Sermon Notes 20250112

Sirach 1:1–30 NABRE

All wisdom is from the Lord and remains with him forever. The sands of the sea, the drops of rain, the days of eternity—who can count them? Heaven’s height, earth’s extent, the abyss and wisdom—who can explore them? Before all other things wisdom was created; and prudent understanding, from eternity. The root of wisdom—to whom has it been revealed? Her subtleties—who knows them? There is but one, wise and truly awesome, seated upon his throne—the Lord. It is he who created her, saw her and measured her, Poured her forth upon all his works, upon every living thing according to his bounty, lavished her upon those who love him. The fear of the Lord is glory and exultation, gladness and a festive crown. The fear of the Lord rejoices the heart, giving gladness, joy, and long life. Those who fear the Lord will be happy at the end, even on the day of death they will be blessed. The beginning of wisdom is to fear the Lord; she is created with the faithful in the womb. With the godly she was created from of old, and with their descendants she will keep faith. The fullness of wisdom is to fear the Lord; she inebriates them with her fruits. Their entire house she fills with choice foods, their granaries with her produce. The crown of wisdom is the fear of the Lord, flowering with peace and perfect health. Knowledge and full understanding she rains down; she heightens the glory of those who possess her. The root of wisdom is to fear the Lord; her branches are long life. The fear of the Lord drives away sins; where it abides it turns back all anger. Unjust anger can never be justified; anger pulls a person to utter ruin. Until the right time, the patient remain calm, then cheerfulness comes back to them. Until the right time they hold back their words; then the lips of many will tell of their good sense. Among wisdom’s treasures is the model for knowledge; but godliness is an abomination to the sinner. If you desire wisdom, keep the commandments, and the Lord will bestow her upon you; For the fear of the Lord is wisdom and discipline; faithfulness and humility are his delight. Do not disobey the fear of the Lord, do not approach it with duplicity of heart. Do not be a hypocrite before others; over your lips keep watch. Do not exalt yourself lest you fall and bring dishonor upon yourself; For then the Lord will reveal your secrets and cast you down in the midst of the assembly. Because you did not approach the fear of the Lord, and your heart was full of deceit.

Sermon Notes 20250112 Sir 1:1-30

Book of Wisdom of Yeshua Ben Sirach (Ben Sira)

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  New American Bible, Revised Edition. (Washington, DC: The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, 2011),

Book of Wisdom of Yeshua Ben Sirach (Ben Sira) (Sir)

  Do you Keep YHWH’s Commandments that you are filled with YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach?

Revelation From God

Author

The author of Sirach is self identified in Sirach 50:27 "Instruction in understanding and knowledge I have written in this book, Jesus son of Eleazar son of Sirach of Jerusalem, whose mind poured forth wisdom." But most know him by his common name as Ben Sira. His grandson transcribes the book from Hebrews to Greek.

Date

Sirach is believed to be oral tradition of more than 30 years that the Grandson son transcribes. The original work by Ben Sira is believed to be completed around 180BC and the Grandson completing the transcription around 132 BC.

Structure

Sirach is written in several literary forms including proverbs, hymns, prayers, and teaching narratives, (almost like a parable). We must keep these in mind when reading through Sirach.

We must also keep in mind that the text takes a gendered, heterosexual perspective regarding the acquisition and benefits of wisdom, which is feminine both in Hebrew (h.okma) and Greek (sophia). Sirach Sir 4:14 "Those who serve her minister to the Holy One; the Lord loves those who love her. Sir 4:15 Those who obey her will judge the nations, and all who listen to her will live secure." Both occupations described, the priest and judge, belong to men in second century Palestine. Wisdom is also the mother whom teaches her sons how to prosper (Clifford 326). We must keep in mind that Ben Sira views the Holy Spirit, (Wisdom) in a feminine manner, with all the attributes of a Female, Gal 5:22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, Gal 5:23 gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Gal 5:24 Now those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Gal 5:25 If we live by the Spirit, let us also walk by the Spirit. Rom 8:1-12 !!!! This is the goal of Ben Sira that we walk by the Spirit!!!!

Sirach 1 is a Hymn and was probably written by Ben Sira's Grandson. (1) stands for YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, Gen 1:1, Exo 3:14-17, Ex 20:1-11, Rev 1:8, Rev 22:13 !!!! It has (1) pericope, (Theological Idea), YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, Deut 4:32-40, Deut 5:6-15, Deut 6:4-8, Deut 10:14-17, Deut 32:39-40, 1 Sa 2:2 !!!! There are (30) verses whose sum is (3) YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach, Sir 1:1-30, Ben Sira 24:32-33, Isa 11:2, Isa 32:15-16, Isa 44:3!!!! (30) is the product of (3) YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach, Rom 2:10, Rom 8:14-15, Rom 15:13, 2 Co 1:22, Rev 22:17 times (10) whose sum is (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Ge 1:1, Rev 22:13,  and is the embodiment of the perfect fulfillment of the Law Mat 5:17-20, Rom 13:8-10, Christ Jesus in You 2 Co 5:17-21, Eph 4:1-32!!!!

Purpose

The over all purpose of Sirach is to demonstrate to Jews and Gentiles that wisdom comes from God and not Athens or Jerusalem. God is the source of all wisdom and God gives wisdom to all whom seek it, Jews and Gentiles alike. Col1:9!!!

The purpose of Sir 1 is to teach all that wisdom comes from God, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 12:1, Sir 1:1-30, and that we must keep His commandments, in order to receive Her, Ruach, Wisdom (h.okma), Sir 1:26-27, Mat 22:37-40, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:20-21, 1 John 5:3, Rev 22:7!!!!

 Exegesis / Hermeneutical

Wisdom Come from YHWH so Keep His Commandments Sir 1:1-30 :

Pericope, (1), YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, Deut 4:32-40, Deut 5:6-15, Deut 6:4-8, Deut 10:14-17, Deut 32:39-40, 1 Sa 2:2 !!!! There are (30) verses whose sum is (3) YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach, Sir 1:1-30, Ben Sira 24:32-33, Isa 11:2, Isa 32:15-16, Isa 44:3!!!! (30) is the product of (3) YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach, Rom 2:10, Rom 8:14-15, Rom 15:13, 2 Co 1:22, Rev 22:17 times (10) whose sum is (1) YHWH the Father, YHWH, Ge 1:1, Rev 22:13,  and is the embodiment of the perfect fulfillment of the Law Mat 5:17-20, Rom 13:8-10, Christ Jesus in You 2 Co 5:17-21, Eph 4:1-32!!!!

Sir 1:1 : We must see that Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Enoch 14:1–25, Enoch 16:1–4, Enoch 32:1–6, Enoch 33:1–4, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 48:1, Enoch 49:3, Enoch 61:8–9, Enoch 61:6–7, Enoch 80:1, Enoch 91:1, Enoch 101:8, Enoch 104:10–13, Enoch 105:1–2, Exo 31:3, Exo35:31, 1 Es 4:59-60, 2 Es 13:52-58, 2 Es 14:38-48, Judith 11:1-23, 2 Mac 2:9, Job 4:20-21, Job 11:4, Job 12:1-25, Job 28:1-28, Job 29:1-25, Job 32:1-22, Job 35:13-16, Job 38:1-41, Job 39:17, Ps 25:4-5, Ps 27:11, Ps 78:1-6, Ps 90:12, Prov 1:20-33, Prov 8:1-36, Prov 9:1-12, Prov 19:1-29, Ecc 2:1-26, Ecc 5:1-3, Ecc 7:11-12, Ecc 8:1-17, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 8:2-8, Wis 9:1-18, Sir 1:26-27, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, which is YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach Gen 1:2, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 50:1–5, Exo 31:3, Num 11:16-30, Job 36:3-6, Job 39:17, Ps 132:17, Prov 8:21-31, Prov 30:1-33, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 12:1, Sir 1:1-30, Ben Sira 24:32-33, Isa 11:2, Isa 32:15-16, Isa 44:3, Eze 36:26-27, Eze 37:14, Joe 2:28-29, Joh 14:15-31, Joh 16:4-15, Act 1:1-16, Act 2:1-5, Act 2:17-18, Act 2:38, Act 5:32, Act 10:44-48, Rom 2:10, Rom 8:14-15, Rom 15:13, 2 Co 1:22, Rev 22:17, comes from YHWH!!!!

Sir 1:9-10 : and YHWH gives Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Enoch 14:1–25, Enoch 16:1–4, Enoch 32:1–6, Enoch 33:1–4, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 48:1, Enoch 49:3, Enoch 61:8–9, Enoch 61:6–7, Enoch 80:1, Enoch 91:1, Enoch 101:8, Enoch 104:10–13, Enoch 105:1–2, Exo 31:3, Exo35:31, 1 Es 4:59-60, 2 Es 13:52-58, 2 Es 14:38-48, Judith 11:1-23, 2 Mac 2:9, Job 4:20-21, Job 11:4, Job 12:1-25, Job 28:1-28, Job 29:1-25, Job 32:1-22, Job 35:13-16, Job 38:1-41, Job 39:17, Ps 25:4-5, Ps 27:11, Ps 78:1-6, Ps 90:12, Prov 1:20-33, Prov 8:1-36, Prov 9:1-12, Prov 19:1-29, Ecc 2:1-26, Ecc 5:1-3, Ecc 7:11-12, Ecc 8:1-17, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 8:2-8, Wis 9:1-18, Sir 1:26-27, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, to those whom Love Him Exo 20:1-21, Deut 10:18-19, Deut 11:1-32, Deut 13:3, 1 Sa 18:1-5, 2 Sam 9:1-13, Ps 119:77-78, Prov 28:27, Song of Solomon 2:4, Song of Solomon 5:1-16, So 6:4-12, So 7:1-13, So 8:1-14, Wis 3:9, Matt 22:36-40, John 3:16, John 13:34-35, Rom 5:8, Rom 12:9-21, Rom 13:8-10, 1 Co 13:1-13, Eph 5:1-21, 1 Jn 3:11-14, 1 Jn 4:1-21, 1 Jn 5:3 and seek him, 2 Ch 15:12-15, PS 119:77-78, Ps 119:145-152, Ps 120:1-7, Ecc 3:11-22, So 6:1-13, Sir 1:1-30, Mat 7:7-8, John 7:17!!!!

Sir 1:14 : Notice that the Spirit is given to our physical form in the womb of our mother’s Jer 1:5!!!!

Sir 1:19 : YHWH gives Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Enoch 14:1–25, Enoch 16:1–4, Enoch 32:1–6, Enoch 33:1–4, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 48:1, Enoch 49:3, Enoch 61:8–9, Enoch 61:6–7, Enoch 80:1, Enoch 91:1, Enoch 101:8, Enoch 104:10–13, Enoch 105:1–2, Exo 31:3, Exo35:31, 1 Es 4:59-60, 2 Es 13:52-58, 2 Es 14:38-48, Judith 11:1-23, 2 Mac 2:9, Job 4:20-21, Job 11:4, Job 12:1-25, Job 28:1-28, Job 29:1-25, Job 32:1-22, Job 35:13-16, Job 38:1-41, Job 39:17, Ps 25:4-5, Ps 27:11, Ps 78:1-6, Ps 90:12, Prov 1:20-33, Prov 8:1-36, Prov 9:1-12, Prov 19:1-29, Ecc 2:1-26, Ecc 5:1-3, Ecc 7:11-12, Ecc 8:1-17, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 8:2-8, Wis 9:1-18, Sir 1:26-27, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, to those whom Love Him Exo 20:1-21, Deut 10:18-19, Deut 11:1-32, Deut 13:3, 1 Sa 18:1-5, 2 Sam 9:1-13, Ps 119:77-78, Prov 28:27, Song of Solomon 2:4, Song of Solomon 5:1-16, So 6:4-12, So 7:1-13, So 8:1-14, Wis 3:9, Matt 22:36-40, John 3:16, John 13:34-35, Rom 5:8, Rom 12:9-21, Rom 13:8-10, 1 Co 13:1-13, Eph 5:1-21, 1 Jn 3:11-14, 1 Jn 4:1-21, 1 Jn 5:3 and seek him, 2 Ch 15:12-15, PS 119:77-78, Ps 119:145-152, Ps 120:1-7, Ecc 3:11-22, So 6:1-13, Sir 1:1-30, Mat 7:7-8, John 7:17!!!!

Sir 1:21 : Thus repent of your sins, Numbers 5:5-10, 2 Ch 7:14, Enoch 50:1–5, Enoch 63:1, 1 Mac 4:36-40, 1 Mac 5:65-68, Job 10:15, Job 11:14, Job 13:15-16, Job 18:1-22, Job 22:1-21, Job 33:26-30, Job 38:15, Job 42:1-17, Neh 9:1-38, Ps 7:1-17, Ps 25:1-22, Ps 31:10, Psa 32:5, Ps 38:15-18, Ps 40:1-17, Ps 41:1-4, Ps 49:5, Ps 50:8-22, Ps 51:1-9, Ps 65:3, Ps 69:5, Ps 79:1-13, Ps 84:5-8, Ps 90:8-11, Ps 119:25-32, Ps 119:129-136, Ps 141:1-10, Prov 20:9, Prov 28:13, Wis 12:1-27, Sir 1:21, Rom 6:12-14, 1 John 1:9, Rev 2:5, Rev 2:20-23 , Rev 3:19-22, Rev 9:20-21

Sir 1:26-27 : AND keep YHWH’s Commandments Exo 20:1-21, Deut 6:4-8, Deut 11:8-13, Deut 12:1-32, Deut 13:1-18, Deut 27:1-26, Deut 30:1-20, 1 Mac 5:1-64, Ps 119:49-56, Ps 119:145-152, Sir 1:26-27, Mat 22:37-40, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:20-21, 1 John 5:3, Rev 22:7, then YHWH will fill you Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Enoch 14:1–25, Enoch 16:1–4, Enoch 32:1–6, Enoch 33:1–4, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 48:1, Enoch 49:3, Enoch 61:8–9, Enoch 61:6–7, Enoch 80:1, Enoch 91:1, Enoch 101:8, Enoch 104:10–13, Enoch 105:1–2, Exo 31:3, Exo35:31, 1 Es 4:59-60, 2 Es 13:52-58, 2 Es 14:38-48, Judith 11:1-23, 2 Mac 2:9, Job 4:20-21, Job 11:4, Job 12:1-25, Job 28:1-28, Job 29:1-25, Job 32:1-22, Job 35:13-16, Job 38:1-41, Job 39:17, Ps 25:4-5, Ps 27:11, Ps 78:1-6, Ps 90:12, Prov 1:20-33, Prov 8:1-36, Prov 9:1-12, Prov 19:1-29, Ecc 2:1-26, Ecc 5:1-3, Ecc 7:11-12, Ecc 8:1-17, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 8:2-8, Wis 9:1-18, Sir 1:26-27, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, which is YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach Gen 1:2, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 50:1–5, Exo 31:3, Num 11:16-30, Job 36:3-6, Job 39:17, Ps 132:17, Prov 8:21-31, Prov 30:1-33, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 12:1, Sir 1:1-30, Ben Sira 24:32-33, Isa 11:2, Isa 32:15-16, Isa 44:3, Eze 36:26-27, Eze 37:14, Joe 2:28-29, Joh 14:15-31, Joh 16:4-15, Act 1:1-16, Act 2:1-5, Act 2:17-18, Act 2:38, Act 5:32, Act 10:44-48, Rom 2:10, Rom 8:14-15, Rom 15:13, 2 Co 1:22, Rev 22:17 !!!!

Application

YHWH, teach me to love You and obey You and to seek you, with all my heart, soul, mind and strength that I am filled with wisdom, understanding, knowledge in all manner of workmanship, that I am filled with YHWH Ruach, The Holy Spirit, In YHWH Yeshua Holy and Precious name I pray and I claim this petition Amen Amen Amen Amen !!!!

Conclusion

Sir 1 teaches all that wisdom comes from God, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 12:1, Sir 1:1-30, and that we must keep His commandments, in order to receive Her, Ruach, Wisdom, Sir 1:26-27, Mat 22:37-40, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:20-21, 1 John 5:3, Rev 22:7!!!!

Do you Keep YHWH’s Commandments that you are filled with YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach?

When you keep YHWH’s Commandments Exo 20:1-21, Deut 6:4-8, Deut 11:8-13, Deut 12:1-32, Deut 13:1-18, Deut 27:1-26, Deut 30:1-20, 1 Mac 5:1-64, Ps 119:49-56, Ps 119:145-152, Sir 1:26-27, Mat 22:37-40, John 13:34-35, 1 John 3:11-24, 1 John 4:7-8, 1 John 4:20-21, 1 John 5:3, Rev 22:7, YHWH promises to fill you with Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Enoch 14:1–25, Enoch 16:1–4, Enoch 32:1–6, Enoch 33:1–4, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 48:1, Enoch 49:3, Enoch 61:8–9, Enoch 61:6–7, Enoch 80:1, Enoch 91:1, Enoch 101:8, Enoch 104:10–13, Enoch 105:1–2, Exo 31:3, Exo35:31, 1 Es 4:59-60, 2 Es 13:52-58, 2 Es 14:38-48, Judith 11:1-23, 2 Mac 2:9, Job 4:20-21, Job 11:4, Job 12:1-25, Job 28:1-28, Job 29:1-25, Job 32:1-22, Job 35:13-16, Job 38:1-41, Job 39:17, Ps 25:4-5, Ps 27:11, Ps 78:1-6, Ps 90:12, Prov 1:20-33, Prov 8:1-36, Prov 9:1-12, Prov 19:1-29, Ecc 2:1-26, Ecc 5:1-3, Ecc 7:11-12, Ecc 8:1-17, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 8:2-8, Wis 9:1-18, Sir 1:26-27, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, which is YHWH The Holy Spirit, YHWH Ruach Gen 1:2, Enoch 37:1–5, Enoch 50:1–5, Exo 31:3, Num 11:16-30, Job 36:3-6, Job 39:17, Ps 132:17, Prov 8:21-31, Prov 30:1-33, Wis 1:1-15, Wis 3:9, Wis 6:17-20, Wis 7:22-30, Wis 12:1, Sir 1:1-30, Ben Sira 24:32-33, Isa 11:2, Isa 32:15-16, Isa 44:3, Eze 36:26-27, Eze 37:14, Joe 2:28-29, Joh 14:15-31, Joh 16:4-15, Act 1:1-16, Act 2:1-5, Act 2:17-18, Act 2:38, Act 5:32, Act 10:44-48, Rom 2:10, Rom 8:14-15, Rom 15:13, 2 Co 1:22, Rev 22:17 !!!!