future topics? Please pop them into the comments section.
In this episode Scott and guest speaker Josie work through the emotion, which many suffer from, to varying degrees, known as anxiety. What it is, how it works, how it shows itself, how the Bible helps us to understand and process this emotion. If you're enjoying The Word at Work content, then join our online community and subscribe to the channel. We value your support and want to continue making content that encourages people to walk with the Lord and grow in His Word.
Welcome to episode 1 of our series on the emotions. In this first episode Gareth sits down with Scott Tubman, the host of this new series, to talk about emotions. What they are, where they come from and how they are expressed. Our emotions episodes will come out weekly on Wednesdays. We hope that this series is going to be a real encouragement to all who watch and engage with it. For suggestions on future episodes and emotions, please pop them into the comments. The Word at Work exists to help all people come to know, love and grow in their walk with God. If you want to be part of that journey then hit subscribe and become part of our online community.
In Proverbs 8, we read the most majestic section in the entire book. Lady Wisdom tells us about herself, and reveals all her wonderful attributes: insight, righteousness, sound judgement and power. She is indispensable to leadership and social order, because she is the fundamental principle of creation. If God used Lady Wisdom in building creation, don’t you think that we will need her when we seek to build our lives? If you're growing in wisdom and enjoying the Word at Work then please give us a subscribe and become part of this community.
In this episode we get a great insight, a case study, if you like, from Proverbs 7 on how temptation works. Temptation has been the downfall of many a person and so we hope that as you watch this and engage with God's Word you will get a better understanding of it. If you're growing in wisdom and enjoying the Word at Work then please give us a subscribe and become part of this community.
In part three of our mini series in Proverbs 6, Kyle looks at the final type of folly: Deceit and Division. What it is, how it plays out and what we can do to avoid this type of folly. If you're enjoying our series in Proverbs, then join the Word at Work online community and subscribe to our channel. The Word at Work exists to help followers of Jesus grow into maturity and to keep taking the next step in their relationship with God.
In this episode Kyle looks at the 2nd type of folly we discover in Proverbs 6, that of laziness. This is probably something that affects us all at times, so give it a watch and see what this part of the Bible has to say about laziness and what a Biblical response to laziness could look like. If you are enjoying our series in Proverbs and are growing in wisdom, then subscribe to The Word at Work and become part of the online community. You can also listen to The Word on Work podcast on all major podcast platforms. #proverbs #wisdom #bewise #dontbeafool