Morning Manna

Morning Manna - June 2, 2025 - Proverbs 2:1-5 - Seek Wisdom Like Treasure

In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Dr. Raymond Burkhart open Proverbs 2:1-5 and begin a deep dive into the pursuit of wisdom. The teaching highlights God's loving invitation for His children to actively seek, receive, and treasure His Word. Rick emphasizes the personal choice involved in receiving God’s wisdom, the need to hunger and cry out for understanding, and the immense value of treating God’s Word as a hidden treasure more valuable than silver or gold.
They explore the importance of:
Actively receiving and applying God’s Word.
Inclining your ear and heart with intentional focus.
Crying out vocally for understanding, rather than passive faith.
The cost and discipline involved in pursuing wisdom.
The ultimate reward: a deeper, more intimate relationship with God, rooted in the fear of the Lord.
This episode also includes personal reflections on the ministry’s transition from news to Bible teaching, and a heartfelt encouragement to support the ministry during this new season.

Morning Manna - May 30, 2025 - 1 Kings 17:8-16 - The Bread in Your Hand

On this Faith Friday edition of Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart walk through the miraculous account of Elijah and the widow at Zarephath. As famine ravages the land, God orchestrates a divine meeting between His prophet and a Gentile widow on the brink of death. Elijah's audacious command to "bring me the bread that’s in your hand" reveals a powerful faith principle: the miracle is already in your possession—it just requires obedience.
Through detailed teaching, Rick and Doc emphasize the necessity of recognizing what God has already placed in your hand, trusting Him with what little you have, and stepping into supernatural provision. The episode challenges viewers to respond in faith, even when resources seem depleted, and highlights God’s ability to sustain His people through unexpected sources.

Morning Manna - May 29, 2025 - Proverbs 1:26-33 - Wisdom Laughs at the Fool's Calamity

Today’s Morning Manna continues Solomon’s stark warning to those who reject wisdom. In Proverbs 1:26–33, wisdom delivers a shocking response: “I also will laugh at your calamity.” Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart unpack the righteous judgment behind this verse, making it clear that divine mockery isn’t cruel—it’s the outcome of persistent rebellion. This episode contrasts the stability offered to those who fear the Lord with the sudden terror that overtakes the complacent. Viewers are urged to take wisdom seriously—while it is still available. Rick and Doc challenge listeners to repent, seek the Lord diligently, and build their lives on the fear of God, not the shifting values of a foolish generation.
 
Verses Covered:
Proverbs 1:26
Proverbs 1:27
Proverbs 1:28
Proverbs 1:29
Proverbs 1:30
Proverbs 1:31
Proverbs 1:32
Proverbs 1:33

Morning Manna - May 28, 2025 - Proverbs 1:20-25 - Wisdom Cries in the Streets

In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart explore the voice of wisdom calling publicly—not in temples or secret places, but in the streets, the markets, and at the gates of power. Proverbs 1:20–23 pictures wisdom as a woman shouting to the simple, the scorners, and the fools: Repent while you still can.
This message reminds believers that God’s truth is not reserved for the elite or the educated—it’s calling out to everyone. But the window to respond is limited. Wisdom warns: if you continue rejecting truth, there will come a time when understanding will be withheld.
The episode includes urgent reflections on spiritual apathy, societal rebellion, and the power of receiving rebuke with humility.
Verses Covered:
Proverbs 1:20
Proverbs 1:21
Proverbs 1:22
Proverbs 1:23

Morning Manna - May 27, 2025 - Proverbs 1:13-19 - Greedy hearts lay traps for themselves

In today’s sobering continuation of Proverbs 1, Rick and Doc unpack Solomon’s warning about the seductive power of greed and the destruction it invites. The passage reveals how sinners entice the innocent with promises of wealth, unity, and shared gain—only to ensnare themselves in their own traps. With powerful commentary on spiritual discernment, personal responsibility, and the societal implications of unchecked greed, this episode urges listeners to choose their paths and companions wisely.
Listeners are reminded that temptation always begins subtly but ends in destruction if not resisted. The call is clear: walk not with the wicked, refrain your foot from their path, and pursue true wisdom over worldly spoils.
Verses Covered:
Proverbs 1:13
Proverbs 1:14
Proverbs 1:15
Proverbs 1:16
Proverbs 1:17
Proverbs 1:18
Proverbs 1:19

Morning Manna - May 26, 2025 - Proverbs 1:8-12 - Hear the Instruction of Your Father

On this special Memorial Day edition of Morning Manna, Rick and Doc explore Proverbs 1:8–12, highlighting God’s divine blueprint for family, wisdom, and obedience. The lesson emphasizes the parental roles of instruction and discipline, the visual imagery of wisdom as a crown and chain, and the dangers of succumbing to the enticement of sinners. The conversation also honors generational wisdom, the spiritual authority of godly parents, and the responsibility to resist temptation. Through memorable stories, cultural commentary, and biblical truth, the episode encourages believers to wear their crown of wisdom boldly and walk like royalty.
Scripture Focus:
Proverbs 1:8
Proverbs 1:9
Proverbs 1:10
Proverbs 1:11
Proverbs 1:12

Morning Manna - May 23, 2025 - Faith Friday - 1 Kings 17:1-9 - The Faith of Elijah

In this Faith Friday edition of Morning Manna, the lesson centers on the bold faith of Elijah during a time of national apostasy and personal testing. Drawing from 1 Kings 17:1–9, Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart reflect on Elijah’s obedience in declaring drought, his reliance on God’s provision by the brook Cherith, and the deepening of trust required when the brook dried up. This powerful teaching emphasizes that true faith isn't just about trusting in provision but in the Provider Himself. The discussion connects Elijah’s journey to the pruning and refining seasons believers endure today—and encourages every listener to grow in faith no matter the circumstances.
The episode concludes with Holy Communion, linking Elijah’s sustenance to the eternal nourishment found in Christ.
Scriptures Covered:
1 Kings 17:1–9

Morning Manna - May 22, 2025 - Proverbs 1:6-7 - The Fear of the Lord is the Beginning of Knowledge

In this Thursday edition of Morning Manna, the study of Proverbs continues with an in-depth reflection on verses 6 and 7 of chapter 1. Rick Wiles and Doc Burkhart explore the three layers of these verses: understanding proverbs and interpretations, valuing the words of the wise, and unraveling the meaning behind “dark sayings.” They explain how true biblical wisdom is revealed not through surface reading but by humble, Spirit-led study and meditation. The fear of the Lord is presented not as terror but as reverent awe, forming the unshakable foundation of all true knowledge. The session also underscores the danger of spiritual pride and the fate of those who reject instruction, while encouraging believers to dig deep, unwrap the treasures of Scripture, and grow in wisdom daily.
Verses Covered:
Proverbs 1:6
Proverbs 1:7