Questions About Guidance & Direction
Bible Studies on Guidance & Direction
Consecration and Guidance
Exodus 13 establishes the consecration of the firstborn and the Festival of Unleavened Bread, then describes God's guidance of Israel through the wild...
5 min readSolomon's Wisdom from God
Solomon asks God for wisdom rather than riches or long life, delighting the LORD. God grants him unparalleled wisdom, demonstrated dramatically when S...
5 min readLead Me to the Rock Higher Than I
A prayer from the ends of the earth when the heart is faint. David cries out for God to lead him to a refuge he cannot reach on his own—a rock too h...
5 min readThe Beginning of Wisdom
Proverbs 1 introduces the purpose of the book—to gain wisdom, discipline, and understanding—and presents wisdom as a woman crying out in the stree...
6 min readSeek Wisdom Like Silver
Proverbs 2 urges the pursuit of wisdom with the intensity of seeking hidden treasure, promising protection from evil paths and evil people.
5 min readTrust in the LORD with All Your Heart
Proverbs 3 contains some of the most beloved promises in Scripture, calling for wholehearted trust in God and presenting wisdom as the path to blessin...
6 min readGuard Your Heart
Proverbs 4 passes wisdom from generation to generation, calling the son to guard his heart above all else and to walk the path of the righteous.
5 min readWisdom Was There at Creation
Proverbs 8 presents Wisdom as a person calling publicly, offering life and favor, and revealing that she was with God before creation itself.
5 min readTwo Women, Two Invitations
Proverbs 9 concludes the first section of Proverbs with two contrasting invitations: Lady Wisdom builds her house and invites the simple; Lady Folly s...
5 min readThere Is a Way That Seems Right
Proverbs 14 warns against self-deception, explores the contrast between wise and foolish living, and examines what exalts or disgraces a nation.
5 min readThe LORD Directs the Steps
Proverbs 16 explores divine sovereignty over human plans, the priority of the LORD over human achievements, and the wisdom of humble, self-controlled ...
5 min readA Good Name and Training Children
Proverbs 22 emphasizes the value of reputation over riches, the importance of training children in wisdom, and the consequences of both diligence and ...
5 min readWisdom for Self-Control
Proverbs 23 provides wisdom about self-control in eating, drinking, speaking, and relationships, warning against excess while encouraging the pursuit ...
6 min readWisdom Builds the House
Proverbs 24 concludes the thirty sayings of the wise, offering wisdom about diligence, justice, perseverance through difficulty, and the importance of...
6 min readJustice, Discipline, and Vision
Proverbs 29 addresses leadership, child-rearing, anger, and the essential need for divine guidance, concluding Solomon's collected proverbs with wisdo...
5 min readThe Way, the Truth, and the Life
Jesus comforts His troubled disciples with promises of heaven, the Father's house, and His return. He declares, "I am the way, the truth, and the life...
7 min readWisdom from the Spirit
Paul explains that true wisdom comes only through the Spirit. Human wisdom cannot comprehend God's plan; only the Spirit reveals the deep things of Go...
5 min readTeach Me Your Paths
David prays for guidance, protection, and forgiveness in this acrostic psalm, repeatedly asking God to teach him and lead him in truth while rememberi...
7 min readThe Two Ways
Psalm 1 opens the Psalter by contrasting two ways of life: the blessed person who delights in God's law and the wicked who are like chaff blown away b...
5 min readThe Beginning of Wisdom
Psalm 111 is an acrostic hymn praising God's works, character, and faithfulness, concluding with the foundational truth that the fear of the LORD is t...
5 min readHezekiah's Collection of Solomon's Proverbs
Proverbs 25 begins a new section of wisdom collected by King Hezekiah's scribes, offering vivid metaphors about self-control, relationships, and the p...
5 min readThe Sermon on the Mount: Judging, Prayer, and Two Paths
Jesus concludes His great sermon with warnings against hypocritical judgment, an invitation to persistent prayer, and the sobering choice between two ...
7 min readThe Path of Life
David expresses total satisfaction in God as his inheritance, finds counsel even in the night, and looks forward to the fullness of joy and eternal pl...
6 min readSolomon's Administration and Prosperity
Solomon organizes his kingdom with skilled officials and twelve district governors who provision the royal court. Israel experiences unprecedented pro...
5 min readWoe to the Rebellious Children
Judah seeks help from Egypt instead of God. Isaiah warns that Egypt's help is worthless and Judah's rebellion will lead to disaster. Yet God waits to ...
6 min readThe Queen of Sheba Visits Solomon
The Queen of Sheba travels to test Solomon with hard questions and is overwhelmed by his wisdom and wealth. She blesses the God who placed Solomon on ...
5 min readQualifications for Church Leaders
Paul outlines the character requirements for overseers and deacons, emphasizing that leadership in God's household requires exemplary personal conduct...
5 min readWarnings from Israel's History
Israel's failures in the wilderness serve as warnings for us. Don't crave evil, worship idols, or test Christ. God provides a way out of temptation. F...
6 min readThe Words of Agur
Proverbs 30 presents the unique wisdom of Agur, featuring confessions of human limitation, numerical sayings, and profound observations about the natu...
7 min readDavid's Kingdom Established and Philistines Defeated
This chapter demonstrates God's blessing on David through international recognition from Hiram of Tyre, his growing family in Jerusalem, and decisive ...
5 min readThe Lord Weighs Hearts
Proverbs 21 contrasts human plans with divine sovereignty, emphasizing that while we may think our ways are right, the Lord examines our hearts and ul...
5 min readJoshua's Commission to Lead Israel
After Moses's death, God commissions Joshua to lead Israel into the Promised Land, commanding strength and obedience to the law.
5 min readAt the Window
Proverbs 7 narrates a young man's seduction by an adulteress, showing how sexual sin progresses from naivety to destruction.
5 min readTaming the Tongue
James addresses the power of speech, warning that the tongue is a small member that sets great fires ablaze. Teachers bear special responsibility beca...
6 min readDo Not Fret Because of Evildoers
This wisdom psalm counsels the righteous not to envy the wicked but to trust in the LORD, do good, and wait patiently for Him to bring justice.
9 min readJohn the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism
John the Baptist preaches a baptism of repentance in the wilderness, preparing the way for the Lord. Jesus is baptized, and heaven opens as the Spirit...
7 min readThe Noble Woman
Proverbs 31 contains advice from King Lemuel's mother about leadership and ends with a beautiful acrostic poem celebrating the noble woman of characte...
6 min readThe Jerusalem Council
The early church faces its first major theological crisis: must Gentiles follow Jewish law to be saved? The council's decision preserves the gospel of...
5 min readDivisions in Corinth
Paul addresses a church fractured by factions following different leaders. He reminds them that Christ alone was crucified for them and calls them to ...
5 min readThe Value of True Friendship
Proverbs 27 explores the nature of authentic relationships, the importance of honest feedback, and wisdom about contentment, work, and self-awareness.
5 min readMorning Prayer for Protection
David presents his morning prayer to God, asking for guidance and protection from enemies who speak lies, while expressing confidence that God shields...
5 min readZelophehad's Daughters and Joshua Commissioned
Numbers 27 records the successful petition of Zelophehad's daughters for inheritance rights and God's commissioning of Joshua as Moses' successor to l...
5 min readDavid Anointed King of Judah
David is anointed king over Judah at Hebron while Abner makes Ish-bosheth king over the rest of Israel, leading to a civil war that begins with a dead...
5 min readA Soft Answer Turns Away Wrath
Proverbs 15 emphasizes gentle speech, the Lord's omniscience, the value of a joyful heart, and wisdom's priority over sacrifice.
5 min readCrossing the Jordan River
Israel crosses the Jordan on dry ground as the priests carrying the ark stand in the riverbed, demonstrating God's power to the new generation.
5 min readA False Balance Is an Abomination
Proverbs 11 addresses honesty in business, the value of righteousness, the power of the tongue, and the importance of generosity.
5 min readIsrael's War Against Benjamin
Israel unites to punish Gibeah's crime, but Benjamin defends its own, leading to devastating civil war.
4 min readThe Gibeonite Deception
The Gibeonites deceive Israel into making a treaty; though tricked, Israel honors the covenant, making the Gibeonites servants.
5 min readThe Treasure of God's Word
Psalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible—176 verses celebrating the beauty, power, and life-giving nature of God's Word. An acrostic masterpiec...
10 min readGideon's Pursuit and Troubling End
Gideon captures the Midianite kings, punishes uncooperative towns, refuses kingship, but creates an ephod that leads Israel astray.
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