Rev. Chris Hull, pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Tomball, TX, joins host Rev. Timothy Appel to study Proverbs 25:1-28.
The proverbs of Solomon were not meant to be read and used only once. The men of Hezekiah who copied them about three hundred years later is an example of the faithful use of the Word of God. God conceals in order to reveal in the way of His choosing and in the way in which we can receive Him. This happens through faithful preachers searching His Word and proclaiming it truthfully. In that proclamation, God humbles us as He shows our sin so that He can exalt us in the Gospel. When we speak in confidence in what God has given, there is no need for a sharp tongue. We are free to mourn with our neighbor within the Church and find comfort together in the resurrection of Christ. That news is the greatest cold water to a thirsty soul.
“Wisdom and Instruction” is a mini-series on Sharper Iron that goes through the book of Proverbs. Although Proverbs is perhaps best known for its short sayings full of practical advice, the one true God has so much more in this book of wisdom. True wisdom begins with the fear of the LORD. Christians walk His way of righteousness rather than the way of wickedness because we trust that all good gifts come to us through His Son Jesus Christ, who is His wisdom made flesh for our salvation.
