Proverbial Wisdom and Common Sense: A Messianic Jewish Approach to Today's Issues from the Proverbs

by Derek Leman

Publisher:

Messianic Jewish Publishers

, 1999

Overview

Proverbial Wisdom and Common Sense makes the wisdom of Proverbs accessible, understandable, and usable. Written in devotional style and divided into chapters suitable for daily reading, it organizes the many sayings and explains their meanings.

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Key Features

• Insights from rabbinic and Messianic Jewish sources
• A compilation of sayings on love, money, family relationships, kindness, laziness, kindness, dieting, anger, etc.
• A ten-minute-a-day devotional plan for grasping the book and its wisdom
• New Testament references to Proverbs' principles

Contents

Top Highlights

“We all can benefit from wisdom. Wisdom is a way of looking at life. According to the wisdom of the Bible, life is not a series of random happenings. Rather, it is a connected series of events, originating with God and sustained by him. Those who are observant and who fear God can discern principles that will enable them to manage life’s uncertainties.” (Page 1)

“The fourth commandment is to accept Adonai’s discipline (see 3:11).” (Page 29)

“The prayers of those who reject God’s teaching are offensive to him. Far from winning points with God, those who reject his word and then offer him prayer, are offending him by their pretense.” (Page 56)

“Two things will be garlands to grace our heads: the moosar avikha (discipline of one’s father) and the torat imekha (teaching of one’s mother).” (Page 17)

“The third commandment is to honor Adonai with our finances. Solomon specifically mentions giving firstfruits (see 3:9).” (Page 29)

Praise for the Print Edition

. . . welcome addition that will help both Jew and Gentile grow in their spiritual walk with God through a Jewish understanding of this vital part of Holy Scripture.

—Barney Kasdan, Former President, Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations

. . . a bite-sized chunk of wisdom every morning.

—Rr. Jeffrey Feinberg, Leader, Etz Chaim Messianic Congregation

. . . combines the insights gleaned from academic study with the down-to-earth challenges that stimulate people to godly living . . . a gold mine of provocative studies.

—Dr. John Walton, Professor of Old Testament, Wheaton College

Product Details

• Title: Proverbial Wisdom and Common Sense
• Author: Derek Leman
• Publisher: Messianic Jewish Publishers
• Publication Date: 1999
• Pages: 248

About Derek Leman

Derek Leman is a staff worker with Light of Messiah Ministries and a consultant on Jewish evangelism to the Georgia Baptist Convention. He holds a BA from Moody Bible Institute and a ThM from Emory University. He wrote Proverbial Wisdom and Common Sense: A Messianic Jewish Approach to Today's Issues from the Proverbs.