The Bible by David Alley

Proverbs 23 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 23 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about how to behave when in fine or upper class company. Who knew that such things were in scripture? We also learn that children are not as fragile as society would have you think, and we can mould them and train them.

Proverbs 22 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 22 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about how to raise a child so they turn out right. We also consider whether the proverbs are promises as some people think, or whether they become promises when the Spirit inspires them.

Proverbs 21 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 21 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about the interaction between what God wants and what earthly political leaders want.

Proverbs 20 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 20 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about alcohol and consider the consequences of too much. Fascinatingly Solomon asks a question about the man of unfailing love - who can find that man? That man is Christ, and here we consider for a while the pistis christou debate that NT scholars spend time on. Are we...

Proverbs 19 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 19 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that a certain type of lying really really gets up God’s nose. We also hear a story from a woman imprisoned by making up stories against someone who didn't do them.

Proverbs 18 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 18 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that a fools mouth is his destruction. And surprisingly we learn that Godo is a tower, and this is NOT a metaphor. Actually we learn about the nature of metaphorical language and what it does and does not say about God.

Proverbs 17 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 17 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that God tests the hearts and motivations of people… even though they may not realise it is happening.

Proverbs 16 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 16 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn what pride does to the path of a person’s life, and how people think they are clean and good, but God knows them truly.

Proverbs 15 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 15 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that trying to win an argument doesn’t win friends at all. There are ways of winning that are not what you expect.

Proverbs 14 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 14 we learn about making amends and how good that is. We then enter into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and see how the wisdom of Solomon works there making a huge difference. Such wisdom should be working for you too.

Proverbs 13 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 13 we learn that the mouth is the gate of the soul, and it needs to be guarded, but few actually do. We also learn about wealth and appearances. Why is it that many wealthy people pretend to be poor, and many poor pretend to be wealthy?

Proverbs 12 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 12 we consider the idea of correction, and how easily we receive it. We also meet the worthy and the unworthy wivess of Billy Graham and Abraham LIncoln. What did King Solomon say about them?

Proverbs 11 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 11 we consider a number of proverbs in light of the way a ruler handles his or her people, and finish with a thought about the overthrow of evil, the Nazi regime and touch on the French revolution. The ancient wisdom of King Solomon still speaks today.

Proverbs 10 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 10 we start into the wisdom sayings. There are 900 in the book of proverbs, the majority by Solomon. In this video we explain parallelism in the proverbs and explore the Dunning-Kreuger effect in light of one of the very early proverbs.

Proverbs 9 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 9 we learn that wisdom builds a house, and sets a table. This is none other that Christ, and what he does for his kingdom, and for his people. The works of Christ are found strongly in the old testament wisdom writings as this video explains.

Proverbs 8 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 8 we meet wisdom personified, a woman. Previously we met the strange woman in chapter seven, but this woman in chapter 8 is noble, prudent, thoughtful and wise. Wisdom here is Christ personified, and this video explains and explores the idea that everything said about wisdom in proverbs is about Christ.

Proverbs 7 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 7 we meet the strange woman who allurred a foolish youth to his death. Nobody thinks they are the foolish youth, and yet all are easily led down that same path. As a precaution we must write wisdom on our hearts… this video explores what that means.

Proverbs 6 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 6 Solomon goes back to addressing his son, and talks about financial management. He talks about being careful with debt, and avoiding laziness. This chapter also contains the 7 things that God absolutely hates… and all of them have a theme as will be explained..

Proverbs 5 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 5 King David continues to speak addressing his son Solomon. Solomon recounts the things he learned from his father, passing them onto us. This video explains why Solomon valued wisdom so much.

Proverbs 4 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 4 a dramatic shift takes place. Solomon now tells us how his father spoke to him as a child. We now enter into the mind of King David, and see why Solomon thinks the way he does.

Proverbs 3 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 3 Solomon is still talking to his son, and this chapter will explain what wisdom will do for you if you are able to obtain it.

Proverbs 2 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 2 Solomon begins talking to ‘my son.’ This video explains the four ‘son’s or the four groups, which includes you, who this is written for. This chapter will also explain where wisdom comes from.

Isaiah 10 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 10 God starts talking about the rising Assyrian Empire, which he calls “his rod” and which is going to punish Israel. This video considers how people can be evil, but still be used of God to fulfil his will, ust as Assyria did.

Proverbs 1 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 1 we enter into a remarkable and unique biblical book, penned by Solomon, but also containing wisdom from Agur, Lemuel, King David and others. In the first chapter we learn the purpose of wisdom, which is not what you think.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo ) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 150 read by David Alley, followed by comments and pray...