Proverbs Lesson 4 Proverbs Chapter 4 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: In Proverbs Chapter 4, Solomon sets forth three profound truths: (1) the exhortation to seek wisdom and understanding; (2) the exhortation to abhor ungodly companions; and (3) the exhortation to live a righteous and holy life.
Pro 4:1 Hear, ye children, the instruction of a father, and attend to know understanding. Pro 4:2 For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. The immediate speaker is Solomon speaking to his children. However, once again, One far greater stands in the shadows speaking to His children down through the ages. His counsel is to (1) pay heed to our heavenly Father and (2) more specifically to hearken to learn (i.e., know) understanding. The greater point is to listen to the voice of God and to be ready to learn understanding from Him. For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law. The word translated as doctrine (xql leqach) has as the basic sense of ‘teaching.’ Indeed, God’s Word provides excellent teaching for the issues of life. Therefore, God directs us to not forsake His law. How often do His people do exactly that? Perhaps not on purpose, yet just the same, they forsake His Law. Continue reading PDF:
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Philippians Lesson 4 Philippians Chapter 4 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: In chapter 3, Paul told of how he could boast of the flesh if anyone could, but he did not. He wanted to be known as a person who was saved by the blood of Jesus Christ, and know about Jesus’ resurrection, and to grow in the knowledge and fellowship of His sufferings. I. Paul Exhorts Church to Unity and Joy Philippians 4:1 Therefore, my brethren dearly beloved and longed for, my joy and crown, so stand fast in the Lord, my dearly beloved. 2 I beseech Euodias, and beseech Syntyche, that they be of the same mind in the Lord. 3 And I intreat thee also, true yokefellow, help those women which laboured with me in the gospel, with Clement also, and with other my fellowlabourers, whose names are in the book of life. Evident is the deep spiritual bond between Paul and the Philippian church. They were “dearly beloved and longed for.” He further refers to them as “my joy and crown.” The word translated as crown (stefanov stephanos) was that awarded to the victors in the Greek games. At the least, he used the term as a metaphor of his joy in them. It may further refer to a crown to be awarded at the Bema. Some have called it the soul-winners crown because Paul had led many of the brethren at Philippi to Christ. However, the flow of the context seems rather to indicate a more generic, figurative sense of rejoicing. His whole point of the therefore was for them to “stand fast in the Lord.” Continue Reading in PDF:
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Revelation Chapter 22 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: The final chapter in the Bible gives further descriptions of conditions in the eternal kingdom. It concludes with Jesus Himself promising blessings. He promises to come quickly. Included is a warning against tampering with the Word of God.
After having described the structure of the New Jerusalem in the previous chapter, John now gives further details regarding its character. John saw “a pure river of water of life, clear as crystal, proceeding out of the throne of God and of the Lamb.” Several things are significant about this river. (1) First is its purity. The thought literally is that this river of life is sparkling clear. No pollution will exist in that day. (2) It flows directly out of the throne of God and the Lamb. This evidently is within the New Jerusalem. (3) It is called a river of life. Its precise purpose is not noted. Continue reading in PDF:
Proverbs Chapter 1 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: http://www.kjvbiblestudies.net Email: [email protected] Introduction: Proverbs Chapter 1 commences by introducing the purpose of the book: to know wisdom. Solomon also urges his son to learn wisdom and flee from sinners. In this first chapter, wisdom is personified and speaks as if it were a person. A little background of the book of Proverbs is timely to discuss. As noted in the first verse, was penned for the most part by Solomon. The final two chapters were written by Agur and King Lemmuel. The book is a collection of divine wisdom. In fact, wisdom is the major theme of the book and applies to every aspect of life. Chapters 1-7 are addressed to Solomon’s son. Chapters 8 and 9 present the blessings of wisdom. Chapters 10-19 reflect on the folly of sin and its consequences. Chapters 20-29 provide further warning and instruction. Chapter 30 are proverbs of Agur. Chapter 31 are proverbs of King Lemmuel.
The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel. There is no question upon whom God’s Spirit moved to so pen the inspired words of this blessed book. Solomon, the son of David, king of Israel, made a record of these proverbs under the inspiration of the Holy Spirit during the first part of his reign. It should be recalled that it was during the first portion of Solomon’s reign when he walked close to God. He was a godly, wise man. As time passed, Solomon began to disregard God’s commandments and he drifted far from God. See I Kings 11:1-10. 1Ki 11:1 But king Solomon loved many strange women, together with the daughter of Pharaoh, women of the Moabites, Ammonites, Edomites, Zidonians, and Hittites; 1Ki 11:2 Of the nations concerning which the LORD said unto the children of Israel, Ye shall not go in to them, neither shall they come in unto you: for surely they will turn away your heart after their gods: Solomon clave unto these in love. 1Ki 11:3 And he had seven hundred wives, princesses, and three hundred concubines: and his wives turned away his heart. 1Ki 11:4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father. 1Ki 11:5 For Solomon went after Ashtoreth the goddess of the Zidonians, and after Milcom the abomination of the Ammonites. 1Ki 11:6 And Solomon did evil in the sight of the LORD, and went not fully after the LORD, as did David his father. 1Ki 11:7 Then did Solomon build an high place for Chemosh, the abomination of Moab, in the hill that is before Jerusalem, and for Molech, the abomination of the children of Ammon. 1Ki 11:8 And likewise did he for all his strange wives, which burnt incense and sacrificed unto their gods. 1Ki 11:9 And the LORD was angry with Solomon, because his heart was turned from the LORD God of Israel, which had appeared unto him twice, 1Ki 11:10 And had commanded him concerning this thing, that he should not go after other gods: but he kept not that which the LORD commanded. Being king of Israel, much was required of Solomon. His distance from God had a negative impact on himself as well as his kingdom. Distance from God hinders fellowship with God and will have a negative impact upon us. It also has negative effects on all that God has given us.(a spouse, children, a home, a church). Solomon wrote as having godly wisdom, which He did. Knowing godly wisdom and exercising godly wisdom are as far apart as the east is from the west. Continue Reading in PDF:
Exodus Chapter 26 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: In last week's lesson, we studied about the table of shewbread discussing both the dimensions of the table and how the bread was made and its contents. We finished with a study about the Golden Candlestick. This week we get into the construction of the tabernacle. I. The Curtains for a Covering Exo 26:1 Moreover thou shalt make the tabernacle with ten curtains of fine twined linen, and blue, and purple, and scarlet: with cherubims of cunning work shalt thou make them. Exo 26:2 The length of one curtain shall be eight and twenty cubits, and the breadth of one curtain four cubits: and every one of the curtains shall have one measure. Inside the tabernacle was a beautiful linen curtain. Only those inside of the tabernacle could see this curtain. They had come by the way of the brazen altar, which is a type of the cross. Only those who are in Christ can see the beauty and glory that is invisible to the lost. Eph. 3:8, 10, and 16 Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ... To the intent that now unto the principalities and powers in heavenly places might be known by the church the manifold wisdom of God... That he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. Col. 2:3, In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Psa. 96:6, Honour and majesty are before him: strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. These curtains were very beautiful to look upon, and the spotless beauty points to the holiness of Jesus Christ. The priests were dressed in this same kind of material Continue Reading in PDF:
Exodus Chapter 22 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: In last week's lesson, we studied about the moral law and began our first study on the application of the Ten Commandments. We continue on that theme this week as we study about Judgments in regards to property. I. Judgments in Regard to Property Exo 22:1 If a man shall steal an ox, or a sheep, and kill it, or sell it; he shall restore five oxen for an ox, and four sheep for a sheep. Exo 22:2 If a thief be found breaking up, and be smitten that he die, there shall no blood be shed for him. We begin chapter 22 concerning judgments in regards to theft. There was to be restitution for selling or killing an ox or a sheep. It took more boldness to steal an ox, so the penalty was greater. It says if you stole an ox, you had to pay back five. If you stole a sheep, you paid back four. If a thief was hurt or killed in his plight to steal, there was to be NO BLOOD shed for him. Continue reading in PDF:
Exodus Chapter 20 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Introduction: In last week's lesson, we studied about how God made a covenant with the Jews. In this covenant, if they would obey the commandments of God, Israel would be His peculiar treasure. We study this week about the laws given to the children of Israel. The laws which God gave unto Israel may be divided into three classes (1) The moral law is to be found in the ten commandments. (2) The ceremonial law is found in the instructions of God concerning the sacrifices and related items. (3) The civil law had to do with the various regulations concerning their government. I. Ten Commandments Given Exo 20:1 And God spake all these words, saying, Exo 20:2 I am the LORD thy God, which have brought thee out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. Exo 20:3 Thou shalt have no other gods before me. The first two verses might be called the preamble to the ten commandments. Here God relates how He brought them out of the bondage in the land of Egypt. Note the first four commandments show the relationship God established between God and man, while the last six are about our relationship man to man. All of these commandments make man responsible to God. The first commandment established that no other gods are allowed. God is jealous a jealous God and will not share His glory with another. Continue Reading in PDF:
Exodus Chapter 17 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Memory verses for this week: Job 14:1 Man that is born of a woman is of few days, and full of trouble. Job 14:2 He cometh forth like a flower, and is cut down: he fleeth also as a shadow, and continueth not. Introduction: We continue our study on Exodus this week. In last week's lesson, we studied about how God fed the Israelites with the manna from heaven. Even though being fed daily, the people murmured and God provided meat by giving them quails for meat. I. The Smitten Rock Exo 17:1 And all the congregation of the children of Israel journeyed from the wilderness of Sin, after their journeys, according to the commandment of the LORD, and pitched in Rephidim: and there was no water for the people to drink. Exo 17:2 Wherefore the people did chide with Moses, and said, Give us water that we may drink. And Moses said unto them, Why chide ye with me? wherefore do ye tempt the LORD? This chapter begins with “AND,” which is a conjunction. Thus we know that the events in this chapter are connected with that which goes before. “Exodus 16 and 17 go together just as John Chapters 6 and 7 go together. In Exodus 16 we find the Manna and in John 6 the bread of life. In Exodus 17 the water comes out of the rock which is a type of the Holy Spirit. In John Chapter 7 the Lord Jesus announces the coming gift of the Holy Spirit. In verse 1 it says that they found no water in Rephidim. The Jews had journeyed according to the command of the Lord but the place to which they came had no water. Asin previous times, they blamed the hardship on Moses. If they had only realized that God had led them there for a purpose, they might have come to grips with the reality that wherever God guides, He provides. Continue reading in PDF:
Exodus Chapter 11 Distributed by: KJV Bible Studies Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Memory verses for this week: Dan 10:12 Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. Introduction: We continue our study on Exodus this week. In last week's lesson, we studied about the eighth and ninth plagues which were the locusts and darkness all through the land of Egypt. I failed to note it last week, but the bible was clear in Chapter 10 that there was no darkness in the Hebrew camp. The proud Pharaoh is about to learn that God is able to humble him, and cause him to let Israel go. God is able to fulfill His purpose. Prov. 19:21, There are many devices in a man’s heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Isa. 14:27, For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? I. The Tenth Plague is Announced Exo 11:1 And the LORD said unto Moses, Yet will I bring one plague more upon Pharaoh, and upon Egypt; afterwards he will let you go hence: when he shall let you go, he shall surely thrust you out hence altogether. Exo 11:2 Speak now in the ears of the people, and let every man borrow of his neighbour, and every woman of her neighbour, jewels of silver, and jewels of gold. Exo 11:3 And the LORD gave the people favour in the sight of the Egyptians. Moreover the man Moses was very great in the land of Egypt, in the sight of Pharaoh's servants, and in the sight of the people. God brought another message to Moses and the people. One more plague was to come, and after this one, Pharaoh would let them go. The Hebrews were instructed to borrow wealth from the Egyptians. Remember that they had been slaves and deserved compensation and it was God who commanded them to do this. Egypt had been blessed by the presence of the Jews. The Hebrew word for “borrow” means, to inquire, request, to demand, ask, beg or borrow. God promised Abraham that they would leave Egypt with great substance. Gen. 15:14, And also that nation, whom they shall serve, will I judge: and afterward shall they come out with great substance. I think it is very clear that this was not going in to debt to take these items, but these were items God was giving to the Jews. Moses and the people were favored by the Egyptians. This fulfills the verses in Ex. 3:21 and Gen. 15:14 which we just read. Exo 3:21 And I will give this people favour in the sight of the Egyptians: and it shall come to pass, that, when ye go, ye shall not go empty: Exo 11:4 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt: Exo 11:5 And all the firstborn in the land of Egypt shall die, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sitteth upon his throne, even unto the firstborn of the maidservant that is behind the mill; and all the firstborn of beasts. Exo 11:6 And there shall be a great cry throughout all the land of Egypt, such as there was none like it, nor shall be like it any more. We take it that these verses are a continuation of 10:29, before Moses literally left the presence of Pharaoh. Moses is given the time of night when God’s judgment would come, but the exact day is not announced. Verse 5 explains that the firstborn would die. This included even the firstborn of the exalted, including Pharaoh. Firstborn sons were considered sacred, and heirs to the family wealth and headship. Israel was God’s firstborn son. Jer. 31:9,...for I am a father to Israel, and Ephraim is my firstborn. Jesus Christ was God’s firstborn son, the only Begotten Son of God, and he had to die that we might live. II Cor. 5:21, For he hath made him to be sin for us, who knew no sin; that we might be made the righteousness of God in him. All would die, even the firstborn of the humble and those in between. This was not limited to just the humans, but the firstborn of the beasts was also to die. It would be so bad that there would be a great cry out of the land of Egypt. We need to realize that God was righteous in doing this. He had dealt again and again with Pharaoh, but each time he had changed his mind after the plagues were stayed and would not let the people leave. Gal. 6:7, Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap. Psa. 89:14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. Gen. 18:25,...Shall not the Judge of all the earth do right? Eccl. 8:11, Because sentence against an evil work is not executed speedily, therefore the heart of the sons of men is fully set in them to do evil. Exo 11:7 But against any of the children of Israel shall not a dog move his tongue, against man or beast: that ye may know how that the LORD doth put a difference between the Egyptians and Israel. Exo 11:8 And all these thy servants shall come down unto me, and bow down themselves unto me, saying, Get thee out, and all the people that follow thee: and after that I will go out. And he went out from Pharaoh in a great anger. Verse 7 says that God set a difference between Israel and Egypt. This is true today between the lost and the saved. The rain may fall on both, but only the saved have the promises of safety through the Lord Jesus Christ. Rom. 11:22, Behold therefore the goodness and severity of God: on them which fell, severity; but toward thee, goodness, if thou continue in his goodness: otherwise thou also shalt be cut off. Rom. 9:22 For he saith to Moses, I will have mercy on whom I will have mercy, and I will have compassion on whom I will have compassion. What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction. I Cor. 4:7, For who maketh thee to differ from another? and what hast thou that thou didst not receive? now if thou didst receive it, why dost thou glory, as if thou hadst not received it? The firstborn like the firstfruits were representative of the rest. Even the dogs, whose nature is to bark, were controlled by God. The Egyptians would recognize who God was, and this would work to the benefit of the spiritual condition of Israel. Pharaoh’s servants would bow down themselves to God. Lev. 17:7, And they shall no more offer their sacrifices unto devils, after whom they have gone a whoring.... Josh. 24:14, Now therefore fear the LORD, and serve him in sincerity and in truth: and put away the gods which your fathers served on the other side of the flood, and in Egypt; and serve ye the LORD. Ezek. 20:6-8, In the day that I lifted up mine hand unto them, to bring them forth of the land of Egypt into a land that I had espied for them, flowing with milk and honey, which is the glory of all lands: Then said I unto them, Cast ye away every man the abominations of his eyes, and defile not yourselves with the idols of Egypt: I am the LORD your God. But they rebelled against me, and would not hearken unto me: they did not every man cast away the abominations of their eyes, neither did they forsake the idols of Egypt: then I said, I will pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the midst of the land of Egypt. These indicate that Israel as well as the Egyptians were wicked, and indicates the need for a sacrifice, and thus the Passover lamb. Exo 11:9 And the LORD said unto Moses, Pharaoh shall not hearken unto you; that my wonders may be multiplied in the land of Egypt. Exo 11:10 And Moses and Aaron did all these wonders before Pharaoh: and the LORD hardened Pharaoh's heart, so that he would not let the children of Israel go out of his land. Verse 9 says that the stubborn hard-hearted King. would not hearken so that God’s wonders would be multiplied. As before, Pharaoh’s heart would be hardened so that the children of Israel would not be allowed to go out of the land. Kings may think they have power, but God can turn their hearts however He so chooses. Pro 19:20 Hear counsel, and receive instruction, that thou mayest be wise in thy latter end. Pro 19:21 There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand. Pro 21:1 The king's heart is in the hand of the LORD, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. Isa 14:27 For the LORD of hosts hath purposed, and who shall disannul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back? Dan. 4:37, Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase. KJV Bible Studies are prepared and distributed free of charge. The lessons may not be sold without consent. If you have questions or wish to discuss the lessons, or possibly need help in finding Jesus Christ as your Personal Lord and Savior, contact us at the email below. Prov 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. Website: www.KjvBibleStudies.net e-mail: [email protected] Practice Random Acts of Kindness. Each act spreads, and many will be blessed.
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