Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley

Bill Kelley
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This is Bill Kelley. Please join me as we hear the word's of Solomon - who many people consider the wisest man who ever lived. We will go over the proverb of the day every day and I will pick a verse (or several) and expound on them. I am believing that, by hearing the wisdom of Solomon, we will become wiser and our lives will begin to improve - as we follow what the word tells us to do.

  1. 9h ago

    244. Walking in Humility (OT-#9) - King Solomon - March 9, 2023

    Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley.  Today we will be going over Proverb 9.  I will then key in on verse 6 - Forsake foolishness and live, And go in the way of understanding.  Friends when I read this verse it reminds me of the great love chapter.  In the 13th chapter of 1 Corinthians, verse 11 it says:  When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child; but when I became a man, I put away childish things.  Friends, I invite you to grow up - put aside childish or foolish things and begin to walk with some form of wisdom.  Our lives will begin to change and improve!  Today I am going to continue on my study of humility.  Today I will introduce you to King Solomon.  He is the son of King David (together these are the greatest two kings in the history of Israel).  As a backdrop King Solomon has just been coronated king of Israel and God came to Solomon in a dream.  We are in 1 Kings, Chapter 3.  I will read verses 4-9.  Solomon asks God to give him wisdom.  He humbles himself and tells God that he is a child, that he doesn't know how to go out or how to come in; that he doesn't know how to rule the kingdom of Israel that he has just been given.  God was well pleased with him.  As a result, Solomon is now considered the wisest man who ever lived (and is certainly the richest man who ever lived).  I will then read an example of the wisdom which Solomon demonstrated (I will read 1 Kings 3:  16-22 & verses 24-27).  I will read an additional passage which embellishes the wisdom Solomon has (1 Kings 4: verses 29-34).  My call to action is to pay a compliment to someone who you can tell is having a bad day or to give someone a helping hand today.  Suggested scripture reading - I invite you to read both Chapters #3 & 4 of 1 Kings.

    22 min

  2. 1d ago

    243. Walking in Humility (OT-#8) David - (2) - March 8, 2023

    Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley.  Today we will be going over Proverb 8.  I will then key in on verse 10 -Receive my instruction, and not silver, And knowledge rather than choice gold.  Friends, if we have knowledge, which leads to understanding, and when applied eventually leads to wisdom we are better off than having silver, or gold, or any other type of precious gem.  Wisdom will allow us to navigate life in a successful way and many good things will be ours.  Today, I will continue in our study on the topic of humility.  On Monday's podcast, I began a study on the young boy, David, who eventually ended up being one of the greatest kings in the history of Israel (if you did not get a chance to listen to Monday's podcast - please take the time to do that prior to listening to this).  Today we will learn that after defeating the giant Goliath, David came to work for King Saul.  He eventually became a mighty warrior and, eventually, a general in Saul's army.  Until one day - when King Saul heard the women of the town singing a chorus of hymn with these words:  Saul has killed his thousands, and David his ten thousands.  When King Saul heard these words he burned with envy and jealousy and purposed in his heart to have David killed.  David then fled from Saul and was basically a fugitive for a number of years.  Eventually King Saul died, and David took over the throne of Israel.  First he reigned in Hebron (in Judah) for 3 1/2 years and then became king of all of Israel for and additional 36 1/2 years.  King David eventually became comfortable and ended up making a grave error (I will read 2 Samuel 11: verses 1-5).  King David commits adultery with Bathsheba & then has his good friend, Uriah, murdered while out on the battlefield.  God then sends the prophet Nathan to David (I will read 2 Samuel 12: verses 1-7) to remind David that he has taken another man's wife.  CALL to ACTION - I ask that you think back over your life and forgive yourself for anything that you have been hanging on to.  God has forgiven you, but I am giving you permission to forgive yourself so you can move forward with your life.  Suggested Scripture reading - Read both the 11th & 12th chapters of 2 Samuel.

    21 min

  3. 2d ago

    242. Josue Ibarra shares his personal testimony - March 7, 2023

    Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley.  Today we will be going over Proverb 7.  I will then introduce you to my guest for the day - Josue Ibarra - now the co-ordinator of the Ministry School at Charis Bible College for third year students.  We will have a discourse about his early life, how he came to know the Lord, how he was drawn to Charis Bible College, how he became the co-ordinator for the Business School.  Then, how he made the transition to the co-ordinator of the Ministry School.

    44 min

  4. 3d ago

    241. Walking in Humility (OT - #8) - David #1 March 6, 2023

    Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley.  Today we will be going over Proverb 6.  I will then key in on verse 23 - For the commandment is a lamp, And the law a light;  Reproofs of instruction are the way of life.  Friends, we should take to heart the instruction that our parents give us.  If we listen to what our parents say, there is a very good chance that we can avoid serious mishaps in our life.  Today I will continue my study on people in the OT who walked in humility.  Today we will begin the story of a young man named David.  He is found in the Book of 1 Samuel.  In Chapter #16, verse 7 we are told that God does not look at the outward appearance, but He looks at the heart.  I suggest we do the same.  I will then go over 1 Samuel, Chapter #17 and go over verses 26 & 29.  In these two verses, David is rebuked by his older brother Eliab for coming to the battlefield and checking on him and David's other two brothers.  However, David is not swayed by this rebuke.  Instead, he challenges the army of Israel to realize that the giant Goliath is nothing that the God of Israel can't take care of.  As a result, when we get to verses 48-51 of that same chapter, David runs toward Goliath with a sling-shot and a stone and kills him!  CALL to ACTION - I ask everyone to ask God what is the giant in your life that you need to get rid of?  Suggested scripture reading - 1.  Reread today's proverb, Proverb 6 in its entirety (this is one of the best of all of the proverbs).  2.  Reread the 17th chapter of 1 Samuel in its entirety.

    22 min

  5. 4d ago

    The Book of Judges - Chapter 1

    Friends, if you enjoyed listening to this chapter of the Bible I invite you to check out my YouTube Channel. 1. Go to YouTube. 2. Find the magnifying glass. 3. Enter in: Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley. 4. Push the "Subscribe" button. 5. Find the "Playlists" tab . 6. Find the "The Reading of the King James Bible" tab. 7. Select the Book of the Bible (and chapter) that you would like to have read to you. 8. Enjoy!

    9 min

  6. 5d ago

    Lessons From the Psalms - Psalm 103

    If you enjoyed listening to (and hearing commentary on) this psalm, I invite you to subscribe to my YouTube channel. 1. Go to YouTube. 2. Find the magnifying glass. 3. Enter in: Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley. 4. Push the "Subscribe" button. 5. Find the "Playlists" tab. 6. Find the "Lessons From the Psalms" tab. 7. Select the psalm (with corresponding commentary) that you would like to have read to you. 8. Enjoy!

    8 min

  7. 6d ago

    240. He has delivered us from the Power of Darkness - March 3, 2023

    Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley.  Today we will be going over Proverb 3.  I will then key in on verse 29 - Do not devise evil against your neighbor, For he dwells by you for safety's sake.  Friends, one of the first things we do when we move into a new neighborhood, or if someone moves into a neighborhood next to you is that you reach out to them and greet them!  We should have good relations with our neighbors so that when we have a need we can call on them.  Today I will go over a portion of the 1st chapter of Colossians.  Paul wrote this while he was in a prison in Rome.  And yet, he encourages them to be strong in the Lord.  I will go over four things that I would like for you to consider:  1.  God wants you to have wisdom (I will read verses 9 & 10); God tells us in these two verses that if we read His word that we will have knowledge and that we will have wisdom; 2.  He wants us to be strengthened with all might (I will read verses 11 & 12) - because of the Holy Spirit (which was given to us when we received Jesus as our Lord) - we now have the same spirit in us that Jesus had in Him; 3.  He has delivered us from the power of darkness and into His Light (I will read verses 13 & 14) - we all used to walk in darkness, but now we are walking in the light!  We now don't have to be embarrassed by what we do.  We do our best to do the right thing whenever we can; 4.  Jesus is the image of the invisible God (I will read verses 15-18);  this puts aside all doubt about how the Earth was created.  If anyone wants to know what God is like, simply look at Jesus!  CALL to ACTION - Consider your life carefully and be thankful for all the things God has given to you.  We are all so blessed!  Suggested scripture reading - Please read the entire book of Colossians (four short chapters).

    21 min

  8. Jul 2

    239. Walking in Humility (OT-#7) - Ruth - March 2, 2023

    Welcome to Wisdom Today with Bill Kelley.  Today, we will be going over Proverb 2.  I will then key in on verse 6 - For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.  Friends, to really acquire wisdom, you must have the Fear of the Lord.  That is the beginning of knowledge (Proverb 1:7); which, as you apply that knowledge will lead to understanding; will will eventually lead to wisdom.  Today we will continue our study on the topic of humility.  Today we will look at a woman named Ruth.  Ruth had married a man from a family that had come from the land of Judah.  She had been with him ten years, when he died.  She had fallen in love with her mother-in-law Naomi.  Naomi had now lost her husband and both of her sons, and was in a foreign land.  She wished to move back to her homeland of Judah.  She loved her daughters-in-law, but suggested that they go back to their real parents.  One chose that path, but Ruth "clung" to Naomi.  I will read Ruth, Chapter 1, verses 16-17.  Ruth humbled herself before Naomi.  Then, she humbles herself before Boaz, a friend of Naomi's former husband.  I will read Chapter 2: verses 10-13.  She ends up marrying this man, Boaz, and had a child with him.  She became the great, great, Grandmother of King David of Israel.  CALL to ACTION - Continue to look for opportunities to pay people compliment who look like they could use one, and help out anyone you see that could use a hand.  Suggested scripture reading:  If you can find time, read this short book of the Bible titled Ruth.  It is short (only four chapters) and is a study in humility.

    20 min
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This is Bill Kelley. Please join me as we hear the word's of Solomon - who many people consider the wisest man who ever lived. We will go over the proverb of the day every day and I will pick a verse (or several) and expound on them. I am believing that, by hearing the wisdom of Solomon, we will become wiser and our lives will begin to improve - as we follow what the word tells us to do.

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