October 28 lesson
It’s Up to You
Text: Proverbs 2
Purpose: To show us what WE need to do in order to truly understand wisdom, knowledge, instruction, etc… Also, to warn us of the “evil man” and the “strange woman.”
Introduction: In Proverbs 1, we were very basic in describing wisdom, knowledge, instruction, discretion, etc… Solomon now begins teaching his “son” a deeper understanding of all of this wisdom stuff.
A Conditional Promise (v 1-9)
Notice the key word in these first verses…”If” This word brings with it a requirement on our part in order for God to do what He wants to do in our lives.
*If thou wilt receive my words. We can apply that to our lives by doing the most important thing we can do….Bible study.
*If thou criest after knowledge. This means that it is something that is important to you. It’s life or death.
*If thou seekest after her. This means that it is valuable (like silver or gold.)
IF we do these things, then verse 5 is our promise. That is what I want in my life. I want to understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Remember the source of wisdom is God. We talked about James 1:5, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
Warnings About the Evil and Strange (v 10-22)
Once we have accomplished verses 5 and 6, then we are ready to face some foes of this world.
*The evil man. This evil man leaves the path of righteousness to walk in darkness….not much wisdom there. He also rejoices to do evil. His ways are crooked.
*The strange woman. This woman flattereth with her words. Beware of those who are smooth-talkers especially to the opposite sex. This woman forsook the things which she had been taught as a youth. None that go with her will return verse 19 tells us.
Conclusion: What a lot of information in one Proverb! We have learned how to understand the knowledge of God, and we have learned how to use that knowledge and wisdom to stay away from the evil and strange. Let us not just hear this and not LIVE this.
Text: Proverbs 2
Purpose: To show us what WE need to do in order to truly understand wisdom, knowledge, instruction, etc… Also, to warn us of the “evil man” and the “strange woman.”
Introduction: In Proverbs 1, we were very basic in describing wisdom, knowledge, instruction, discretion, etc… Solomon now begins teaching his “son” a deeper understanding of all of this wisdom stuff.
A Conditional Promise (v 1-9)
Notice the key word in these first verses…”If” This word brings with it a requirement on our part in order for God to do what He wants to do in our lives.
*If thou wilt receive my words. We can apply that to our lives by doing the most important thing we can do….Bible study.
*If thou criest after knowledge. This means that it is something that is important to you. It’s life or death.
*If thou seekest after her. This means that it is valuable (like silver or gold.)
IF we do these things, then verse 5 is our promise. That is what I want in my life. I want to understand the fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of God. Remember the source of wisdom is God. We talked about James 1:5, “If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him.”
Warnings About the Evil and Strange (v 10-22)
Once we have accomplished verses 5 and 6, then we are ready to face some foes of this world.
*The evil man. This evil man leaves the path of righteousness to walk in darkness….not much wisdom there. He also rejoices to do evil. His ways are crooked.
*The strange woman. This woman flattereth with her words. Beware of those who are smooth-talkers especially to the opposite sex. This woman forsook the things which she had been taught as a youth. None that go with her will return verse 19 tells us.
Conclusion: What a lot of information in one Proverb! We have learned how to understand the knowledge of God, and we have learned how to use that knowledge and wisdom to stay away from the evil and strange. Let us not just hear this and not LIVE this.
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