June 28, 2020
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses how wisdom encourages us to take 100 steps in the right direction. Through this conversation, we see that neglect leads to destruction in our lives. We are challenged to actively prevent neglect through intentionality.
Proverbs 24:30-34
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Senior Pastor Jeff Manion introduces the book of Proverbs and how it presents a path toward a wise life. Through this conversation, we are challenged to begin making small decisions today to end up at the right destination. The Wisdom Challenge is introduced, laying out a plan to read through the book of Proverbs twice in the next 60 days. Proverbs 4:10-17
Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer introduces two characters from the book of Proverbs, the Wise and the Fool. Through this conversation, we see that we are either on the wise path or the foolish path. We are challenged by the idea that one of the biggest differences between the wise and the fool is whether we are teachable. Proverbs 9:8; 10:23; 14:1, 16; 15:31; 26:11; Matthew 7:24-27
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion discusses wise advice. Through this conversation, we are encouraged to accept the challenge of listening to advice, to hear the plea of the wise to listen to advice and to seek out wise advice. We also learn the biggest obstacle to listening to and taking advice is pride. Proverbs 19:20; 12:15
Senior Pastor Jeff Manion brings us to the world of the Proverbs. Through this conversation, we see how understanding the Bible requires us to do some work to understand the world of the original audience. As we understand the message given to the original audience we learn to be trustworthy, get things done at the right time and not take stuff that isn’t ours. Proverbs 23:10,11; 25:13; 10:5
Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer discusses the significant role friends play in our lives. Through this conversation, we see that the direction and quality of our life often depends on the direction and quality of our friends. We are challenged to be intentional in our friendships. Proverbs 13:20; 18:24; 27:17
Pastor Aaron Buer discusses why we end up in undesired spaces. Through this conversation, we see how the paths we choose lead to real consequences. We are challenged to select our paths wisely by guarding our hearts. We guard our hearts when we surrender our desires to God and trust him. Proverbs 7:6-10, 21-27
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