Worship Service

Proverbs 31:10-31

10 [a]A wife of noble character who can find?
 She is worth far more than rubies.
11 Her husband has full confidence in her
 and lacks nothing of value.
12 She brings him good, not harm,
 all the days of her life.
13 She selects wool and flax
 and works with eager hands.
14 She is like the merchant ships,
 bringing her food from afar.
15 She gets up while it is still night;
 she provides food for her family
 and portions for her female servants.
16 She considers a field and buys it;
 out of her earnings she plants a vineyard.
17 She sets about her work vigorously;
 her arms are strong for her tasks.
18 She sees that her trading is profitable,
 and her lamp does not go out at night.
19 In her hand she holds the distaff
 and grasps the spindle with her fingers.
20 She opens her arms to the poor
 and extends her hands to the needy.
21 When it snows, she has no fear for her household;
 for all of them are clothed in scarlet.
22 She makes coverings for her bed;
 she is clothed in fine linen and purple.
23 Her husband is respected at the city gate,
 where he takes his seat among the elders of the land.
24 She makes linen garments and sells them,
 and supplies the merchants with sashes.
25 She is clothed with strength and dignity;
 she can laugh at the days to come.
26 She speaks with wisdom,
 and faithful instruction is on her tongue.
27 She watches over the affairs of her household
 and does not eat the bread of idleness.
28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
 her husband also, and he praises her:
29 “Many women do noble things,
 but you surpass them all.”
30 Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;
 but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.
31 Honor her for all that her hands have done,
 and let her works bring her praise at the city gate.

Introduction – (Alexander Family)

I. A Parent’s Love

A. Proverbs 22:6  “Consider the Seed”

6 Start children off on the way they should go,
 and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

B. The need for grace

II. Challenge to Parents

A. Have a passionate spirituality (Prov. 31:28)

28 Her children arise and call her blessed;
 her husband also, and he praises her:

B. Have a Kingdom view

C. Be confessional

1. Kingdom

2. God is sovereign

3. Covenant/Relationship (1 John 3:1)

1 See what great love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called children of God! And that is what we are! 

D. Be ‘Down-to-Earth’ people

E. Discover

III. Embrace Truth (John 14:6)

6 Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 

· Gospel Truth ~ H. C. Q&A 1

1. Q. What is your only comfort in life and in death? 

A. That I am not my own1,but belong— body and soul, in life and in death2— to my faithful Savior, Jesus Christ.3 

He has fully paid for all my sins with his precious blood, 4 and has set me free from the tyranny of the devil.5He also watches over me in such a way6 that not a hair can fall from my head without the will of my Father in heaven;7in fact, all things must work together for my salvation.8   Because I belong to him, Christ, by his Holy Spirit, assures me of eternal life9and makes me wholeheartedly willing and ready from now on to live for him.10 

1 1 Cor. 6:19-20 

2Rom. 14:7-9 

3 1 Cor. 3:23; Titus 2:14 

4 1 Pet. 1:18-19; 1 John 1:7-9; 2:2 

5John 8:34-36; Heb. 2:14-15; 1 John 3:1-11 

6John 6:39-40; 10:27-30; 2 Thess. 3:3; 1 Pet. 1:5 

7Matt. 10:29-31; Luke 21:16-18 

8Rom. 8:28 

9Rom. 8:15-16; 2 Cor. 1:21-22; 5:5; Eph. 1:13-14 

10Rom. 8:1-17

Application ~2 Timothy 1:7

7 For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline

Thoughts for a Day

Proverbs 31:10-31

 · Re-read the scripture and discuss it.

 BLESSings - Pastor Phil

*Let me encourage you in RA’s Monthly Memory 😊*

Make it a matter of prayer

 John 15:9-17 

This morning I have a bag of suckers. As you can see, they come in many different flavors. (Name the flavors in the bag.) In my experience, kids can be particular about the flavor they choose, which means I almost always end up with only butterscotch suckers when all the other flavors are gone. Personally, I’m not sure why kids don’t want the butterscotch suckers--I love all the flavors, butterscotch or not! (Invite kids to share their favorite flavor and whether they’d ever choose butterscotch.) Sometimes we treat people like those last-to-be-chosen, butterscotch suckers. In outdoor games, certain kids are always the last to be chosen. Other times, kids leave others out from gatherings, parties, or other activities. Maybe sometimes there are reasons, like the child left out isn’t a great athlete, or maybe he or she is interested in different things than your friends. Whatever the reason, it doesn’t feel good to be left out. When was a time you felt left out or were chosen last? How did that make you feel? Did you know you weren’t alone in that sad time? Jesus was with you! He doesn’t want anyone to be left out. In the Bible, He reminded His friends that He loves ALL the children, no matter what they look like or what their interests and talents are. And He wants us to love others like that, too. He said, "Love each other as I have loved you." Today we’re going to think more about   how to love everyone and not leave anyone out--butterscotch or not. (Let kids choose a sucker.) Dear Father, help us to remember that Jesus taught us to love one another just as You loved Him and as He loved us. In Jesus' name, amen