The Bible by David Alley

Proverbs 23 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 23 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about how to behave when in fine or upper class company. Who knew that such things were in scripture? We also learn that children are not as fragile as society would have you think, and we can mould them and train them.

Proverbs 22 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 22 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about how to raise a child so they turn out right. We also consider whether the proverbs are promises as some people think, or whether they become promises when the Spirit inspires them.

Proverbs 21 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 21 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about the interaction between what God wants and what earthly political leaders want.

Proverbs 20 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 20 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn about alcohol and consider the consequences of too much. Fascinatingly Solomon asks a question about the man of unfailing love - who can find that man? That man is Christ, and here we consider for a while the pistis christou debate that NT scholars spend time on. Are we saved by our faith in CHrist, or by Christ’s faithfulness? Or is it both?

Proverbs 19 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 19 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that a certain type of lying really really gets up God’s nose. We also hear a story from a woman imprisoned by making up stories against someone who didn't do them.

Proverbs 18 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 18 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that a fools mouth is his destruction. And surprisingly we learn that Godo is a tower, and this is NOT a metaphor. Actually we learn about the nature of metaphorical language and what it does and does not say about God.

Proverbs 17 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 17 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that God tests the hearts and motivations of people… even though they may not realise it is happening.

Proverbs 16 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 16 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn what pride does to the path of a person’s life, and how people think they are clean and good, but God knows them truly.

Proverbs 15 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 15 the proverbs of Solomon continue. Here we learn that trying to win an argument doesn’t win friends at all. There are ways of winning that are not what you expect.

Proverbs 14 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 14 we learn about making amends and how good that is. We then enter into an Alcoholics Anonymous meeting and see how the wisdom of Solomon works there making a huge difference. Such wisdom should be working for you too.

Proverbs 13 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 13 we learn that the mouth is the gate of the soul, and it needs to be guarded, but few actually do. We also learn about wealth and appearances. Why is it that many wealthy people pretend to be poor, and many poor pretend to be wealthy?

Proverbs 12 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 12 we consider the idea of correction, and how easily we receive it. We also meet the worthy and the unworthy wivess of Billy Graham and Abraham LIncoln. What did King Solomon say about them?

Proverbs 11 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 11 we consider a number of proverbs in light of the way a ruler handles his or her people, and finish with a thought about the overthrow of evil, the Nazi regime and touch on the French revolution. The ancient wisdom of King Solomon still speaks today.

Proverbs 10 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 10 we start into the wisdom sayings. There are 900 in the book of proverbs, the majority by Solomon. In this video we explain parallelism in the proverbs and explore the Dunning-Kreuger effect in light of one of the very early proverbs.

Proverbs 9 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 9 we learn that wisdom builds a house, and sets a table. This is none other that Christ, and what he does for his kingdom, and for his people. The works of Christ are found strongly in the old testament wisdom writings as this video explains.

Proverbs 8 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 8 we meet wisdom personified, a woman. Previously we met the strange woman in chapter seven, but this woman in chapter 8 is noble, prudent, thoughtful and wise. Wisdom here is Christ personified, and this video explains and explores the idea that everything said about wisdom in proverbs is about Christ.

Proverbs 7 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 7 we meet the strange woman who allurred a foolish youth to his death. Nobody thinks they are the foolish youth, and yet all are easily led down that same path. As a precaution we must write wisdom on our hearts… this video explores what that means.

Proverbs 6 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 6 Solomon goes back to addressing his son, and talks about financial management. He talks about being careful with debt, and avoiding laziness. This chapter also contains the 7 things that God absolutely hates… and all of them have a theme as will be explained..

Proverbs 5 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 5 King David continues to speak addressing his son Solomon. Solomon recounts the things he learned from his father, passing them onto us. This video explains why Solomon valued wisdom so much.

Proverbs 4 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 4 a dramatic shift takes place. Solomon now tells us how his father spoke to him as a child. We now enter into the mind of King David, and see why Solomon thinks the way he does.

Proverbs 3 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 3 Solomon is still talking to his son, and this chapter will explain what wisdom will do for you if you are able to obtain it.

Proverbs 2 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 2 Solomon begins talking to ‘my son.’ This video explains the four ‘son’s or the four groups, which includes you, who this is written for. This chapter will also explain where wisdom comes from.

Isaiah 10 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Isaiah 10 God starts talking about the rising Assyrian Empire, which he calls “his rod” and which is going to punish Israel. This video considers how people can be evil, but still be used of God to fulfil his will, ust as Assyria did.

Proverbs 1 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Proverbs 1 we enter into a remarkable and unique biblical book, penned by Solomon, but also containing wisdom from Agur, Lemuel, King David and others. In the first chapter we learn the purpose of wisdom, which is not what you think.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 150 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 150 we are in the very last psalm - a great psalm of benediction, and aa hallelujah psalm. In this psalm we find out that everything that has breath will praise the Lord… and that includes animals… and even atheists.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 149 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 149 we have the second last psalm - a hallelujah psalm - all about the thing that gives God pleasure. What gives God pleasure? Listen to this video and find out.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 148 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 148 we find something interesting….. It seems we have a case of St Francis of Assissi going back in a time machine to write a psalm…. And this one is it. This is a psalm about nature and animals… all of it praising the Lord, just like his famous hymn, All creatures of our God and king, dated from the 1200’s.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 147 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 147 we have a psalm from the time of Ezra/Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem and the wall… a great song of praise…. A hallelujah psalm.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 146 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 146 we have another hallelujah psalm and the first of the last 5 in a row. This song is probably from the exile, but is a song of praise. In this video we discuss aramaisms, and why they do not necessarily date a text as more recent.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 145 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 145 we have the last psalm of David and the last acrostic psalm in scripture… and weirdly it misses the letter nun out. It is a kingdom psalm, and we have a king. This is a song for new testament times, written in old testament times.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 144 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 144 we find out that war is a thing we must engage in still… spiritual war of course. We are called to take up the sword, which is the bible, and engage the enemy, which are principalities and powers. This psalm teaches us that the Lord will arm us for battle

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 143 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 143 we have the last of seven penitential psalms in the bible. This one is not about sin so to speak, but about prayer for deliverance from the circumstances David had gotten into in his life. He needed a karma crop failure.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 142 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 142 we have a contemplation about being trapped in a prison, and it is written from a cave. David was cooped up in caves several times in his life, and this would have very much felt like a prison, but the prison was one of the soul, one of other circumstances. This is a psalm for anyone who feels trapped.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 141 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 141 is a prayer for sanctification… this video explains what that is. And it is a prayer for God to help us watch over our words… a very hard thing to do.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 140 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 140 we meet the evil man, do you know him? This is a psalm/prayer for deliverance from him. We also find out through Paul in Romans 3 that we are also this same evil man.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 139 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 139 we have a favourite psalm of many, but also a freaky psalm. God knows everything about you, even how many hairs are on your head. He has a book in which everything you will ever do is written down.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 138 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 138 we have an evangelistic psalm, or at least a psalm about evangelism. In this song, King David talks about how he shared the gospel with the other kings. What can we learn from this?

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 137 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 137 we have a genuine song from the exile - they were in babylon and wept by the Euphrates river. This is a song to remind the church today that we must also weep over the state of the church.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 136 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 136 we have the ‘song that never ends’ with its repeating refrain, ‘his lovingkindness is everlasting. While the song does in reality end, it gives us the impression via experience that God’s love in fact does not end.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 135 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 135 is another hallelujah psalm. In this psalm we are told to praise the Lord because he is the judge. He will judge for good and for evil and his decision is righteous, and final.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 134 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 134 is the last of the songs of ascent… and the shortest, jut three tiny verses. It is a benediction to the hymnal within a hymnal. In this song, the Lord’s people bless the Lord, and he blesses them back even more.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 133 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 133 we have the second last of the ascension psalms - about being united in brotherly love, which of course includes sisters, in the purpose of God.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 132 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 132 we have the longest of all the songs of ascents - a recounting of King David’s desire to build a house for God, and a reminder that we too have the same task - except that now we know that God's house is the people of God. We are to have the same heart anad seek to build our lives together with God’s people.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 131 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 131 is another song of ascent - about our desire to be with God - like a weaned child. It is a song about being content and not selfish.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 130 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 130 we have another song of ascent. Here we contemplate what would it be like if God DID keep a record of sins - but he doesn't - and he redeems his people. This psalm also considers the watchman who waits all night long making sure the city is safe, and really looks forward to sunrise so he can go to bed. That desire for sleep is compared to the desire we should have for the Lord

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 129 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 129 is a song of ascent (the tenth) about the enemy who oppresses and the deliverance of God over the enemy. Many pilgrims would have thought (aat Christ’s time) that the oppressor was the Roman empire, but not realised the true oppressor.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 128 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 128 is the 9th of the ascent psalms - about how fearing the Lord brings blessing on your wife and entire family. A great song to sing on pilgrimage and thought provoking for all the family members as they considered each other while walking and singing.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 127 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 127 we have the chiasmus of the ascent songs - the one and only song of ascent by King Solomon and the exact middle of the 15 ascent hymns. If God doesn’t work alongside you - your work means nothing, so goes this psalm.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 126 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 126 is the seventh of 15 songs of ascension - and this time a post-exilic psalm about how Good restored them from exile. A remarkable hymn about how unlike in Egypt, a ruler over Israel did let the people go home.

This is part of a video series covering the entire Bible in 4 years, one chapter at a time. Start at the beginning with Genesis 1 (Youtube link: https://youtu.be/wC2qD4RGOdo) and work through the playlist. Or go to https://www.peace.org.au/bible.html to select any specific Bible chapter, or for more information. In this video listen to Psalms 125 read by David Alley, followed by comments and prayer. In Psalms 125 we have the sixth of 15 songs of ascension - pilgrim songs sung on the way to Jerusalem for the annual feasts. This song talks compares the love of God to the mountains which surround Jerusalem. As they sung this song - they could see the mountains - a visual reminder of God’s grace.