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 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…
The Biblical Perception of Change
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 . …
Luke 23:33-49 This Was God’s Sovereign Plan Prayer For Compassion – vs. 34-39 . – “Father forgive them; they do not know what they are doing.” Extending Of Compassion – vs. 40-43 . – And He said to him, “Truly I say to you, today you shall be with me in Paradise.” Completion Of Compassion – vs. 44-49 . – “Father,…
James 1:1-4
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…
Colossians 3:12-14 Forgiveness Is Expected – Vs. 12 Ephesians 1:4-5, 1 Peter 1:4 Forgiveness Begins In The Heart – Vs. 12 & 14 Compassion – Mark 8:1-3, Matthew 114:14-16, Jonah 4:10-1-1 Kindness Puts Feet On Compassion – James 2:16 Humility – James 4:6 Gentleness and Patience – Matthew 11:29, Matthew 18:21-22 Forgiveness Must Be Modeled After Christ Jesus – Vs. 13…