5 men who followed solomon's instructions (proverbs 3:5-6)
Introduction:
1. In these verses Solomon revealed: a. some important instructions b. the special blessing that the Lord will provide for those who follow these instructions. 2. In our lesson we are examining passages that tell us about "5 men who followed Solomon's instructions." 3. Let us first consider . . . Discussion: I. ABRAHAM
A. God told Abraham to go to a place He would show him (Genesis 12:1-3). B. We read about Abraham's response in Genesis 12:4-5; Hebrews 11:8-10. C. Abraham followed Solomon's instructions. D. Consequently, God directed Abraham's paths. II. JOSEPH
A. Joseph's brothers sold him to some merchantmen who took him to Egypt (Genesis 37:28, 36). B. Later, Joseph told his brothers that God had directed him to Egypt, not them (Genesis 45: 4-8). C. Joseph followed Solomon's instructions. D. Consequently, God directed his paths. III. MOSES (Hebrews 11:23-28)
A. Moses followed Solomon's instructions. B. Consequently, God directed his paths. IV. PETER (Luke 5:1-11)
A. Peter learned an important lesson about following Solomon's instructions. B. Peter also learned an important lesson about having the Lord direct his paths. V. PAUL (Acts 16:6-12)
A. Paul certainly followed Solomon's instructions. B. Consequently, God directed his paths. C. Lydia and her household and the jailer and his house were converted. Conclusion:
1. In our lessons today we have emphasized Solomon's wise instructions found in Proverbs 3:5-6. 2. Let us: a. trust in the Lord with all our hearts b. avoid leaning unto our own understanding c. acknowledge the Lord in all our ways. 3. By complying with Solomon's wise instructions we are assured that the Lord will direct our paths.
