What would you do?
You're sitting with friends and they start making fun of another student who isn't there. What principle from Proverbs could help you decide what to do?
Proverbs 16:28, Proverbs 15:1
Who is the author of Ecclesiastes?
The Preacher, Potentially Solomon
The Psalms frequently describe God using imagery such as a rock, fortress, shield and refuge. What do these images teach about God?
He provides protection, strength, safety and security
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God reveals His secrets to His prophets
"Trust in the Lord with...."
all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding. In all thy ways acknowledge Him and he shall direct thy paths" Extra 100 points: Proverbs 3:5-6
Your friend tells you "it's not a big deal, everyone does it." What principle from Proverbs 1 could apply?
Proverbs 1:10-15 - Don't automatically follow others into wrongdoing, resist sinful peer pressure
What does "under the sun" refer to?
Anything on earth
Psalm 46:10 - "_____, and know that I am God."
Be still
uhm arvuh less wur kand one durr
a marvelous work and wonder
What is Moses 1:39?
God's work and glory is to bring to pass immortality and eternal life of mankind
You get straight A's, make the team, have lots of friends and accomplish everything you've wanted -- but you still feel empty. Which book we've studied addresses this problem? What does it teach?
Ecclesiastes. Worldly accomplishments don't provide meaning. Our relationship with God and keeping His commandments matters most
The Preacher experiences wealth, wisdom, pleasure, accomplishments, status -- everything he desires...but...
Nothing provides true fulfillment
Opening line of Psalm 23: The Lord is my _______
Shepherd
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Fill in the blank: "Choose you this day..."
whom ye will serve
You know your seminary teachers would tell you not to do something. But you think, "I'll just do it once, I'll repent later." Why is this reasoning dangerous?
Our choices matter to God and we will ultimately brought into judgement.
What word does the Preacher repeatedly use to describe the temporary, fleeting nature of things?
Vanity.
According to Proverbs 15:1, what can turn away wrath?
A soft answer.
Kleey nan zanuh pyeer hart
clean hands and a pure heart
What does Isaiah 1:18 teach?
repentance can make our sins "as scarlet" become "white as snow"
You're completely alone. You have an opportunity to do something wrong, and you're 100% certain nobody will find out. What should determine your decision if you live with an eternal perspective?
Fill in the blank: There is a ______ and a time for everything. A time to be born, a time to die. A time to weep, a time to laugh.
Season
Wisdom
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Our sins will be white as snow
Name 3 DM passages that teach about making righteous choices
Genesis 39:9, Joshua 24:15, Proverbs 3:5-6, Psalm 24:3-4, Exodus 20:3-17