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Proverbs 27:17 NKJV As iron sharpens iron, So a man sharpens the countenance of his friend. As Christians, we have a large body of wisdom. God has taught us through precept and laws. God has taught us through people’s lives both good and evil. God has taught us through people seeking/praying for wisdom. This…
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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 as in Jonah 1:10…
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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: Proverbs 30:2-3 NLT I…
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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 taught you. 21 Keep…
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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 shrewdness to the simple,…
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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 Strength C5 Dedication B3…
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A Few Thoughts on Proverbs 28:13 Proverbs 28:13 NASB He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and forsakes them will find compassion. Perhaps, the context of these various proverbs would include verse 14. Proverbs 28:13-14 NASB He who conceals his transgressions will not prosper, But he who confesses and…
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A Few Thoughts About the Book of Proverbs 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;…