Point 1 - Purpose of proverbs
“To provide practical wisdom for everyday living”
Point 2 - Wisdom -
“Knowing what to do in any situation”
Point 3 - First step toward wisdom is fearing God
Point 4 - Fearing God
“Doing what is pleasing to God regardless of the cost”
ACTION ITEMS
* Evaluate your relationships in light of Proverbs 1:17. Are you surrounding yourself with the right people?
* Proverbs places a high value on seeking God’s Wisdom. Are you placing a high value on it?
* How can knowing what God’s Word says about justice help you better navigate in this cultural moment?
REFERENCED VERSES
Proverbs 1:17 (NLT)
“If a bird sees a trap being set it knows to stay away”
Proverbs 12:15
Colossians 2:3
in (Christ) are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Genesis 18-19
Leviticus 18:3-4
Deuteronomy 16:18-19
Deuteronomy 17:8-10
Song of Solomon 2:7
Proverbs 1-2
Why Wisdom Matters
March 4, 2021 • Jim Gallagher
Proverbs 30
June 3, 2021 • Jim Gallagher
Two hundred years after the time of Solomon during the reign of King Hezekiah, the men of Hezekiah collected and preserved many of the works of wisdom. They included this additional writing by an unknown (to us) sage who we know only by name and his lineage (son of Jakeh). See the study notes for more.
Proverbs 18:10
May 27, 2021 • Jim Gallagher
GOD IS OUR STRONG TOWER Proverbs 18:10; Psalms 61:1-3; Psalms 144:2; Psalms 9:9 Psalms 18:2; Psalms 46:7; Psalms 59:9; Proverbs 18:10 Proverbs 18:11; Psalms 104:17-18 H.A. Ironside: “To run into it, as into a strong tower, is to confide in Him in the time of trouble. This is the blessed privilege of every true saint” WILL OF GOD Proverbs 19:21 Colossians 3:15 HAPPY HEARTS Proverbs 15:13; Proverbs 17:22 Psychology today: “Laughter reduces pain, increases job performance, connects people emotionally, and improves the flow of oxygen to the heart and brain.”