Wisdom - Part 23
The lesson taught on March 10, 2024 was part 23 of the “Wisdom” study. This lesson covered Proverbs 22. We see that this part of Proverbs is dealing with Personal Character. Proverbs 22:1 declares right away that a good name is better than riches and loving favor is better than silver and gold. It is so important that parents provide loving favor to their children. Wayne opened up by looking at Biblical Art produced by the Bible Project for Proverbs. This good name that Proverbs is referring to is reflected in Philippians 2:10 KJV “That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;”. We took a little side journey to Matt. 23:37 where it shows how children refused to come to the Lord by their free will. This directly refutes the Calvinist TULIP principles of Limited Atonement and Unconditional Election. Continuing in Proverbs 22:2, it declares that the rich and poor meet together and that the Lord is the maker of them all. This resonates with a very important document here in America, called the Declaration of Independence. When the founders wrote “…it becomes necessary for one People to dissolve the Political Bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the Powers of the Earth, the separate and equal Station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature’s God entitle them…” It declared that “…that all Men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness.” The founding fathers took the wisdom declared in scripture and embodied it into the Declaration of Independence. What a great document that our elected officials should read again. Proverbs 22:6 KJV is a very well known verse.. “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.”
The scripture reading was from Matthew 23:34-39 KJV “34 Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city: 35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. 36 Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation. 37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not! 38 Behold, your house is left unto you desolate. 39 For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.
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Wisdom - Part 22
The lesson taught on March 3, 2024 was part 22 of the “Wisdom” study. Wayne covered Proverbs 21 and it was a continuation of the personal character from chapter 20. We took time to look ahead at Proverbs 30:4 KJV “4 Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son’s name, if thou canst tell?” We know the answers! His name is God, Jehovah and His son is Jesus Christ! Even in Proverbs is speaks of Christ. As we dived into chapter 21, we learned that to do what is right with justice and judgment is better than sacrifice. In Prov. 21:2 we learn that man sees himself at doing everything right and that in Prov. 21:4 a high look and a proud heart is not an acceptable sin offering! The ways of man and women and children have not changed. We see that in Prov. 21:9,19 KJV. God clearly does not like lying or false witnesses. We ended the lesson with the wisdom conveyed in Prov. 21:31 that in war, safety is with the Lord because eternal life is with him through the resurrection.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 21:1-7 KJV “1 The king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, as the rivers of water: he turneth it whithersoever he will. 2 Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts. 3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the Lord than sacrifice. 4 An high look, and a proud heart, and the plowing of the wicked, is sin. 5 The thoughts of the diligent tend only to plenteousness; but of every one that is hasty only to want. 6 The getting of treasures by a lying tongue is a vanity tossed to and fro of them that seek death. 7 The robbery of the wicked shall destroy them; because they refuse to do judgment.”
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Wisdom - Part 21
The lesson taught on February 25, 2024 was part 21 of the “Wisdom” study. We are transitioning out of the wisdom that is specifically shared to us directly to that that which is sent to Solomon, as a Prince and a King. Proverbs 19:20-27 is a call to hear. Proverbs 19:28-21:1 addresses personal conduct. Chapter 20:1 start out by addressing the use of wine. Traditionally, the thought of drinking wine is evil. Well, we want to have a biblical understanding of wine. Looking at the use of wine in Proverbs it is mentioned in Prov. 3:10; 4:17; 9:2, 5; 20:1; 21:17; 23:30-31; 31:4,6,7 KJV. In these passages, we see proper use of wine and improper uses. Wine is fermented to it is alcoholic. The Apostle Paul addresses Wine in these verses: (All KJV) Rom. 14:21 It is good neither to eat flesh, nor to drink wine, nor any thing whereby thy brother stumbleth, or is offended, or is made weak. 18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit; 1 Tim. 3:3 Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous; 1 Tim. 3:8 Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre; 1 Tim. 5:23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities. Tit. 1:7 For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre; Tit. 2:3 The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;. We looked at a story in 1 Samuel about three people: David, Abigail and Nabal. This story was an excellent view of the proper use of wine. The lesson ended with a focus on Proverbs 20:25 KJV giving wisdom to those about ready to enter into marriage.
The scripture reading was from 1 Samuel 25:36-38 KJV 36 And Abigail came to Nabal; and, behold, he held a feast in his house, like the feast of a king; and Nabal’s heart was merry within him, for he was very drunken: wherefore she told him nothing, less or more, until the morning light. 37 But it came to pass in the morning, when the wine was gone out of Nabal, and his wife had told him these things, that his heart died within him, and he became as a stone. 38 And it came to pass about ten days after, that the Lord smote Nabal, that he died.
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Wisdom - Part 20
The lesson taught on February 18, 2024 was part 20 of the “Wisdom” study. This weeks focus was on Proverbs 19. Verses 1-19 cover wisdom in relation to personal character in regards to humility, meekness, and gentleness. Verses 20-29 cover instructions given to Solomon. Personal walk: Prov. 19:1-3; Living with wealth and poverty: Prov. 19:4,6,7; Personal integrity as a witness: Prov. 19:5,9; Personal wisdom and understanding: Prov. 19:8; Personal discretion: Prov. 19:11,12; Responsibility of parents: Prov. 19:13,14,18; Need for good use of time: Prov. 19:15,16; Responsibility to the poor: Prov. 19:17; Responsibility to control anger: Prov. 19:19. The second portion is for Solomon which covers the remaining of chapter 19 through chapter 24: Prov. 19:20-24:33 KJV.
The scripture reading was from Acts 13:6-12 KJV “6 And when they had gone through the isle unto Paphos, they found a certain sorcerer, a false prophet, a Jew, whose name was Bar-jesus: 7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul, and desired to hear the word of God. 8 But Elymas the sorcerer (for so is his name by interpretation) withstood them, seeking to turn away the deputy from the faith. 9 Then Saul, (who also is called Paul,) filled with the Holy Ghost, set his eyes on him, 10 And said, O full of all subtilty and all mischief, thou child of the devil, thou enemy of all righteousness, wilt thou not cease to pervert the right ways of the Lord? 11 And now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon thee, and thou shalt be blind, not seeing the sun for a season. And immediately there fell on him a mist and a darkness; and he went about seeking some to lead him by the hand. 12 Then the deputy, when he saw what was done, believed, being astonished at the doctrine of the Lord.”
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Wisdom - Part 19
The lesson taught on February 4, 2024 was part 19 of the “Wisdom” study. The focus was on Proverbs 18 where it covers the personal virtues in social life. We opened by reading Prov. 18:1 KJV and Wayne compared that to a spider. He then proceeded through the rest of the chapter taking time to share how he learned how to respect deep waters. We took the time to read 2 Cor. 12:9 to see how Paul reflected on Proverbs 18:14-21 KJV. The lesson ended by commenting on Prov. 18:22 KJV “22 Whoso findeth a wife findeth a good thing, and obtaineth favour of the LORD.”
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 18:1-4 KJV “1 Through desire a man, having separated himself, seeketh and intermeddleth with all wisdom. 2 A fool hath no delight in understanding, but that his heart may discover itself. 3 When the wicked cometh, then cometh also contempt, and with ignominy reproach. 4 The words of a man’s mouth are as deep waters, and the wellspring of wisdom as a flowing brook.”
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Beware lest any man spoil you
The message that was presented on January 28, 2024 was thought of while Wayne was visiting San Francisco on the way to New Zealand for holiday with his family. He opened with a verse from Proverbs 28:4 KJV “They that forsake the law praise the wicked: but such as keep the law contend with them.” Wayne referred us to these passages from Proverbs (Prov. 1:8; 3:1; 4:2; 6:20, 23; 7:2; 13:14; 28:4, 7, 9; 29:18; 31:5, 26). He then pointed us to Deuteronomy 22:5 KJV where it says “The woman shall not wear that which pertaineth unto a man, neither shall a man put on a woman’s garment: for all that do so are abomination unto the LORD thy God. ” He pointed to several movements that just use people and cause great harm. The Apostle Paul describes this in Romans 1:22-28 KJV ” 22 Professing themselves to be wise, they became fools, 23 And changed the glory of the uncorruptible God into an image made like to corruptible man, and to birds, and fourfooted beasts, and creeping things. 24 Wherefore God also gave them up to uncleanness through the lusts of their own hearts, to dishonour their own bodies between themselves: 25 Who changed the truth of God into a lie, and worshipped and served the creature more than the Creator, who is blessed for ever. Amen. 26 For this cause God gave them up unto vile affections: for even their women did change the natural use into that which is against nature: 27 And likewise also the men, leaving the natural use of the woman, burned in their lust one toward another; men with men working that which is unseemly, and receiving in themselves that recompence of their error which was meet. 28 And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” Later on in Colossians, PAul warns us in Col.2:8 “Beware lest any man spoil you through philosophy and vain deceit, after the tradition of men, after the rudiments of the world, and not after Christ.” He wrapped up with wisdom from Peter in 2 Peter 3:17 KJV “Ye therefore, beloved, seeing ye know these things before, beware lest ye also, being led away with the error of the wicked, fall from your own stedfastness.” His challenge to us was to be of contention when things go against what God has established. If Christians don’t push back, then foolishness will prevail.
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Christmas 2023
The message on December 24, 2023 was a message on the birth of Jesus Christ. And His name shall be called JESUS… Wayne takes time to explore how God took on flesh and came to this Earth, so we my have a Savior. We started the message looking at Luke 2:8-15 KJV ” 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. Wayne teaches us that there is no savior beside the LORD! (2 Ki. 13:5; Isa. 19:20; 43:3, 11; 45:21; 49:26; 60:16; Hos. 13:4; Lk. 2:11; Phil. 3:20; 1 Tim. 1:1; Tit. 1:4; 2 Pet. 1:11; 2:20; 3:2, 18) God our Savior and the Lord Jesus Christ our Savior. Matthew 1:21-25 KJV “21 And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins. 22 Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying, 23 Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. 24 Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife: 25 And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. This was our Christmas message for 2023.
The scripture reading was from Daniel 9:7-14 KJV “7 O Lord, righteousness belongeth unto thee, but unto us confusion of faces, as at this day; to the men of Judah, and to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and unto all Israel, that are near, and that are far off, through all the countries whither thou hast driven them, because of their trespass that they have trespassed against thee. 8 O Lord, to us belongeth confusion of face, to our kings, to our princes, and to our fathers, because we have sinned against thee. 9 To the Lord our God belong mercies and forgivenesses, though we have rebelled against him; 10 Neither have we obeyed the voice of the Lord our God, to walk in his laws, which he set before us by his servants the prophets. 11 Yea, all Israel have transgressed thy law, even by departing, that they might not obey thy voice; therefore the curse is poured upon us, and the oath that is written in the law of Moses the servant of God, because we have sinned against him. 12 And he hath confirmed his words, which he spake against us, and against our judges that judged us, by bringing upon us a great evil: for under the whole heaven hath not been done as hath been done upon Jerusalem. 13 As it is written in the law of Moses, all this evil is come upon us: yet made we not our prayer before the Lord our God, that we might turn from our iniquities, and understand thy truth. 14 Therefore hath the Lord watched upon the evil, and brought it upon us: for the Lord our God is righteous in all his works which he doeth: for we obeyed not his voice.”
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Wisdom - Part 18
The lesson taught on December 17, 2023 was part 18 of the “Wisdom” study. We reviewed what was taught in the previous lesson (now with visuals) and proceeded into Proverbs 17. This part of Proverbs covers the personal contentment and peace that comes from the wisdom we receive. We looked at the word “contentment” from the following verses: Prov. 17:2; Prov. 17:5; Prov. 17:8; Prov. 17:16; Prov. 17:19; Prov. 17:22-24. We further looked at a “forbearing spirit” in these passages: Prov. 17:4; Prov. 17:9-15; Prov. 17:17; Prov. 17:19-20; Prov. 17:26. Wayne took time to explain the “gifts” that were mentioned in the chapter and enlightened us how they were describing how they may be used as bribes to impact a man that is not following after wisdom.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 17:1-4 KJV” 1 Better is a dry morsel, and quietness therewith, than an house full of sacrifices with strife. 2 A wise servant shall have rule over a son that causeth shame, and shall have part of the inheritance among the brethren. 3 The fining pot is for silver, and the furnace for gold: but the Lord trieth the hearts. 4 A wicked doer giveth heed to false lips; and a liar giveth ear to a naughty tongue.”
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Wisdom - Part 17
The lesson taught on December 10, 2023 was part 17 of the “Wisdom” study. Proverbs 16 was the focus and this started a new section focusing the pious and ungodly with reference to God. Their life and action in Proverbs 16:1-33 covers their personal confidence in God. Wayne had us look at God and consider has he created the kosmos with the laws that keep it operational and sit back and watch or does God still participate and take active part in the outcome? (there was a graphic referenced in the handout). We looked at the references to The Lord and The Spirit. Then from Proverbs 16:1 we looked at examples from Genesis 37:18-28; 45:5 where Joseph was meant to be killed by his brothers but instead they sold him into slavery in Egypt. When they met up with him many years later, he told them “…be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life.”
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 16:1-9 KJV “1 The preparations of the heart in man, and the answer of the tongue, is from the Lord. 2 All the ways of a man are clean in his own eyes; but the Lord weigheth the spirits. 3 Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established. 4 The Lord hath made all things for himself: yea, even the wicked for the day of evil. 5 Every one that is proud in heart is an abomination to the Lord: though hand join in hand, he shall not be unpunished. 6 By mercy and truth iniquity is purged: and by the fear of the Lord men depart from evil. 7 When a man’s ways please the Lord, he maketh even his enemies to be at peace with him. 8 Better is a little with righteousness than great revenues without right. 9 A man’s heart deviseth his way: but the Lord directeth his steps.”
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Wisdom - Part 16
The lesson on December 3, 2023 was part 16 of the study in “Wisdom”. Proverbs 15 is covered in this lesson. This chapter is about the tongue and the words you use that come out of your mouth. As usual, Wayne reviewed what we learned from the previous lesson before diving into Proverbs 15:1-3 KJV where we talked ab0ut a soft answer turns away wrath but grievous words stirs up anger. Is it okay to get angry? Yes, God gets angry with sin but we should not use grievous words to stir up anger. Most often parents give a quick word to their children and that usually responds with an angry child. We see in proverbs 15:4 that a wholesome tongue is a tree of life. This lesson looks at the wisdom we find in each verse in proverbs 15.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 15:26-33 (KJV) “26 The thoughts of the wicked are an abomination to the Lord: but the words of the pure are pleasant words. 27 He that is greedy of gain troubleth his own house; but he that hateth gifts shall live. 28 The heart of the righteous studieth to answer: but the mouth of the wicked poureth out evil things. 29 The Lord is far from the wicked: but he heareth the prayer of the righteous. 30 The light of the eyes rejoiceth the heart: and a good report maketh the bones fat. 31 The ear that heareth the reproof of life abideth among the wise. 32 He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. 33 The fear of the Lord is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.”
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Wisdom - Part 15
The lesson taught on November 26, 2023 was part 15 of the "Wisdom" study. This lesson covers Proverbs 14. Wayne quickly reviewed what we learned from the previous lesson but quickly moved into covering Proverbs 14 as it pertains to Wise and Foolish, the Rich and Poor, as well as Masters and Servants.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 14:32-35 KJV "32 The wicked is driven away in his wickedness: but the righteous hath hope in his death. 33 Wisdom resteth in the heart of him that hath understanding: but that which is in the midst of fools is made known. 34 Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people. 35 The king's favour is toward a wise servant: but his wrath is against him that causeth shame."
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Wisdom - Part 14
The lesson on November 19, 2023 was part 14 of the “Wisdom” study. This lesson focused on Proverbs 13. As usual, Wayne reviewed what we had learned in the previous lesson and took us right into what this chapter is teaching us. We would look at Proverbs 1:1-6 and Proverbs 25:1 to remind us what is the motivation behind Proverbs. The structure indicates we will learn Temporal goo right along side with Eternal good. This topic is relevant throughout the entire Bible and is relevant to our calling as we have been adopted. We cover the first verses of chapter 13 but Wayne indicated he is also looking at another study regarding the “Book of Life”. We looked at Phil. 4:3 and learned of the labor that earns you a reward (Col. 3:23-25; Eph. 5:1-7 KJV).
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 13:1-7 KJV “1 A wise son heareth his father’s instruction: but a scorner heareth not rebuke. 2 A man shall eat good by the fruit of his mouth: but the soul of the transgressors shall eat violence. 3 He that keepeth his mouth keepeth his life: but he that openeth wide his lips shall have destruction. 4 The soul of the sluggard desireth, and hath nothing: but the soul of the diligent shall be made fat. 5 A righteous man hateth lying: but a wicked man is loathsome, and cometh to shame. 6 Righteousness keepeth him that is upright in the way: but wickedness overthroweth the sinner. 7 There is that maketh himself rich, yet hath nothing: there is that maketh himself poor, yet hath great riches.”
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Wisdom - Part 13
The lesson taught on November 12. 2023 was part 13 of the “Wisdom” study. As usual, Wayne gave an excellent review of what we covered in the previous lesson then continued into Proverbs 12. E.W. Bullinger’s breakdown (taken from the Companion Bible, page 879) of Proverbs 12:1-28 KJV pertains to the pious and ungodly, their advantages and disadvantages with reference to Domestic and Public vocations. We took the time to look at the meaning of Reproof (Hebrew word: תּוֹכַ֫חַת) because it is so important to embrace when receiving wisdom. We learned in Proverbs 12: 9-11 KJV that a righteous man is kind to animals. The contrary is that if one is cruel to animals, something is wrong with that person and you should not trust them. This does not mean that you cruel when you take the life of an animal for food. Wrapping up the lesson, we learned in Proverbs 12:21-23 that it refers to “no evil” refers to the word ‘aven which vanity. ‘Aven is rather a course of bad conduct flowing from the evil desires of fallen nature, than breaches of the law as such (Companion Bible, App 44.iii). There shall no particular type of evil, that pertains to vanity like those that worship idols. God will use the things that happen to us will turn out profitable in God’s eyes. We may never see it in our lives, but there will be some good reason for it.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 12:1-7 KJV “12 Whoso loveth instruction loveth knowledge: but he that hateth reproof is brutish. 2 A good man obtaineth favour of the Lord: but a man of wicked devices will he condemn. 3 A man shall not be established by wickedness: but the root of the righteous shall not be moved. 4 A virtuous woman is a crown to her husband: but she that maketh ashamed is as rottenness in his bones. 5 The thoughts of the righteous are right: but the counsels of the wicked are deceit. 6 The words of the wicked are to lie in wait for blood: but the mouth of the upright shall deliver them. 7 The wicked are overthrown, and are not: but the house of the righteous shall stand.”
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Wisdom - Part 12
The lesson on November 5, 2023 was part 12 of the “Wisdom” study. This lesson was based in Proverbs 11. Wayne recapped the previous lesson but moved into a list from this chapter that shows wisdom from a comparison between good and bad and it is using the word “but” to point them out. We go through 20 verses in chapter 11 where it is conveying this wisdom and Wayne expands on what each is teaching us. Further, he then looks at the verses that use the word “and” to emphasize some continuation of thought. In Proverbs 11:7, we learn how expectations can impact the believer and we looked at Psalms 73 as an example of how we can be envious of the wealthy and desire the have their things but when considered from a spiritual perspective in the Sanctuary, it is all for naught. An example today is that of ignorant Christians hoping for the promises given to Israel where God has made the two, one new man. Through right division, we see in our calling in the Mystery, that explains how Christ is our peace and broke down the middle wall between us and made us fellow citizens with the saints and of the household of God (from Ephesians 2:14-3:1 KJV). When you go through all these passages that talk about the temple (Matt. 23:16-17, 21, 35; 26:61; 27:5, 40, 51; Mk. 14:58; 15:29, 38; Lk. 1:9, 21-22; 23:45; Jn. 2:19-21; Acts 7:48; 17:24; 19:24; 1 Cor. 3:16-17; 6:19; 2 Cor. 6:16; Eph. 2:21; 2 Thess. 2:4; Rev. 3:12; 7:15; 11:1-2, 19; 14:15, 17; 15:5-6, 8; 16:1, 17; 21:22) you will find that the body is the temple for the holy spirit, which is why you want to keep it pure.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 11:27-31 KJV “27 He that diligently seeketh good procureth favour: but he that seeketh mischief, it shall come unto him. 28 He that trusteth in his riches shall fall: but the righteous shall flourish as a branch. 29 He that troubleth his own house shall inherit the wind: and the fool shall be servant to the wise of heart. 30 The fruit of the righteous is a tree of life; and he that winneth souls is wise. 31 Behold, the righteous shall be recompensed in the earth: much more the wicked and the sinner.”
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Wisdom - Part 11
The lesson on October 29, 2023 was part 11 of the “Wisdom” study. This time Wayne spent some more time, almost 10 minutes) on reviewing what we learned from the previous lesson because he had reflected more about the connection of Wisdom to the building of her house to that of fellowship, and the calling we have in the Mystery. There is a tremendous edification from building wisdom, just like there is a tremendous blessing in our calling. The seven pillars of her building means completion and when we come to the pinnacle of the Mystery in Ephesians, we find so much of that calling is around the number seven, as well. Particularly in the Greek word “κοινωνός” Koinonia – which means fellowship. At the heart of the fellowship is something in common. God’s purposes are going to be fulfilled and around that fulfillment is fellowship, which means something in common. Our calling is stated in Eph. 3:9 which is still a secret to most Christians. In today’s lesson, we see that in Prov. 10, that these are proverbs from Solomon. In fact, Prov. 10:1-19 is from Solomon for everyone’s edification. Wayne also looks at how wisdom has seasons. If you look at scripture that contains “but I say”, you will see the world’s wisdom is very different from the Lord’s wisdom (particularly in context of the Acts period and within their calling). We looked at Romans 12:17 we see Paul explaining wisdom in it’s season that if it be possible, live peaceably among all me. There is a condition there. That condition opens up the fact that there is a time of war and a time for peace. In the end, Proverbs is a great book for parents to use to build wisdom in their household. To learn how to raise children with the appropriate wisdom that will protect their memory and hearts.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 10:1-7 KJV “1 The proverbs of Solomon. A wise son maketh a glad father: but a foolish son is the heaviness of his mother. 2 Treasures of wickedness profit nothing: but righteousness delivereth from death. 3 The Lord will not suffer the soul of the righteous to famish: but he casteth away the substance of the wicked. 4 He becometh poor that dealeth with a slack hand: but the hand of the diligent maketh rich. 5 He that gathereth in summer is a wise son: but he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame. 6 Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked. 7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.”
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Wisdom - Part 10
The lesson on October 22, 2023 was part 10 of the “Wisdom” study. Wayne opened with a brief comment on the hymnal song “Jesus is all the world to me”. It is amazing the we can be friends with God through the physical manifestation or Christ. He then provided a quick review of what we learned in the previous lesson where the personification of wisdom is female and was with God in the beginning and even before that! In chapter 9, we get Wisdom’s call out of chapter eight up to verse 12. The foolish woman starts in verse 13. In Prov. 9:1 we learn that wisdom built her house on seven pillars (seven being the number of spiritual perfection and completion) and ties in with seeing how 7 is used in James 3:17 and Revelation 1:4, 12 KJV. When you read Prov. 8:30 we see wisdom as on brought up with him. “Brought up with him” means like a chief architect. Her house is complete. In Prov. 9:2 we see wisdom setting a table for a celebration of God’s work that is perfect and complete. This ties in with our fellowship in the mystery in Eph. 2:10 where we are complete in him. Col. 1:25,26 says the mystery was given to complete the word of God. The lesson finishes with the foolish woman in Prov. 13:-18 where she is loudly murmuring, is simple, and knows nothing. Her ways are in the depths of hell.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 9:1-12 KJV “1 Wisdom hath builded her house, she hath hewn out her seven pillars: 2 She hath killed her beasts; she hath mingled her wine; she hath also furnished her table. 3 She hath sent forth her maidens: she crieth upon the highest places of the city, 4 Whoso is simple, let him turn in hither: as for him that wanteth understanding, she saith to him, 5 Come, eat of my bread, and drink of the wine which I have mingled. 6 Forsake the foolish, and live; and go in the way of understanding. 7 He that reproveth a scorner getteth to himself shame: and he that rebuketh a wicked man getteth himself a blot. 8 Reprove not a scorner, lest he hate thee: rebuke a wise man, and he will love thee. 9 Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser: teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. 10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge of the holy is understanding. 11 For by me thy days shall be multiplied, and the years of thy life shall be increased. 12 If thou be wise, thou shalt be wise for thyself: but if thou scornest, thou alone shalt bear it.”
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Wisdom - Part 9
The lesson on October 15, 2023 was part 9 of the “Wisdom” study. Proverbs chapter 8 is the focus of this lesson. We saw that Proverbs 8:1-9:12 is the call of lady Wisdom and it transitions to the Foolish Woman from Proverbs 9:13-18 KJV. Wayne briefly mentioned what we learned from chapter 7 and reminded us that wisdom personified is feminine and she calls to us early. We see that the Lord speaks to the simple and foolish but doesn’t dismiss them but calls to them. When Proverbs 8:6 points out the “excellent things” of wisdom. This resonates with our calling in right division. The concordance of the word “excellent” in the New Testament are these verses: Matt. 6:26; 10:31; 12:12; Mk. 11:16; Lk. 12:7, 24; Acts 13:49; 27:27; Rom. 2:18; 1 Cor. 15:41; Gal. 2:6; 4:1; Phil. 1:10. The pinnacle of Wisdom is found in Philippians 1:10, where the summit of wisdom and knowledge if revealed in the mystery, which is excellent! We then focused on Proverbs 8:22 where it is explained that Wisdom was “possessed” in the beginning and was brought forth to us like a birth. God always had wisdom. He spoke all things into being. This passage does not teach that wisdom was created.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 8:1-9 KJV “1 Doth not wisdom cry? and understanding put forth her voice? 2 She standeth in the top of high places, by the way in the places of the paths. 3 She crieth at the gates, at the entry of the city, at the coming in at the doors. 4 Unto you, O men, I call; and my voice is to the sons of man. 5 O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart. 6 Hear; for I will speak of excellent things; and the opening of my lips shall be right things. 7 For my mouth shall speak truth; and wickedness is an abomination to my lips. 8 All the words of my mouth are in righteousness; there is nothing froward or perverse in them. 9 They are all plain to him that understandeth, and right to them that find knowledge.”
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Wisdom - Part 8
The lesson on October 8, 2023 was part 8 of the “Wisdom” study. This covered Proverbs chapter 7. As usual, Wayne briefly covered what we had learned in chapter 6 from the previous lesson and continued into chapter 7. Proverbs 7:1-4 KJV opens with Wisdom calling to keep her commandments and live as opposed to the way of the strange woman which is described Proverbs 7:5-23 KJV. This chapter is straight forward and does not include any parables, but rather describes how the foreign woman who is home while the good master is away on business, decides to seduce a young man, void of understanding. She does so in a progressive way starting at the twilight of the evening and into the dark black night. This shows the subtle ways of her approach and in the end, forces the man to yield. In the last four verses in this chapter, Proverbs 7:24-27 KJV, we are shown the results of being involved with the harlot, for she has cast down many wounded; many strong men have been slain by her (examples are David and Solomon!).
The scripture reading is from Proverbs 7:1-4 KJV “7 My son, keep my words, and lay up my commandments with thee. 2 Keep my commandments, and live; and my law as the apple of thine eye. 3 Bind them upon thy fingers, write them upon the table of thine heart. 4 Say unto wisdom, Thou art my sister; and call understanding thy kinswoman:”
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Wisdom - Part 7
The lesson on October 1, 2023 was part 7 of the “Wisdom” study. This lesson covered Proverbs chapter 6 where it is divided instruction from Prov. 6:1-23 of Wisdom’s call and warning from Prov. 6:24-35 of the Foreign Woman. Wayne did review what we learned in part 6, but then instructed us on how chapter 6 is organized. Prov. 6:1-5 Warning against inconsiderate suretyship; Prov. 6:6-11 Rebuke of the sluggard; Prov. 6:12-19 Warning against deceit and violent dealing; Prov. 6:20 – 35 Admonition to chastity and warning about consequences of adultery. Prov. 6:12-14 (verb: third person indicative) listed these 6 behaviors: 1) v 12. Walketh; 2) v 13. Winketh; 3) v 13. Speaketh; 4) v 13. Teacheth; 14. Frowardness is in his heart; 5) v 14. Deviseth; 6) 14. Soweth. We learned of the six things the Lord hates, the seventh was an abomination unto him: Prov. 6:17-19 KJV 17 A proud look, a lying tongue, and hands that shed innocent blood, 18 An heart that deviseth wicked imaginations, feet that be swift in running to mischief, 19 A false witness that speaketh lies, and he that soweth discord among brethren.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 6:1-5 KJV “1 My son, if thou be surety for thy friend, if thou hast stricken thy hand with a stranger, 2 Thou art snared with the words of thy mouth, thou art taken with the words of thy mouth. 3 Do this now, my son, deliver thyself, when thou art come into the hand of thy friend; go, humble thyself, and make sure thy friend. 4 Give not sleep to thine eyes, nor slumber to thine eyelids. 5 Deliver thyself as a roe from the hand of the hunter, and as a bird from the hand of the fowler.”
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Wisdom - Part 6
The lesson taught on September 24, 2023 was part 6 of the “Wisdom” study. This lesson is based in chapter 5 and that is about the foreign woman. As usual, Wayne quickly reviewed what we learned last time, and then dived into point out the repeated alternation that brings into focus again the foreign woman and her call or enticement to those are in leadership roles or rulers. When the rulers go bad, man it is bad for the people. The progression from the instruction of a father (Prov. 4:1-4 to Prov. 5:1-2) where a leader is grown and now possibly influenced by the strange woman (compare Prov. 6:20; 7:1). We learned that the strange woman has two words that describe her. “Strange” Heb. “zur” is an apostate Israelite woman gone over to idolatrous impurities of heathen religion. The other is “Stranger” Heb. “nakar” is a purely foreign woman of similar character. The danger is religious rather than moral (hence here it is “zur“). (You will find “nakar” in these passages: Prov. 2:16; 5:10, 20; 6:24; 7:5; 20:16; 23:27; 27:2, 13. You will find “zur” in these passages: Prov. 2:16; 5:3, 10, 17, 20; 6:1; 7:5; 11:15; 14:10; 20:16; 22:14; 23:33; 27:2, 13.) We also learned of the three translations of “SHEOL” which are grave, pit, or hell. A list of “sheol” in Proverbs was provided (Prov. 1:12; 5:5; 7:27; 9:18; 15:11; 15:24; 23:14; 27:20; 30:16). We reviewed “sheol” where David was speaking in Psalms 16:8-11. It was also quoted in Acts 2:25-27 KJV.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 5:1-6 KJV “1 My son, attend unto my wisdom, and bow thine ear to my understanding: 2 That thou mayest regard discretion, and that thy lips may keep knowledge. 3 For the lips of a strange woman drop as an honeycomb, and her mouth is smoother than oil: 4 But her end is bitter as wormwood, sharp as a twoedged sword. 5 Her feet go down to death; her steps take hold on hell. 6 Lest thou shouldest ponder the path of life, her ways are moveable, that thou canst not know them.”
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Wisdom - Part 5
The lesson on September 17, 2023 was part 5 of the study in “Wisdom”. This lesson covered chapter four of Proverbs. As usual, we reviewed what we learned in the previous lesson from chapter three and proceeded to add what was in Proverbs 3:13 where it is translated happy, which means “oh the blessedness”. There are 8 occurrences of this in Proverbs (Prov. 3:13; 8:32, 34; 14:21; 16:20; 20:7; 28:14, 29:18) where the eighth says Prov. 29:18 “Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he.” Eight is the number of new beginning and there are also eight notes in music. Wayne shared that there are musicians that have been blessed with the wisdom of music but other areas of their lives are a disaster. This is a reflection of the creativity that God gave man as we are created in the image of God. Chapter four finishes the portion that is from lady wisdom (two chapters, 3 & 4 represents Wisdoms call). Proverbs 4:2 KJV says “For I give you good doctrine, forsake ye not my law.” PAul also references good doctrine in the context of the latter days or our calling, in that there will be plenty of bad doctrine (1 Tim. 4:6 KJV). We learned of my sayings in verse 10 but ended with the wisdom from Proverbs 4:20-23 that it is health to all flesh and we are to keep our heart with all diligence, for out of it are the issues of life.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 4:23-27 KJV “23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. 24 Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee. 25 Let thine eyes look right on, and let thine eyelids look straight before thee. 26 Ponder the path of thy feet, and let all thy ways be established. 27 Turn not to the right hand nor to the left: remove thy foot from evil.”
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Wisdom - Part 3
The lesson on September 3, 2023 was part 3 of the Wisdom study. This lesson got us into Proverbs chapter two where we learn of how Lady Wisdom cries out for us to hear and receive her spirit but we also learn of the foreign woman who is of the Caannites who were part of the Raphaim (Proverbs 2:18, See Isaiah 26:14 KJV). We learned how “My Son” infers the instruction of wisdom for a Prince or a King (Solomon) throughout Proverbs (Prov. 1:8, 10, 15; 2:1; 3:1, 11, 21; 4:10, 20; 5:1, 20; 6:1, 3, 20; 7:1; 19:27; 23:15, 19, 26; 24:13, 21; 27:11; 31:2). This wisdom is to avoid the foreign woman as stated in Proverbs 2:18. This was a weakness of Solomon. This is also a connection to the fallen Angels and their offspring, the Rephaim (Gen. 14:5; 15:20; Deut. 2:11, 20; 3:11, 13; Jos. 12:4; 13:12; 15:8; 17:15; 18:16; 2 Sam. 5:18, 22; 23:13; 1 Chr. 11:15; 14:9; 20:4; Job 26:5; Ps. 88:11; Prov. 2:18; 9:18; 21:16; Isa. 14:9; 17:5; 26:14, 19). We will start applying the wisdom of right division in our calling laid out in Ephesians. This is the manifold wisdom that applies to us in this age.
The scripture reading was from Proverbs 2:1-9 KJV “1 My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; 2 So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; 3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the Lord, and find the knowledge of God. 6 For the Lord giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding. 7 He layeth up sound wisdom for the righteous: he is a buckler to them that walk uprightly. 8 He keepeth the paths of judgment, and preserveth the way of his saints. 9 Then shalt thou understand righteousness, and judgment, and equity; yea, every good path.”
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Wisdom - Part 4
The lesson on September 10, 2023 was part 4 of the “Wisdom” study. Proverbs chapter three was the focus for this lesson and Wayne gave a brief review of what we learned in the last lesson then we turned to chapter three and learned how wisdom is calling and you must respond to it. The instruction given to Solomon is intended for every leader, ruler, king or politician who is wanting the exercise wisdom and receive the fruits thereof. It explains in Deuteronomy 17:14-20 that laws made and principles are re-given for the leader, showing how to interact with other nations – and receive wisdom for rulers. We learned the proper interpretation of Proverbs 3:2 in that “they” does not refer to the “law” and “commandments” but the “days” of verse 2. When days are added it will make increase for thee, or cause thee to increase or grow in wisdom. Wisdom does not promise long life. However, if you gain wisdom from thy youth and apply it what you eat and drink, it will have benefits of good health. Possession of wisdom is likened to a tree of life (Prov. 3:18) that makes one happy. We found right division in the verse 6 when you trust in the Lord and lean not to your own understanding. God will direct (rightly divide) our steps as an outcome. The word direct in Hebrew is “Yashar”. Greek scholars converted the Hebrew to Greek and used “ὀρθοτομῇ” which is what is used for right division. We finished with a concordance of where the New Testament writers quoted from Proverbs chapter three: Quoted: Prov. 3:7 (in Rom. 11.25, 12.16); Quoted: Prov. 3:11,12 (From Job 1.20-22, in Heb 12.5-6, Jas. 5.17); and Quoted: Prov. 3:34 (in Ja.4.6, 1Pet. 5.5).
The scripture reading was from Deuteronomy 17:14-20 KJV “14 When thou art come unto the land which the Lord thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me; 15 Thou shalt in any wise set him king over thee, whom the Lord thy God shall choose: one from among thy brethren shalt thou set king over thee: thou mayest not set a stranger over thee, which is not thy brother. 16 But he shall not multiply horses to himself, nor cause the people to return to Egypt, to the end that he should multiply horses: forasmuch as the Lord hath said unto you, Ye shall henceforth return no more that way. 17 Neither shall he multiply wives to himself, that his heart turn not away: neither shall he greatly multiply to himself silver and gold. 18 And it shall be, when he sitteth upon the throne of his kingdom, that he shall write him a copy of this law in a book out of that which is before the priests the Levites: 19 And it shall be with him, and he shall read therein all the days of his life: that he may learn to fear the Lord his God, to keep all the words of this law and these statutes, to do them: 20 That his heart be not lifted up above his brethren, and that he turn not aside from the commandment, to the right hand, or to the left: to the end that he may prolong his days in his kingdom, he, and his children, in the midst of Israel.”
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Wisdom - Part 2
The lesson on August 27, 2023 was part 2 of the “Wisdom” study. Wayne quickly reviewed what we learned in the last lesson the proceeded to dive into chapter one of Proverbs. It is important to realize from the literal structure of Proverbs that some of the verses are for Solomon and some are by Solomon. In this way, Proverbs is clearly divided and an order becomes clearer during to introduction in Proverbs 1:1-6 KJV. The instruction is often given by correction or chastisement (Prov. 1:2-3, 7-8; 3:11; 4:1, 13; 5:12, 23; 6:23; 7:22; 8:10, 33; 10:17; 12:1; 13:1, 18, 24; 15:5, 10, 32-33; 16:22; 19:20, 27; 22:15; 23:12-13, 23; 24:32). Words of the wise (‘My Son’: Prov. 1:8, 10, 15; 2:1; 3:1, 11, 21; 4:10, 20; 5:1, 20; 6:1, 3, 20; 7:1; 19:27; 23:15, 19, 26; 24:13, 21; 27:11; 31:2). Proverbs 1:2 says “To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding;” which when you apply right division from Phil. 1:10, 2Tim. 2:15 KJV you see that this means “… To make discern speeches of discernment.” We as Christians who rightly divide are told to keep learning and approve the more things that are excellent.
The scripture reading was in Proverbs 1:1-6 KJV “1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel; 2 To know wisdom and instruction; to perceive the words of understanding; 3 To receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, and judgment, and equity; 4 To give subtilty to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion. 5 A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels: 6 To understand a proverb, and the interpretation; the words of the wise, and their dark sayings.”
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UFOs and Multilations
The message presented on August 13, 2023 was the fourth and final in a series on Angels and UFOs. Wayne took time to look into the animal mutilation mysteries that have been going on for quite some time. These animal mutilations are not Satan worshipers for these reasons: 1) the way these animals are mutilated, 2) precise incision cuts extracting specific body parts, and 3) there is no blood found or involved. Then, the 4th item is there are no footprints of humans or car tracks. They are usually found out in a field somewhere, usually around some sort of lights. Wayne took time to point out the Hebrew word "kikkar" which one of the definitions means "round". A concourse of verses were listed but we looked at Jeremiah 37:21 where it describes it as a "piece of bread" being round. The physical flying objects in Zechariah were described as being a Roll, or Ephah. This is very similar to testimony of Navy pilots who have recorded these objects. We reviewed 2 Cor. 5:22 KJV and Jude 1:6 KJV where is describe the angels body which they left to cohabitate with men to procreate and produce Nephilim offspring. Fallen and rebellious angels practicing genetic manipulations to produce beings that are described in Revelation 13:12-18 KJV. There are three places in scripture where angelic rebellion led to judgement (Gen. 1:2 KJV, Gen. 6:9 KJV and Gen. 6:4 KJV). Another will play out in Revelation 13. Wayne recommended we review the book and documentary called "An Alien Harvest" by Linda Moulton Howe. This message closes out the look into Angels and UFOs.
The scripture reading was from Revelation 13:12-18 KJV "12 And he exerciseth all the power of the first beast before him, and causeth the earth and them which dwell therein to worship the first beast, whose deadly wound was healed. 13 And he doeth great wonders, so that he maketh fire come down from heaven on the earth in the sight of men, 14 And deceiveth them that dwell on the earth by the means of those miracles which he had power to do in the sight of the beast; saying to them that dwell on the earth, that they should make an image to the beast, which had the wound by a sword, and did live. 15 And he had power to give life unto the image of the beast, that the image of the beast should both speak, and cause that as many as would not worship the image of the beast should be killed. 16 And he causeth all, both small and great, rich and poor, free and bond, to receive a mark in their right hand, or in their foreheads: 17 And that no man might buy or sell, save he that had the mark, or the name of the beast, or the number of his name. 18 Here is wisdom. Let him that hath understanding count the number of the beast: for it is the number of a man; and his number is Six hundred threescore and six."
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