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A Few Thoughts on Proverbs 1:7
Proverbs 1:7 NKJV The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction. There are 4 things I would like to speak about this evening: Fear, Knowledge, Wisdom, and Discipline. Fear B1 The Hebrew word is יִרְאָה yir’ah. It means C1 Fear and terror…
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A Few Thoughts On the Book of Proverbs Part 3
Part 3: Special topics B1 Proverbs 30 C1 The writer: Proverbs 30:1 NLT The sayings of Agur son of Jakeh contain this message. I am weary, O God; I am weary and worn out, O God. C2 Outline D1 Statements comparing God’s wisdom and Agur’s. E1 Agur confesses his ignorance:…
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A Few Thoughts About the Book of Proverbs Part 2
Part 2: Topics A few example verses are given in each major category. B1 Family C1 Parents D1 Proverbs 20:7 NLT The godly walk with integrity; blessed are their children who follow them. D2 Proverbs 6:20-22 GNB Son, do what your father tells you and never forget what your mother…
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A Few Thoughts About the Book of Proverbs Part 1
Part 1: Introduction B1 Author B2 Purpose: to show the contrast between God’s wisdom and human wisdom. B3 Why read and study? Proverbs 1:2-6 NRSV For learning about wisdom and instruction, for understanding words of insight, 3 for gaining instruction in wise dealing, righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to teach…
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A Few Thoughts About Preaching
2 Timothy 3:16-17 CSB All Scripture is inspired by God and is profitable for teaching, for rebuking, for correcting, for training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work. All preaching is to be based solidly on the Bible. To teach B1…
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A Few Thoughts on Proverbs 21:21
Proverbs 21:21 NKJV He who follows righteousness and mercy Finds life, righteousness, and honor. Pursues (follows) B1 The word pursue (follows) is רָדַף râdaph (Strong’s H7291). It means “to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively (of time) gone by).” B2 We need C1 Desire C2 Motivation C3 Ability C4…
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A Few Thoughts About Teaching the Christian Life
Philippians 4:9 WEL Those things, which you have learned, received, heard, and seen in me, do, and the God of peace will be with you. We must have these traits already. Learned Purpose: Proverbs 1:1-7 NLT These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel. Their purpose is…
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A Few Thoughts on the Last Day Church
Tommy Ice lists the following denials The following is a list of the seven major passages that deal with the last days for the church: 1 Timothy 4:1-3; 2 Timothy 3:1-5, 4:3-4; James 5:1-8; 2 Peter 2:1-22, 3:3-6; Jude 1-25. Every one of these passages repeatedly emphasizes the great characteristic…
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