There is no secret formula to get wisdom and understanding. And there are certain tests to help you determine if someone is wise. Scripture read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/delving-into-proverbs-chapter-9-fellowship-summary-for-4-19-2026/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

When you consider Paul's statement about our bodies being earthly tents, it makes you consider the Feast of Tabernacles differently, not simply as an ancient or Jewish feast, but as something that pertains to our lives and the promises we look forward to. All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/following-the-feast-of-tabernacles-through-the-bible/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

In this last section of chapter nine, misunderstandings based on rumor and questionable characters are allowed to create division among Christians. Some decide to abstain from the Lord's Supper and even baptism to avoid conflict. And many continue to be killed for disagreeing with government or Roman Catholic approved religion.To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-anotherGo to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook/ for a list of all chapters of A Pilgrim Church I have recorded.

Paul writes because he is concerned the relatively new Christians in Thessalonika will be discouraged due to their intense persecution. He compares what they are going through to the unbelieving Jews in Jerusalem killing Christ and the prophets, so we know it was serious. He draws a clear distinction between this persecution and the wrath of God, which the Thessalonian Christians can be sure they are delivered from. He also clears up some concerns about believers who have died, declaring that all believers in Jesus Christ, dead or alive, will be caught up to meet him in the air. Read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-straight-through-1-thessalonians-with-some-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

In which I explain why thoughtful marking in your Bible is both fundamentally practical and fosters a deeper understanding of God's Word.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/why-i-use-color-to-read-my-bible/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

In this reading we learn more of the group in Münster who, while they were besieged, formed a very strange and unBiblical kingdom. The enemies of true Christians used this distortion to paint all Christians as vile. However, the author follows this up with some solid examples of Christian writings that prove otherwise.To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-anotherGo to https://thehappyhomeschool.com/the-pilgrim-church-an-audiobook/ for a list of all chapters of A Pilgrim Church I have recorded.

Paul doesn't mince any words confronting those who try to compel the Galatians to follow the law. He even gives examples of publicly calling out Peter, plus saying the false brothers might as mutilate themselves further! There are some parts that people misunderstand about Israel and the church, but given Paul's plain speaking no hidden metaphors need to be read into the letter. Read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-straight-through-galatians-with-some-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

We are supposed to purposefully wear God's mercy, truth, wisdom, and discretion around our necks like an ornament. What should this metaphor look like as we apply it to our daily lives and decisions? Read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/delving-into-proverbs-chapter-3-fellowship-summary-for-1-4-2026/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

There is a particular category of rich people that James gives a strong warning to in this section, but at the same time, he counsels the church to be patient. The Lord is coming. Followers of Jesus Christ should establish their hearts on that fact. Read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-5-with-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another

It is sobering to realize that James is talking to those with the Spirit dwelling in them when he says there are wars among them. However, it is all in order to point them toward drawing near to God and praying with submission. We cannot have a friendship with the worldly system while we do this. Read from the World English Bible.All of the Bible News Press recordings are hosted on The Happy Homeschool website. For links mentioned, please go to: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/reading-james-chapter-4-with-discussion/To sign up for the BNP email newsletter go here: https://thehappyhomeschool.com/edify-one-another