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The Wise and The Fool

April 26, 2020

Aaron-Buer
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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

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  • Week 1

    The Way of the Wise

    The Wisdom Challenge

    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

  • Week 3

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    The Fear of The Lord

    Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer discusses the foundation for the book of Proverbs and all wisdom. Through this conversation, we see what the “Fear of the Lord” means. We are challenged to worship and obey God because it leads to real life. Proverbs 1:7; 14:26-27

  • Week 4

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    Two Tables

    Senior Pastor Jeff Manion unpacks two tables we find in Proverbs. Through this conversation, we see that the relational environment of the meal is far more important than the food itself. We are challenged to consider what we are providing to those around us. Proverbs 15:17; 17:1

  • Week 5

    The Way of the Wise

    Wise Advice

    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

  • Week 6

    The Way of the Wise

    The World of the Proverbs

    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

  • Week 7

    The Way of the Wise

    Friends

    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

  • Week 8

    The Way of the Wise

    Destinations

    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

  • Week 9

    The Way of the Wise

    Slow & Steady

    Senior Pastor Jeff Manion unpacks the concept of ant power. Through this conversation, we are challenged to leverage ant power through our habits, focus and imprint. Pastor Jeff encouraged us to consider what one habit we need to continue, revive or begin. Proverbs 6:6-8

  • Week 10

    The Way of the Wise

    100 Steps in the Right Direction

    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

  • Week 11

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    The Source

    Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer discusses the heart as the source of everything we do. Through this conversation, we are challenged to both invest in our heart and protect it. Proverbs 4:20-27

  • Week 12

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    Your Book

    Teaching Pastor Aaron Buer talks about the power of our words. Through this conversation, we see the way we talk to people and the way we talk about people matters. We are challenged to bring healing with our words instead of hurt. Proverbs 18:21, 12:18, 17:9, 26:22

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