MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 9:10
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding”
Who wrote the book of Proverbs (Proverbs 1:1)? ______________________________
Who was this man’s father (1 Kings 2:1-3)? _____________________________________
In 1 Kings 3:5 God made an amazing statement to Solomon, “ _____ what I shall _______ thee?”
If God gave you that opportunity what would you ask for? (Circle one or write in your answer) Riches Long life Happiness Popularity Power Possessions _______________________
What did Solomon ask for? See 1 Kings 3:9 ________________________________________
Did God grant his request? See 1 Kings 3:10-12 ___ Yes ___ No
What else did God give Solomon? See 1 Kings 3:13 __________________________________
Fill in the blanks from Matthew 6:33 “But seek ye _________________ the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and ___________ these things shall be _____________________ unto you.”
DEFINITION OF A BIBLICAL PROVERB: A short saying which should regulate and govern the life of a believer. The proverbs teach us how to live: what to do and what not to do. Proverbs is PRACTICAL WISDOM – wisdom which is “down to earth” and which helps us in our day to day living.
MEMORY VERSE: Proverbs 9:10 “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding”
In order for us to live in Wisdomville, we must first fear the Lord. There are two kinds of people, those who fear the Lord and those who do not.
THOSE WHO FEAR GOD | THOSE WHO DO NOT FEAR GOD |
Are afraid to displease God | Care only about pleasing self |
Are aware and conscious of God | Ignore God |
Include God in their thoughts and plans | Leave God out of their thoughts and plans |
Respect and honor God because of Who He is | Try to pretend that God does not exist |
Take God’s Word seriously | Care nothing for God’s Word |
FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW
THE VALUE OF LIVING IN WISDOMVILLE
(Proverbs 8:11) “For ______________________ is better than ____________________; and all the things that may be desired are not to be _____________________________________ to it.”
THE BENEFITS OF LIVING IN WISDOMVILLE
1) Wisdom protects against deception (Proverbs 2:10-12) “When __________________ entereth into thine heart, and knowledge is _________________ unto thy soul; Discretion shall _________________ thee, understanding shall _______________ thee: To _______________ thee from the way of the evil man, from the man that speaketh froward things;
2) Wisdom produces a healthy life (Proverbs 3:16) “Length of __________________ is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches and honour.”
3) Wisdom promotes financial success (Proverbs 14:24) “The ____________________ of the wise is their ________________________: but the foolishness of fools is folly.”
4) Wisdom paves the way to peace (Proverbs 3:17) “Her ways are ways of ________________________, and all her [wisdom] paths are ___________________________.”
5) Wisdom provides happiness (Proverbs 3:13) “___________________ is the man that findeth ______________________, and the man that getteth ___________________________.”
HOW TO LIVE IN WISDOMVILLE
- Acquire reverence for God (Proverbs 9:10) “The ______________________ of the LORD is the beginning of _____________________: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding.”
- Ask God for wisdom (Proverbs 2:6) “For the _______________________ giveth wisdom: out of his ___________________ cometh knowledge and __________________________.”
- Apply God’s Word (Proverbs 17:24) “_______________________ is before him that hath _____________________________; but the eyes of a fool are in the ends of the earth.”
ADDITIONAL THOUGHTS
(Ephesians 5:15) “See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,”
The word “circumspectly” means to be skillful and to be on guard, to look very closely so as not to stumble. It has the idea of exactness, precision and accuracy.
Think about it this way: “We should be constantly taking heed how accurately we are conducting ourselves and live in Wisdomville, not Foolishville.”
Where do you want to live? ___ Wisdomville ___ Foolishville
I want wisdom, God’s wisdom. ___ YES ___ NO