Advent 2024 – Genesis 3 – “The Promised Savior”
The Promised Savior
The first promise made to humanity in Scripture is that Jesus will come and save humanity from their enemy.
Proverbs #12 “Family” Proverbs 17:1, 9-14, 23:12-19, 30:11-17
MAIN IDEA:
If Jesus is Lord of your heart, then Jesus must be Lord of your home.
“Relationship to the World”: Proverbs 19
TODAY’S MAIN IDEA
Jesus calls us to live in such a way that others see Jesus in us, and want to follow Him as we do
Being Teachable: Proverbs 13
BEING TEACHABLE
A disciple’s relationship to wisdom begins in a posture of humility. Jesus calls every one of us to be pliable and teachable.
“Relationship to God” – Proverbs 2:1-20
TODAY’S MAIN IDEA:
The key to a life marked by wisdom is the heart. A life deeply in love with God and his word will result in a life of wisdom and faith.
Proverbs 31 : A Godly Woman
TODAY’S MAIN IDEA:
A godly woman is a follower of Jesus, a lover of her husband, and a faithful mother to her children. Her beauty, value, and image, are found in Christ alone.
Proverbs 4:1-13, 15:18-23, 28:18-28 – “Gospel Men”
BEING A GODLY MAN:
God has called men to be Christlike, family-oriented, servant-leaders of their homes, churches, and neighborhoods. the gospel and be responsible for what our speech causes in others. this life.
“Godly Speech” – Proverbs 15:1-4, 18:2-21
MAIN IDEA
We are to steward our speech as a God-given instrument that reflects the gospel, and be responsible for what our speech causes in others. this life.
“Wisdom in Behaviors” – Proverbs 23:15–35
WISDOM IN BEHAVIORS
Godly wisdom guides our behaviors within the boundaries that God has given us, and teaches us to live for God over momentary pleasures of this life.
“Godliness in Wealth” – Proverbs 15:5-17
MAIN IDEA
We are called to steward our finances, knowing that they are given to us by God to be used for his Kingdom purposes.
“Godliness or Wealth?” Proverbs 3:9-23, 27:21-27, 28:21-27
GODLINESS OR FINANCES?
Godliness and wealth are not mutually exclusive, but are often incompatible due to our tendency to worship money (things). A heart devoted to God is the key to godliness in finances.
Proverbs 3:1-12 and 16:1-9 – Planning
Proverbs 3:1-12 and 16:1-9 - Planning
MAIN IDEA:
As sons and daughters of God we are given wisdom, and God’s desire for us is that we would use wisdom by including God in our planning.
