In Series #5 on Proverbs - Wisdom of Solomon - Animals & Creatures

1 Kings 4:29-32

He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.

He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon to the hyssop

that grows out of the wall. He spoke also of beasts, and of birds,

and of reptiles, and of fish.

And people of all nations came to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and from all the kings of the earth, who had heard of his wisdom

Students will learn the following:

• They will have a broader perspective of proverbs by understanding the life of Solomon

• Understand how Solomon acquired his great wisdom from animals

• Solomon is a person with great observation

• When he looks at animals, he is able to tap into the wisdom that God wants us to learn

• Children love animals

• We can also use animals to teach them wisdom

• Actually we can use these animal parables to do outreach work as a means to spread God's Word to others.

There are 6 Parts in this course

Part 1: Introduction

1. Solomon's wisdom from animals

1 Kings 4:32, He spoke also of beasts, and of birds, and of reptiles, and of fish.

- Pigs

- Flocks

- Herds

- Lions

- Ants

2. Agur's wisdom: Proverbs 30:24 Four things on earth are small, but they are exceedingly wise:

- Ants

- Rock badgers

- Locusts

- Lizards

Part 2: Pigs

Pro 11:22 Like a gold ring in a pig snout is a beautiful woman without discretion.

Part 3: Flocks + Herds: Have Right Attitude To DoYour Job Well & Be Successful

1. Flocks + Herds - Pro 27:23-24

2. Know well the condition of your flocks

3. Pay Attention to Your Herds

Part 4:Ants

Proverbs 6:6: Go the Ants and Learn Wisdom

They have no ruler, no overseer and no leader yet they can provide food in the summer

Part 5: Lions

1. Lion - King of the forest Pro 30:30

2. Lion - Growling

Pro 19:12; 20:2; 28:15

3. Lion - Boldness Pro 28:1

Part 6: Lions / Laziness

1. Pro 22:13; Pro 26:13 - There is a lion on the street

2. How Do you Face Difficulties?

3. Lazy Person - Lion Phobia

4. Lazy Person - Procrastination; Dilly Dally

Part 7: Four Small Creatures are Exceedingly Wise (Proverbs 30: 24)

1. Ants

2. Rock Badgers

3. Locusts

4. Lizards

Part 8: Life Application

Life Application is very important for each section

Be a man of wisdom!