October 1, 2019

Lessons from Proverbs 10

Proverbs 10

Intro.

Up until now, we have been in the introduction to the Book of Proverbs. The word “proverb” is defined as

1. A short sentence often repeated, expressing a well known truth or common fact, ascertained by experience or observation; a maxim of wisdom. (Webster’s American Dictionary 1828)

Each proverb stands on it’s own. Think of them as individual ponds of water, not a continuous flow of a river. We are going to try to take larger themes from each chapter to keep us moving through the book. We could spend the next 5 years going through every verse, but we have a whole Bible to study.

October 9, 2019

Lessons from Proverbs 11

Proverbs 11:1

Intro.

Much of this chapter deals with Righteousness or being upright, or just. You will see these words used more than any other topic in this chapter.

I. Righteousness Defined (1, 3)

“The integrity of the upright shall guide them: but the perverseness of transgressors shall destroy them.” (Proverbs 11:3)

A. Honesty - (1)

Bible times, they didn’t have digital scales. They would have a set of weights, and a scale. If you wanted a lb of flour, they would put a 1lb weight on one side, and weigh out 1lb of flour. To cheat people, their 1 lb weight, wouldn’t weigh a pound.

October 23, 2019

What Kind of a Person are you?

Proverbs 12:1-4

Intro.

The word most used in this Proverb is man. This can apply to both man and woman. As the Bible says in 2 Peter 3:11 - Seeing then that all these things shall be dissolved, what manner of persons ought ye to be in all holy conversation and godliness,"

I. Wise Man (1-4)

Not a wise guy.

October 30, 2019

Importance of Words

Proverbs 13

Intro.

Words have a profound effect on people, and lives. Words are used to express an opinion, or idea that one may have. The Bible gives ample warning about the use of our tongue, mouth, and lips in the form of words. Words have been known to start a war, take the very life from people. Words have also been used to build some very successful people in the world. Words were used to frame our very Constitution, and Bill of Rights. Words can be used to accurately record history, or misconstrue historical facts. Words are important!

November 6, 2019

Direction in Life

Proverbs 14

Intro.

Ways, way

I. Upright way (2)

Uprightness - honesty; integrity in principle or practice; conformity to rectitude and justice in social dealings.

A. Lesson of David!

God appears to Solomon and offers whatever he wants:

1. “And Solomon said, Thou hast shewed unto thy servant David my father great mercy, according as he walked before thee in truth, and in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart with thee; and thou hast kept for him this great kindness, that thou hast given him a son to sit on his throne, as it is this day.” (1 Kings 3:6)

November 13, 2019

What Does God See?

Proverbs 15:3

Intro.

What does God see? If we could be mindful of this in our life all the time, it would be of great value and benefit to the way we live our life from day to day.

I. Power of Words (1,2,3a)

A. Soft Words - (1)

Doesn’t imply a weak or compromising answer.

Jesus often gave a soft answer when dealing with the Pharisees who came accusing Jesus in attempts to trap Him.

January 8, 2020

God’s Way is Best

Proverbs 16:1-5

Intro.

LORD is used more times in this chapter of Proverbs than any other chapter in the entire book of Proverbs. It is used 11 times. There is probably something we should get from that.

Is. 55:6 ¶ Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near: Is. 55:7 Let the wicked forsake his way, and the unrighteous man his thoughts: and let him return unto the LORD, and he will have mercy upon him; and to our God, for he will abundantly pardon. Is. 55:8 For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. Is. 55:9 For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.

January 15, 2020

Four Features of a Fool

Intro.

Fool is a prominent word in Chapter 17. We do understand that the Proverbs are not a continuous flow of thoughts, but rather a collection of wise sayings. By selecting a prominent word, by no means am I covering the entirety of the chapter. I have only selected a few proverbs that appear in the same chapter, and teaching on them. There are many themes, and lessons that can be learned from chapter 17 that will not be touched tonight… so by all means, do take the time to read Proverbs 17, and see other things written in there.

January 22, 2020

I. Wise Person

Proverbs 18

Proverbs 18:1-5

Wise Person (Pro 18:1)

A. Desire

• You can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink

• You can lead a fool to wisdom, but you cannot make him learn.

B. Decision (separate)

• You decided to come to church, you choose, with purpose to arrive at church.

• People don’t always choose to do the right thing.

February 5, 2020

A Word to the Wise

Proverbs 18:6-8

Introduction

Proverbs is FULL of wisdom. Reading, understanding, and applying the wisdom in the Book of Proverbs is of a great benefit to every person. This evening, we need to take just these few verses, and apply them to our life in 2020. It is a “Word to the Wise”.

Prov. 13:1 ¶ A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke.