I. A Good Name β vs. 1a β Prov. 22:1; Psa. 37:23 A. Brightens Life and Embalms Memory B. Gives Weight to Counsel, Reproof, and Example
II. Mourning over Mirth β vs. 1b-4 A. To Die is Gain β Phil. 1:21, 23 B. Funeral vs. Festival
III. Rebuke over Shallow Praise β vs. 5-7 A. True Rebuke B. Shallow Praise β the song and laughter of fools C. The Power of Others β Psa. 125:3; Prov. 17:23
IV. The End over the Beginning β vs. 8-10 A. Trials β grievous then fruitful B. Better Patient than Proud β Heb. 10:36 C. The Good Olβ Days
V. Wisdom over Wealth β vs. 11-12 β Which Gives Life? β John 17:3 1 John 5:20
VI. Prosperity or Adversity? β vs. 13-14 A. The Work of Providence β Psa. 111:2-3; 107:43 B. God Appoints Prosperity and Adversity
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Phillip was called to new life in Christ at age 9, called to preach at age 14, and ordained to the gospel ministry at age 20. He graduated from The Criswell College (Dallas, Texas) in 1993 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Biblical Studies with a major in Evangelism. He...