Erica Hawkins

In Job 16, we see Job at one of his lowest points. Surrounded by friends who wound him with accusations instead of comfort, Job feels crushed and abandoned. Yet, in verse 19, he lifts his eyes and declares:

Proverbs 11 reminds us that living with integrity and righteousness brings rewards, while dishonesty and egotism lead to ruin. Verse 4 says, “Riches won’t help on the day of judgment, but right living can save you from death.”

In Proverbs 5, Solomon warns his son about the “immoral woman.” While her lips are as sweet as honey and her mouth smoother than oil, she is dangerous. She is careless and blindly staggers down a crooked path leading to death. Solomon warns all his sons to stay away from her.

In this chapter, Paul instructs Titus on a specific character attribute to promote while teaching in Crete: wholesomeness. Goodness, holiness, and wholesomeness are some attributes of God that define His nature and essence, revealing who He is and how He interacts with creation.

The construction of the Tabernacle for the Lord was starting. Moses gave Bezalel, Oholiab, and the other skilled craftsmen the materials donated by the Israelites as sacred offerings. However, the Israelites continued to bring additional offerings every morning. The craftsmen had an excess of the lavish materials needed and reported this to Moses to have the Israelites stop giving offerings.