Andrew is only mentioned a few times in the Bible and yet some say he was one of the most important apostles. In this study we look at Andrew and we find out that he loved people and they mattered to him. As a result our love for people will grow too. (Jn 1:40-42; 6:1-15; 12:20-22)

Because of the overwhelming grace of God and the preeminence of Jesus Christ, we should strive to live lives that are worthy of the gospel. (Ephesians 1:7-8, Ephesians 2:4-9, Ephesians 1:20-23, Philippians 2:5-11, Colossians 1:15-20, Ephesians 2:10, 2 Corinthians 9:8, Colossians 1:9-10 ,2 Corinthians 4:15, Philippians 2:12-13)

The same question Jesus asked his disciples He asks of each one of us today. "Who do you say that Jesus is?" How we answer that questions will determine our values, our priorities, how we use our resources. Everything. (Matt 16:13-16)

The moment Peter met Christ he received a new name. God does not see us in light of our past but who we will become in Christ to the glory of God. We all need to accept by faith this grace in our lives in order to move forward in our journey. (John 1:42v1 Cor 1:26-27vEph 2:10v2 Cor 5:17 PS 103:8-10)

The wisest man in all of history chose to live an unwise life. At end of his life, he delivers the message Ecclesiastes to warn those in every generation not to make the same mistakes he made. What mistakes? (1 Kings 11:1-4; Ecclesiastes 3:1-15; 2:24; 11:5; 12:1; Proverbs 4:23)

Ecclesiastes reads like Solomon is espousing Existentialism and Hedonism. In reality, he is exposing it. Life was never meant to be lived apart from God. He shares his discovery at the end of his life so you and I won't wait until the end of ours. (Ecclesiastes 1:1-18. 11:1-6; 12:1-7; 13, 14)

The strength of a nation is dependent on the strength of the family and a strong family is dependent on the commitment of parents to train their children. Our children are the nations greatest natural resource and God's leaders for the next generation. (Deuteronomy 6:1-9; Proverbs 24:3,4; Proverbs 20:7; Proverbs 22:6; Proverbs 6:20-22; Psalm 127:1-3)

The United States is the wealthiest nation on earth. Common sense tells us to view that as a blessing. But if we are not careful the blessing can become a curse. The Proverbs gives us wise principles that form the basis of our philosophy of finances. (Proverbs 23:4,5 Proverbs 30:7-9 Proverbs 15:16)

Every word has the power to bring life or death. We are going to look at the risks of using words, the ramifications for our foolish words, and the reward for using wise words. What word has God given you to speak into his world? (Proverbs 12:18-19; 18:21; Genesis 1:1-4; John 1:1-5; Matthew 12:34

Proverbs 10:11,19; 15:4; 16:24; 19:5; 29:20; 30:23-33; 31:8-9; Ecclesiastes 5:2-3; Ephesians 5:4; Colossians 4:6; James 1:21)a

Common sense tells us that a well-planned life is achieved by working harder and smarter. (Un)common Sense from the Proverbs tells us a well-planned life is found by being dependent instead of independent. (Proverbs 27:1; James 4:13-16; Proverbs 16:3; Proverbs 16:9; Proverbs 20:24; Proverbs 3:5,6; Jeremiah 29:11; John 10:10)