PPT-Rwandan Proverbs

Rwanda Capital Kigali Official Languages Kinyarwanda French English Ethnic Groups Hutu Tutsi Twa Population Over 12 million Area 10000 square miles slightly larger than Vermont Colonized by Germany Belgium. A) Recap: Orientation and Guidelines. B) Structure of the Book: A “Collection” of . . the “Collections” of Wisdom Sayings. . 1) Purpose (1:1-6). . 2) Motto (1:7). . 3) Long Instructions/Admonitions (1:8-9:18). Hands to the Plow Ministries with. Bethlehem College & Seminary. Jason S. DeRouchie, PhD. Proverbs at . a . Glance. Preamble. 1:1–7. Prologue: The importance. of wisdom. 1:8–9:18. Proverbial Collections. Wisdom Literature . The attempt to cope with reality as it presents itself in real life . (i.e. contradictions!). Prov. 26:4 . Answer not a fool according to his folly, lest you be like him yourself.. Summer Reading 3:. Old Testament Poetry. Biblical Wisdom. “Skill in the art of godly living—. that orientation which allows one . to live in harmonious accord . with God’s ordering of the world.” . These . six things the LORD hates, Yes, seven are an abomination to . Him: . 17. A . proud look, A lying tongue, Hands that shed innocent . blood, . 18. A . heart that devises wicked plans, Feet that are swift in running to . Sonship. 4:1. Hear, O sons, a father’s instruction, and be attentive, that you may gain insight.. .. 4:20. My son, be attentive to my words; incline your ears to my sayings.. .. 5:1. My son, be attentive to my wisdom; incline your ear to my understanding.. FEAR . the Lord. Proverbs 1:7. Listen. Learn. Live. Interpreting Proverbs. FEAR the Lord. Remember . the nature of a proverb. . Think hard!. Look for fulfillment in Jesus.. What is the Fear of the Lord?. What to do with commandments (v20-24). 1. Playing with Fire (6:20-35). 20 . My son, keep your father's commandment,.     and forsake not your mother's teaching.. 21 . Bind them on your heart always;. Proverbs 6:1-19. Warning regarding being a guarantor (vv. 1-5). Exhortation on being diligent (vv. 6-11). Characteristics of the wicked (vv. 12-15). Seven things that God hates (vv. 16-. 19). Proverbs 6:1-19. Introduction. There are few things in this life that compare with the satisfaction and joy that comes from having a true friend. A true friend will stick with you through adversity, a true friend will speak truth into your life, a true friend will help you grow and change, a true friend will live life with you! Whether you know it or not, you need friends, and this morning we are going to explore God’s blueprint for making and keeping friends!. Where may wisdom be obtained?. From our own experiences. From observing the experiences of others . (Proverbs 6:6; 21:11; 24:30-32). But superior wisdom comes from God . (Ephesians 1:17; Proverbs 8:22-31; 2:6). Proverbs 3:32. “For the . froward. is abomination to the LORD: but his secret is with the righteous” - KJV. “For the perverse person is an abomination to the LORD, But His secret counsel is with the upright” - NKJV. of 1994 . By: Abby, Bryce, Jose . Date it Began . It lasted 100 days and in that time between 500,000 and one million Rwandan Tuties where murdered . Cause of conflict . Causes of the conflict arose from the tensions between the religious groups called the Hutu and Tuitses.. 25 26 African Studies Review innocent, provide reparations, establish the truth, promote reconciliation between the Hutu and the Tutsi, and heal a nation torn apart by genocide and civil war in 1994.