True Wisdom
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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 #BibleStudy
Episodes
- #303: Parable of the Wicked Husbandmen
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 the…
- #302: End of the Monarchy
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 thinkin…
- #301: Avoid Idolatry at All Cost
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…
- #300: The Day of Atonement
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 perf…
- #299: Is the Lord in your Traditions?
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…
- #298: Manasseh and Amon
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 y…
- #297: Training is Vital
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…
- #296: The Wisdom of Solomon
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 t…
- #295: The Lord's Covenant with David
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…
- #294: The Rebellion of Sheba
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…
- #293: Persecution in the Early Church
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 cur…
- #292: The Value of Wisdom
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 quest…
- #291: Preach and then the End Comes
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 fro…
- #290: According to your Word
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 sheph…
- #289: Hear My Voice
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: — Looki…
- #288: Preach and the End will Come
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…
- #287: Miracles Made Easy
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…
- #286: Second Coming in Prophecy
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…
- #285: What are you doing here?
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 questio…
- #284: Leaving a Legacy
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 t…
- #283: Claiming the Promises
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? A…
- #282: Don't be a Stumbling Block
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 actua…
- #281: Doing your Duty
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 h…
- #280: He Took the Poor Man's Lamb
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 discu…
- #279: Quicken Me According to Thy Word
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 ver…
- #278: Counsel for the Church and for the Family
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 o…
- #277: Jesus Knew
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 goin…
- #276: Thy Righteousness is Everlasting
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 righteou…
- #275: Jeremiah's Way vs Urijah's Way
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 situati…
- #274: I Hate Every False Way
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 1…
- #273: Believe the Lord
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…
- #272: Deviating from God's Plan
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 wh…
- #271: Squandered Blessings
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 Rob…
- #270: Partners in Crime
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…
- #269: The Price of Not Listening
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…
- #268: Another Look at Wisdom
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: —…
- #267: Israel Asks for a King
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…
- #266: Major Consequences
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…
- #265: Practical Wisdom Continues
In today's episode Andrew and Robert examine Proverbs 10 to sweet what practical words of wisdom Solomon wrote down during his reign. Do his words still have meaning today? Are these verses still applicable to us today in 2025? Related Pod…
- #264: Saul's Underlying Nature
We know that King Saul eventually turned completely away from God because he felt God was no longer speaking to him. However this change wasn't sudden. Over time he has been moving further and further away from listening for God. When did…
- #263: God's Foreknowledge
What does it mean that God knows everything? Does that influence what decisions we make? Are we even free to make decisions or is everything predestined by God's knowledge of the future? The Bible has the answer to these questions and Andr…
- #262: The Fall of Israel
The nation of Israel did not live up to the agreement that God had in mind for them through his agreement with Abraham or the commitment made with the people on Mt Sinai. But what lead to their ultimate downfall? What was it that made the…
- #261: Preparation for Service
Gideon was prepared for service against an oppressive foe. But how? In whose strength? And why was Israel in this position in the first place? Andrew and Robert discuss these and other questions while covering Judges 9:1-27 Send us Fan Mai…
- #260: Kicking Against the Pricks, Part 2
Continuing on from Acts 9:22, Robert and Andrew finish the story of Saul's conversion to Paul of Tarshish. Or should we say God's conversion of Saul to Paul and the effect if had on the Jewish church and political leadership. The conversio…
- #259: The Battle is the Lord's
Joshua had much faith in God. When he, Joshua, received instructions for the battle of Jericho he passed them on to the people without making any changes even though they seemed strange at first. March around a city to defeat it? That's no…
- #258: Instruction vs History, Part 3
In our third and final installment of Psalm 78 Andrew and Robert talk about how Israel's History showed God's continual love for his people. This is also a reminder for us today to look through our history and see God's love for us. Send u…
- #257: Kicking Against the Pricks, Part 1
What an odd statement for the Lord to say to Saul on the road to Damascus where Saul was eagerly going to harass, arrest and even participate in the killing of the Lord's people. What does that even mean, in Acts 9 where the voice from hea…
- #256: Instruction vs History, Part 2
Continuing on with Psalm 78:22-48, Robert and Andrew discuss Israel's distrust of God despite all of what He had done for them in the past. What about us today? Do we have the proper gratitude for what God has done for us or are we forgett…
- #255: Loving the Law (even more)
Continuing on with Psalm 119 (verses 97-112) Robert and Andrew discuss the writer's love of God's law and instructions. Related Podcasts: — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 1 — Looking at Psalm 119, Part 2 — Importance of the Psalms — Loving God…
- #254: Bigger than just the Earth
Our Solar system is large and the Milky Way galaxy even larger; almost unimaginable large. But when we think of the fight between good and evil we often only think about Earth. The Bible says the whole universe hangs in the balance. Andrew…