Morning Manna

Morning Manna - June 5, 2025 - Proverbs 2:18-22 - Walk in the Way of Good Men

In this Thursday edition of Morning Manna, the study of Proverbs Chapter 2 concludes with a sobering contrast between the paths of destruction and the path of righteousness. Rick and Doc carefully break down Proverbs 2:18-22, examining the tragic consequences of following the strange woman’s path of seduction and death, and the hope-filled reward for those who walk in the way of good men.
They emphasize the deliberate choices we make each day—whether to pursue wisdom and remain upright or to continue down paths of rebellion that ultimately lead to being cut off from God’s blessings. The teaching brings hope for those who may have stumbled, highlighting God’s mercy and ability to turn our worst days into our best days if we repent and return to Him. Powerful insight is given on God’s justice, His promised land of blessing, and the security He provides to the upright who remain faithful.

Morning Manna - June 4, 2025 - Proverbs 2:10-17 - The Evil Man & The Strange Woman

In today’s intense and practical study of Proverbs 2:10-17, Rick Wiles and Dr. Raymond Burkhart explore the very real spiritual dangers posed by evil influences, both external and internal. The teaching emphasizes God’s wisdom as both a protector and a guide, shielding us from the destructive paths of the evil man and the strange woman.
Key insights include:
Wisdom enters the heart and governs emotions, logic, and will.
Discretion and understanding serve as divine protectors, guarding against sudden decisions and deception.
The evil man represents those who deliberately choose crooked paths and speak twisted words that oppose God’s truth.
The strange woman symbolizes seductive influences that entice believers away from covenant faithfulness.
Wisdom exposes the dangers of flattery, emotional manipulation, and spiritual compromise.
God actively delivers His people from both the ways and words of the wicked.

Morning Manna - June 3, 2025 - Proverbs 2:6-9 - The Lord Gives Wisdom

In today’s Morning Manna, Rick Wiles and Dr. Raymond Burkhart continue their study in Proverbs 2, focusing on verses 6 through 9. This teaching emphasizes that true wisdom comes directly from God — freely given, generously supplied, and continually available to His children. The Lord not only provides wisdom but also actively preserves, protects, and stores it for the righteous who walk uprightly.
Key insights include:
God gives wisdom freely and abundantly.
Wisdom flows directly from God's mouth and heart.
The Lord stores wisdom in abundance, like a vast heavenly warehouse.
He acts as a shield (buckler) to those who walk in integrity.
God preserves both the path of righteousness and His saints who walk it.
Pursuing wisdom results in understanding righteousness, justice, and equity, guiding every good path of life.

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