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09/06/2026

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For Sunday School follow along with the Union Gospel Press Adult Quarterly below:

“Wisdom Calls The Foolish!”

Related Scriptures: Proverbs 5:7-14; 8:1-36; 9:1-12; Isaiah 3:9-15; Jeremiah 6:16-21

Lesson Text:
Proverbs 1:20-33

PROV. 1:20 Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets: 21 She crieth in the chief place of concourse, in the openings of the gates: in the city she uttereth her words, saying, 22 How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge? 23 Turn you at my reproof: behold, I will pour out my spirit unto you, I will make known my words unto you. 24 Because I have called, and ye refused; I have stretched out my hand, and no man regarded; 25 But ye have set at nought all my counsel, and would none of my reproof: 26 I also will laugh at your calamity; I will mock when your fear cometh; 27 When your fear cometh as desolation, and your destruction cometh as a whirlwind; when distress and anguish cometh upon you. 28 Then shall they call upon me, but I will not answer; they shall seek me early, but they shall not find me: 29 For that they hated knowledge, and did not choose the fear of the LORD: 30 They would none of my counsel: they despised all my reproof. 31 Therefore shall they eat of the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. 32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 33 But whoso hearkeneth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil.

TIME: between 971 and 931 B.C. PLACE: Jerusalem

GOLDEN TEXT—“Wisdom crieth without; she uttereth her voice in the streets” (Proverbs 1:20).

Preparing For the Lesson:
This Sunday’s lesson begins with the difference between God’s wisdom and human wisdom. The world may identify a wise person as one who has insight in addition to knowledge. We Christians, however, know that the truly wise person is one who follows God’s teachings and is committed to obeying Him. A wise person seeks to increase his learning and understanding (Prov. 1:5) and fears the Lord, as stated in Proverbs 1:7: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.” Our first four lessons explore the way of the fool. In this lesson we examine a passage in which Solomon described wisdom as a woman with an urgent message to foolish people, who ignored or even scorned the benefits of knowledge. Part plea, part admonishment, and part warning, the message sternly informs the foolish that they will one day regret scoffing at wisdom.

TODAY’S AIM:
Facts: to understand the way of foolishness and the consequences it brings.
Principle: to realize that God makes His wisdom available to all who will listen.
Application: to listen to the voice of wisdom so that we avoid the consequences of foolishness.

INTRODUCING THE LESSON:
Many voices call for our attention. These voices come from people or groups that want us to hear their message. The voices can be soft or shrill. Their messages might be neutral or even helpful. At other times their messages are destructive. What voices vie for our attention? (Allow for response. Students may suggest charities, politicians, or special interest groups.) Our Bible passage today is Proverbs 1:20-33, wherein we find another voice trying to get our attention—the voice of wisdom. Let us make sure this voice drowns out all other voices.

CONCLUDING THE LESSON:
Wisdom’s call is not hidden from us. Our responsibility is to listen to the call (Prov. 1:24). Where do we find wisdom’s call today? We find it in the Scriptures. As we read, aided by the illumination of the Holy Spirit, we can know true wisdom. Scripture does not deal directly with every situation we face, but we do find scriptural principles to give us wisdom for any situation. Have you been neglecting the Scriptures? If so, you are in danger of succumbing to the way of the fool. Spend time in the Word every day, and ask the Lord to give you wisdom

PRACTICAL POINTS:
1. Wisdom can be found almost anywhere by those who are willing to listen (Prov. 1:20-21).
2. We should be concerned about those who make unwise decisions (vss. 22-23).
3. We should not ignore wise advice from others (vss. 24-25).
4. Destruction often comes unexpectedly, like a whirlwind (vss. 26-27).
5. If one ignores the way of wisdom, one may have no help in times of trouble (vss. 28-30).
6. Foolish living often comes to a fitting conclusion (vs. 31).
7. Living for ease and prosperity leads to downfall, unlike the way of wisdom (vss. 32-33).

08/29/2026

Join us broadcasting on Facebook from 411 Gilbert Lane, Gladys, VA, on this page for On The Wall E-Ministries Sunday School at 9:00 am & Worship Hour at 9:30 am each Sunday morning followed by Holy Communion on 1st Sundays. You can also follow us later on YouTube & Spotify, our “On The Wall Ministries page”, or our renewed “Faith, Food, & Fitness” page for reels, classes, lessons and sermons.

For Sunday School follow along with our Standard Commentary Lesson guide below:

August 30
Lesson 13 (KJV)

“Lydia, the Generous Hostess!”

Devotional Reading:
James 2:14–26

Background Scripture:
Acts 16:11–15, 40

Acts 16:11–15, 40
11 Therefore loosing from Troas, we came with a straight course to Samothracia, and the next day to Neapolis; 12 And from thence to Philippi, which is the chief city of that part of Macedonia, and a colony: and we were in that city abiding certain days. 13 And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. 14 And a certain woman named Lydia, a seller of purple, of the city of Thyatira, which worshipped God, heard us: whose heart the Lord opened, that she attended unto the things which were spoken of Paul. 15 And when she was baptized, and her household, she besought us, saying, If ye have judged me to be faithful to the Lord, come into my house, and abide there. And she constrained us. ------------------------------------------ 40 And they went out of the prison, and entered into the house of Lydia: and when they had seen the brethren, they comforted them, and departed.

Lesson Aims:
After participating in this lesson, each learner will be able to:
1. Summarize the circumstances that God used to bring the good news of Jesus to Lydia’s household.
2. Explain why acts of hospitality were vital for Christians of the first century.
3. Make a plan to practice hospitality as a characteristic of his or her own faithful witness.

Introduction:
“I Was a Stranger!”
After college, I accepted an internship on the other side of the country. For the first time, I was far away from family, friends, and everything familiar. The roads were confusing, the air smelled different, and the local accents took some time to decode. I loved my internship but often felt alone in this unfamiliar place. I tried to find new friends at church, but the hospitality felt quite cold. While some people greeted me at the door with smiles and goodie bags, no one tried to learn my name or where I was from. Even after attending services for a few weeks, no one seemed to recognize me. However, an older couple from work showed me generous hospitality that changed everything. They took time to listen to me, invited me into their home for meals, and even took me to the doctor’s office when I was sick. When I felt unsafe in my housing situation, they offered me a place to stay. Their kindness and generosity made all the difference. I was a stranger, but they showed me hospitality (compare Hebrews 13:2). The Bible teaches us to show hospitality to others (Romans 12:13; Hebrews 13:2; 1 Peter 4:9; 3 John 8; etc.). Jesus Himself teaches that when believers extend hospitality to “the least of these my brethren,” it is regarded as being done unto the Lord Himself (Matthew 25:34–40). Today’s study provides a first-century example of hospitality toward a stranger. Through this example, we will see how Christian love is embodied.

Lesson Context:
Beginning in Acts 13:1, the book of Acts focuses on the missionary travels of the apostle Paul. The church in Antioch commissioned Paul and Barnabas to carry the gospel beyond that Syrian city to the regions of Cyprus (a large island), Pisidia, Pamphylia, and Galatia. We often refer to this as Paul’s first missionary journey (Acts 13:1–14:28). On the next missionary journey (Acts 15:36–18:22), Paul and Silas visited the previous locations but also pushed farther west toward Roman Asia. This expedition was almost blown apart at the outset when Paul and Barnabas had a tense disagreement over the advisability of taking along John Mark, a relative of Barnabas (Colossians 4:10). Therefore, they divided into two teams: Barnabas and John Mark returned to the island of Cyprus (Acts 15:39), the home territory of Barnabas (4:36), while Paul recruited Silas, a respected church leader (15:22), to accompany him (15:40–41). Paul then traveled to Lystra, where he met with Timothy and invited him to join the missionary journey (Acts 16:1–5). Paul and his companions then traveled through the regions of Phrygia and Galatia. They reached the port city of Troas, located at the northern end of the Aegean Sea, where Paul received a vision of an unknown man from Macedonia who invited the apostle to come to that region (16:8–10). It is at this point in Paul’s second missionary journey that we arrive at today’s lesson. The year is around AD 50, and it has been some 15 years since Paul’s encounter with the resurrected Christ (see lesson 11).

Conclusion:
“Practicing Hospitality!”
Acts of hospitality serve as a faithful witness to the life-changing effect of the gospel. Hospitality is essentially “love in action.” When we show hospitality, we demonstrate our love for God and others. Lydia exemplified this by providing a welcoming space for people to gather, share meals, engage in fellowship and prayer, and encounter Christ. Imagine Paul’s experience in Philippi without Lydia’s hospitality; he would have lacked a base for his ministry and somewhere to return to after being released from prison. In today’s world, hospitality doesn’t have to mean opening your home to missionaries, though that is one way to express it. It can involve sharing a meal with new members of your church community, providing space for prayer and fellowship, or simply being attentive to the needs of your neighbors. Hospitality should never be used as an opportunity to show off; rather, it should be an expression of love that comes from experiencing the ultimate expression of love: salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. Lydia encountered this transforming love and, in turn, used her hospitality to change the lives of others. How will you use your hospitality to make a difference in the lives of those around you?

What Do You Think?
How has this lesson changed your perspective on hospitality?

Digging Deeper:
How is hospitality an act of serving Christ Himself (see Matthew 25:34–40)?

Prayer:
Heavenly Father, thank You for Lydia’s example of faithfulness and hospitality. We ask that Your Spirit transform our hearts so that we may be hospitable people. Strengthen us to be willing to open our hearts and homes to welcome others, even strangers. In Jesus’ name we pray. Amen.

Thought to Remember:
God grows the church through our hospitality.

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