Sunday PM Service
Teachers
Lesson Summary
During the Sunday PM service on December 15, 2024, the teacher opened by sharing his upcoming cataract surgery and asking the congregation to pray for his eyes. He then pivoted to the topic of wisdom, contrasting worldly notions of insight with a biblical definition that incorporates knowledge, experience, common sense, and a divine perspective. Using Dr. Bob Moorhead’s "Paradox of Our Age," he illustrated how modern society is flooded with material advancement yet suffers from spiritual decline. The lesson turned to Scripture, emphasizing the Bible’s wisdom literature—Job, Psalms, Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, and Song of Solomon. The teacher highlighted 1 Kings 4:32, noting Solomon’s authorship of over three thousand proverbs, and introduced Proverbs 30, uniquely written by the Gentile sage Agur. He explained that Agur’s sayings warn against misplaced pride and celebrate humility before God, drawing parallels to New Testament principles. The class concluded that true wisdom transcends cultural boundaries and is available to anyone who fears the Lord, encouraging believers to seek humility and divine insight in their daily lives.