1 study of proverbs folsom point church of christ q2 2008 r clark j clark
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Study of ProverbsStudy of Proverbs
Folsom Point church of Christ
Q2 2008R Clark
J Clark
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“The Wisdom That Comes From Above.” – 1Kings 3:5-14
Topical Study Call To Wisdom
Proverbs 8:1-11; 12-31
Benefits of WisdomProverbs 2:1-22; 3:13-24
Dangers of Rejecting WisdomProverbs 1:20-33
Solomon’s PleaProverbs 4:1-27
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Value of Wise Sayings Proverbs 22:17-21
Purpose of Proverbs Proverbs 1:1-7
Preeminence of God1. Fear of the Lord -- 9:10-11; 10:27; 14:2; 14:26-27
2. Trust (God or Self) – 3:5-8; 14:12; 16:25; 16:3
3. Divine Providence – 15:3; 16:1, 4; 19:21; 21:30,31
“The Wisdom That Comes From Above.” Control of the Tongue
1. Wise and Foolish Talk – 14:3; 15:2; 16:23; 18:6,7
2. Appropriate Speech – 15:23; 16:21, 24; 25:11
3. Maintaining Silence / Controlling Speech – 10:19; 12:23; 13:3; 15:1; 17:27, 28; 25:15
4. Flattery / Slander / Gossip – 10:18; 16:28; 18:8; 26:28; 28:23
5. Hurtful Talk / Quarreling / Lying -- 11:12-13; 12:18; 15:4; 17:14, 19-20; 18:20-21; 19:5; 21:6
“The Wisdom That Comes From Above.” Economic Well-Being
1. Wealth & Poverty – 3:9-10; 10:15; 11:4; 19:4-7
2. Benevolence & Generosity – 3:27-28; 11:24-26; 14:21
3. Oppression of the Poor – 13:23; 14:31; 15:15
4. Hard Work – 6:6-11; 10:4-5; 16:26; 19:24
5. Conservation – 21:20
6. Surety for Another – 6:1-5; 11:15; 20:16
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Insight & Ignorance1. Wisdom & Folly -- 13:14; 14:24; 15:24; 16:22; 17:12
2. Dealing With Fools -- 26:4-11; 27:22; 29:9
3. Discernment & Understanding – 10:13, 23; 13:15; 14:6, 8, 15, 33; 15:21
4. Knowledge – 10:14; 13:16; 14:18; 15:14; 18:15
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Sharing & Responding To Wisdom1. Advice & Rebuke – 3:1-2; 9:7-9; 10:8; 12:15
2. Value of Advisors – 11:14; 15:22; 20:18; 24:5-6
3. Discipline – 3:11-12; 10:17; 12:1; 13:18; 13:24; 15:5
4. Law Keeping – 28:4, 7; 28:9; 29:18
5. Repentance – 14:9; 28:13
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Good & Evil1. Righteousness & Wickedness – 10:6,7, 16, 28-
30; 11:5-10, 18-20, 23; 12:2-3, 5-8, 12, 21, 28; 13:9, 21, 25
2. Integrity & Perversion – 10:9; 13:6; 15:26; 21:8
3. Consequences – 3:33-35; 10:3, 22, 24-25; 11:21, 29-31; 14:14, 22; 16:7; 17:13