God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making; in particular the ability to discern spiritual truth and to apply it to human disposition and conduct.

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, an introduction.

Careful, wise discernment; the avoidance of rash behaviour or speech; the good management of talents and resources and the showing of tact and wisdom in relationships with other people.

What is a Proverb? The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: To understand a proverb and an enigma, The words of the wise and their riddles. Masal Hebrew "Masal": "a poetic, terse, vivid, thought-provoking saying that conveys a world of truth in a few words." Keller To get the full picture...put…

1 God has taken his place in the divine council; in the midst of the gods he holds judgment: 2 “How long will you judge unjustly and show partiality to the wicked? Selah 3 Give justice to the weak and the fatherless; maintain the right of the afflicted and the destitute. 4 Rescue the weak and the needy;…

We all need wisdom. Solomon asked God for wisdom. In this series we are looking to the God of Wisdom to learn how to be wise.

Who, in your life, would you consider wise? When we think of wisdom we often think of an older person, they have life experience and give sage advice. I remember in the movie Second Hand Lions, Haley Joel Osment’s character pleading with Robert Duvall’s character that he stick around because he needs…

This week Pastor Al starts a new series in the Book of Proverbs, with an introduction to this book from chapter 1 verses 1-7.

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth— 5 Let the wise hear and…

God-given perception of the nature and meaning of things, resulting in sound judgment and decision-making; in particular the ability to discern spiritual truth and to apply it to human disposition and conduct.

Think back to where you were and what you were doing in 1984. In 1984 I turned 12 years old. It was also the year when I was first introduced to something that literally would change the entire world. What was it? It was the computer. Although computers had been around for awhile at this point, they…

Focus on what it means to Fear the Lord

• Title, Introduction and Motto (1:1–7) 
 • A Father’s Praise of Wisdom (1:8–9:18)
 • Proverbs of Solomon (10:1–22:16)
 • Words of Wise Men (22:17–24:22)
 • Further Words of Wise Men (24:23–34)
 • Further Proverbs of Solomon (Hezekiah’s Collection) (25:1–29:27)
 • Words of Agur (30:1–33)
 • Words of King Lemuel (31:1–9)
 • The Excellent Wife (31:10–31)

Sopho Moros were two Greek words I learned in in high school my sophomore year. I was taking Greek since I was failing Spanish. These two Greek words comprise the English word we know as sophomore. this intrigued me until I discovered the meaning... σοφόςb , (Sopho)pertaining to understanding resulting…

True wisdom may bring material reward but its value far exceeds earthly riches. To those who receive it, it opens a path to life and security and equips for leadership and right conduct.

Paul and Silas are on the move. They have gone from a successful ministry in Philippi to a successful ministry in Thessalonica. Each one not without its difficulties, wherever the gospel is preached and people are trusting in Christ and repenting of their sins there are those who become jealous because…

Jesus' Formula for Prayer Introduction: Think: "Prayer" is letting God communicate with you. Five Keys To Effective Praying: I. Praise God. - L- v.9a; 13b A. Acknowledge His holy name. - L- v.9; Psalm 16:8; L- Matthew 7:21 B. Acknowledge His name has authority.- L- v.13b; L-Matthew 28:18 C. Acknowledge…

August 19th, 2018 - Chase Riebel