The Ladies’ Corner

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

 

 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR

 

The Influential Wife

 

 

“Every wise woman buildeth her house:

but the foolish

plucketh it down with her hands.“

Proverbs 14:1

   

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

 

1 Kings 11:4 For it came to pass, when Solomon was old, that his wives turned away his heart after other gods: and his heart was not perfect with the LORD his God, as was the heart of David his father.

It has once been said, “Your influence is either negative or positive, never neutral.” Throughout history and the Bible this truth is brought to light within the marital relationship. The influence of a wife has marred the character of some good men, and has fueled the fire of hate an evil in some.

 

I.     The _______________ Wife

       A. __________ (Genesis 3:16) Eve was easily persuaded to doubt what God had said in regards to the forbidden tree. Eve gave to her husband Adam, and he did eat. Adam blames Eve for his disobedience to God. (Genesis 3:12) As a result, we are all born with sin. (Romans 5:12)

 

     B. __________ (Genesis 16:1-3) The possibility of ever becoming a mother had died within the heart of Sarah. And forgetting the promise made to her and Abraham, she told Abraham to take her handmaid Hagar. And Abraham’s response – “And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai.”

 

II. The _______________ and _______________ Wife

     A. __________ (1 Kings 21:25)

     B. __________ (2 Chronicles 21:5-6; 24:7) The daughter was more wicked than the mother.

     C. __________ (Matthew 14:1-11)  

 

III. The _______________ Wife

     A. __________ (Genesis 27) Isaac was unaware what was going on. His wife took advantage of the fact that Isaac was getting old and his sight was failing.

     B. __________ (Genesis 39) The lies of this wife persuaded her husband’s wrath to be kindled (v. 19), causing the imprisonment of Joseph.  

 

IV.  The _______________ Wife (Job 2:9-10)

     A. __________. She could not persuade her husband to go against what he knew to be right. Job rebuked her as a foolish woman.

 

V.   The _______________ and _______________ Wife

     A. _______________ (1 Samuel 1:5)

     B. _______________ (Ezekiel 24:15-27)

     C. _______________ (Proverbs 31:10-12, 23, 28; 12:4)

     D. _______________ (Luke 1:6)

     E. _______________ (Matthew 1:18:19)

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up

all verses, and entered in all information for yourself.

 

 

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Answer Key – Vessels Unto Honour

The Influential Wife

 

 

I.     The Doubting Wife

       A. Eve 

       B. Sarah 

 

 

II. The Dangerous and Dominating Wife

     A. Jezebel 

- Destroyed God’s Prophet (1 Kings 18:4-13)

- Planned Elijah’s Death (1 Kings 19:1-2)

- Planned and executed Naboth’s murder (1 Kings 21:1-15)

     B. Athaliah

     C. Herodias

 

 

III. The Deceptive Wife

     A. Rebekah

     B. Potipher’s Wife

 

 

IV.  The Discouraging Wife (Job 2:9-10)

     A. Job’s wife

 

 

V.   The Dedicated and Delightful Wife

     A. Hannah

     B. Ezekiel’s wife

     C. Virtuous woman

     D. Elizabeth

     E. Mary

 

 

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Remember:

“A tongue 3 inches long can ruin a man 6 feet tall”. 

 

 

Don’t use your wifely ambitions to help

your home and husband betray that which is Godly. 

Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC
Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

  VESSELS UNTO HONOUR
 

Housekeeping

 

 

“She looketh well to the ways of her household,

and eateth not the bread of idleness.“

Proverbs 31:27 
 

In Luke 10:40-41, Martha was never reproved for being a good housekeeper but rather for letting her work come between her and the Lord. And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things: But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.

 

Titus 2:5 “… keepers at home … that the word of God be not blasphemed.“ 

In the Greek, “keepers at home” means caring for the house, working at home 
a) the (watch or) keeper of the house 
b) keeping at home and taking care of household affairs
c) a domestic (the career is the home, children)

 

A. Honouring to the LORD.  Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31

* Does the way you keep your household truly honour the Lord? 

 

B. Honouring to your Husband. Proverbs 31:10, 12, 28

Is it not a good thing to keep a clean, ordered household for your husband? A Husband’s main job is outside the home. Ladies, your main duty is within the home. One of those duties is housekeeping. What would happen if our husbands worked the way we keep house?

Example: She will do him good and not evil all the days of her life. Proverbs 31:12
It is good to keep a clean home for him. 

C. Honourable for your Children.

 

1. Will your children refer to you to your manner of keeping the family household as blessed?
2. Is it a good example?
3. Is it good training for them?
4. Will they enjoy bringing friends to a tidy, clean-smelling home? Is yours such a testimony?

A. Work 

B. Time

C. Energy 

D. Scheduling

E. Diligence
1. Attitude Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. Proverbs 4:23
2. Awareness  She looketh well to the ways of her household, and eateth not the bread of idleness. Proverbs 31:27
3. Action – do not be a PROCRASTINATOR

A. Sometimes you can do two jobs at same time. 
B. Train the children to help. This will help in long term. 
C. If haven’t used it in a while, pitch it. 
D. House-cleaning music.
E. Get organized.

A. Pleasing God
B. Praise of Husband
C. Praise from Children
D. Good Testimony
E. Peace of Mind 
F. Less Stress
G. Happy Home

 

 

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A Mother’s Pay Check

When you get discouraged, about all there is to do;
When chores just seem to pile up high, and you want to cry “boo hoo!”
Pause a moment and consider, before that great big sigh;
Our reward is not of this earth, nor does it have wings for to fly.

Should not we work all the harder, knowing ’tis not of silver, nor of gold,
but was planned for us by the Father, in bygone days of old?
And one day when we enter, Heaven’s pearly gates,
We’ll see our pay check was long in coming,but will know ’twas worth the wait.

For what on this earth can compare, to the words we long to hear;
Spoken from our Master’s lips “Well done, well done, my dear!
You took what you were given, and plodded and worked faithfully,
Well done: A good and faithful servant, Thou hast been to Me!”

(Poem Written by Angela Trenholm on January 24th, 2001)

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Faithfulness is not much to ask for,

 

even from a pile of dust!
 

People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC
Taught by Mrs. Madle

Extra Handout – Source Unknown

 

 

Goals for our Children

 

Our goals for our children should be similar so Paul’s goals for the churches – that they would walk worthy of the Lord (Colossians 1:10) We obediently do what we are called so do by bringing our children up in she nurture and admonition of the Lord ( Ephesians. 6:4) We pray for our children just as Paul prayed for she churches. “Daily, always, in every prayer, without ceasing” – were some of she words used so describe his prayers for she churches. Through Christ’s strength, we resolutely disciple and teach our children.

We don’s become weary when she task of raising our children is long and difficult. Our contentment is in our relationship wish Jesus Christ and joy in Him rasher than in what is or isn’t happening on our children’s lives. “Contentment”, then, means we rest in the Lord’s working in our children’s lives. “Being confident of this very thing, that He which hash begun a good work in you will perform is until she day of Jesus Christ.” (Phil. 1:6) We keep our eyes on Jesus and trust Him!

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle
 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR

The Clouds of Life
 

Ladies meeting: September 18, 2000

 

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

 

 

  And we know that all things work together for good

 

to them that love God,

 

to them who are the called according to his purpose.

 

  Romans 8:28

 

I) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Rainbow of Promise 

1 Kings 8:56 Blessed be the LORD, that hath given rest unto his people Israel, according to all that he promised: there hath not failed one word of all his good promise, which he promised by the hand of Moses his servant. 

Romans 4:18-21 Who against hope believed in hope, that he might become the father of many nations, according to that which was spoken, So shall thy seed be. And being not weak in faith, he considered not his own body now dead, when he was about an hundred years old, neither yet the deadness of Sara’s womb: He staggered not at the promise of God through unbelief; but was strong in faith, giving glory to God; And being fully persuaded that, what he had promised, he was able also to perform.

2 Peter 1:4 Whereby are given unto us exceeding great and precious promises: that by these ye might be partakers of the divine nature, having escaped the corruption that is in the world through lust.

1 John 2:25 And this is the promise that he hath promised us, even eternal life.

A) Promise of Answered Prayer 

Jeremiah 33:3 Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not.

Isaiah 65:24 And it shall come to pass, that before they call, I will answer; and while they are yet speaking, I will hear.

B) Promise of Forgiveness of Sin – to His Children 

1 John 1:9 If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

C) Promise of Divine Guidance 

Psalm 48:14 For this God is our God for ever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.  

D) Promise of Strength 

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

Isaiah 41:10 Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

2 Chronicles 16:9 For the eyes of the LORD run to and fro throughout the whole earth, to shew himself strong in the behalf of them whose heart is perfect toward him.

 

II) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Glory of the Lord’s Presence.

Exodus 13:21-22 And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night: He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, from before the people.
A) The Lord’s Presence will give Rest.

Exodus 33:14 And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.

Exodus 16:10 And it came to pass, as Aaron spake unto the whole congregation of the children of Israel, that they looked toward the wilderness, and, behold, the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud.

Mark 4:39 And he arose, and rebuked the wind, and said unto the sea, Peace, be still. And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm.

B) The Lord’s Presence will bring Comfort in Trials 

Isaiah 43:1-5  But now thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine. When thou passest through the waters, I will be with thee; and through the rivers, they shall not overflow thee: when thou walkest through the fire, thou shalt not be burned; neither shall the flame kindle upon thee. For I am the LORD thy God, the Holy One of Israel, thy Saviour: I gave Egypt for thy ransom, Ethiopia and Seba for thee. Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: therefore will I give men for thee, and people for thy life. Fear not: for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;

C) The Lord’s Presence will bring Courage in Battle 

Ephesians 6:11-18 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might. Put on the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places. Wherefore take unto you the whole armour of God, that ye may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand. Stand therefore, having your loins girt about with truth, and having on the breastplate of righteousness; And your feet shod with the preparation of the gospel of peace; Above all, taking the shield of faith, wherewith ye shall be able to quench all the fiery darts of the wicked. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God: Praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, and watching thereunto with all perseverance and supplication for all saints;

Deuteronomy 20:1 And it shall be, if it make thee answer of peace, and open unto thee, then it shall be, that all the people that is found therein shall be tributaries unto thee, and they shall serve thee.

2 Kings 6:17 And Elisha prayed, and said, LORD, I pray thee, open his eyes, that he may see. And the LORD opened the eyes of the young man; and he saw: and, behold, the mountain was full of horses and chariots of fire round about Elisha.

 
III) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Rain of Blessing 

1 Kings 18:44-46 And it came to pass at the seventh time, that he said, Behold, there ariseth a little cloud out of the sea, like a man’s hand. And he said, Go up, say unto Ahab, Prepare thy chariot, and get thee down, that the rain stop thee not. And it came to pass in the mean while, that the heaven was black with clouds and wind, and there was a great rain. And Ahab rode, and went to Jezreel. And the hand of the LORD was on Elijah; and he girded up his loins, and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.

- size of a man’s hand, then the sky was completely black

Psalm 24:4-5 He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn deceitfully. He shall receive the blessing from the LORD, and righteousness from the God of his salvation.

 

 

You need a pure heart to receive the blessings of God.

 

IV) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Covering of His protection

Psalm 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering; and fire to give light in the night.

Psalm 61:1-8 To the chief Musician upon Neginah, A Psalm of David. Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer. From the end of the earth will I cry unto thee, when my heart is overwhelmed: lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For thou hast been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. I will abide in thy tabernacle for ever: I will trust in the covert of thy wings. Selah. For thou, O God, hast heard my vows: thou hast given me the heritage of those that fear thy name. Thou wilt prolong the king’s life: and his years as many generations. He shall abide before God for ever: O prepare mercy and truth, which may preserve him. So will I sing praise unto thy name for ever, that I may daily perform my vows.

Psalm 62:8 Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us.

Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower: the righteous runneth into it, and is safe.

 

V) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Strength of His Power

Psalm 68:34  Ascribe ye strength unto God: his excellency is over Israel, and his strength is in the clouds.

Psalm 28:7 The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.

Psalm 23 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake. Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Psalm 73:26 My flesh and my heart faileth: but God is the strength of my heart, and my portion for ever.

Psalm 46:1 God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.

 

VI) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Dew of His Grace

Proverbs 3:20 By his knowledge the depths are broken up, and the clouds drop down the dew.

2 Corinthians 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

1 Corinthians 10:13 There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.

 

“The Will of God Will Not Lead You
 

Where The Grace of God Cannot Keep You!”

 

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VII) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Word of His Testimony

Psalm 99:7 He spake unto them in the cloudy pillar: they kept his testimonies, and the ordinance that he gave them.- Long one, just read it. Talks about the Word of God.

Psalm 19:7 The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the soul: the testimony of the LORD is sure, making wise the simple.

Psalm 119

Matthew 17:5 While he yet spake, behold, a bright cloud overshadowed them: and behold a voice out of the cloud, which said, This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye him.

Luke 9:35 And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

 

 

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The Clouds are not the clogs that hinder us;
 

they are the bringer of showers that bless us.

 

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Outline:

 

I) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Rainbow of Promise 

(1 Kings 8:56; Romans 4:18-21; 2 Peter 1:4; 1 John 2:25)

A) Promise of Answered Prayer 

(Jeremiah 33:3; Isaiah 65:24)

B) Promise of Forgiveness of Sin – to His Children 

(1 John 1:9)

C) Promise of Divine Guidance 

(Psalm 48:14)

D) Promise of Strength 

(Isaiah 40:31; 41:10; 2 Chronicles 16:9)

II) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Glory of the Lord’s Presence. 

(Exodus 13:21-22; 16:10)

A) The Lord’s Presence will give Rest. 

(Exodus 33:14; Mark 4:39)

B) The Lord’s Presence will bring Comfort in Trials  

(Isaiah 43:1-5)

C) The Lord’s Presence will bring Courage in Battle 

(Ephesians 6:11-18; Deuteronomy 20:1; 2 Kings 6:17)

III) The Clouds of Life will bring: 

The Rain of Blessing  (I Kings 18:44-46 – size of a man’s hand, then the sky was completely black, Psalms 24:4-5)

IV) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Covering of His protection 

(Psalm 105:39; 61:1-8; 62:8; Proverbs 18:10)

V) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Strength of His Power

(Psalm 68:34; 28:7; 23:2; 73:26; 46:1)

VI) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Dew of His Grace 

(Proverbs 3:20; 2 Corinthians 12:9; 1 Corinthians 10:13)

VII) The Clouds of Life will bring: The Word of His Testimony

(Psalm 99:7; 19:7; Psalm 119; Matthew 3:17; 17:5; Luke 3:22; 9:35)

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle
Extra Handout

Source Unknown, but most likely notes from classes at

Oklahoma Baptist College

 

Checklist for a Christian Bride

 

1. Do I know that the man I love has a clear testimony of his faith in Jesus Christ? Is he walking in obedience to God’s Word, faithful in the house of God and known for his Christian testimony? Does he know and love the Word of God? (2Corinthians.6:14-18; 2Pt.3:18)

2. Do I feel confident that he will take the spiritual leadership in the home? Is his relationship with the Lord day by day stable and happy? (Genesis. 18:19; Joshua. 24:15)

3. Am I really committed to the fact that marriage is in the eyes of God, “until death do us part” without any consideration of any other alternative. (Genesis 2:24; Matthew 19:1, 1Corinthians. 7:10)

4. Have I faced the fact that genuine love us not merely a romantic, emotional response in the heat of passion but that it includes a deliberate continuance of concern and tenderness even in the dark, difficult days when all my romantic feelings may be subdued by pressures of poverty or sickness or tiredness or hard work? (Proverbs 31:10-12; Titus 2:4)

5. Am I committed to the wifely submission taught in God’s Word? Can I be submissive even when I think I am right, or when I do not understand the reason for my husband’s demands? Am I willing to practice a cheerful attitude of submission as well as a daily performance of my husband’s wished and desires? (Ephesians. 5:22-23; 1 Peter 3:1-2)

6. Am I willing to joyfully, follow God’s leading in the life of my husband, to go, wholeheartedly, wherever God calls him, to do everything in my power to contribute to his ministry and to encourage his service for the Lord? (Genesis12:1,4,5; Hebrews 11:8)

7. Have I asked God to make me the best possible wife and mother J can be? Can I honestly say that I find joy in the prospect of giving myself completely to satisfy the needs of my husband – physical, social, emotional and spiritual? (Genesis 2:18; Psalm121:1,2)

8. Do I know, beyond a doubt, that thus man us God’s best choice for me? Would I be willing to give hum up -perhaps never to marry- should God indicate that was not His will for me? (Romans 12:1-2)

 

9. Have I accepted the fact that I cannot change this man; that I am marrying him for what he is now, not for what I hope he will become?

10. Have I come to the point where I can say, honestly and sincerely: “Lord, I am yours; this man I love is yours, and thus marriage is yours. I now acknowledge your right to do with us anything that will bring glory and honor to your name. Amen”? (I Corinthians. 6:19, 20; Luke 22: 42 -example of Christ’s submission)

 

** A successful marriage is a triangle – a man, a woman, and God**
 

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR

A Right Heart

 
Give ear, O my people, to my law: incline your ears

to the words of my mouth.

Psalm 78:1

 

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

 

 

Text: Psalms 78:1-8, 36-37

From the heart proceeds all the actions and motives of man. (Proverbs 4:23-27) What is in your heart? Is your heart righteous or wicked? Many seeds of good and bad are planted within the heart. Eventually they will take root, sprout, grow and eventually manifest themselves through you. 

The children of Israel had forgotten the many blessings that the Lord had bestowed upon them – His guidance, protection, provision, and even His forgiveness. Israel continually sinned against the Lord. God would bring chastisement; Israel would repent, but not long after they would be back to their murmuring, complaining, ways of idolatry, and seeking their own ways. Why? Psalm 78:37 – “For their heart was not right with him, neither were they stedfast in his covenant.“ 

 

I. Heart of Wickedness
A. ________________________ (Jeremiah 17:9)
B. ________________________ (Deuteronomy 9:7, 23-24; Ps. 5:10; 78:8; 107:10-11)
C. ________________________ (Psalm 101:5; Proverbs 18:12; 21:4)
D. ________________________ (Hebrews 3:12)
E. ________________________ (Proverbs 14:30; 23:17)

 

II. Heart of Righteousness
A. ______________________ (Deuteronomy 4:29; 10:12; Psalm 69:32; 105:4; Isaiah 55:6; Jeremiah 29:13; Hosea 10:12) 
B. ______________________ 
    1. ______________________________ (1 Thessalonians 5:17)
    2. ______________________________ (Psalm 55:17; Luke 2:37)
    3. ______________________________ (James 5:16)
C. ______________________ (Psalm 24:3-4; Proverbs 22:11; Matthew 5:8; 1 Timothy 1:5; 2 Timothy 2:22; 1 Peter 1:22)
D. ______________________ (Proverbs 15:13, 15; 17:22)

 

III. What Does God Do For The Heart
A. Creates a ___________________ heart (Psalm 51:10)
B. ____________ the heart (Jeremiah 11:20)
C. __________________ the heart (Proverbs 21:2; 24:12; Job 23:20)
D. __________________ the heart (Romans 8:27)

 

IV. How To Help Our Heart Condition
A. ______________________ (Romans 10:9-10)
B. _____________ God’s Word (Psalm 119:9-11)
C. Have a ________________ heart
    1. to _________________ God (Psalm 108:1; 138:1)
    2. to _________________ God (Psalm 112:7; Proverbs 3:5)
D. _____________God’s Word (Deuteronomy 11:32; 12:28; Psalm 105:45; Proverbs 23:26)
E. _____________ God’s Word (Psalm 119:2-3, 10, 69)

 

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up all verses,

and entered in all information for yourself.

 

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Answer Key

 

A Right Heart

 

I. Heart of Wickedness
A. Deceitful heart (Never be – especially with your husband)!
B. Rebellious heart
C. Proud heart 
D. Evil heart of unbelief
E. Envious heart

 

Questions to ask yourself.

 

Do I go out of my way to do wrong?

 

Do my actions help my husband, children, and others draw closer to the Lord, or do they push them away?

 

II. Heart of Righteousness
A. Seeking heart
B. Humble heart
    1. Faithful heart
    2. Servant’s heart
    3. Fervent in prayer
C. Pure heart
D. Merry heart

 

III. What Does God Do For The Heart
A. clean
B. tries
C. ponders
D. searches

IV. How To Help Our Heart Condition
A. Believe in the heart for salvation
B. Hide God’s Word in your heart
C. Fixed heart (firmly established)
    1. Praise
    2. Trust
D.  Observe, study
E. Seek

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

 

VESSELS UNTO HONOUR
 

Acceptable Speech
 

 

A word fitly spoken is like
apples of gold in pictures of silver.

Proverbs 25:11

 

All Bible quotations are from the  King James Version 1611

Proverbs 10:32 – “The __________ of the righteous know what is _____________________: but the ___________________ of the wicked speaketh ____________________________.”

Psalm 19:14 – “Let the ________________ of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be ________________________ in they sight, O Lord, my strength, and my redeemer.”

Definition of acceptable: That which may be received with pleasure; hence pleasing to the receiver; gratifying.

 
    I. Acceptable Speech

        A. ____________________________ (Ecclesiastes 10:12)
        B. ____________________________ (Proverbs 25:11)
        C. ____________________________ (Proverbs 16:24)
        D. ____________________________ (Ephesians 4:29)
        E. ____________________________ (Isaiah 50:4)
        F. ____________________________ (Psalms 37:30)
        G. ____________________________ (Song Of Solomon 4:3)

    II. Unacceptable Speech
        A. ____________________________ (Proverbs 29:20)
        B. ____________________________ (Psalms 101:5; Pr. 10:18)
        C. ____________________________ (Proverbs 6:16-17, 12:22, 13:5, 21:6, 26:28)
        D. ____________________________ (Proverbs 15:1)
        E. ____________________________ (Psalms 12:3, Pr. 7:21, 20:19)
        F. ____________________________ (2 Timothy 2:16)
        G. ____________________________ (Matthew 12:36; Job. 15:3)
        H. ____________________________ (Ezekiel 11:12; I Corinthians 15:33)

Keeping our mouth and tongue will spare us many troubles. (Proverbs 13:3, 21:23) As Christian ladies desiring to that which pleases the Lord, we should strive to have our speech acceptable to Him. (Romans 12:1) Proverbs 31:26 “She openeth her mouth with wisdom; and in her tongue is the law of kindness.“ 
 

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up

all verses, and entered in all information for yourself.
 

 

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Answer Key – Vessels Unto Honour

Acceptable Speech

 

 

     - lips
    – acceptable
    – mouth
    – frowardness
    – words
    – acceptable

    I. Acceptable Speech
        A. Gracious words
        B. Fitly spoken (timely)
        C. Pleasant words (even rebuke can be gracious)
        D. Edifying
        E. Comforting word (word in season)
        F. Words full of wisdom (wisdom is the application of knowledge.)
        G. Comely (becoming or beautiful) speech

    II. Unacceptable Speech
        A. Hasty words
        B. Slandering / backbiting (“privily” slandering – speaking evil of others to make ourselves look good)
        C. Lying tongue
        D. Grievous words
        E. Flattering / lying
        F. Profane & vain babblings (vain = worthless)
        G. Idle, unprofitable words (We should try avoiding such unnecessary words as “Gosh”, “Gee”, etc, they are just slang words for taking the Lord’s name in vain. Any good dictionary will back this up.)
        H. Evil communications (manners of the heathen – useless slang – Let’s put an effort into speaking as Christian ladies, and not as the world.)

 

 

 

If your lips would keep from slips

Five things observe with care;

Of whom you speak, to whom you speak,

And how and when and where.

Monthly Ladies meetings: People’s Baptist Church, Kelowna, BC

Teacher: Mrs. Wendy Madle

  March 2005

ABIGAIL : A WOMAN WHO RETAINED HONOUR

 

Proverbs 11:16 – “A gracious woman retaineth honour: and strong men retain riches.”

I Samuel 25:3 – “Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail: and she was a woman of good understanding, and of a beautiful countenance: but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.”

Abigail means `father of joy or cause of joy”. The Bible gives no indication of her genealogy or parentage. One can conclude from the events unfolded, that Abigail did have understanding of the teaching of the prophets of Israel. Abigail was married to a man that was a descendant of Caleb. A man that was “churlish and evil in his doings” may have inherited the land of Caleb but did not learn the character of -Caleb (Numbers 14:24). The marriage of Nabal and Abigail could have been, and most likely was, an arranged affair as was the custom with women having no voice in the arrangement.

How Abigail retained her honour (I Samuel 25)

I. The __________of Abigail (Pr. 4:7-9)

A. A woman of ______ _____________. (v.3) Proverbs.2:11/19:10-11
Abigail had both beauty and brains. But the beauty can be marred by the lack of discretion (Pr.11:22)
B. A woman of _________ ________________ (v.18) `:.made haste..” Time did not allow for e to be indecisive. She needed to act quickly and not second guess herself.
(NOTE: The context of this situation: Abigail was in a life and death situation with her husband essentially unavailable. If she did not act quickly, decisively and with wisdom, her whole household would be killed. The Bible does not excuse rash, spur of the moment decisions.)
C. A woman who could cope with the _______________ of the task at hand. (v.18-19) She was organized and executed her plan to save her family.

II. The ________ of Abigail (Ecclesiastes. 10:12; Col. 4:6)

A. _______________ – She addressed David as “my lord”
B. _____ _____ ______ ________ the blame. (v. 25)
C. _____ __________David of God’s protection to him (v.28)
D. __________comes from the Lord (v. 29-31)
E. ____ ________ is granted. Deut. 32:35; Ps. 94:1 Heb.10:30 Do t have the attitude “I will get even” when someone does wrong to you.

III The _____ of Abigail – meaning her habit. She conducted herself with utmost humility. (Pr.15:33/22:4/29:23)

A. She addressed David as “_____ ________.”
B. She _____ herself to the ground.
C. She refers to herself as “________ _______________.”
D. She became a __________ to the servants of David by washing their feet. (v.41)

 

Humility is strong-not bold; quiet-not speechless; sure-not arrogant. –Smith

 

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Although the Answer Key is provided,

I pray that it will only be used as a reference

after you have personally looked up all verses,

and entered in all information for yourself.

 

Answer key:

 

How Abigail retained her honour

 

I. The wisdom of Abigail

A. A woman of good understanding.
B. A woman of quick thinking

 

II. The Words of Abigail

A. Respectful
B. She was ready to accept the blame.
C. She reminded David of God’s protection to him
D. Revenge comes from the Lord
E. Her request is granted.

 

III. The way of Abigail – meaning her habit.

A. She addressed David as “my lord.”
B. She bowed herself to the ground.
C. She refers to herself as “thine handmaid”.
D. She became a servant to the servants of David by washing their feet.