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LESSON 7 JANUARY 14, 2024SUBJECT: Faith and TrustDEVOTIONAL READING: Psalm 56:1-13BACKGROUND: Proverbs 3:1-12LESSON: Proverbs 3:1-8MEMORY VERSE: Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding. Proverbs 3:5 NIVLESSON AIM: To learn the benefits of the fear of the Lord and trust in the LordINTERNATIONAL SUNDAY SCHOOL STUDY OUTLINE BACKGROUNDWho is the author of most of the Book of Proverbs? Proverbs 1:1What is the meaning of the word "proverb"?What is the purpose of the Book of Proverbs? Proverbs 1:2-3I. A PARENT’S INSTRUCTION (PROVERBS 3:1-4)Whom is the author of Proverbs instructing? Who all can benefit from these instructions? Proverbs 3:1aWhat should godly parents teach their children? Proverbs 3:1bcv. 1bv. 1cWhat is the mutual responsibility of parents and children? Ephesians 6:1, 2, 4v. 1Children - v. 2Children - v. 4Parents - What promises are given to children who heed the teachings of their godly parents? Proverbs 3:2aProverbs 3:2bEphesians 6:3a Ephesians 6:3bWhat two things must believing children never let leave them? Proverbs 3:3a How are believing children to hold on to "love and faithfulness" (NIV) or "mercy and truth" (KJV)? Proverbs 3:3bcv. 3bv. 3cWhat is promised to believers who embed "love and faithfulness" or "mercy and truth" in their lives? Proverbs 3:4What is the worth of a good name (reputation)? Proverbs 22:1; Ecclesiastes 7:1II. GOD’S WAY: (PROVERBS 3:5-10)In whom should we trust and acknowledge? Proverbs 3:5aHow should we trust and acknowledge the Lord? Proverbs 3:5aWhat do you think "heart" refers to in Proverbs 3:1, 5? Discuss. (The word “heart” is used approximately 90 times in Proverbs. It does not refer to the biological organ in our chest that pumps our blood. The “heart” used in Proverbs and other portions of the Bible refers to the center of our being, our spirituality, our conscience. It reveals who we really are. Our actions, thoughts, emotions, and choices are all determined by our heart. Our heart reveals our true character and personality.)What can hinder us from trusting and acknowledging the Lord and should be avoided? Proverbs 3:5b, 7av. 5bv. 7aWhy is important to trust in God over self? Genesis 1:27; Isaiah 26:3-4How are we to demonstrate our trust in God? Proverbs 3:6aWhat will God do for those who trust and acknowledge Him? Proverbs 3:6bWhat two things are we to do to show respect and reverence for God? Proverbs 3:7bcv. 7bv. 7cWhat are benefits of fearing the Lord? (The fear of the Lord refers to respect and reverence for Him.) Proverbs 3:8 (1:7; 10:27; 14:27)v. 3:8av. 3:8bv. 1:7av. 10:27av. 14:27av. 14:27bWhat should godly parents teach their children about stewardship? Proverbs 3:9What is promised to those who are faithful and generous in their stewardship? Proverbs 3:10v. 10av. 10bHow do prosperity gospel preachers and televangelists misuse Proverbs 3:9-10 and similar Scriptures?III. GOD’S DISCIPLINE (PROVERBS 3:11-12)What should be our attitude toward God’s discipline and rebuke? Proverbs 3:11v. 11av. 11bWhy does God discipline us? Proverbs 3:12v. 12av. 12b ................
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