Proverbs 9 Wisdom

Proverb 9

9 Instruct a wise man and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man and he will add to his learning.

10 "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.

11 For through me your days will be many, and years will be added to your life.

12 If you are wise, your wisdom will reward you; if you are a mocker, you alone will suffer."

17 "Stolen water is sweet; food eaten in secret is delicious!"

18 But little do they know that the dead are there, that her guests are in the depths of the grave.

Micah 6:5

 

Psalm 17

Psalm 17 ►

King James 2000 A prayer of David. The LORD Will Deliver 1Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goes not out of feigned lips. 2Let my vindication come forth from your presence; let your eyes behold the things that are right. 3You have proved my heart; you have visited me in the night; you have tested me, and shall find nothing; I have purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. 4Concerning the works of men, by the word of your lips I have kept myself from the paths of the destroyer. 5Hold up my steps in your paths, that my feet slip not. 6I have called upon you, for you will hear me, O God: incline your ear unto me, and hear my speech. 7Show your marvelous lovingkindness, O you that save by your right hand them who put their trust in you from those that rise up against them. 8Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of your wings, 9From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who surround me. 10They are enclosed in their own fat hearts: with their mouth they speak proudly. 11They have now surrounded us in our steps: they have set their eyes, crouching down to the earth; 12Like as a lion that is greedy of its prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. 13Arise, O LORD, confront him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, by your sword: 14From men by your hand, O LORD, from men of the world, who have their portion in this life, and whose belly you fill with your hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes. 15As for me, I will behold your face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with your likeness. Wesley's Notes on the Bible Psalm 17:1 Hear the right, O LORD, attend unto my cry, give ear unto my prayer, that goeth not out of feigned lips. 17:1 The right - Regard my righteous cause. Psalm 17:2 Let my sentence come forth from thy presence; let thine eyes behold the things that are equal. 17:2 Sentence - Judgment on my behalf. Come - From thy tribunal. Psalm 17:3 Thou hast proved mine heart; thou hast visited me in the night; thou hast tried me, and shalt find nothing; I am purposed that my mouth shall not transgress. 17:3 Proved - Or, searched or tried it, by many temptations and afflictions. Night - When mens minds being freed from the distraction of business, and from the society of men, they act more vigorously and freely, according to their several inclinations. Tried - As gold - smiths do metals. Nothing - Nothing of unrighteousness. Purposed - I have resolved, upon deliberation, as the word implies. Mouth - I am so far from practising against Saul's life, as they charge me, that I will not wrong him so much as in a word. Psalm 17:4 Concerning the works of men, by the word of thy lips I have kept me from the paths of the destroyer. 17:4 Concerning - Observing the works of the men of this age, how wicked they are, I was resolved to take more care in ordering my own actions. By - By the help of thy blessed word. Paths - The customs and practices. Destroyer - Or, of the violent man: such as Saul, and his courtiers and soldiers. Psalm 17:5 Hold up my goings in thy paths, that my footsteps slip not. Psalm 17:6 I have called upon thee, for thou wilt hear me, O God: incline thine ear unto me, and hear my speech. Psalm 17:7 Shew thy marvellous lovingkindness, O thou that savest by thy right hand them which put their trust in thee from those that rise up against them. 17:7 By - By thy great power. Psalm 17:8 Keep me as the apple of the eye, hide me under the shadow of thy wings, Psalm 17:9 From the wicked that oppress me, from my deadly enemies, who compass me about. Psalm 17:10 They are inclosed in their own fat: with their mouth they speak proudly. 17:10 They - They live in splendor and prosperity. Psalm 17:11 They have now compassed us in our steps: they have set their eyes bowing down to the earth; 17:11 Steps - In all our ways. We go from place to place, to rocks, and caves, and woods; but wheresoever we go they are at hand, and ready to surround us. Eyes - They keep their eyes fixed upon us. Bowing - Couching down upon the earth, that they may watch the fittest opportunity to surprize us. Psalm 17:12 Like as a lion that is greedy of his prey, and as it were a young lion lurking in secret places. Psalm 17:13 Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, which is thy sword: 17:13 Sword - Thy instrument to execute vengeance upon thine enemies. Do not punish me with this rod: let me fall into thy hands, and not into the hands of men. Psalm 17:14 From men which are thy hand, O LORD, from men of the world, which have their portion in this life, and whose belly thou fillest with thy hid treasure: they are full of children, and leave the rest of their substance to their babes. 17:14 Thy hand - Wherewith thou dost correct me. World - Who set their hearts upon this world, and neither have, nor desire any other portion. Belly - Mind or appetite, as that word is used, Job 20:20. Prov 20:30. Treasure - With extraordinary wealth and glory. Children - When many of thy faithful servants are barren, these are blessed with a numerous posterity. Psalm 17:15 As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness. 17:15 I will - I do not place my portion in earthly treasures, but in beholding God's face, in the enjoyment of God's presence and favour; which is enjoyed in part in this life, but not fully. Satisfied - The time is coming, wherein I shall be abundantly satisfied with beholding thy face. Awake - When I arise from he dead. Likeness - With the image of God stamped upon my glorified soul. Explanatory Notes on the Whole Bible by John Wesley [1754-65] Psalm 17The Message (MSG) A David Prayer 17  1-2 Listen while I build my case, God,     the most honest prayer you’ll ever hear. Show the world I’m innocent—     in your heart you know I am. 3  Go ahead, examine me from inside out,     surprise me in the middle of the night— You’ll find I’m just what I say I am.     My words don’t run loose. 4-5  I’m not trying to get my way     in the world’s way. I’m trying to get your way,     your Word’s way. I’m staying on your trail;     I’m putting one foot In front of the other.     I’m not giving up. 6-7  I call to you, God, because I’m sure of an answer.     So—answer! bend your ear! listen sharp! Paint grace-graffiti on the fences;     take in your frightened children who Are running from the neighborhood bullies     straight to you. 8-9  Keep your eye on me;     hide me under your cool wing feathers From the wicked who are out to get me,     from mortal enemies closing in. 10-14  Their hearts are hard as nails,     their mouths blast hot air. They are after me, nipping my heels,     determined to bring me down, Lions ready to rip me apart,     young lions poised to pounce. Up, God: beard them! break them!     By your sword, free me from their clutches; Barehanded, God, break these mortals,     these flat-earth people who can’t think beyond today. I’d like to see their bellies     swollen with famine food, The weeds they’ve sown     harvested and baked into famine bread, With second helpings for their children     and crusts for their babies to chew on. 15  And me? I plan on looking     you full in the face. When I get up, I’ll see your full stature     and live heaven on earth. The Message (MSG) Copyright © 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2000, 2001, 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson

Doctrine of God and Us

Romans 8:29-30

 29 For those God foreknew he also predestined to be conformed to the likeness of his Son, that he might be the firstborn among many brothers. 30 And those he predestined, he also called; those he called, he also justified; those he justified, he also glorified.

Jesus' Calling us to Himself

When did God first think of you ? 

When did God first call you ?

Ephesians 3:3-4

3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

4 According as he hath chosen us in him before the foundation of the world, that we should be holy and without blame before him in love:

5 Having predestinated us unto the adoption of children by Jesus Christ to himself, according to the good pleasure of his will,

6 To the praise of the glory of his grace, wherein he hath made us accepted in the beloved.

7 In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;

God chose us before the foundation of the world.

When God decided to call you ? 

2 Tim 1:9

9 Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,

Time is an earthly thing. God have us in mind before time, before earth was created. There is no years in eternity. 

God chose and calls you before time eternal, a long time ago. He thought about you. 

In the process of our time, we experienced that call of God.

God is actively calling. It is not our works to convince people to believe in God. It is God's call and works to save people.

Inspiration

Direct revelation

Divine inspiration 

God breathes - inspiration. God breathes

Verbal inspiration. 

Look How He lifted me

"Look How He Lifted Me"

[Verse 1:]

My world was shaken

My heart was broken

My hope was fading

The walls were closing in

But now I'm singing

Look how He lifted me

[Verse 2:]

My life was sinking

My days were numbered

The waves were crashing

The flood was coming in

Oh Hallelujah

Look how He lifted me

[Chorus:]

Look how He lifted me

His grace and mercy is my testimony

For every victory

I've got a song to sing

Look how He lifted me!

Whoa-o-oh

Whoa-o-o-oh

[x3]

[Verse 3:]

He turned my mourning

Back into dancing

He turned my weeping

Into a shout again

And now I'm singing

Look how He lifted me

[Verse 4:]

He rolled my sorrows

Away at calvary

He rose in triumph

Over the enemy

Oh Hallelujah

Look how he lifted me

[Chorus]:

Oh, look how He lifted me

His grace and mercy

Is my testimony

For every victory

I've got a song to sing

Look how He lifted me!

Whoa-o-oh

Whoa-o-o-oh

[x3]

[Bridge:]

When nothing else could help

Your love came down

Your love came down

When nothing else could help

Your love came down

And lifted me

[x2]

[Chorus:]

Oh, look how He lifted me

His grace and mercy

Is my testimony

For every victory

I've got a song to sing

[x2]

Look how He lifted me!

Whoa-o-oh

Whoa-o-o-oh

[x3]

Psalm 145

1 I will extol thee, my God, O king; and I will bless thy name for ever and ever.

2 Every day will I bless thee; and I will praise thy name for ever and ever.

3 Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.

4 One generation shall praise thy works to another, and shall declare thy mighty acts.

5 I will speak of the glorious honour of thy majesty, and of thy wondrous works.

6 And men shall speak of the might of thy terrible acts: and I will declare thy greatness.

7 They shall abundantly utter the memory of thy great goodness, and shall sing of thy righteousness.

8 The LORD is gracious, and full of compassion; slow to anger, and of great mercy.

9 The LORD is good to all: and his tender mercies are over all his works.

10 All thy works shall praise thee, O LORD; and thy saints shall bless thee.

11 They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power;

12 To make known to the sons of men his mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of his kingdom.

13 Thy kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and thy dominion endureth throughout all generations.

14 The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.

15 The eyes of all wait upon thee; and thou givest them their meat in due season.

16 Thou openest thine hand, and satisfiest the desire of every living thing.

17 The LORD is righteous in all his ways, and holy in all his works.

18 The LORD is nigh unto all them that call upon him, to all that call upon him in truth.

19 He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him: he also will hear their cry, and will save them.

20 The LORD preserveth all them that love him: but all the wicked will he destroy.

21 My mouth shall speak the praise of the LORD: and let all flesh bless his holy name for ever and ever.

Psalm 40:2

He brought me up also out of a horrible pit, out of the miry clay, and set my feet upon a rock, and established my steps.

Psalm 18:16

16He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.

Psalm 39:4

"Show me, LORD, my life's end and the number of my days; let me know how fleeting my life is.

Psalm 3

1 Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me.

2 Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

3 But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

4 I cried unto the LORD with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

5 I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the LORD sustained me.

6 I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people, that have set themselves against me round about.

7 Arise, O LORD; save me, O my God: for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

8 Salvation belongeth unto the LORD: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah.

Psalm 30

1 I will extol thee, O LORD; for thou hast lifted me up, and hast not made my foes to rejoice over me.

2 O LORD my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me.

3 O LORD, thou hast brought up my soul from the grave: thou hast kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit.

4 Sing unto the LORD, O ye saints of his, and give thanks at the remembrance of his holiness.

5 For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.

6 And in my prosperity I said, I shall never be moved.

7 LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.

8 I cried to thee, O LORD; and unto the LORD I made supplication.

9 What profit is there in my blood, when I go down to the pit? Shall the dust praise thee? shall it declare thy truth?

10 Hear, O LORD, and have mercy upon me: LORD, be thou my helper.

11 Thou hast turned for me my mourning into dancing: thou hast put off my sackcloth, and girded me with gladness;

12 To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.

Psalm 20

1 The LORD hear thee in the day of trouble; the name of the God of Jacob defend thee;

2 Send thee help from the sanctuary, and strengthen thee out of Zion;

3 Remember all thy offerings, and accept thy burnt sacrifice; Selah.

4 Grant thee according to thine own heart, and fulfil all thy counsel.

5 We will rejoice in thy salvation, and in the name of our God we will set up our banners: the LORD fulfil all thy petitions.

6 Now know I that the LORD saveth his anointed; he will hear him from his holy heaven with the saving strength of his right hand.

7 Some trust in chariots, and some in horses: but we will remember the name of the LORD our God.

8 They are brought down and fallen: but we are risen, and stand upright.

9 Save, LORD: let the king hear us when we call.

Psalm 51:17

Psalm 69:1-3

1 Save me, O God; for the waters are come in unto my soul.

2 I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me.

3 I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.

O Come to the altar

O Come to the altar

[Verse 1:]

Are you hurting and broken within

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

Jesus is calling

Have you come to the end of yourself

Do you thirst for a drink from the well

Jesus is calling

[Chorus:]

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

[Verse 2:]

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes

Come today there's no reason to wait

Jesus is calling

Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy

From the ashes a new life is born

Jesus is calling

[Chorus x2:]

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

[Bridge x2:]

Oh what a Savior

Isn't he wonderful

Sing alleluia, Christ is risen

Bow down before him

For he is Lord of all

Sing alleluia, Christ is risen

[Chorus x2:]

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

[Verse 3:]

Bear your cross as you wait for the crown

Tell the world of the treasure you've found

[Verse 1:]

Are you hurting and broken within

Overwhelmed by the weight of your sin

Jesus is calling

Have you come to the end of yourself

Do you thirst for a drink from the well

Jesus is calling

[Chorus:]

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

[Verse 2:]

Leave behind your regrets and mistakes

Come today there's no reason to wait

Jesus is calling

Bring your sorrows and trade them for joy

From the ashes a new life is born

Jesus is calling

[Chorus x2:]

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

[Bridge x2:]

Oh what a Savior

Isn't he wonderful

Sing alleluia, Christ is risen

Bow down before him

For he is Lord of all

Sing alleluia, Christ is risen

[Chorus x2:]

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

[Verse 3:]

Bear your cross as you wait for the crown

Tell the world of the treasure you've found

O come to the altar

The Father's arms are open wide

Forgiveness was bought with

The precious blood of Jesus Christ

Psalm 43:4

Then I will go to the altar of God, to God, my joy and my delight. I will praise you with the lyre, O God, my God.

Prodigal father's open arms to welcome the son back home. God is intensely looking for him rather than condemning him.

Doctrine of God, Christ, Man, Salvation, Repentance, 

Philippines 3: and 

1Peter 1;19

but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or defect. 

Ephesians 1:17

In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace

Isaiah 61:3

To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.