
Solomon's image of a gold ring in a pig's snout warns that beauty without discretion harms women; cultivate inner discretion and fear of God, valuing inner beauty over external adornment.
Know well the condition of your work, like a shepherd knowing his flocks, and diligent practice will provide clothing, food, and security for your household.
Train your herds by pairing oxen, teaching them to walk together and work in unison, to plow fields and transport loads, yielding productive strength.
Observe ants' self-organized diligence and teamwork as they prepare for winter by storing food, carrying heavy loads, and building bridges without leaders.
Compare the lazy person's excuses of a lion in the streets with the ants that carry heavy leaves, and learn to face difficulties head-on rather than make excuses.
Explore proverbs 30's four small creatures—ants, rock badgers, locusts, and lizards—and learn why they are exceedingly wise despite being weak and lacking a king, providing food in summer.
Explore how tiny ants, including carpenter, fire, and crazy ants, demonstrate teamwork, build anthills with layered food stores, and teach diligence, strength, and wisdom.
Read a chapter a day from proverbs and share insights with friends to learn and apply wisdom weekly. Commit to diligent work, pay attention, and learn from animals, avoiding laziness.
In Series #5 on Proverbs - Wisdom of Solomon - Animals & Creatures
1 Kings 4:29-32
He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.
He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon to the hyssop
that grows out of the wall. He spoke also of beasts, and of birds,
and of reptiles, and of fish.
And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom
Students will learn the following:
They will have a broader perspective of proverbs by understanding the life of Solomon
Understand how Solomon acquired his great wisdom from animals
Solomon is a person with great observation
When he looks at animals, he is able to tap into the wisdom that God wants us to learn
Children love animals
We can also use animals to teach them wisdom
Actually we can use these animal parables to do outreach work as a means to spread God's Word to others.
There are 6 Parts in this course
Part 1: Introduction
1. Solomon's wisdom from animals
1 Kings 4:32, He spoke also of beasts, and of birds, and of reptiles, and of fish.
- Pigs
- Flocks
- Herds
- Lions
- Ants
2. Agur's wisdom: Proverbs 30:24 Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise:
- Ants
- Rock badgers
- Locusts
- Lizards
Part 2: Pigs
Pro 11:22 Like a gold ring in a pig snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.
Part 3: Flocks + Herds: Have Right Attitude To Do Your Job Well & Be Successful
1. Flocks + Herds - Pro 27:23-24
2. Know well the condition of your flocks
3. Pay Attention to Your Herds
Part 4: Ants
Proverbs 6:6: Go the Ants and Learn Wisdom
They have no ruler, no overseer and no leader yet they can provide food in the summer
Part 5: Lions
1. Lion - King of the forest Pro 30:30
2. Lion - Growling
Pro 19:12; 20:2; 28:15
3. Lion - Boldness Pro 28:1
Part 6: Lions / Laziness
1. Pro 22:13; Pro 26:13 - There is a lion on the street
2. How Do you Face Difficulties?
3. Lazy Person - Lion Phobia
4. Lazy Person - Procrastination; Dilly Dally
Part 7: Four Small Creatures are Exceedingly Wise (Proverbs 30: 24)
1. Ants
2. Rock Badgers
3. Locusts
4. Lizards
Part 8: Life Application
Life Application is very important for each section
Be a man of wisdom!
See you inside,
Rosa