4-3-2016
"The Beginning of Wisdom"
Proverbs 1. 1-9


“The Beginning of Wisdom”
Scripture Lesson:  Proverbs 1. 1-9
I.  PROVERBS: WHAT ARE THEY?
A.  Wise sayings
B.  By nature- proverbs are “_____________”.   They state what is generally true, not absolutely & always true.  

II.  WHY IS WISDOM SO __________________?
A.  Information _______________
B.  Advice overload
C.  Wisdom-  it involves “how we _____ the information.”

III.  Proverbs 1. 7- ONE OF MAIN THEMES OF THE BOOK:
         A.  “_________ of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.”
B.  Terror-  Overwhelming sense of anxiety or dread.
C.  AWE/Respect-  There is a knowledge and sense of God’s power, but there is a relationship there too. 

IV.  HOW DOES GODLY _______AND RESPECT BENEFIT US?
A.  It leads us to ____________ (Heb 10:31, Mt 10:28, II Cor 5:10, Jonah ch 1)
B.  It leads us to wiser & better choices
C.  It leads to learning _____________ , and seeing the whole picture- 
D.  It leads us to establish healthy boundaries & disciplines
E.  It leads to a Life of Assurance (of Not Being Afraid)

V.  FEAR OF THE LORD IS THE BEGINNING OF ____________ ! 
A.  Do you have that Godly fear?
B.  Do you need wisdom for your life? 

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