January 9, 2019January 9, 2019
Advice for a Son
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Pro 1:10-19
Intro.
We can see the advice coming from a fatherly figure, trying to counsel
his son, and help him as he goes through life. As we read this, it is
often applied to young people, but it is certainly not exclusively for
young people. As we march through different stages in our life, there
are certainly times when we will face temptation such as is described
here. It would do us all well to pay attention to what is written, and
keep it in our heart to protect our way.
January 17, 2019 January 17, 2019
Advice for the Simple and Scorners
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Pro 1:20-23
Intro.
In the last verses we were able to see the advice from a father to a
son, in this passage we can see the advice for a simple person, as well
as a scorner. There is a real contrast in the idea of a relationship
between a father and son, and that of wisdom, and the simple, scorner,
or fool. A father deals has a great deal of interest and love for his
son, as does a son for his father. The same cannot be said of a simple
person, a scorner, or a fool!
February 13, 2019 February 13, 2019
Preserved from Corruption
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Proverbs 2:10-
Intro.
My mom did a lot of canning when I was growing up. She would boil
bottles of vegetables, fruit, and even make jellies. It was a lot of
work. The last thing that was needed was sealing those jars to preserve
them. If they weren’t sealed, bacteria would get in there and break down
the food. It would spoil. Solomon gives us a stern warning to Preserve
us from Corruption.
May 22, 2019 May 22, 2019
Wisdom and Understanding
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Pro 3:13-20
I. Promise (13)
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A. Happiness
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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
May 29, 2019 May 29, 2019
Living in Wisdom and Discretion
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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
Wisdom Shining Out
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Proverbs 3:27-25
Intro.
Solomon gives us the outward actions of the wise to those around them.
I. Good to Others (27-28) Helping
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A. Do Good!
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B. To whom it is due
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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
The Principle Thing
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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
Wisdom’s Plea
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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.
I. The Places (1-3)
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A. High places - (2)
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God can be observed in every aspect of nature - incredible.
September 11, 2019 September 11, 2019
Wisdom’s Presentation
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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
Wisdom Portrayed as God
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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
I. Wisdom’s Infinity (22-29)
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A. Constancy of God/Wisdom (22-26)
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Possessed of the Lord!
Infinite, without Beginning, and end!
Difficult grasp no beginning
B. Creation of God/Wisdom (27-29)
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Wisdom Witnessed Creation