Calvary Evangelical Church, Brighton, Uk

The 'wife of noble character' concludes Proverbs. She represents the goal of 'My son" as wisdom put into practice. She is a pattern for a godly wife, a picture of a caring community and a promise of a fruitful life through Christ.

The call of Levi (the apostle Matthew) shows that Jesus' interest is in calling sinners to repentance.

'Absolute power corrupts absolutely'. Yet Proverbs introduces a different kind of ruler, whose concern is for the poor and needy.

We are still in the world, yet we are children of the day. Even in this dark society, we are to live as citizens of heaven.

Proverbs has much to say about the way we conduct our everyday employment.

Even if the government is unbelieving,it is still instituted by God to maintain order.

Cooking up a Church, from Romans 12.

Jesus tells us to keep awake like the servant waiting for the master's return, or the wedding party awaiting the bridegroom.

If you make money the thing you trust in, you will not be able to serve God

Spiritual worship is about the transformation of people into the new community of the church

Proverbs offers a model of home and family radically different from the self-centered modern attitudes.

The Pharisee thinks he is OK, but it is the sinful women whose faith saves her.

Proverbs .... Wisdom v Folly

Church, belonging, behaving

The high Priest

What does it mean that "All Israel will be saved"? Have the promises of God failed?

The elimination of sin requires drastic action.

Proverbs presents us with a choice: Wisdom or the Adulteress?

The parable of the good Samaritan shows that our faith must result in action. Our neighbour is anyone in need.

The gentiles were grafted in to the kingdom. Israel should be jealous and repent.