Saturday, August 31, 2024

Proverbs Quick Links - Reflections = Week 33 - Saturday

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Saturday, July 20, 2024

Proverbs 27:1-27 Iron Sharpens Iron = Week 29 - Saturday

Iron Sharpens Iron

Proverbs 27:1-27



Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying we must ask the following questions:
  • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations and notice the words that standout)
Biblegateway (NIV) (My choice of all-round site. It is a Great app, better on computers or on smartphones)
StepBible (ESV) (Great on phone or computer with good resources.)
Literal Word  (New American Standard Bible) (Works well on a smartphone or computer + for searching for words like a printed concordance)
Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer especially if you have a logos account)



Themes
Wisdom and Foolishness
Friendship and Fidelity
Self-Knowledge and Humility
Honest Rebuke and Flattery
Stewardship and Diligence
Predictability and Uncertainty of Life

Topics
The importance of today versus tomorrow
The nature of true friendship
The need for self-awareness and humility
The power of honest criticism over empty flattery
Prudent stewardship and diligent work
The unpredictability of life


Potential Sermon Titles: ??

Intro Questions to get us thinking:

ESV Text with Highlights
#God = 
#People = Wise individuals, Fools, Friends, Neighbors, Shepherds, Stewards
#Time = 
#Place = 
#Obedient faith = 
#Sin = 
#Key Idea = 

Proverbs 27 ESV

1Do not boast about tomorrow,
for you do not know what a day may bring.
2Let another praise you, and not your own mouth;
a stranger, and not your own lips.
3A stone is heavy, and sand is weighty,
but a fool’s provocation is heavier than both.
4Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming,
but who can stand before jealousy?
5Better is open rebuke
than hidden love.
6Faithful are the wounds of a friend;
profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
7One who is full loathes honey,
but to one who is hungry everything bitter is sweet.
8Like a bird that strays from its nest
is a man who strays from his home.
9Oil and perfume make the heart glad,
and the sweetness of a friend comes from his earnest counsel.a
10Do not forsake your friend and your father’s friend,
and do not go to your brother’s house in the day of your calamity.
Better is a neighbor who is near
than a brother who is far away.
11Be wise, my son, and make my heart glad,
that I may answer him who reproaches me.
12The prudent sees danger and hides himself,
but the simple go on and suffer for it.
13Take a man’s garment when he has put up security for a stranger,
and hold it in pledge when he puts up security for an adulteress.b
14Whoever blesses his neighbor with a loud voice,
rising early in the morning,
will be counted as cursing.
15A continual dripping on a rainy day
and a quarrelsome wife are alike;
16to restrain her is to restrain the wind
or to graspc oil in one’s right hand.
17Iron sharpens iron,
and one man sharpens another.d
18Whoever tends a fig tree will eat its fruit,
and he who guards his master will be honored.
19As in water face reflects face,
so the heart of man reflects the man.
20Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied,
and never satisfied are the eyes of man.
21The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold,
and a man is tested by his praise.
22Crush a fool in a mortar with a pestle
along with crushed grain,
yet his folly will not depart from him.

23Know well the condition of your flocks,
and give attention to your herds,
24for riches do not last forever;
and does a crown endure to all generations?
25When the grass is gone and the new growth appears
and the vegetation of the mountains is gathered,
26the lambs will provide your clothing,
and the goats the price of a field.
27There will be enough goats’ milk for your food,
for the food of your household
and maintenance for your girls.








OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions

Proverbs 27 is a chapter focused on wisdom and relationships. It highlights the importance of self-control, humility, and strong friendships. Key themes include:

1. Uncertainty of Life

· The chapter begins with a caution against boasting about tomorrow, emphasizing the unpredictability of life and the need for humility (Proverbs 27:1-2).

2. The Weight of Folly and Anger

· It discusses the heavy consequences of folly and uncontrolled anger, comparing them to tangible weights like stones and sand (Proverbs 27:-4).

3. The Value of Honest Rebuke

· Genuine friendship is highlighted, where faithful wounds from a friend are deemed more valuable than deceptive flattery from an enemy (Proverbs 27:5-6).

4. Satisfaction and Desire

· The chapter illustrates how satisfaction can alter perception; a satisfied person may reject what others find desirable (Proverbs 27:7).

5. The Importance of Friendship

· Strong friendships are portrayed as vital support systems, often more reliable than familial ties during crises (Proverbs 27:9-10).

The importance of true friends is highlighted. It warns against the dangers of false friends who flatter and deceive. The chapter encourages seeking out wise and trustworthy friends.

6. Wisdom vs. Folly

· It contrasts the prudent person who anticipates danger with the simple who ignore potential threats, leading to their downfall (Proverbs 27:11-12).

7. Diligent Stewardship

· The latter part emphasizes the necessity of knowing the condition of one’s flocks and herds, symbolizing responsible management of resources for future prosperity (Proverbs 27:23-27). It warns that current wealth is not a guarantee for the future, advocating for proactive stewardship.

Conclusion

Overall, this chapter serves as a practical guide for navigating life's complexities through wisdom, emphasizing humility, the significance of true friendships, and responsible management of one's resources. These insights remain relevant across generations, encouraging readers to reflect on their relationships and responsibilities in life.




STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work and here are more resources than you can go through completely)
Rhys N. Thomas @ Thomas Theology Hub is a great resource.
NETBible (New English Translation) (Great for original text information)
BlueLetter  (King James Version) (A variety of resources and good on Phones / better on Computers)
BibleHub (HCSB) (Good on computer or app/phone with lots of well-organized information.)
BibleHub (BSB) (Good on computer or app/phone with lots of well-organized information.)
BibleRef.com (New King James Version) Basic able to compare core translations.
StudyLight (Amplified Bible) (Great site with commentaries by Burton Coffman)
KnowingJesus (Phone / Computer and great for comparing translations)
Bible.com (Lexham English Bible)
  • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
  • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?



APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
Biblegateway (Christian Standard Bible) has some application resources.
The Message (MSG) (An easy-to-read paraphrase that helps some with application)
Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

  • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
  • What transformative move needs to be made?
  • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others via social media links at this bottom.

Take Away Challenges
  • What has the Holy Spirit revealed to you in this passage? How will you apply it to your life this week?
  • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?
  • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?

PRAYER: Thank you, Lord, for Your discipline and instruction. Help me to always remember that Your reproof is evidence of Your love. In the Name of Jesus.




Other Resources:


  • Discovery Bible Study

  • Articles

  • Devotions

  • Links 


    Please let me know if you find any broken links or corrections that need to be made. Thank you for helping to make this useful.
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    Saturday, July 13, 2024

    Proverbs 26:1-28 Mastering the Art of Wisdom = Week 28 - Saturday

    Mastering the Art of Wisdom

    Proverbs 26:1-28


    Reminder: Pray to God to set your heart right as you engage His word. The text you are about to study was not written to you but is written for you. So, before applying we must ask the following questions:
    • What did it mean to the original reader or original audience?
    READ THE SCRIPTURE (Multiple times & translations and notice the words that standout)
    Biblegateway (NIV) (My choice of all-round site. It is a Great app, better on computers or on smartphones)
    StepBible (ESV) (Great on phone or computer with good resources.)
    Literal Word  (New American Standard Bible) (Works well on a smartphone or computer + for searching for words like a printed concordance)
    Biblia.com (New Century Version) (Great on a computer especially if you have a logos account)



    Themes
    Wisdom vs. Folly
    The Consequences of Laziness
    The Use and Misuse of Words
    The Danger of Deception and Malice

    Topics
    Foolishness
    Laziness
    Deception
    Slander


    Potential Sermon Titles: ??

    Intro Questions to get us thinking:
    • The last time you dressed up for a costume party, what did you go as? Why that get-up? 
    • What character would you like to impersonate the next time you go to a masquerade party?


    ESV Text with Highlights
    #God = 
    #People = The Fool, The Lazy Person, The Deceiver, The Gossiper
    #Time = 
    #Place = 
    #Obedient faith = 
    #Sin = 
    #Key Idea = 

    Proverbs 26 ESV

    1Like snow in summer or rain in harvest,
    so honor is not fitting for a fool.
    2Like a sparrow in its flitting, like a swallow in its flying,
    a curse that is causeless does not alight.
    3A whip for the horse, a bridle for the donkey,
    and a rod for the back of fools.
    4Answer not a fool according to his folly,
    lest you be like him yourself.
    5Answer a fool according to his folly,
    lest he be wise in his own eyes.
    6Whoever sends a message by the hand of a fool
    cuts off his own feet and drinks violence.
    7Like a lame man’s legs, which hang useless,
    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
    8Like one who binds the stone in the sling
    is one who gives honor to a fool.
    9Like a thorn that goes up into the hand of a drunkard
    is a proverb in the mouth of fools.
    10Like an archer who wounds everyone
    is one who hires a passing fool or drunkard.a
    11Like a dog that returns to his vomit
    is a fool who repeats his folly.
    12Do you see a man who is wise in his own eyes?
    There is more hope for a fool than for him.
    13The sluggard says, “There is a lion in the road!
    There is a lion in the streets!”
    14As a door turns on its hinges,
    so does a sluggard on his bed.
    15The sluggard buries his hand in the dish;
    it wears him out to bring it back to his mouth.
    16The sluggard is wiser in his own eyes
    than seven men who can answer sensibly.
    17Whoever meddles in a quarrel not his own
    is like one who takes a passing dog by the ears.
    18Like a madman who throws firebrands, arrows, and death
    19is the man who deceives his neighbor
    and says, “I am only joking!”
    20For lack of wood the fire goes out,
    and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.
    21As charcoal to hot embers and wood to fire,
    so is a quarrelsome man for kindling strife.
    22The words of a whisperer are like delicious morsels;
    they go down into the inner parts of the body.
    23Like the glazeb covering an earthen vessel
    are fervent lips with an evil heart.
    24Whoever hates disguises himself with his lips
    and harbors deceit in his heart;
    25when he speaks graciously, believe him not,
    for there are seven abominations in his heart;
    26though his hatred be covered with deception,
    his wickedness will be exposed in the assembly.
    27Whoever digs a pit will fall into it,
    and a stone will come back on him who starts it rolling.
    28A lying tongue hates its victims,
    and a flattering mouth works ruin.








    OBSERVATIONS (Reflect on the topic and build the concept the writer is trying to communicate to the original audience)
    ebible (NLT) (Best for having Bible sections divided by "pericope" or sections by thought)
    Bible Project (NLT) (Helpful videos and instructions for the bigger picture)
    Thematic Bible (Books and Chapters Structure)
    Bible Hub = Outline, Themes, Topics, People, Locations, and Questions

    Proverbs 26 is a chapter that focuses on the folly and foolishness of certain people. 
    Section 1: The Fool (verses 1-12)
    Section 2: The Lazy Person (verses 13-16)
    Section 3: The Misuse of Words (verses 17-28)

    Facts on the Fool (26:1–12): A fool should not be trusted or honored.

    Seven Times Smarter (26:13–16): A lazy person thinks he’s smart, but he’s only full of excuses.

    Mind Your Own Business (26:17–19): You should not interfere in other people’s arguments.

    Gossip Generates Grief (26:20–28): The hurt you intend for others by gossiping about them will come back on you.

    The chapter highlights their negative qualities and behaviors, such as:

    • The lazy person: They avoid work and are often unreliable.
    • The quarrelsome person: They are argumentative and disruptive.
    • The fool: They lack wisdom and understanding, often making poor choices.
    • The slanderer: They spread rumors and gossip.
    • The deceitful person: They are dishonest and manipulative.
    • The proud person: They have a high opinion of themselves and are often arrogant.

    The chapter offers timeless wisdom on various aspects of life, highlighting the characteristics of fools, the impact of laziness, and the dangers of deception and misuse of words. It emphasizes the importance of living wisely and avoiding foolish behavior in daily life and relationships.




    STUDY RESOURCES (This takes some work and here are more resources than you can go through completely)
    Rhys N. Thomas @ Thomas Theology Hub is a great resource.
    NETBible (New English Translation) (Great for original text information)
    BlueLetter  (King James Version) (A variety of resources and good on Phones / better on Computers)
    BibleHub (HCSB) (Good on computer or app/phone with lots of well-organized information.)
    BibleHub (BSB) (Good on computer or app/phone with lots of well-organized information.)
    BibleRef.com (New King James Version) Basic able to compare core translations.
    StudyLight (Amplified Bible) (Great site with commentaries by Burton Coffman)
    KnowingJesus (Phone / Computer and great for comparing translations)
    Bible.com (Lexham English Bible)
    • God is ... What do we learn about God in this passage?
    • We are ... What do we learn about people in this passage?
    • What three one-word titles can your group come up with to fit the three main divisions of this chapter? What three summary verses amplify your subject themes? 
    • What examples of an "undeserved curse" come to mind (v. 2; see Num 23:8; 2 Sam 16:5-12)? 
    • Verses 4-5 seem self-contradictory. What is Solomon's point? What good might result from not arguing with a fool? What bad might come from not arguing? 
    • To what is a "proverb in the mouth of a fool" compared (v. 9)? Why this analogy? What would be a modern equivalent? 
    • What does verse 10 tell an employer about hiring practices? What general principle is at work here? 
    • The "sluggard" has suffered some bad press, but who in your group would not see themselves in this mirror: Verse 13, the sluggard as realist? Verse 14, the sluggard as not a morning person? Verse 15, the one who objects to being hustled? Verse 16, the one who sticks to his guns? 
    • What is the point of the observations in verses 17-28 about mischief-making? Which of the actions described here seem innocent, but are not? What "life principle" is implied by verse 27?



    APPLICATION (God wants us all to arrive at action, life-changing faith)
    ESV (English Standard Version) Good translation with some helpful resources.
    Biblegateway (Christian Standard Bible) has some application resources.
    The Message (MSG) (An easy-to-read paraphrase that helps some with application)
    Heartlight (Great for practical application of scripture)

    • How does this chapter leave you: Uplifted? Slapped down? Laughing at yourself in a mirror? What lies behind that feeling? 
    • Which proverb hits closest to home? How so? 
    • Solomon might well say today, "A fool opens mouth, inserts foot" (compare vv. 6-7). How might such a fool fit something you've done recently? When you meet someone you want to impress, how do you "put your best foot forward"? What about you is considered your best foot? 
    • Have you been "cursed" before, as in verse 2? What did it feel like? With this verse in mind, how will you reply next time at work? At home? 
    • If a malicious person can disguise himself (vv. 24-26), how can he be "exposed"? 
    • In the mirror of verses 13-16, what made you laugh the hardest? In what areas or circumstances of your life have you been like a sluggard? Why? What can you do to change?
    • I will ... What has the Holy Spirit revealed to us in this passage? How can I apply it to my life this week?
    • What transformative move needs to be made?
    • You can ... Who do you know who needs to hear this? Feel free to share with others via social media links at this bottom.

    Take Away Challenges
    • Whom do you know who needs to hear this?
    • What is God bringing to your attention in this discussion? What beliefs, thoughts, or actions need to be addressed or changed?

    PRAYER: Lord, may we never be too lazy to learn from our mistakes. In the Name of Jesus.




    Other Resources:


    • Discovery Bible Study

    • Articles

    • Devotions

    • Links 


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