# True Wisdom Take a deep look each week at familiar and unfamiliar Bible stories, as Andrew and Robert Baker go in search of true and practical guidance from God's Word — "Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding." (Proverbs 9:9-10 KJV) — Send questions and comments to: Questions@TrueWisdom.info #TrueWisdom #BibleStudy Page: Feed: --- ## #315: The Word of the Lord _2026-08-16_ Trust in the Lord with all thine heart and lean not unto thine own understanding. (Proverbs 3:5) But how do we develop trust in the Lord? Who about trusting in those who say they are speaking for the Lord? Reading from 1 Kings 20, Robert and Andrew go over how to trust that what you are hearing from others is really from God. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19651314-315-the-word-of-the-lord.mp3) ## #314: Opposition to the Work _2026-08-09_ Have you ever had a coworker who seemed to be out to stop you from succeeding in life? What about a neighbor who annoyed you ever chance they got? Did you know the Bible give the keys to overcoming those issues?? Robert and Andrew read from Nehemiah 4 to find the answers to dealing with people who are in opposition to your work. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19583088-314-opposition-to-the-work.mp3) ## #313: Teaching from the Old Testament _2026-08-02_ "The Old Testament is in the past..." "The Old Testament died at the cross!" "The new covenant replaced the Old Testament!!" Are those statements true?? Andrew and Robert discuss the idea that the Old Testament is done away with and all we should focus on is the New Testament by reading from 1 Corinthians 10. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19583017-313-teaching-from-the-old-testament.mp3) ## #312: Divisions in the Church _2026-07-26_ In Acts, Luke writes about the unity in the early Christian Church. However, in 1st Corinthians, Paul is writing to the church about issues that they are having between themselves. Robert and Andrew discuss the divisions that they early Christians were dealing with that Paul is discussin in 1st Corinthians 3. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19514326-312-divisions-in-the-church.mp3) ## #311: A Watchman for Israel _2026-07-19_ As followers of Christ we have a mission to spread the Gospel which makes us messengers. In Ezekiel 3, the Lord gives clear instructions on part of the job of a Gospel messenger. Robert and Andrew discuss Ezekiel 3 and the job of a messenger watchmen. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19479592-311-a-watchman-for-israel.mp3) ## #310: That Ye May Be Blameless _2026-07-12_ After starting the church in Corinth Paul left to form churches in other areas but word got back to him about the state of affairs. It seems as if the church was going off track so Paul wrote this letter to get them back on track. Andrew and Robert discuss Chapter 1 of the first letter to the church in Corinth. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19444558-310-that-ye-may-be-blameless.mp3) ## #309: Preparing to Cross into Caanan _2026-07-05_ As the Children of Israel were getting ready to go into the promise land they had to receive instructions. The task at hand was to drive out the people currently residing in the land and to establish the different tribes in their own spaces. Andrew and Robert talk about God's methods of accomplishing those tasks as the people prepared for their future in Caanan. Send us Fan Mail Support the show… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19412629-309-preparing-to-cross-into-caanan.mp3) ## #308: The Vanity of Wisdom _2026-06-28_ As we continue on with Ecclesiastes, Robert and Andrew address chapter 1. Ecclesiastes 1 not only identifies the book's author, but also starts the discussion life's purpose. If everything we can do now has already been done, what should we pursue? What is really important in the grand scheme of life? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19375468-308-the-vanity-of-wisdom.mp3) ## #307: All is Vanity _2026-06-21_ We've all be told that the pursuit of knowledge is a good thing right? In Ecclesiastes chapter 2 the preacher is recounting his experience in life after seeking after knowledge and wisdom and yet he describes it all as "Vanity"! Andrew and Robert read thru chapter 2 and discuss what Solomon is talking about and why it is important in these times. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19375458-307-all-is-vanity.mp3) ## #306: Promises & Assurances _2026-06-07_ Take it from me, when God tells you to do something you should just go ahead and do it. It will work in your benefit. Ahaz didn't do as God requested and it meant something for the nation of Judah. Andrew and Robert read through Isaiah 7 to get the full story on God's Promises and Assurances. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19263471-306-promises-assurances.mp3) ## [Recipe PDFs Ready Fast (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/Tf7djgcNsECw) _2026-06-07 · **Sponsored**_ Turn online or personal recipes into clean, printable PDFs in seconds. ## #305 - Trouble at Baalpeor _2026-05-31_ There are times in our lives that we do wrong, God spares us but we still have to face consequences because of our actions. Baalpeor was one of those time in the live of the Israelites. Because of their sins they had to pay a steep penalty and because one man in the camp wouldn't stand for the people's actions lives were spared. Robert and Andrew read and discuss Numbers 25 about the Trouble at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19263151-305-trouble-at-baalpeor.mp3) ## #304: Patterns of Temptation _2026-05-24_ Andrew and Robert read through Matthew 4:1-4 and 27:38-43 and discuss Jesus' experience with temptation and how it relates to how we should handle temptation. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X @truewisdom\_pod Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19227937-304-patterns-of-temptation.mp3) ## #303: Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen _2026-05-10_ In Luke 20, verses 1-18, Jesus is confronted by the religious leaders who are looking to "put Him in his place". They don't like the fact that he is calling them out and preaching the good news to the people. This good news is exposing them for their lack of concern for the very people they are supposed to be leading. What does the parable show and what is their response to the parable? Andrew and… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19112895-303-parable-of-the-wicked-husbandmen.mp3) ## #302: End of the Monarchy _2026-05-03_ If you start reading the first few verses of 2nd Kings 25 you can imagine a scenario given the names and dates in the chapter. However if you go back over Chapter 24 you are presented with information that may reframe your original thinking about the sequence of events and the people involved. Andrew and Robert go over how to properly read and interpret the passages so that you can get the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19076114-302-end-of-the-monarchy.mp3) ## #301: Avoid Idolatry at All Cost _2026-04-26_ Where does Idolatry lead us and can we still have Idol in 2026? Aren't we too educated to fall for idolatry? Robert and Andrew read from Deuteronomy 14 and talk about idolatry and how it infected the ancient Israelites and what it lead to for their nation. Are we in danger of falling to the same issues? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19076106-301-avoid-idolatry-at-all-cost.mp3) ## #300: The Day of Atonement _2026-04-19_ At One Ment That's a word create in English to illustrate getting right with God by purifying ourselves from sin. Jesus dying on the across was an atonement for everyone but before this the Children of Israel were instructed on how to perform the atonement ritual in the wilderness in Leviticus 16. Robert and Andrew also read from Rev 20 to examine who the scapegoat is in the ultimate elimination… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/19037313-300-the-day-of-atonement.mp3) ## #299: Is the Lord in your Traditions? _2026-04-12_ Have you ever examined why you follow the faith traditions that you do? What is the basis for why you do what you do? Andrew and Robert take a look at Matt 15:2-3, 2 Thessalonians 3:6 and 1 Kings 19:9-13 and ask the question: "Is the Lord in your Traditions?" Related Podcasts: — Is the Lord in your Traditions? Related Podcasts at RightlyDivide : — Having the Right Perspective — Faith and the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18998379-299-is-the-lord-in-your-traditions.mp3) ## #298: Manasseh and Amon _2026-04-05_ Wicked king follows the worse king of Israel who rivaled, and sometimes surpassed, the evil of the kings of the worst people of the land of Canaan. One of them God allowed to rule for 55 years and the other was only allowed to live for 2 years before being killed by his own subjects? Why the difference in treatment from God? Why was one allowed to lead Judah to sin for so many years and the other… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18920596-298-manasseh-and-amon.mp3) ## #297: Training is Vital _2026-03-29_ What does it mean to "make disciples of all nations" (NIV) or "Teach all nations" (KJV)? How does training work in the Christian walk? Is it really important? Robert and Andrew read from Proverbs 22:6 and Deuteronomy 6:4-9 and discuss how Training is Vital Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18920557-297-training-is-vital.mp3) ## #296: The Wisdom of Solomon _2026-03-22_ We ALL know about Solomon's first test of his wisdom but do we all know why God made the third king of Israel the wisest man ever? Robert and Andrew read and discuss the Wisdom of Solomon as found in 1st Kings 3. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X @truewisdom\_pod Give instruction to a wise man,… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18844081-296-the-wisdom-of-solomon.mp3) ## [Zero-Persistence E2EE (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/kU5aepaBVfxN) _2026-03-22 · **Sponsored**_ End-to-end encryption with client-side WebCrypto and volatile memory. ## #295: The Lord's Covenant with David _2026-03-15_ The plan of salvation is so much deeper than we often understand and it is based on promises and agreements where we can't even hold up our end of the bargain. Andrew and Robert discuss God's covenant with David found in 1st Chronicles 19 and what it means for his people in our time. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18844070-295-the-lord-s-covenant-with-david.mp3) ## #294: The Rebellion of Sheba _2026-03-01_ So many names and different characters in the story from 2nd Samuel 20 that you will need to take notes to keep up with who crossed who. Ultimately Sheba son of Bichri ultimately started the rebellion though he wasn't the only one to pay a price. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18724084-294-the-rebellion-of-sheba.mp3) ## #293: Persecution in the Early Church _2026-02-22_ Reading from Acts 14, Andrew and Robert talk about the story of Paul and Barnabas preaching in some cities and having to deal with opposition. The opposition riled up the people to the point of stoning! Are there any parallels in these current times? What lessons can we learn from the experience of the early church?? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18724055-293-persecution-in-the-early-church.mp3) ## #292: The Value of Wisdom _2026-02-15_ Reading from Proverbs 2, Robert and Andrew discuss the value of wisdom, how to gain knowledge and the Biblical meaning of understanding. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X @truewisdom\_pod Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18641411-292-the-value-of-wisdom.mp3) ## #291: Preach and then the End Comes _2026-02-08_ Matthew 24:14 says "And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come." What if we told you that had mankind stayed on track with the great commission of Jesus from Matthew 28:19 (Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost) that Matthew 24:14… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18641384-291-preach-and-then-the-end-comes.mp3) ## #290: According to your Word _2026-02-01_ As Robert and Andrew finish up Psalms 119 they notice the special last verse: " I have gone astray like a lost sheep; seek thy servant; for I do not forget thy commandments." King David acknowledges his faults and the role of his own shepherd in his life. How would you summarize Psalms 119? Related Podcasts: — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 1 — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 2 — Importance of the Psalms —… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18525301-290-according-to-your-word.mp3) ## #289: Hear My Voice _2026-01-25_ Nearing the end of Psalm 119, Andrew and Robert cover King David's song from verses 145-160. David's love for God's law is evident but he also has a request for God: To hear his voice. Is this bargaining with God? Related Podcasts: — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 1 — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 2 — Importance of the Psalms — Loving God's Law — Continuing with Psalm 119 — Teach me Thy Statutes —… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18525294-289-hear-my-voice.mp3) ## #288: Preach and the End will Come _2026-01-18_ Starting out in Matthew 24:14, moving along to Acts 1:8 and then ending up in Judges 16:4-22, Robert and Andrew cover the fall of Sampson as he totally misunderstands and fails to recognize where his strength actually comes from. What does this story relate to Christian's in today's world when it comes to spreading the gospel? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18525202-288-preach-and-the-end-will-come.mp3) ## #287: Miracles Made Easy _2026-01-11_ 2 different women - 2 different miracles What are the similarities and what do the differences mean? What can we take from these two stories of God working through prophets to perform miracles in the lives of two different families in 2026? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on Twitter/X @truewisdom\_pod Give… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18445096-287-miracles-made-easy.mp3) ## #286: Second Coming in Prophecy _2026-01-06_ Systems or Individuals? When Revelations makes references to the Beast, Babylon, the Anti-Christ and burning forever is John referring to people or systems of power throughout history? Daniel's dream of the statue was about governments but is Revelations speaking about governments? Andrew and Robert read through Revelations 19 to answer these questions. Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18445084-286-second-coming-in-prophecy.mp3) ## [Meet Claude, an AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/jc5sS39K1qz3) _2026-01-06 · **Sponsored**_ Chat with Claude at claude.ai — a conversational AI assistant. ## #285: What are you doing here? _2026-01-01_ In 1st Kings 19 God asked Elijah, "What are you doing here?" Robert and Andrew talk about Elijah's experience that led him to where he was and whether he was supposed to be there. As we enter 2026 imagine God is asking you the same questions, "What are you doing where you are?" Do you have an answer? Is where you are where you are supposed to be? Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18440576-285-what-are-you-doing-here.mp3) ## #284: Leaving a Legacy _2025-12-28_ One of the best things we can do for our children, and future generations, is leaving them a legacy of service to God. In 1st Chronicles 28 we see that David, despite the problems he had encountered and caused in his life, set Solomon on the right path with the advice and knowledge Send us Fan Mail Support the show Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18389769-284-leaving-a-legacy.mp3) ## #283: Claiming the Promises _2025-12-21_ Thinking of others before yourself... that is something easy enough to talk about but very difficult for most people to accomplish. What about helping everyone achieve their goals and dreams before you think about accomplishing your own? Andrew and Robert discuss someone in Joshua 14 who aided his whole nation before thinking about claiming his own promise. Send us Fan Mail Support the show… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18388964-283-claiming-the-promises.mp3) ## #282: Don't be a Stumbling Block _2025-12-14_ This episode Andrew and Robert read from Roman 14 and discuss what it means to follow rules and regulations for Christians and what a Stumbling Block means. Is your behavior a positive OR a negative for your fellow believers? Can God actually hold you responsible because of someone's learned behavior from your actions? Even in the name of doing what is right?? Send us Fan Mail Support the show… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18346284-282-don-t-be-a-stumbling-block.mp3) ## #281: Doing your Duty _2025-12-07_ Sometimes Sin has a long-lasting effect on our lives; whether it is due to cause an effect or sometimes just guilt in having committed the sin to begin with. In 2 Samuel 13:21-39 we see how David's sin with Bathsheba affected him and his household moving forward. Andrew and Robert discuss the problems of doing nothing even after asking for forgiveness for the wrongs you have done. Send us Fan Mail… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18305327-281-doing-your-duty.mp3) ## #280: He Took the Poor Man's Lamb _2025-11-23_ Imagine the anger you would feel when you hear about a massive injustice done to a regular person by someone in power. Now imagine the guilt you experience when you realize YOU are the perpetrator of that injustice. Andrew and Robert discuss the emotions that David went through as Nathan recounted David's own recent history back to him. The consequences went on to damage David's family for many… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18197853-280-he-took-the-poor-man-s-lamb.mp3) ## #279: Quicken Me According to Thy Word _2025-11-16_ As Robert and Andrew near the end of Psalm 119 they notice something special and dive deeper into how it was written as a song. The writer of Psalm 119, King David, really focused on specific areas in each section of his writing and in verses 145-160 he paid close attention to requesting a Quickening. Related Podcasts: — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 1 — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 2 — Importance of… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18074283-279-quicken-me-according-to-thy-word.mp3) ## #278: Counsel for the Church and for the Family _2025-11-09_ Ah, Ephesians 5. We focus most on, "Wives obey your husbands" and "Husbands love your wives" but there is so much more in the chapter. There are guides into how families should work together and how we should treat each others as members of Jesus' church. Andrew and Robert do dive into the husbands & wives section to examine what most of us get wrong. Related Podcasts: — Partners in Crime —… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18074296-278-counsel-for-the-church-and-for-the-family.mp3) ## #277: Jesus Knew _2025-11-02_ Jesus says, "One of you will betray me." The Disciples, "Is it me? Is it me?" Jesus knew how his death would come to pass and He tried to prepare his disciples but what they were hoping would happen clouded their judgement to what was going to happen. As we see what is going on around us are we blind, hoping for an outcome different from what the Bible says? Are we doing what Jesus did to stay on… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18074042-277-jesus-knew.mp3) ## #276: Thy Righteousness is Everlasting _2025-10-26_ Andrew and Robert continue on with Psalm 119 covering verses 129-144. Verse 142 says, "Thy righteousness is an everlasting righteousness, And thy law is the truth." This is where the title of today's episode originates. With God's righteousness being everlasting what does that say about the Old Testament where most people treat God as if he were vengeful? Do we even have a right to judge God's… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/18073986-276-thy-righteousness-is-everlasting.mp3) ## #275: Jeremiah's Way vs Urijah's Way _2025-10-12_ How can two prophets, who prophesy using the words that God gave them, end up with two vastly different results? Jeremiah, when faced with adversity and threats of death, handled the situation with confidence and Urijah handled his situation with fear. But what about Eljah? When he was threatened by Queen Jezebel he ran in a fear? Andrew and Robert discuss the differences and explain how we should… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17955414-275-jeremiah-s-way-vs-urijah-s-way.mp3) ## #274: I Hate Every False Way _2025-10-05_ Robert and Andrew continue with Psalm 119 covering verses 113-128. In these verses David expands on his love of God's laws. Are these psalms still effective to us today? Related Podcasts: — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 1 — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 2 — Importance of the Psalms — Loving God's Law — Continuing with Psalm 119 — Teach me Thy Statutes — David's longest Poem continues — Loving the Law… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17955301-274-i-hate-every-false-way.mp3) ## #273: Believe the Lord _2025-09-28_ What do you do when you are facing a difficult situation that was not your fault. Would your response change when the situation is because of choices you've made? 2 Chronicles 20 give us the story of King Jehoshaphat who was facing a large army coming against him. How did he decide to handle it? Is that option available to use today? Andrew and Robert talk about believing the promises of God even… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17877356-273-believe-the-lord.mp3) ## #272: Deviating from God's Plan _2025-09-21_ Could you imagine what life would be like without sin? Could you imagine what marriage would be like without sin?? These days we fight over so many issues between the sexes but what was God's original plan? What was God's description of what life would be like between Adam and Eve after sin. Robert and Andrew study from Genesis 3 to tackles these and other questions. Send us Fan Mail Support the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17877344-272-deviating-from-god-s-plan.mp3) ## #271: Squandered Blessings _2025-09-14_ When you look at the story of Joseph and Potiphar's wife in Genesis 39 and then you look at the title of this episode, Squandered Blessings, you might immediately ask, "Joseph didn't sin; how did he squander his blessing??". Andrew and Robert take a look at this story from a different view point. Even though Joseph ended up spending 3 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit he ended up well… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17800794-271-squandered-blessings.mp3) ## #270: Partners in Crime _2025-09-07_ Sometime a person can allow others to lead them from God... Other times people decide to partner up to go in the complete opposite direction to God. Ahab was one of those who chose to align with someone who would do nothing to strengthen a relationship with God. In 1st Kings 16:31-33 it it indicates that Ahab did worse than those that went before him. Andrew and Robert discuss a few kings that… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17682290-270-partners-in-crime.mp3) ## #269: The Price of Not Listening _2025-08-17_ Making decision has been difficult for humans for centuries. However, when God gives us directions it \*should\* makes thing easier. Right? Because of the Bible providing historical accounts of people lives we have the benefit of seeing the high cost when people have not listened to God. Look at all that Lot lost because he and Abram did not follow the directions originally given to Abram? What will… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17682267-269-the-price-of-not-listening.mp3) ## #268: Another Look at Wisdom _2025-08-10_ On today's episode Andrew and Robert examine Ecclesiastes 9, to hear what King Solomon had to say about his evaluation of life as he came out of his apostasy. Do these thoughts still resonate with us today? Should they? Related Podcasts: — Practical Wisdom Continues — Even More Practical Wisdom — More Practical Wisdom — Practical Wisdom Related Podcasts at RightlyDivide : — Introduction to the… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17606091-268-another-look-at-wisdom.mp3) ## #267: Israel Asks for a King _2025-08-03_ What makes someone, who wants freedom from God so that they can do whatever they please, choose to be ruled by another person? Andrew and Robert read from 1 Samuel 8 and discuss the story of Israel's desire to be ruled by a King even when it was explained to them how badly it would turn out. And, as always, God was right. Are there parallels in the world today? Send us Fan Mail Support the show… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17564454-267-israel-asks-for-a-king.mp3) ## #266: Major Consequences _2025-07-27_ When we make decisions in life we don't often know how they will turn out what what effects it will have on us or our families later. This applies doubly then we decide to break God's laws, never fully understanding the impact. Would Adam really have eaten the fruit if he knew how many millions of people would suffer? Would Abraham have taken Haggar if he knew of the repercussions that would… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/357518/episodes/17563583-266-major-consequences.mp3)