Wisdom and Words (Proverbs 10:19)

Learn to hold your tongue and think before you speak Proverbs 10v19 Proverbs 15v28 Proverbs 18v6-7 Refuse to engage in gossip, but be trustworthy Proverbs 11v13 Proverbs 20v19 Proverbs 26v20-22 Have nothing to do with lies, but be known for your truthfulness Proverbs 12v18-19 Proverbs 26v23-28 Proverbs 16v13

1. What’s John’s angle? Jesus does the impossible Jesus is sovereignly in control Jesus is outrageously generous 2. What are the Exodus links? The Moses-like prophet/king The Exodus-providing/rescuing God 3. So what? Faith that Jesus can do the impossible Feast in Jesus’ name Fear no evil Jesus is with you

Intro: One God or Many? Problems either way? e.g. Greek “Gods”, “Chaotic Polytheism”, Solitary “Allah” , “Unitarian Monotheism” Accusation: how dare Jesus claim equality with God? 2 gods!? (17-18) Answer: (19-30) 1. Jesus = the Divine SON ? Co-equal with the Father; ? One (not competing) with the Father What can only God do? Ability to give life (21, 26) Authority to judge (22, 27) ? So our reaction to Jesus’ words in this life decides our eternity (23-25) Q. But how can we be sure? 2. The

Wisdom for parents and their children: Set a godly example - Proverbs 20v7 Teach them the gospel - Proverbs 22v6 Lovingly discipline them - Proverbs 13v24 and Proverbs 29v15 Wisdom for children and their parents: Listen to their wisdom - Proverbs 23v22-25 Serve them diligently - Proverbs 10v4-5 Do not dishonour them - Proverbs 19v26 and Proverbs 20v20