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June 21

Lesson 3 (KJV)

Receive Wisdom’s Gifts

Devotional Reading: Job 28:12–28

Background Scripture: Job 1; 42; Proverbs 8

Proverbs 8:8–14, 17–21

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.

10 Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold.

11 For wisdom is better than rubies;, and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.

12 I wisdom dwell with prudence and find out knowledge of witty inventions.

13 The fear of the Lord is to hate evil: pride, and arrogancy, and the evil way, and the froward mouth, do I hate.

14 Counsel is mine, and sound wisdom: I am understanding; I have strength.

17 I love them that love me, and those that seek me early shall find me.

18 Riches and [honor] are with me; yea, durable riches, and righteousness.

19 My fruit is better than gold, yea, than fine gold; and my revenue than choice silver.

20 I lead in the way of righteousness, in the midst of the paths of judgment:

21 That I may cause those that love me to inherit substance; and I will fill their treasures.

 Key Verses

Receive my instruction, and not silver; and knowledge rather than choice gold. For wisdom is better than rubies; and all the things that may be desired are not to be compared to it.—Proverbs 8:10, 11

Many Faces of Wisdom

Unit 1: Wisdom in Proverbs

Lessons 1–4

Lesson Aims

After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:

1. Describe the blessings of godly wisdom.

2. Explain why the benefits of godly wisdom far outweigh those associated with material wealth.

3. Write a prayer on behalf of someone that godly wisdom will guide his or her lifestyle.

Lesson Outline

Introduction

A. Dispersal of Wealth

B. Lesson Context

I. Wisdom’s Words (Proverbs 8:8–14)

A. Based on Truth (vv. 8, 9)

B. Better Than Riches (vv. 10, 11)

C. Bringing Discernment (vv. 12–14)

Temperamental

II. Wisdom’s Wealth (Proverbs 8:17–21)

A. Promised to Seekers (v. 17)

B. Providing Real Treasure (vv. 18–21)

A Different Inheritance

Conclusion

A. … And Wise?

B. Prayer

C. Thought to Remember

HOW TO SAY IT

choleric	kah-lay-rihk.
Ecclesiastes	Ik-leez-ee-as-teez.
Hippocrates	Hih-paw-cruh-teez.
melancholic	mehl-ahn-kah-lik.
phlegmatic	flehg-ma-tik.
sanguine	san-gwin.
Solomon	Sol-o-mun.

What Do You Think? What steps can we take to ensure that our words live up to the standard of Proverbs 8:8? Digging Deeper How might this verse speak to the concept of a “little white lie”?

What Do You Think? What appointments should appear in the schedule of someone committed to [growing] in wisdom rather than to the pursuit of material wealth? Digging Deeper What is your reaction to this witticism: “Money is only a means to an end, and when you don’t have it, that’s the end”?

What Do You Think? What are some tangible ways that we should express our hatred of evil? Digging Deeper Is it possible that hating evil can become its own misguided form of evil? Why, or why not?

What Do You Think? If you suddenly had double the amount of godly wisdom you have now, what would neighbors notice differently about the way you live? Digging Deeper What would you be willing to give up in order to make time to devote to “wisdom doubling”?

What Do You Think? What opportunities do you have to teach children to distinguish worldly wisdom from godly wisdom? Digging Deeper How will you pray for the [opportunity] to do so?

Prayer

Father, thank You for the abundance of gifts that You provide to those who choose to heed the call of Wisdom. Thank You for examples of that wisdom who have shaped us over the years. Help us to be such examples to those in our spheres of influence. In Jesus’ name, we pray. Amen.

Thought to Remember

Before wisdom’s gifts can be opened and treasured, they must be sought.

 Redford, Douglas, Jim Eichenberger, and Larry Shallenberger. “Receive Wisdom’s Gifts.” The KJV Standard Lesson Commentary, 2019–2020. Ed. Ronald L. Nickelson et al. Vol. 67. Colorado Springs, CO: Standard Publishing, 2020. 367. Print.