Fusion: week of 12/30

FAMILY THEME: WISDOM IN DAILY LIVING

Proverbs 10:4-5 ; 21:23 ; 23:4-5 ; 14:29

Applying God's wisdom to your life is the key to a successful life

and successful relationships.

1.  The Wise Have a Strong Work Ethic

     (Proverbs 10:4-5)

     Hard work produces not only provision or riches, but also a

     sense of accomplishment and fulfillment.

 
2.  The Wise Guard Their Words

     (Proverbs 21:23)

     When we choose our words wisely, we are able to bring

     good things like peace, healing, grace, and encouragement.

 
3.  The Wise Handle Money Generously and Carefully

     (Proverbs 23:4-5)

     Money and riches do not last; so don't make gaining

     wealth a priority in your life.

4.  The Wise Keep Their Temper Under Control

     (Proverbs 14:29)

     Out-of-control emotions can lead to devastating effects.

Fusion: week of 12/23

FAMILY THEME: WISE MEN SEEK HIM

Matthew 1:18 - 2:12

God's leading in our lives and in the lives of others who believe in Him

is quite miraculous! If we follow His lead, we may see incredible out-

comes.

1.  Wise People Are Open to God's Leading

     (Matthew 1:18-21 ; 2:1-2 ; 12)

     God's children have a choice to make: follow our own path

     and will, or follow what God has prepared for us.

 
2.  Wise People Follow God's Leading

     (Matthew 1:22-25 ; 2:1-2 ; 12)

     Understanding and knowing God's will for our lives should

     change the priorities and focus in all that we do.

 
3.  Wise People Worship the Savior Who Came to

     Live and Die for Us

     (Matthew 2:1-11)

     Even as a newborn, before He had done any good deeds

     or miracles, Jesus was worthy of worship.

Fusion: week of 12/16

FAMILY THEME: WISDOM IN RIGHTEOUS LIVING

Proverbs 23:24-25  ;  19:1  ;  29:23  ;  5:1-8

Wisdom is not a somewhere-out-there concept.

Biblical wisdom has everyday application. It 

makes a difference in our homes, our attitudes, 

our businesses, and even our sex lives.

1.  Righteous Living Starts at Home

     (Proverbs 23:24-25)

     The Church and the home are united in

     teaching us about God.

 
2.  Righteous Living Includes Honesty

     and Integrity

     (Proverbs 19:1)

     As Christians, we should live consistently

     righteous lives both publicly and privately.

 
3.  Righteous Living Includes Humility

     (Proverbs 29:33)

     God gives grace to those who are humble

     before Him.

4.  Righteous Living Includes Sexual

     Purity

     (Proverbs 5:1-8)

     God calls all Christians to avoid

     sexual immorality.

Fusion: week of 12/9

FAMILY THEME: THE NEED FOR WISDOM

Proverbs 8:5 ; 12:15 ; 29:16 ; 3:21-23

Proverbs describes four kinds of people: the simple, the fool,

the evil person, and the wise person. The first three desperately

need wisdom, and the fourth is able to demonstrate the blessings

of wisdom.

1.  The Simple Need to Learn God's Ways

     (Proverbs 8:5)

     God gives us wise instruction if we simply

     ask for it.

 
2.  The Fool Needs to Be Willing to Listen 

     and Change

     (Proverbs 12:15)

     True wisdom requires us to listen to hard 

     truth.

 
3.  The Evil Person Needs to Turn From Sin

     and Follow God's Ways

     (Proverbs 29:16)

     Sin will always lead us away from God 

     and His plan for us.

4.  The Wise are Blessed as They Live Out

     God's Wisdom

     (Proverbs 3:21-23)

     True joy comes in following God's wisdom

     for our lives.

Fusion: week of 12/2

FAMILY THEME: THE SOURCE OF WISDOM

Proverbs 1:1-33

Good judgment, fairness, discretion, peace, joy, and strength

all come as benefits of gaining godly wisdom. The book of

Proverbs sets out the collected wisdom of history's wisest

man for our instruction.

1.  God is The Source of Wisdom

     (Proverbs 1:1-7)

     True wisdom is only found in God.

 
2.  The Wise Avoid the Enticements of Sinners

     (Proverbs 1:8-19)

     Those who are wise know to avoid the smooth talk of

     the foolish.

 
3.  Rejecting God's Wisdom Leads to Dire Consequences

     (Proverbs 1:20-33)

     God gives us wisdom to help us avoid hardship.