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WISDOM for LIVING Week 4 Welcome to Dingwall Free Church

WISDOM for LIVING Week 4 Welcome to Dingwall Free Church. Wisdom is … “a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.”. Sermons from Proverbs April & May 2007. Psalm 23:1-6 * (p. 28) . 1 The LORD is my shepherd; no want shall I know.

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WISDOM for LIVING Week 4 Welcome to Dingwall Free Church

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  1. WISDOMfor LIVINGWeek 4Welcome to DingwallFree Church Wisdomis…“a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.” Sermons fromProverbs April & May 2007

  2. Psalm23:1-6 * (p. 28)  1 The LORD is my shepherd; no want shall I know. 2He makes me lie down where the green pastures grow; He leads me to rest where the calm waters flow.

  3. Psalm23:1-6 * (2/5)  3My wandering steps he brings back to his way, In straight paths of righteousness making me stay; And this he has done his great name to display.

  4. Psalm23:1-6 * (3/5)  4Though I walk in death’s valley, where darkness is near, Because you are with me, no evil I’ll fear; Your rod and your staff bring me comfort and cheer.

  5. Psalm23:1-6 * (4/5) 5In the sight of my en’mies a table you spread. The oil of rejoicing you pour on my head; My cup overflows and I’m graciously fed.

  6. Psalm23:1-6 * (5/5)  6So surely your covenant mercy and grace Will follow me closely in all of my ways; I will dwell in the house of the LORD all my days.

  7. Prayer & Children’s Talk Wisdom is…“a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.” Prov. 3:18

  8. Hope International SchoolCambodia

  9. Hope School International Mural

  10. Hope School International Mural

  11. Hope School International Mural

  12. Hope SchoolSenior Girls Khmer Dance Performance

  13. Psalm103:1-5 (p. 369) 1O thou my soul, bless God the LORD; and all that in me is Be stirrèd up his holy name to magnify and bless.

  14. Psalm103:1-5 (2/5) 2 Bless, O my soul, the LORD thy God, and not forgetful be Of all his gracious benefits he hath bestowed on thee.

  15. Psalm103:1-5 (3/5) 3All thine iniquities who doth most graciously forgive: Who thy diseases all and pains doth heal, and thee relieve.

  16. Psalm103:1-5 (4/5) 4Who doth redeem thy life, that thou to death may’st not go down; Who thee with loving-kindness doth and tender mercies crown:

  17. Psalm103:1-5 (5/5) 5Who with abundance of good things doth satisfy thy mouth; So that, ev’n as the eagle’s age, renewèd is thy youth.

  18. Bible Reading – Proverbs 4:1-13, 18-23 Page 638 Wisdom is…“a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed.” Prov. 3:18

  19. Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 638)Proverbs 4:1-13, 18-23 • 1 Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. • 2 I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. • 3 When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, • 4 he taught me and said, "Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.

  20. Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 638)Proverbs 4:1-13, 18-23 • 5 Get wisdom, get understanding; do not forget my words or swerve from them. • 6 Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you. • 7 Wisdom is supreme; therefore get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. • 8 Esteem her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honour you. • 9 She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendour."

  21. Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 638)Proverbs 4:1-13, 18-23 • 10 Listen, my son, accept what I say, and the years of your life will be many. • 11 I guide you in the way of wisdom and lead you along straight paths. • 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. • 13 Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life….

  22. Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 638)Proverbs 4:1-13, 18-23 • …… 18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining ever brighter till the full light of day. • 19 But the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble. • 20 My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words.

  23. Bible Reading (Pew Bible - page 638)Proverbs 4:1-13, 18-23 • 21 Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; • 22 for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body. • 23 Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

  24. Psalm 80a:14-19* (p. 107) 14 Turn to us, O God Almighty, look and see from heaven above! 15 Tend this vine your hand has planted and the son you raised in love.

  25. Psalm 80a:14-19* (2/5) 16 See your vine cut down and withered, and its branches burned with fire; Your rebuke has crushed your people, and they perish in your ire.

  26. Psalm 80a:14-19* (3/5) 17 Let your hand be placed in blessing on the man at your right hand— On the son of man you’ve chosen, whom alone you caused to stand.

  27. Psalm 80a:14-19* (4/5) 18 Then we will not wander from you, turning from you to our shame. Strengthen us, revive and heal us; then we’ll call upon your name.

  28. Psalm 80a:14-19* (5/5) 19 Look on us, LORD God Almighty; let us see your glory bright. Turn us once again towards you; come and save us, give us light!

  29. Proverbs - Wisdom for Living What Do We Want For Our Children? • Proverbs 4:1-4.Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching. When I was a boy in my father's house, still tender, and an only child of my mother, he taught me and said, “Lay hold of my words with all your heart; keep my commands and you will live.” Wisdom is a tree of life… Do not withhold good… when it is in your power to act.

  30. 1 –In God’s Wisdom for Children:PARENTS are the EXPERTS! • Mothers and Fathers: Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.(1:8) • Train in the way of wisdom: Train a child in the way he should go so that when he is old he will not depart from it. (22:6) • How? Following the way of love: Let love and faithfulness never leave you; bind them around your neck, write them on your heart. Then you will win favour and a good name in the sight of God and man.(3:3-4)

  31. 2 –In God’s Wisdom for Children:PARENTS TRAIN BY LOVING • A crisis of MISERY for countless Scottish families. • 1960’s: The Beatles song - She's Leaving Home. • “We gave her most of our lives, we gave her everything money could buy.” • All the toys, but still strangers to family love? She’s Leaving Home He who pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honour. Prov. 21:21

  32. 3 –In God’s Wisdom for Children: TRAIN BY UNCONDITIONAL LOVING • I’ll love you… if you pass exams, come top, are the best… • Grown ups use WORDS to express love, but children respond best to TIME. • TIME to LISTEN, time to hug. • Time (not money) = QUALITY Time – “…a child left to himself disgraces his mother.”(29:15) Kid, your fired!

  33. 4 –In God’s Wisdom for Children: TRAIN BYLOVING DISCIPLINE • Train (discipline) a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. (Prov. 22:6) • Is this controversial? How do you react to Proverbs 13:24: • He who spares the rod hates his son, but he who loves him is careful to discipline him. Discipline = Training

  34. 4 –In God’s Wisdom for Children: TRAIN BYLOVING DISCIPLINE • Loving Discipline (not uncontrolled anger) is simply accepting a child’s real nature. • Children go wrong! (so do parents). WE ALL need correction. • It’s NOT loving to ignore this need. Discipline = Training

  35. 4 –In God’s Wisdom for Children: TRAIN BYLOVING DISCIPLINE • Set loving boundaries – and stick to them! • Punishment should not just fit the crime – it should fit the child. Be compassionate. Know your child, as God knows you. • Be thankful for children: they are a Gift. They are as precious to God as they are to you! Discipline = Training

  36. In God’s Wisdom for Children: PARENTS are the EXPERTS!… TRAIN BY LOVING…. BY UNCONDITIONAL LOVING …BY LOVING DISCIPLINE • Show your children a passion for Jesus:Listen, my sons, to a father's instruction; pay attention and gain understanding. I give you sound learning, so do not forsake my teaching… Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.

  37. Psalm 128:1-6*(p. 172) 1 How blessed are all who fear the LORD, Who walk the way that he has shown. 2Success and blessing will be yours; You’ll eat the fruit that you have grown.

  38. Psalm 128:1-6*(2/3) 3Your wife will be a fruitful vine; And round your table will be placed Your children like young olive shoots. 4Thus he who fears the LORD is blessed.

  39. Psalm 128:1-6*(3/3) 5May you behold Jerus’lem’s good; From Zion may God’s blessing flow. 6Your children’s children may you see. May God on Isr’el peace bestow!

  40. Please join us in The Church hall for a Hot or Cold drink God Calls Us to delight in Christ and to Share His Hope.

  41. Proverbs 27:19

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