Victory Fellowship Bible Study
273 23rd St. S.W., Barberton, OH 44203
Wednesdays at 7pm
Rev. Roderick D. Grabski (330) 858-0223
arod4God@neo.rr.com FACEBOOK: Roderick Grabski
CLASS TEN: Don’t Despise Little Duties
I. ANNOUNCEMENTS and PRAYER CONCERNS
II. Read / Listen to Ecclesiastes 10:1-20
a. What are your initial impressions or questions? Notable translation differences?
III. Little Things Matter (vv. 1-4)
a. (vs. 1) It doesn’t take much to ruin a good thing. (1 Corinthians 5:6)
b. (vv. 2-3) What folly is revealed in these verses?
c. (vs. 4) What good advice is being rendered here?
IV. A Topsy-Turvy World (vv. 5-7)
a. What is the evil and error that Solomon observes going on in the world?
V. Risk Involved in Whatever Work We Do (vv. 8-11)
a. (vs. 8) What criminal activity is described in this proverbs?
i. Psalms 7:15; 9:15; Proverbs 26:27
b. (vs. 9) What honest activity is described in this proverb? Why are the two compared?
c. (vv. 10-11) What is the point of these observations?
VI. The Folly of Loose Lips (vv. 12-15)
a. (vv. 12-13) In what ways does our speech reveal if we are wise or foolish?
b. (vv. 14-15) What two errors does the fool commit? (Proverbs 12:18)
VII. The Importance of Wise Leaders (vv. 16-17)
a. What do these verses say about those in positons of leadership and governance?
VIII. Three Proverbs for a Safe, Pleasant Life (vv. 18-20)
a. (vs. 18) What is the wisdom of this proverb? (Matthew 7:24-27)
b. (vs. 19) Where is the exaggeration, and where is the wisdom in this proverb?
c. (vs. 20) What two things do we need to control according to this proverb?
i. 2 Corinthians 10:5
d. Compare various translations of verse 20. What is the little bird? (2 Kings 6:12)
IX. Application
a. We should place a premium on adequate preparation for any worthwhile endeavor. (Colossians 3:23-24)
b. We should cultivate the habit of guarding our tongues even when we are in a private setting. (Matthew 12:36-37; James 3:4-10)
X. Final Comments, Questions. Close in Prayer
Holy Week next week – No classes. Happy Resurrection Day!
In Two Weeks: Ageing Gracefully - Read Ecclesiastes 11:1 – 12:14 to prepare.
