1. 1 1 Study of Proverbs Folsom Point church of Christ Q4 2009 R Clark J Warshaw B Byrd

2. 2 2 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. – 1Kings 3:5-14 Topical Study Call To Wisdom Proverbs 8:1-11; 12-31 Benefits of Wisdom Proverbs 2:1-22; 3:13-24 Dangers of Rejecting Wisdom Proverbs 1:20-33 Solomons Plea Proverbs 4:1-27

3. 3 3 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Value of Wise Sayings Proverbs 22:17-21 Purpose of Proverbs Proverbs 1:1-7

4. 4 4 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Memory Verse #1 Proverbs 22:17-18 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips.

5. 5 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. The Four Perspectives Profession / Career Business School Homemaker Retired Age / Stage In Life Level of physical / emotional maturity Family Role Husband / Wife Parent / Child Brother / Sister Grandparent / Grandchild Social Responsibility Neighborhood Grocery Store, etc Ball Field

6. 6 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Topics: Use of the Tongue Preeminence of God Our Motivation Our Concern for Self Causes & Solutions to Disharmony & Strife Honesty & Justice People & Attitudes Various Concerns & Observations Saying of Agur Sayings of King Lemuel Ecclesiastes: A Man And His Perspectives

7. 7 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

8. 8 8 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Memory Verse #2 Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

9. 9 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

10. 10 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Insight & Ignorance 1. 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

11. 11 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Sharing & Responding To Wisdom 1. 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

12. 12 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Good & Evil 1. 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

13. 13 Study of Proverbs Folsom Point church of Christ Q4 2009 R Clark J Warshaw B Byrd

14. 14 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Value of Wise Sayings (& Memory Verses) Proverbs 22:17-18 Incline your ear, and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge, for it will be pleasant if you keep them within you, if all of them are ready on your lips... Proverbs 16:3 Commit your work to the Lord, and your plans will be established.

15. 15 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Context & Review Purpose of Proverbs (1:1-7) To know wisdom and instruction, to discern the sayings of understanding, to receive instruction in wise behavior, righteousness, justice and equity… Benefits of Wisdom Grow closer to God Leads to happiness (3:18)

16. 16 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Topic: Honesty Associations & Synonyms Challenges & Perspectives Profession Age Family Role Neighborhood Role

17. 17 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Honesty Truthfulness Proverbs 12:19-20; 13:5; 24:26; 26:18-19 Accuracy (Weights & Boundaries) Proverbs 11:1; 16:11; 20:10-11; 20:23; 22:28; 23:10-11 Wrongful Profits & Bribery Proverbs 10:2; 13:11; 20:17; 20:21 Proverbs 15:27; 17:7-8; 17:23; 21:14

18. 18 The Wisdom That Comes From Above. Various Observations from Proverbs Joy & Grief 14:10; 14:13; 15:13; 17:22; 18:14; 25:20; 27:11; 28:6 Good News 15:30; 25:25 Curiosity 27:12