May 22, 2019
May 22, 2019
Pro 3:13-20
Most people today, are not happy! They are mad, they are frustrated, they are disappointed, they are depressed, they are discouraged… Most people want to be happy!
True happiness is not found in possessions, power, or position, but rather in the knowledge offered by God!
Happiness Is The Lord
Happiness is to know the Savior
May 29, 2019
May 29, 2019
Pro 3:21-26
Intro.
This passage clearly describes the benefits that we reap in life from keeping sound wisdom and discretion! We have to define terms, so we are all on the same page, and understand what we are talking about before we can see the benefits.
Terms:
Sound Wisdom - I want us to notice this is a specific form of wisdom, and not relegated to just wisdom. This is a specific form of wisdom, it is sound wisdom. (Pro 2:6-7)
June 5, 2019
June 5, 2019
Proverbs 3:27-25
Intro.
Solomon gives us the outward actions of the wise to those around them.
1. Pay our just debts without fraud, or delay. 2. To give wages to those who have earned them. 3. To provide for our relations, and those that have dependence on us, for to them it is due. 4. To render dues bot to church and state magistrates and ministers. 5. To be ready to all acts of friendship and humanity, neighbourly, 6. Charitable to the poor and necessitous, for needs of life. - Matthew Henry
June 12, 2019
June 12, 2019
Pro 4:1-13
Intro.
In these 13 verses, Wisdom is held as the most important thing! Verse 7 says, “Wisdom is the principal thing”. Yet it is often the most overlooked thing! We have elevated knowledge over wisdom! Look at all the degrees that people tote, and how elevated it is when someone has an earned degree. I’m not against education, I’m just contrasting the fact that God doesn’t elevate knowledge over wisdom! Wisdom is knowing what to do with the knowledge we have. Some people know a lot of things, but they don’t know how to use what they know.
September 4, 2019
September 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, 2019
September 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, 2019
September 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, 2019
September 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 23, 2019
October 23, 2019
Proverbs 12:1-4
Intro.
The word most used in this Proverb is man. This can apply to both man and woman. As the Bible says in 2 Peter 3:11 - Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,"
Not a wise guy.
October 30, 2019
October 30, 2019
Proverbs 13
Intro.
Words have a profound effect on people, and lives. Words are used to express an opinion, or idea that one may have. The Bible gives ample warning about the use of our tongue, mouth, and lips in the form of words. Words have been known to start a war, take the very life from people. Words have also been used to build some very successful people in the world. Words were used to frame our very Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Words can be used to accurately record history, or misconstrue historical facts. Words are important!