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First Baptist Church Shallowater
THIS IS THE WAY - The Starting Point
Every life is shaped by the path we choose. THIS IS THE WAY is a bold, practical journey through the wisdom of Proverbs—where everyday choices set our direction and form who we become. It’s not about perfection, but about walking wisely, choosing well, and staying on the right path, one step at a time.
Locations & Times
First Baptist Church Shallowater
703 Avenue J, Shallowater, TX 79363, USA
Sunday 8:45 AM
WEEK 1
Everybody is following a way. Proverbs asks whether your way is actually making you wise.
Solomon - famous for his wisdom. Wisest person on earth.
David’s son - lineage of King David, man after God’s own heart
King of Israel - connected to God’s covenant people.
David’s son - lineage of King David, man after God’s own heart
King of Israel - connected to God’s covenant people.
But biblical wisdom is not:
- life hacks
- productivity optimization
- vague motivational advice
Biblical wisdom is covenant instruction for learning how to live under God’s rule.
- life hacks
- productivity optimization
- vague motivational advice
Biblical wisdom is covenant instruction for learning how to live under God’s rule.
WISDOM + DISCIPLINE → UNDERSTANDING
Wisdom = חָכְמָה (chokmah)
- Skill
- Craftsmanship
- Expertise
- Competence in living
- Skill
- Craftsmanship
- Expertise
- Competence in living
Discipline = מוּסָר (musar)
- Correction
- Training
- Formation
- Correction
- Training
- Formation
Insight = בִּינָה (binah)
- Discernment.
- The ability to distinguish between things that are similar.
- Discernment.
- The ability to distinguish between things that are similar.
DISCIPLINE + RIGHTEOUSNESS +JUSTICE + FAIRNESS → SUCCESS
Successful - Root: שָׂכַל (sakal)
- Prudence
- Insight
- Wise dealing
- Acting wisely
- Success that flows from wise action
- Prudence
- Insight
- Wise dealing
- Acting wisely
- Success that flows from wise action
Righteousness - right relationships with God and people.
Justice - Usually means speaking up for the marginalized and oppressed. Protecting the vulnerable. Standing up for what is right.
Fairness - Straight, not crooked. Upright.
PROVERBS PRODUCE PROTECTION
Proverbs wants for us to be able to see the shifty ways our culture tries to deceive us.
HUMILITY + HARD WORK > SELF ASSURANCE
REVERENCE → WISDOM
Wisdom is walking with Jesus.
God,
You alone are Holy and wise.
I surrender to You.
Teach me Your ways.
Amen
You alone are Holy and wise.
I surrender to You.
Teach me Your ways.
Amen
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