Dr. McKellar’s Lesson for June 7, 2020

Fear or Foolishness

Proverbs 1:1-19

1. General Overview 1-3

• authorship
• purpose: instruction and application

2. Stated Objective 4-6

• prudence, discretion and guidance

3. Primary Emphasis 7

• fear of the LORD
• reverence/awe/obedience

4. Specific Application 8-19

• attention to instruction (8-9)
• acknowledgement of wrong influences (10-17)
• avoidance of self-ambush (18-19)
• despising or delighting?

5. So What?

• Because true knowledge and wisdom flow from the fear of the LORD, make sure it’s the lens through which you view life.
• “Does it exalt the Savior? Does it humble the sinner? Does it promote holiness?” (Simeon)
• connection to Christ: 1 Cor. 1:18-25
• comfort and challenge from Psa. 130:3-4