True Wisdom

One of the best things we can do for our children, and future generations, is leaving them a legacy of service to God. In 1st Chronicles 28 we see that David, despite the problems he had encountered and caused in his life, set Solomon on the right path with the advice and knowledge Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom...

Thinking of others before yourself... that is something easy enough to talk about but very difficult for most people to accomplish. What about helping everyone achieve their goals and dreams before you think about accomplishing your own? Andrew and Robert discuss someone in Joshua 14 who aided his whole nation before thinking about claiming his own promise. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questi...

This episode Andrew and Robert read from Roman 14 and discuss what it means to follow rules and regulations for Christians and what a Stumbling Block means. Is your behavior a positive OR a negative for your fellow believers? Can God actually hold you responsible because of someone's learned behavior from your actions? Even in the name of doing what is right?? Send us Fan Mail Support the sho...

Sometimes Sin has a long-lasting effect on our lives; whether it is due to cause an effect or sometimes just guilt in having committed the sin to begin with. In 2 Samuel 13:21-39 we see how David's sin with Bathsheba affected him and his household moving forward. Andrew and Robert discuss the problems of doing nothing even after asking for forgiveness for the wrongs you have done. Send us Fan...

Imagine the anger you would feel when you hear about a massive injustice done to a regular person by someone in power. Now imagine the guilt you experience when you realize YOU are the perpetrator of that injustice.  Andrew and Robert discuss the emotions that David went through as Nathan recounted David's own recent history back to him. The consequences went on to damage David's family...

As Robert and Andrew near the end of Psalm 119 they notice something special and dive deeper into how it was written as a song.  The writer of Psalm 119, King David, really focused on specific areas in each section of his writing and in verses 145-160 he paid close attention to requesting a Quickening. Related Podcasts: — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 1 — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 2 — Importance of...

Ah, Ephesians 5. We focus most on, "Wives obey your husbands" and "Husbands love your wives" but there is so much more in the chapter. There are guides into how families should work together and how we should treat each others as members of Jesus' church. Andrew and Robert do dive into the husbands & wives section to examine what most of us get wrong. Related Podcasts:...

Jesus says, "One of you will betray me." The Disciples, "Is it me? Is it me?" Jesus knew how his death would come to pass and He tried to prepare his disciples but what they were hoping would happen clouded their judgement to what was going to happen. As we see what is going on around us are we blind, hoping for an outcome different from what the Bible says? Are we doing what J...

Andrew and Robert continue on with Psalm 119 covering verses 129-144. Verse 142 says, "Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is the truth." This is where the title of today's episode originates.  With God's righteousness being everlasting what does that say about the Old Testament where most people treat God as if he were vengeful? Do we even have a rig...

How can two prophets, who prophesy using the words that God gave them, end up with two vastly different results? Jeremiah, when faced with adversity and threats of death, handled the situation with confidence and Urijah handled his situation with fear. But what about Eljah? When he was threatened by Queen Jezebel he ran in a fear? Andrew and Robert discuss the differences and explain how we should...

Robert and Andrew continue with Psalm 119 covering verses 113-128. In these verses David expands on his love of God's laws. Are these psalms still effective to us today? Related Podcasts: — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 1 — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 2 — Importance of the Psalms — Loving God's Law — Continuing with Psalm 119 — Teach me Thy Statutes — David's longest Poem continues — Lo...

What do you do when you are facing a difficult situation that was not your fault. Would your response change when the situation is because of choices you've made? 2 Chronicles 20 give us the story of King Jehoshaphat who was facing a large army coming against him. How did he decide to handle it? Is that option available to use today? Andrew and Robert talk about believing the promises of God...

Could you imagine what life would be like without sin? Could you imagine what marriage would be like without sin?? These days we fight over so many issues between the sexes but what was God's original plan? What was God's description of what life would be like between Adam and Eve after sin. Robert and Andrew study from Genesis 3 to tackles these and other questions. Send us Fan Mail Sup...

When you look at the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife in Genesis 39 and then  you look at the title of this episode, Squandered Blessings, you might immediately ask, "Joseph didn't sin; how did he squander his blessing??". Andrew and Robert take a look at this story from a different view point. Even though Joseph ended up spending 3 years in prison for a crime he didn't...

Sometime a person can allow others to lead them from God... Other times people decide to partner up to go in the complete opposite direction to God. Ahab was one of those who chose to align with someone who would do nothing to strengthen a relationship with God. In 1st Kings 16:31-33 it it indicates that Ahab did worse than those that went before him. Andrew and Robert discuss a few kings that did...

Making decision has been difficult for humans for centuries. However, when God gives us directions it *should* makes thing easier. Right? Because of the Bible providing historical accounts of people lives we have the benefit of seeing the high cost when people have not listened to God. Look at all that Lot lost because he and Abram did not follow the directions originally given to Abram? What will...

On today's episode Andrew and Robert examine Ecclesiastes 9, to hear what King Solomon had to say about his evaluation of life as he came out of his apostasy. Do these thoughts still resonate with us today? Should they? Related Podcasts: — Practical Wisdom Continues — Even More Practical Wisdom — More Practical Wisdom — Practical Wisdom Related Podcasts at RightlyDivide : — Introduction to th...

What makes someone, who wants freedom from God so that they can do whatever they please, choose to be ruled by another person?  Andrew and Robert read from 1 Samuel 8 and discuss the story of Israel's desire to be ruled by a King even when it was explained to them how badly it would turn out. And, as always, God was right. Are there parallels in the world today? Send us Fan Mail Support the s...

When we make decisions in life we don't often know how they will turn out what what effects it will have on us or our families later. This applies doubly then we decide to break God's laws, never fully understanding the impact. Would Adam really have eaten the fruit if he knew how many millions of people would suffer? Would Abraham have taken Haggar if he knew of the repercussions that w...

In today's episode Andrew and Robert examine Proverbs 10 to sweet what practical words of wisdom Solomon wrote down during his reign. Do his words still have meaning today? Are these verses still applicable to us today in 2025? Related Podcasts: — Practical Wisdom Continues — Even More Practical Wisdom — More Practical Wisdom — Practical Wisdom Related Podcasts at RightlyDivide : — Introducti...

We know that King Saul eventually turned completely away from God because he felt God was no longer speaking to him. However this change wasn't sudden. Over time he has been moving further and further away from listening for God. When did this change start? Was it always in his nature to do his own thing without checking with God first? Robert and Andrew read from 1 Samuel 13 and 14 and discu...

What does it mean that God knows everything? Does that influence what decisions we make? Are we even free to make decisions or is everything predestined by God's knowledge of the future? The Bible has the answer to these questions and Andrew and Robert read and discuss 1 Samuel 23 to gain more knowledge on the subject. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out...

The nation of Israel did not live up to the agreement that God had in mind for them through his agreement with Abraham or the commitment made with the people on Mt Sinai. But what lead to their ultimate downfall? What was it that made the people not complete their mission? In 2 Kings 17 Robert and Andrew fine the reasons behind the downfall. What can we do, as God's people today, to avoid fal...

Gideon was prepared for service against an oppressive foe. But how? In whose strength? And why was Israel in this position in the first place? Andrew and Robert discuss these and other questions while covering Judges 9:1-27 Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X @truewisdom_pod Give instruction to a...

Continuing on from Acts 9:22, Robert and Andrew finish the story of Saul's conversion to Paul of Tarshish. Or should we say God's conversion of Saul to Paul and the effect if had on the Jewish church and political leadership. The conversion was so profound that it not only halted the persecution and killing of follower of the Way but Paul led to more to Christ, a net victory of the Lord....