Bible in One Year

JULY 24 Many Christians quibble over whether the Song of Solomon is a homogeneous poem, or just a collection of love lyrics to celebrate an Easter wedding. We believe it…

JULY 23 The mind of the unregenerate man continues to say, "Vanity of vanities, all is vanity." Today's reading unveils the desperation and frustration which permeates the heart and spirit…

JULY 22 In chapter 5 the preacher emphasizes the importance of sincerity in religious service. In verses 4-6 he states that we should keep our promises to God literally. Too…

JULY 21 The word "Ecclesiastes" comes from the Greek word ekklesia, which, in the New Testament, is translated "church" or "assembly." It carries the idea of a preacher, or debater,…

JULY 20 Warnings and instructions are continued in chapter 29. In verse 15 Solomon says, "The rod and reproof give wisdom: but a child left to himself bringeth his mother…

JULY 19 The theme of chapter 25 is anger. Notice that there is a righteous anger against sin. Verse 23 teaches that an angry look will silence a gossip. In…

JULY 18 Our emphasis today will be on Proverbs 23:15-35, in which a godly father warns his son against the sin of drunkenness. There are more than ten million alcoholics…

JULY 17 Again in today's reading Solomon emphasizes the tongue. In chapter 21:23 we read, "Whoso keepeth his mouth keepeth his soul from troubles." All too often the tongue gets…

JULY 16 The contrast between evil and goodness is continued in our reading today. God promises us that, "He that handleth a matter wisely shall find good: but whoso trusteth…

JULY 15 Proverbs 14:12 says, "There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death." One of the curses of Christless…