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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

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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

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English

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301-768-5517


Episodes
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#211 - The First Half of King Asa's Life

5/5/2024
Asa starts off his life and reign as Judah's king in great fashion: by trusting in God. Asa worked at eliminating idolatry in Judah and turning people's heart to the true God. Reading from 2nd Chronicles 14 Andrew and Robert explore the first half of King Asa's life. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:28:44

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#210: The Commandments

4/28/2024
After a short break True Wisdom is back and we are talking about: The 10 Commandments. Robert and Andrew read through Exodus 20 and take a look at what God was telling the Children of Israel from Mount Sinai. It is not a question of whether or not the Commandments are still relevant to us today but WHY they are so important to us today. They are for our benefit and the benefit of those around us. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:38:34

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#209: The Fellowship of Believers

4/7/2024
Acts 2 covers the story of Peter speaking on the day of Pentecost and how it worked on the hearts of the people. Andrew and Robert discuss the fellowship of believers on the early church. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:32:51

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#208: The Reproach of Egypt

3/31/2024
When reading the Bible we should always look at passages with fresh eyes. How many times do we assume we know what we are reading based on previously gained knowledge? In Joshua 5 Andrew and Robert come across the story of the Israelites receiving instructions from God on how to separate themselves from the wrong that they have brought out of Egypt. What information is in these text that we have misremembered? Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:30:05

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#207: The People Rebelled

3/17/2024
Be Careful what you Wish for... When presented with what was promised to them for hundreds of years the Children of Israel allowed a bad report from 8 of 10 person to keep them from claiming it. And then, on top of that, their murmuring and complained and lack of faith resulted in them getting what they asked for: death? In what way are we doing that to ourselves today? Andrew and Robert discuss the People's Rebellion found in Numbers 14 Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:42:25

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#206: David's Lies, Part II

3/10/2024
Robert and Andrew continue on with the fallout of David's lies are told in 1 Samuel 22. How much responsibility should fall on David for what happen to the household of the priests? How far had Saul fallen to pronounce such a wicked punishment for the priests? What does this story tell us about lies that we might tell, even for the "best" of reasons? Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:26:23

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#205: David's Lies

2/25/2024
David? A man after God's own heart and one of the greatest kings of Israel and Judah lied? How? Why?? Andrew and Robert read and discuss 1 Samuel 21 (and a part of 22) to discuss the what, when and why of David's lies. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:23:32

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#204: Jehovanissi

2/18/2024
Of all the names of God Jehovahnissi seems to be the most specific to time period in which it was first stated but does it have a meaning for us today? Robert and Andrew discuss Exodus 17 and how the name Jehovanissi came about and it's meaning for us today within the story of Moses, the children of Israel and how God fought for them through them. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:28:28

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#203: What God Requires

2/11/2024
Micah 6:8 says - He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God? What does this mean in the context of our everyday life? What is our overall responsibility? Andrew and Robert tackle these are other questions while reading Micah 6. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:35:31

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#202: God Delivers

1/28/2024
Reading for 2nd Chronicles 13, the Bible Story about Abijah's victory over Jeroboam, Robert and Andrew discuss the split of Israel and Judah as well as God being with Abijah. Even though he received his kingdom from God, Jeroboam didn't follow God completely and that led to his downfall in this battle. What lessons can we learn from this and what impression can we take from Abijah's handling of the situation? Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:28:04

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#201: Songs & Prayers

1/21/2024
Andrew and Robert cover King David's mindset and thought process over two of the Psalms that he penned. Reading Psalms 13 and 121 we see a difference in David mood and feelings as he converses and writes about God at different stages in his life. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:30:14

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#200: Thoughts on the Holy Bible

1/14/2024
In our 200th episode Andrew and Robert discuss the Bible, what it means to us and how to get the most out of Bible study. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:37:57

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#199: Practical Warnings

12/31/2023
Proverbs 6 contains practical warnings to our young men, and women, on how to operate in the world even in these present days. Robert and Andrew discuss the advice that Proverbs 6 provides to us. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:23:09

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#198: The Burning Bush

12/18/2023
In Exodus 3 Moses is introduced to God through the burning bush. Moses goes on to become a major leader for the Hebrew people. How significant was the Burning Bush moment in world history and what does it mean for you and I today? Andrew and Robert discuss the importance of the encounter with God in the phenomenon of the bush that burned but was not consumed. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:32:30

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#197: The Leprosy of Naaman

12/10/2023
Robert and Andrew continue the story of Naaman in 2nd Kings and move from his healing to his leprosy. What became of the illness that that was taken from Naaman? How did greed affect the servant of Elisha? Listen to this podcast for the full conversation. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:38:22

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#196: The Healing of Naman

12/4/2023
A mighty man of valor, a leader in the armor of the invader of God's people, but beloved by many who stepped in to help him. Andrew and Robert take a look at the story of Naman's healing at God's hand in 2nd Kings 5. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:30:33

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#195: The Way of Wisdom

11/26/2023
The True Wisdom Podcast theme verse is an important part of why Andrew and Robert have a podcast. In this Episode they took a look at the entire chapter of Proverbs 9 and discuss The Way of Wisdom and what wisdom means to us on our daily walk. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:18:13

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#194: Elijah is Translated

11/19/2023
Elijah was taken to heaven without seeing death; that is what we read in 2nd Kings 2. Andrew and Robert discuss this history event and what it meant in the lift of Elisha in this episode of True Wisdom Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:35:45

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#193: No Superficial Study

11/12/2023
Who wrote the Book of Romans in the Bible? Some say Paul (Romans 1:1) and others say Tertius (Roman 16:22). Why does it matter? How can the misreading of any text lead you down the wrong path? In order to have No Superficial Study of the Bible you need to follow the plan laid out in the very Bible itself: Use the Bible to study the Bible. Robert and Andrew explore this topic. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:36:32

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#192: The Reluctant Prophet (Pt 2)

11/4/2023
Have you ever seen someone who called themselves a child of God but who also acted as badly as Jonah did? You want to see how God set them straight, right? God would let you know how they were punished to ensure no one else follows that example... right? Perhaps that is not the lesson we are supposed to get. Andrew and Robert discuss chapters 3 & 4 of Jonah to see if they can get the message from the story of the Reluctant Prophet. Support the Show. Questions or Comments? Please reach out to us through email at questions@truewisdom.info or on twitter @truewisdom_pod 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 We encourage you to download our primary Bible Study resource called “The Key Principles of Effective Bible Study” from http://bit.ly/17vs3LU, and listen to the associated explanatory podcasts that Andrew has provided at https://BibleStudy.asbzone.com/357512/8572886. We pray that this resource will be very helpful to you in your Bible Studies overall.

Duration:00:29:38