110508 Carpenter flock notes - Proverbs 2 esp. 1-11

General structure

I Development of character  (Aleph)  (1-11)

     A. If you will ...

     B. Then understand fear/knowledge of LORD/God

     C. Then understand r., j., e., & good path

II. Deliverance from the wicked  (Lamed)  (12-22)

     A. To deliver from the wicked man

     B. To deliver from the immoral woman

     C. Walk in the good way

Discuss repeated words, etc.

I. If you will

     1a  Accept the "catechism" by faith

     1b  Memorize and internalize with religious affection

     2  Pay attention to

     3  Desire

     4. Seek and sacrifice for

II. Then you will...

     5  Understand (perceive) find (arrive @)  F or L   know God

     6  For Divine origin of wisdom  knowledge understand

     7a sores up  (pun with v. 1b)

     7b-8  shield

              guards:  watch over, protect

              preserves:  cause a state or condition to remain.

III. Then understand  r., j., e., as in 1.3

     2. Pleasant  (enjoyed like a delicacy)  more than just knowing something

     3.  Not from an attack, but from bad choices.

APPLICATION:

 

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