Discourse on wisdom Chap. 1-9. How many wish they might begin again. Reality no beginning.
How to begin.
I. VS. 7. "FEAR OF THE LORD BEGINNING OF KNOWLEDGE."
A. Heb. word beginning here. Prime or first.
1. All true knowledge begins with the fear of the Lord.
B. What is meant by fear of the Lord?
1. Many neurotic fears: Recognition of His might and holiness.
2. Reverence and Awe.
3. Objectively - submission.
C. How is fear obtained?
1. Proper concept of God.
a. Creator - preserver - Redeemer
D. Image standing in His presence.
1. Appointment with Pres. Johnson.
2. How much more God.
E. Fear to displease Him.
F. Fear to disobey Him.
II. 9:10 "THE FEAR OF THE LORD THE BEGINNING OF WISDOM."
A. Different Heb. word begin - commencement sum total.
B. The fear of the Lord not only beginning but the sum total of wisdom and knowledge.
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Chuck Smith (1927 - 2013)
Pastor Chuck was used in the Jesus People revival where he was used along with others to minister to the hippy young people. They saw a work of the Spirit where many were added to the church and discipled. He has raised up many pastors who are a part of the Calvary Chapel movement now and where he pastors the large Costa Mesa church in California.The Calvary Chapel movement is based of simple principles that Chuck Smith taught over the years such as: The priority of agape love, Simple fellowship amongst the saints, the breaking of bread, the teaching of God's word chapter by chapter and verse by verse. And lastly and most importantly the principle not by might nor by power but by my spirit saith the Lord.