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He Lives

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I serve a risen Savior hes in the world today I know that he is living whatever men may say;

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I see his hand of mercy I hear his voice of cheer and just the time I need him hes always near.

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He lives, he lives Christ Jesus lives today! He walks with me and talks with me

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Along lifes narrow way, He lives, he lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know he lives: he lives within my heart.

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Rejoice, rejoice, oh Christian lift up your voice and sing eternal hallelujahs to Jesus Christ the King!

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The hope of all who seek him, the help of all who find, none other is so loving, so good and kind.

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He lives, he lives Christ Jesus lives Today! He walks with me and talks with me

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Along lifes narrow way, He lives, he lives, salvation to impart! You ask me how I know he lives: he lives within my heart.

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Lesson #1 The Fear of the Lord Proverbs: Road Map for Living

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Proverbs 1:1-7 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To give prudence to the nave, to the youth knowledge and discretion, 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 6 to understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction

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Four Prominent Schools of Thought 1.INDIVIDUALISM I live for myself. 2.SECULARISM God is not necessary. 3.RELATIVISM There is no absolute truth. 4. TOLERANCE All ideas are equally right and true.

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Proverbs 1:1-7 1 The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, To discern the sayings of understanding, 3 To receive instruction in wise behavior, righteousness, justice and equity; 4 To give prudence to the nave, to the youth knowledge and discretion, 5 A wise man will hear and increase in learning, And a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, 6 to understand a proverb and a figure, The words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction

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Why is Wisdom Needed? Wisdom puts us on the right path, pointing us in the right direction. Verse 2 - Written down so we'll know how to live well and right, to understand what life means and where it's going; for understanding words of insight

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What is Wisdom? Wisdom: Thinking according to Gods Truth; knowledge applied at the right time and place.

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What is the fear of the Lord? Fear of the Lord: a true understanding of who I am and who God is. When we fear the Lord our daily lives are impacted and changed; we cant continue to live the same old life AND fear the Lord.

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What does the fear of the Lord do? 1.The fear of the Lord produces obedience. Proverbs 8:13 Proverbs 16:6 Proverbs 23:17

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What does the fear of the Lord do? 2. The fear of the Lord motivates parents to teach their children to obey and follow God. Psalms 34:11 Proverbs 14:26 Proverbs 20:7

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What does the fear of the Lord do? 3. The fear of the Lord causes us to worship the Lord in in spirit and in truth. Psalm 22:23 Revelation 14:7

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What does the fear of the Lord do? 4. The fear of the Lord brings the assurance and encouragement of the Holy Spirit Proverbs 14:27 Acts 9:31

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Actions or attitudes of those who fear God consist of: 1. serving God 1 Samuel 12:24 2. obeying His commandments 1 Samuel 12:14. 3. exhibiting wisdom Proverbs 9:10;. 4. living in a special, covenant relationship with God Psalm 103:1718.

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Actions or attitudes of those who fear God consist of: 5. being in awe and reverence of Him Psalm 33:8. 6. trusting Him Psalm 40:3. 7. hating and avoiding evil Proverbs 8:13. 8. worshiping Him Revelation 14:7.

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Consequences to those who fear God: God will bring blessing upon them Ps 115:13 He will confide in them (Ps 25:14). (Knowledge and guidance) They will avoid evil (Prov 16:6), (Consequences of living in a sin-filled world) God will have mercy upon them (Lk 1:50). (Compassion)

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Consequences to those who fear God: Those who fear God will gain life (Proverbs 19:23), knowledge (Proverbs 1:7) wisdom (Proverbs 9:10). The wisdom that begins with the fear of God is closely related to knowledge and obedience (Psalm 111:10). The wisest man (Solomon) had this to say about fearing God Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments, for this is the duty of all mankind. (Ecclesiastes 12:13)