WISDOMfor LIVING

Week 6Welcome to

DingwallFree Church

Wisdom is… “a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her

will be blessed.”

Sermons from

ProverbsJune 2007

Psalm 93:1-5* (p. 123) 

1 The LORD is king; his throne endures

majestic in his height.

The LORD is robed in majesty

and armed with strength and might.

Psalm 93:1-5* (2/5) 

The world is founded firm and sure—

removed it cannot be.

2 Your throne is strong, and you are God

from all eternity.

Psalm 93:1-5* (3/5) 

3 The seas, O LORD, have lifted up,

they lifted up their voice;

The seas have lifted up their waves

and made a mighty noise.

Psalm 93:1-5* (4/5) 

4 The LORD, enthroned on high, Is strong;

more powerful is he

Than thunder of the ocean’s waves

or breakers of the sea.

Psalm 93:1-5* (5/5) 

5 Your royal statutes, LORD, stand firm;

unchanging is your word.

And holiness adorns your house

for endless days, O LORD

Prayer

&

Children’s Talk

Psalm 46a:1-6* (p. 59) 

1 God is our refuge and our strength,

our ever-present aid;

2 And therefore, though the earth gives way,

we will not be afraid.

Psalm 46a:1-6* (2/5) 

Though mountains fall into the sea,

3 though waters foam and roar,

We will not fear, though mountains quake

as waves engulf the shore.

Psalm 46a:1-6* (3/5) 

4 A river flows, whose streams delight

the city of our God—

The holy place, in which the LORD

Most High has his abode.

Psalm 46a:1-6* (4/5) 

5 God is within his holy place;

the city will not yield,

For God will come at break of day

to be her help and shield.

Psalm 46a:1-6* (5/5) 

6 The nations are in disarray;

the kingdoms disappear.

God speaks, and at his mighty voice

the whole earth melts with fear.

Bible Reading Proverbs

16:1-9, 33

Page 650

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Luke 12:1-9

Page 1044

Wisdom is… “a tree of life to those who embrace her; those

who lay hold of her will be blessed.” Prov. 3:18

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 650) Proverbs 16:1-9, 33

• 1 To man belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.

• 2 All a man's ways seem innocent to him, but motives are weighed by the LORD.

• 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 650) Proverbs 16:1-9, 33

• 4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster.

• 5 The LORD detests all the proud of heart. Be sure of this: They will not go unpunished.

• 6 Through love and faithfulness sin is atoned for; through the fear of the LORD a man avoids evil.

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 650) Proverbs 16:1-9, 33

• 7 When a man's ways are pleasing to the LORD, he makes even his enemies live at peace with him.

• 8 Better a little with righteousness than much gain with injustice.

• 9 In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps…

• … 33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 1044) Luke 12:1-9

• Meanwhile, when a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling on one another, Jesus began to speak first to his disciples, saying: "Be on your guard against the yeast of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

• 2 There is nothing concealed that will not be disclosed, or hidden that will not be made known.

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 1044) Luke 12:1-9

• 3 What you have said in the dark will be heard in the daylight, and what you have whispered in the ear in the inner rooms will be proclaimed from the roofs.

• 4 "I tell you, my friends, do not be afraid of those who kill the body and after that can do no more.

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 1044) Luke 12:1-9

• 5 But I will show you whom you should fear: Fear him who, after the killing of the body, has power to throw you into hell. Yes, I tell you, fear him.

• 6 Are not five sparrows sold for two pennies ? Yet not one of them is forgotten by God.

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 1044) Luke 12:1-9

• 7 Indeed, the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows.

• 8 "I tell you, whoever acknowledges me before men,

Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 1044) Luke 12:1-9

• the Son of Man will also acknowledge him before the angels of God.

• 9 But he who disowns me before men will be disowned before the angels of God.

Psalm 37:3-9 (p. 252)

3 Set thou thy trust upon the LORD,

and be thou doing good;

And so thou in the land shalt dwell,

and verily have food.

Psalm 37:3-9 (2/6)

4 Delight thyself in GOD; he’ll give

thine heart’s desire to thee.

5 Thy way to GOD commit, him trust,

it bring to pass shall he.

Psalm 37:3-9 (3/6)

6 And, like unto the light, he shall

thy righteousness display;

And he thy judgment shall bring forth

like noon-tide of the day.

Psalm 37:3-9 (4/6)

7 Rest in the LORD, and patiently

wait for him: do not fret

For him who, prosp’ring in his way,

success in sin doth get.

Psalm 37:3-9 (5/6)

8 Do thou from anger cease, and wrath

see thou forsake also:

Fret not thyself in any wise,

that evil thou should’st do.

Psalm 37:3-9 (6/6)

9 For those that evildoers are

shall be cut off and fall:

But those that wait upon the LORD

the earth inherit shall.

Wisdom for Living -

The Lord is Our King!• 1 To man belong the plans of the

heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.

• 3 Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.

• 4 The LORD works out everything for his own ends-- even the wicked for a day of disaster. (Proverbs 16:1,3-4)

Wisdom for Living -

The Lord is Our King!• Looking for an exciting

new hobby to take up? • The secret things belong

to the Lord our God, but the things revealed belong to us and to our children forever, that we may follow all the words of his law. (Deuteronomy 29:29).

1 – Know the TruthAbout God

• 16:4 'The LORD works out everything for his own ends - even the wicked for the day of disaster.'

• God is never caught napping – his plans are the true King’s plans!

• 21:1 'The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD; he directs it like a watercourse wherever he pleases.'

Iona –

Resting Place of Scotland’s Kings.

1 – Know the TruthAbout God

• Is there room for chance? Bad Luck? 16:33 'The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.'

• Does that rule out MY responsibility for MY actions?

• 16:27 'A scoundrel plots evil, and his speech is a scorching fire.' A sinner is a sinner – he is not a puppet! Iona –

Resting Place of Scotland’s Kings.

2 – Know Your Limits (16:9)• Proverbs 16:9 – a mirror of Acts

2:22 - 'Men of Israel. Listen to this: Jesus of Nazareth was a man accredited by God to you by miracles, wonders and signs, which God did among you through him, as you yourselves know. This man was handed over to you by God's set purpose and foreknowledge; and you, with the help of wicked men, put him to death by nailing him to the cross. But God raised him from the dead

In his heart a man plans his

course, but the LORD

determines his steps

Prov. 16:9

3 – Know Peace in Prayer• Proverbs 16:1 –'To man

belong the plans of the heart, but from the LORD comes the reply of the tongue.'

• Romans 8:28 For we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose.

Olivia Donachie

Killed by a hit-and-run

driver in Colinton last Wednesday

3 – Know Peace in Prayer• God’s balance: God is

at work in all things, and sets a condition for those 'who love him.'

• SO PRAY! 16:3 'Commit to the LORD whatever you do; and your plans will succeed.'

• SO LIVE IN PEACE & ASSURANCE! 16:33 – We have an ALMIGHTY GOD!

Olivia Donachie

Killed by a hit-and-run

driver in Colinton last Wednesday

1 – Know the Truth About God / 2 – Know Your Limits / 3 – Know Peace in Prayer

• Remember the 5 Sparrows!• Dr D Broughton Knox: The

infinity of God is not overwhelmed by numbers, nor stupefied by detail. God is able to comprehend, and provide for at the same time, the needs of the whole creation. Our heavenly Father gives each of us his undivided attention and his full friendship as though we were his only friend…

Five Sparrows

Psalm 96a:10-13* (p. 126)

10 Tell every land: “The LORD is King!”

Established is the earth

And cannot move; the LORD will judge

the peoples in his truth.

Psalm 96a:10-13* (2/3)

11 Let heavens rejoice, and earth be glad;

with joy let oceans ring.

12 The fields and all in them will shout,

and forest trees will sing.

Psalm 96a:10-13* (3/3)

13 They all will sing before the LORD,

who comes to judge the earth.

He’ll judge the world in righteousness,

the peoples in his truth.

Please join us inThe Church hall for a

Hot or Cold drink

God Calls Us to delight in Christ

and to ShareHis Hope.

Proverbs 27:19