July 24, 2019July 24, 2019
Pro 6:1-5
Intro.
Two very problematic areas for people are covered in the Bible here. Woman in chapter 5, and friends in chapter 6. Nothing has ruined a friendship faster than finances.
In Bible times it would mean that you would be responsible for someone or something.
In the famine, when Israel sent his sons to Egypt for food, Judah says of Benjamin his brother:
July 31, 2019July 31, 2019
Proverbs 6:16-19
Intro. It is stated several times in the Bible that man has hated God! But no where in the Scripture will you find God hating man. You find quite the opposite!
“For [God so loved]{.underline} the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” (John 3:16)
“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.” (Romans 5:8)
August 7, 2019August 7, 2019
Pro 6:20-35
Parents
It takes a Father and Mother to make a home!
Break down in society, breakdown of the home.
The ugly truth about divorce, it breaks a home!
I know we have divorced people in here. Let me try to help those who don’t bare those scars for a moment.
These are to be bound in our heart!
August 14, 2019August 14, 2019
Proverbs 7:1-5
Intro.
These first few verses stress the importance of the Word of God. Again, we see the introduction, “My son”, once again as a father to a son. It is fair to take this as the Father, to you, his child.
Salvation - eternal life
August 21, 2019August 21, 2019
Pro 7:6-10
Intro.
Solomon here uses a story to illustrate what he has just warned about.
This very scene unfolds night after night, it is ageless, and continues to take place. You CANNOT relegate this to being old fashioned, in 2019, I can promise you this same exact scenario takes place all around the world.
Solomon here illustrates the story from a young man’s perspective, but you could reverse the rolls, and find the same to be true. The application goes both ways.
September 4, 2019September 4, 2019
Proverbs 8:1-11
Intro.
In chapters 8, and 9, the theme of the Book of Proverbs has shifted. There is no longer the phrase, “My son”. We see all the reasons and benefits of Wisdom in these next two chapters.
God can be observed in every aspect of nature - incredible.
September 11, 2019September 11, 2019
Proverbs 8:12-
Intro.
Chapter 8, is all about Wisdom. Last week we looked at [Wisdom’s Plea]{.underline}, in verses 12-21, we can see clearly [Wisdom’s Presentation]{.underline}. Wisdom needs to be clearly displayed in our lives. We will see next week [Wisdom’s Person]{.underline}. Even in this section, it becomes very clear that Wisdom is equated to the very Person of God! The word’s Wisdom and God become synonymous in this chapter. As a result, we can clearly see the handiwork of God in our life.
September 18, 2019September 18, 2019
Proverbs 8:22-36
Intro.
In the beginning of Chap 8, we see Wisdom’s Plea, then we see Wisdom’s Presentation, today we will look at Wisdom portrayed as God
Possessed of the Lord!
Infinite, without Beginning, and end!
Difficult grasp no beginning
Wisdom Witnessed Creation
September 25, 2019September 25, 2019
Proverbs 9
Intro.
In Chapter 8 and 9 we can see the total Praise of Wisdom.
This chapter shows a real contrast between right and wrong at work! We can see God’s invitation to man, as well as Satan’s invitation to man. Man is in the middle, and being called both ways! Clearly it is a picture of life, and the choice, and decision made in life.
October 2, 2019October 1, 2019
Proverbs 10
Intro.
Up until now, we have been in the introduction to the Book of Proverbs. The word “proverb” is defined as
1. A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation; a maxim of wisdom. (Webster’s American Dictionary 1828)
Each proverb stands on it’s own. Think of them as individual ponds of water, not a continuous flow of a river. We are going to try to take larger themes from each chapter to keep us moving through the book. We could spend the next 5 years going through every verse, but we have a whole Bible to study.