The beginning of wisdom
The beginning of wisdom

The beginning of wisdom

Author: Oleg Boris
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The Beginning of Wisdom Handbook is a resource designed primarily for preachers and small group leaders who are involved in studying and proclaiming the truths of Scripture. It includes a simple algorithm for preparing an expository sermon, a brief overview of the book of Proverbs, and over 70 sermon outlines based on the book, along with questions for small group discussion. Because the book of Proverbs is rich in practical topics, the handbook will be useful for ministers of various church directions when planning lessons, conferences, and camps.

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A word of gratitude
Preface
On preparing an expository sermon
About the Book of Proverbs


Prov. 1:1-7. When does listening to proverbs make us wiser?
Prov. 1:8-19. How to avoid becoming a victim of the wicked?
Proverbs 1:20-33. Portrait of the Ignorant
Proverbs 2:1-8. A Wholesome Fear
Prov. 2:9-22. How does wisdom help us live righteously?
Proverbs 3:1-12. Laws of a Happy Life
Prov. 3:13-26. How to find safety in a dangerous world?
Prov. 3:26-35. How to recognize a righteous person?
Proverbs 4:1-19. What should you teach your children about wisdom?
Proverbs 4:20-27. The Basics of Healthy Living
Prov. 5. How can a man avoid adultery?
Prov. 6:1-5. The snare of being surety for one's neighbor
Prov. 6:6-11. How to avoid poverty? (Lessons for the lazy)
Prov. 6:12-19. Behavior with sad consequences
Prov. 6:20-35. How to teach your son to be a faithful husband to his wife?
Prov. 7. How to avoid temptation?
Proverbs 8:1-11. How to recognize the voice of wisdom?
Prov. 8:12-36. Three Manifestations of Wisdom
Ex. 9. Two fateful invitations
Prov. 10. How not to waste your life?
Proverbs 11. The wealth of the righteous
Prov. 12. How to gather a good “harvest of life”?
Prov. 13. How does wisdom help us to develop?
Ex. 14. How to get a good recommendation?
Prov. 15. How to know yourself?
Prov. 16:1-9. How to live in harmony with God?
Prov. 16:10-15. Five Values of Leaders Worthy of Respect
Proverbs 16:16-33. How to improve your life?
Prov. 17. Lessons from human experience
Prov. 18. How not to harm yourself and others?
Prov. 19. How to live a worthy life?
Proverbs 20:1-8. How can we distinguish between foolish and wise people?
Prov. 20:9-30. What is the benefit of reflecting on the life experiences of elders?
Prov. 21. What should we know about God's possibilities and the differences of people?
Proverbs 22:1-16. The Right Attitude
Prov. 22:17-29. Advice from the Wise
Prov. 23:1-14. How to protect yourself from problems?
Prov. 23:15-28. What makes a father’s heart glad?
Prov. 23:29-35. Dangerous Alcohol
Prov. 24:1-9. With whom should one associate in order to live well?
Prov. 24:10-22. The Value of Wisdom
Prov. 24:23-34. What should we know about justice and work?
Prov. 25:1-7. Four Criteria for Choosing a President
Prov. 25:8-28. How to find balance in life?
Proverbs 26:1-12. The Tragedy of the Fool
Prov. 26:13-16. The test for laziness
Prov. 26:17-28. How can we avoid getting into danger because of our words?
Proverbs 27:1-10. Commandments of wise conduct
Proverbs 27:11-27. Principles of Wisdom
Prov. 28:1-11. Summary of the righteous
Prov. 28:12-18. Why is it better to be righteous than wicked?
Prov. 28:19-28. How do our choices affect our lives?
Prov. 29. A ruler worthy of respect
Prov. 30:1-6. A Reality to Be Recognized
Prov. 30:7-9. Unusual requests to God
Prov. 30:10-14. What advice should you give to your descendants?
Prov. 30:15-23. Educational Observations
Prov. 30:24-28. Big Lessons from Small Animals
Prov. 30:29-33. How do respectful people differ from arrogant ones?
Prov. 31:1-9. Four truths that children should hear from their mother?
Proverbs 31:10-32. The Ideal Wife

Олег Борис

Oleg Borys is a pastor of the Ukrainian Bible Church in Lviv. He is the head of the School of Preachers, a teacher of homiletics and rhetoric at the Ukrainian Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married and has two sons with his wife, Tetyana.

Author Oleg Boris
ISBN 978-617-503-321-0
Year 2025
Cover Solid
Pages count 256
Language Ukrainian
Weight 419 g
Size 150 x 218 x 15

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Price ₴390.00
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