The Key to Happy, Thriving Children: Biblical Disciplines (Proverbs 23)

The Key to Happy, Thriving Children: Biblical Disciplines (Proverbs 23)

Scripture reading – Proverbs 23 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. Proverbs 23 is today’s Scripture reading. Here, you will find rich metaphors that illustrate spiritual principles for life and daily living. King Solomon, demonstrating the...
A Stingy Soul and A Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12)

A Stingy Soul and A Virtuous Woman (Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12)

Scripture reading – Proverbs 11; Proverbs 12 Click on this link for translations of today’s Bible study.  We continue our chronological study of the Scriptures in search of “Uncommon Common Sense” in the Book of Proverbs. While time and space limit the...
Virtuous Manhood or Toxic Masculinity: A History Study in Human Character (1 Kings 2)

Virtuous Manhood or Toxic Masculinity: A History Study in Human Character (1 Kings 2)

Scripture Reading – 1 Kings 2 Click on this link for translations of today’s Bible study. Our chronological study of the Scriptures continues in 1 Kings and gives us a glimpse of history long past (some 3,000 years ago). For those who query why the Old Testament...
David’s Dying Bequest, and Adonijah the Usurper (Psalm 118; 1 Kings 1)

David’s Dying Bequest, and Adonijah the Usurper (Psalm 118; 1 Kings 1)

Scripture reading – Psalm 118; 1 Kings 1 I begin today’s Bible study with gratitude to those who faithfully follow www.HeartofAShepherd. I started January 2023 with a new website and a renewed commitment to write and edit daily chronological “through the Bible”...
King David’s Farewell (1 Chronicles 28; 1 Chronicles 29)

King David’s Farewell (1 Chronicles 28; 1 Chronicles 29)

Scripture reading – 1 Chronicles 28; 1 Chronicles 29   We began our study of the life of David in 1 Samuel 16 when we were first introduced to him as the youngest son of Jesse, a Bethlehemite, and a shepherd of his father’s sheep. None who knew David, including...
Count Your Days, and Make Them Count! (1 Chronicles 23; 1 Chronicles 24)

Count Your Days, and Make Them Count! (1 Chronicles 23; 1 Chronicles 24)

Scripture reading – 1 Chronicles 23; 1 Chronicles 24   The opening verses of 1 Chronicles 23 remind us that “David was old and full of days” (1 Chronicles 23:1). Accepting his death was imminent, the king left no doubt who should be his successor: “He made Solomon his...