Big Idea: Words hold the power to either destroy or build up—use them wisely
1. The power of our words
2. The power of silence, listening and timing
3. The power of God’s Word
Proverbs Wisdom Applied: Family
Big Idea: The wise know family matters much, but not most
1. Marriage matters (Pr. 2:16-17; 12:4; 19:14; 21:19; 27:15-16; 31:10-11, 28-31)
2. Children and parents matter (Pr. 22:6, 15; 23:22-25; 30:17)
3. What matters MOST (Pr. 14:26; 1 Tim. 3:14-16)
Proverbs Wisdom Applied: Friendship
Big Idea: Friendship is part of God’s design for a fruitful life—not a distraction from it
A good friend gives...
1. Constant Love (Pr. 17:17; 18:24; 27:10)
2. Honest Counsel (Pr. 27:6, 9, 17; 28:23)
3. Safe Cover (17:9)
Wisdom's Feast (Pr 9)
Big Idea: Wisdom is a feast for those who fully commit themselves to it
1. Wisdom’s feast is bountiful and life-giving (9:1-6)
2. Folly’s feast is phony and deadly (9:13-18)
3. Wisdom’s blessing is only for the committed (9:7-12)
A Mother's Wisdom (Pr 8)
Big Idea: Wisdom is a beautiful, loving mother who offers us life if we will just listen
This mother is...
1. Impartial (8:1-9)
2. Precious (8:10-11)
3. Prudent (8:12-13)
4. Generous (8:14-21)
5. Work of God in Creation (8:22-31)
6. Not To Be Ignored (8:32-36)