Study Through the Gospels: Luke 1:5-7
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Proverbs 1:7
“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction” We come to an important concept in the book of Proverbs: the fear of the LORD . The fear of the LORD is an inclusion in the first nine chapters of Proverbs (cf. 9:10 – “ The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom, And knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”) which form a unit. It is also an inclusion for the entire book (cf. 31:30 – “Charm is deceitful and beauty is vain, But a woman who fears the LORD , she shall be praised”). So the fear of the LORD begins and ends the first section of Proverbs as well as begins and ends the book. It is also a prominent theme within the book itself. The fear of the LORD... • is the beginning of knowledge (Prov 1:7, 29; 2:5) • is the beginning of wisdom (9:10; 15:33), • instills confidence (14:26) • makes rich (22:4). • prolongs life (10:27), • is a fountain of life (14:27), • leads to life (19:2...
Psalm 1:6 - God Knows His Children
God knows His children. Isn’t that a wonderful sentence? God knows His children. This is the truth expressed in the final verse of Psalm 1. In direct contrast to the destruction of the wicked on the day of judgment in verse 5, verse 6 says that “ the LORD knows the way of the righteous. ” This is the ultimate reason why the righteous person is blessed: because the LORD knows him. He knows His children. This is more than a knowledge of their existence, for God knows all things. This is a statement of intimacy. God knows personally those who are His. In fact, the psalmist uses the personal name of God (LORD in all capital letters stands in place of the divine name Yahweh/Jehovah) demonstrating His intimacy with those whom He knows. To them He extends His grace and lovingkindness that they would not perish on the day of judgment but dwell in the house of the LORD forever and ever. If we have believed in Jesus Christ, we can know with certainty that we will never face the wrath o...