Proverbs 4:20-27 Check Your Heart – Vs. 23. People do what they do on the outside because of what is on the inside. Proverbs 23:7, 27:19. Wicked: Genesis 6:5, Jeremiah 17:19, Luke 5:43-45, Matthew 15:17-20, Romans 1:28-32. Godly: Ezekiel 36:26, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Ephesians 4:24, Philippians 4:8 Check Your Mouth – Vs. 24. …
Proverbs 4:1-19 Wisdom is the skill of living rightly under God A Fatherly Appeal to Wisdom Modeled – Vs. 3-9 . Proverbs 3:14-15, 1 Kings 3:9 . Cultural Consequences A Fatherly Appeal to Wisdom Replicated – Vs. 10-17 . A. The Way of Wisdom To Pursue – Vs. 10-14 . Job…
Proverbs 3:13-35 The Value of Wisdom to Mankind – Vs. 13-18 Psalm 1, Matthew 5:3-10 A. Wisdom Results In Incomparable Returns – Vs. 14-15 B. Wisdom Results In A Quality Life – Vs. 19-20 The Value of Wisdom to God – Vs. 19-20 Proverbs 8 The Value of Wisdom to Us – Vs. 21-26 Psalm 73:25-26 The Value of Wisdom In Relationships…
Proverbs 3:1-12
Proverbs 3:1-12 Notice: All odd verses (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are commands All even verses (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) are blessings1. The Blessing of Trusting God – vs. 5-6. Trusting the Lord. A. Entirely. B. Exclusively – Jeremiah 17:9. …
Proverbs 2:1-22 The Diligent Pursuit Of Wisdom Described – vs. 1-4 Proverbs 8:10-11, Psalm 119:72, Jeremiah 41:8 , Matthew 13:44 The Diligent Pursuit Of Wisdom Rewarded – vs. 5-22 A. You will increase in wise understanding – vs. 5-7a B. You will dwell in spiritual safety – vs. 7b-11 C. You will be protected from evil people – vs. 12-15 D. …
Proverbs 1:20-33 1. The Gracious Offer To Receive Wisdom – Vs. 20-23 . A. The Presence of Wisdom . B. The Preaching of Wisdom . C. The Promise of Wisdom 2. The Serious Consequences of Rejecting Wisdom – Vs. 24-33 . A. Disaster Will Come – vs. 26 . …
Proverbs 1:8-19 Pursue wisdom at all costs – in choosing your friends you are effectively choosing your character Proverbs 17:17, 18:24, 27:6; Proverbs 13:20, 24:1-2, 1 Corinthians 15:33 1. There Is A Temptation To Follow Unsound Influences – vs. 10-11 . A. An appeal to the desire for acceptance . B. An appeal to…
Proverbs 1:7 What attitude drives this pursuit of wisdom? Do you know what ‘the fear of the Lord’ is? Does it characterize you? 1. The Fear Of The Lord Defined . A. The Experience Of Terror Or Dread – servile . . Genesis 3:10, Hebrews 10:31 . .B. Involves the…
Proverbs 1:2-7 The purposes for Proverbs 1. To give moral skillfulness . . Exodus 31:1-6, Daniel 5:11 . To Know wisdom and instruction – vs. 2a 2. To grant us mental discernment . . Mental maturity is essential to spiritual maturity . To discern…
Proverbs 1:1 Solomon was the author . Son of David – 1 Kings 2 . Started well with the Lord – 1 Kings 3:3 . Seeds of compromise – 1 Kings 3:1, 3-5 God granted what he asked for – wisdom . 1 Kings 4:29-34, James 1:5 God also granted what he didn’t ask for – riches and…
Luke 24:1-12 The Resurrection of Jesus Christ Is A Battle Cry of Victory Implications of the Resurrection < It Proves Christ Was The Son of God . Romans 1:4 < It Gives Substance To Our Faith . 1 Corinthians 15:20 < It Guarantees Us The Hope of a Resurrection Body . …
1 Thessalonians 5:11 What is biblical encouragement? It speaks biblical truth to one another and points them to the future glories in Jesus Christ. Therefore: because of – Vs. 1-3 – The Day of the Lord. Joel 2:28-32, Zephaniah 1:14-18, 3:15; Zechariah 13:2Vs. 4-6 – Our change of natureVs. 7-8 – Our change of behaviorVs. 9-10 – Our completely…
Isaiah 40:12-26 What will get us through times like this is a right view of God HE IS ABLE!! The character and majesty of God that enables us to anchor our lives in Him1. God Is Infinitely Greater Than Nature – VS. 232. God Is Supremely Wiser Than Knowledge (omniscience – infinite knowledge) – vs. 12-14. Job 38…
Galatians 6:1-5 We Need To Bear One Another’s Burdens vs. 1 – If someone is caught in any trespass the goal is restoration Matthew 18:15, James 5:19-20 The Reason To Bear One Another’s Burdens To fulfill the law of Christ – Matthew 22:37-39, Romans 13:8,10 The Attitude To Bear One Another’s Burdens Stop comparing yourself to others The Balance To Bear One…
James 5:16-18 Acknowledge Your Sin To One-Another Psalm 32:1-5, 15:1-4, 7-10; John 3:19, Proverbs 28:13, Ephesians 5:8-9 Ask On Behalf Of One-Another Ephesians 1:15-16, Colossians 1:9, 1 Thessalonians 5:25, 2 Thessalonians 3:1
Philippians 2:3-4 Humility is the essential attitude that undergirds all the one-anothers. Pride hurts and destroys relationships Isaiah 14:12-15, Daniel 4:29-30, Proverbs 6:16, 16:5, 14, 18:12; James 4:6 How do we foster a heart of humility? 1. Understand The Sinful Threats to Genuine Unity . A. Selfishness – Philippians 1:17, 2 Corinthians 12:20, Galatians 5:19-21, James 3:13-16, 4:1-2 . …
Acts 1:9-15, Acts 4:24, 32; Acts 5:12, Acts 15:25 1. The Local Church Is The Primary Arena For The Practicing of the “One-Anothers”2. Fostering A Culture Of Spiritually Intentional Relationships Is Critical To A . “One-Another” Body Life. A. Discipleship. B. Hospitality3. Modeling The…