A Proverb a Day Vol. 4 Part 3
The Beginning of Knowledge and Wisdom
Sunday, January 17, 2021
I. A Proverb a Day
A. The Beginning of Knowledge and Wisdom
1.What is the Fear of the Lord?
a.It is to have reverential, awe, respect, and honor for God. Trusting and obeying Who He is and what He says above everything else.
b.The fear of the LORD is developed and learned by knowing God through a true relationship with Jesus and His Word.
2. (Prov. 2:6, 10-11; Job 28:12-28 NIV) knowledge, understanding and wisdom.
a. Knowledge is acquaintance with facts, truths & principles; data.
~Truth is the absolute standard whereby all reality is measured.
-(John 14:6)
-(John 8:31-32)
-(John 17:17)
-(John 6:63)
-(Heb. 4:12; 1 Pet. 1:23 both AMP)
b. Understanding is comprehension, personal interpretation, right conclusion.
c. Wisdom is discernment; the practical proper application of knowledge and understanding.
~(Prov. 1:7)
-(Ps. 14:1)
~(Prov. 9:10; Ps. 111:10)
~(Prov. 15:33 NIV)
~(Prov. 21:30 AMP)
~(Prov. 29:25 NLT)
3. (Ps. 19:1-11 NLT) Creation speaks of God’s glory!
a. (1 Cor. 1:18-30 NLT) human wisdom vs. God’s wisdom.
[Pastor Lee Stokes]