Sermon Notes 20250202

Sirach 20:1–32 NABRE

There is an admonition that is untimely, but the silent person is the wise one. It is much better to admonish than to lose one’s temper; one who admits a fault will be kept from disgrace. Like a eunuch lusting to violate a young woman is the one who does right under compulsion. One is silent and is thought wise; another, for being talkative, is disliked. One is silent, having nothing to say; another is silent, biding his time. The wise remain silent till the right time comes, but a boasting fool misses the proper time. Whoever talks too much is detested; whoever pretends to authority is hated. There is the misfortune that brings success; and there is the gain that turns into loss. There is the gift that profits you nothing, and there is the gift that must be paid back double. There is the loss for the sake of glory, and there is the one who rises above humble circumstances. There is one who buys much for little, but pays for it seven times over. The wise make themselves beloved by a few words, but the courtesies of fools are wasted. A gift from a fool will do you no good, for in his eyes this one gift is equal to many. He gives little, criticizes often, and opens his mouth like a town crier. He lends today and asks for it tomorrow; such a person is hateful. A fool says, “I have no friends nor thanks for my generosity.” Those who eat his bread have a mocking tongue. How many will ridicule him, and how often! A slip on the floor is better than a slip of the tongue; in like manner the downfall of the wicked comes quickly. A coarse person, an untimely story; the ignorant are always ready to offer it. A proverb spoken by a fool is unwelcome, for he does not tell it at the proper time. There is a person whose poverty prevents him from sinning, but when he takes his rest he has no regrets. There is a person who is destroyed through shame, and ruined by foolish posturing. There is one who promises a friend out of shame, and so makes an enemy needlessly. A lie is a foul blot in a person, yet it is always on the lips of the ignorant. A thief is better than an inveterate liar, yet both will suffer ruin. A liar’s way leads to dishonor, and his shame remains ever with him. The wise gain promotion with few words, the prudent please the great. Those who work the land have abundant crops, and those who please the great are pardoned their faults. Favors and gifts blind the eyes; like a muzzle over the mouth they silence reproofs. Hidden wisdom and unseen treasure— what value has either? Better are those who hide their folly than those who hide their wisdom.

Sermon Notes  20250202 Sir 20:1-32

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), Sir 1

Are you filled with Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, that Your focus is always on YHWH? .

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!!!!

Sir 20 whose sum is (2) YHWH the Son, YHWH Bane, Christ Jesus, YHWH Yeshua, Ps 40:7, Ps 43:5, Ps 44:3, Ps 53:6!!!! (20) is the product of (4) YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia, Rom 8:9-10, Rom 12:1-8, 1 Co 3:16, 1 Co 6:12-20, 1 Co 12:1-31, 2 Co 5:17-21, times (5) The Broken, Rom 3:23, Rev 2:5, The Fallen, Gen 1:4-5, Rev 12:4-9, The Lost, Mat 18:10-14, Joh 10:27-30, The Sinner, Gen 6:16, 1 Ti 1:8-9, The Unbelieving, Luk 15:1-32, John 3:18 !!!! It has (1) pericope, (Theological Idea), YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, Tobit 13:4, Tobit 13:15, Isa 44:6, Job 1:6, Job 11:7, Job 38:1-41 and (32) verses whos sum is (5) The Broken, Rom 3:23, Rev 2:5, The Fallen, Gen 1:4-5, Rev 12:4-9, The Lost, Mat 18:10-14, Joh 10:27-30, The Sinner, Gen 6:16, 1 Ti 1:8-9, The Unbelieving, Luk 15:1-32, John 3:18 !!!! (32) is the product of (4) YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia, Rom 8:9-10, Rom 12:1-8, 1 Co 3:16, 1 Co 6:12-20, 1 Co 12:1-31, 2 Co 5:17-21, times (8) A new beginning in Christ Jesus, 2 Cor 5:17-21, Eph 4:1-32, or {(2) YHWH the Son, Christ Jesus, Yeshua Joh 1:1-5, Rev 22:1-5, times (4) YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Joh 10:30-38, John 14:1-31, John 15:1-27, John 17:20-26}!!!!

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 20 is to teach all to seek and share Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Sir 19:20, Sir 20:1-32, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, that all keep their eyes on YHWH, Ps 44:1-26, Ps 95:7-11, Sir 20:30-32, Mat 25:1-13, 2 Co 4:18!!!!

 Exegesis / Hermeneutical

Keep Your Eye on YHWH by Seeking and Sharing Wisdom, Understanding and Knowledge in all Manner of Workmanship, Sir 20:1-32 :

Pericope, (1), YHWH the Father, YHWH Ab, Tobit 13:4, Tobit 13:15, Isa 44:6, Job 1:6, Job 11:7, Job 38:1-41 and (32) verses whos sum is (5) The Broken, Rom 3:23, Rev 2:5, The Fallen, Gen 1:4-5, Rev 12:4-9, The Lost, Mat 18:10-14, Joh 10:27-30, The Sinner, Gen 6:16, 1 Ti 1:8-9, The Unbelieving, Luk 15:1-32, John 3:18 !!!! (32) is the product of (4) YHWH the Church, YHWH Qahal, Ecclesia, Rom 8:9-10, Rom 12:1-8, 1 Co 3:16, 1 Co 6:12-20, 1 Co 12:1-31, 2 Co 5:17-21, times (8) A new beginning in Christ Jesus, 2 Cor 5:17-21, Eph 4:1-32, or {(2) YHWH the Son, Christ Jesus, Yeshua Joh 1:1-5, Rev 22:1-5, times (4) YHWH the Church, Qahal, Ecclesia, Joh 10:30-38, John 14:1-31, John 15:1-27, John 17:20-26}!!!!

Repentance Sir20:1-3 : With out verse 3 we would see that when we repent of our sins, we will escape committing other sins, as we will be walking for God and not our self, Rom6:12-14.

Silence Sir20:4-8 : There is an old saying, " I only thought you where a fool until you opened your mouth and provide it. " God is telling us that we need to think before we speak and especially when we are angry, Ecc5:1-2, Jas1:19-21

Prosperity Sir20:9-12 : Prosperity comes in the Wod of God and putting the Word of God into action in Your life, for it is no longer I who lives but Christ Jesus lives in me, Gal2:19-21!!!

Wise in Words Sir 20:13-17 : We need to be wise in our words, meaning we must allow God's Words to speak through us, the more we know God's Words the more we will use them and the more we will be able to train, teach, reproof and correct, in love, instead of hate 2Ti3:16-17. 

Wisdom only comes from God Sir20:18-20 : When man opens his mouth and speaks foolishness comes out, however when we allow the Holy Spirit to speak for us then wisdom, understanding, and knowledge come out, Exo31:3, Isa11:2, Col1:9!!!

Be Strong in the Word Sir20:21-23 : When we are weak in the word of God we are bashful about speaking the truth, but when we are strong in the Word of God, we allow God's Word to strengthen us that God's will and purpose are fulfilled. Psa119:28, Col4:2-6, Col1:27-28!!!

You Belong to Your Father the Devil Sir20:24-26 : A liar proves himself to be of Satan and not of God, for God hates a liar, Joh8:44, Pro6:16-19!!!

Salvation Sir20:27-29 : Salvation is found in believing in the Word of God and knowing that God's Word Save us, Joh1:1-5, Joh1:14, Joh7:17, Joh17:17, Rom10:9-10

Seek Sir20:30-32 : When we seek wisdom, we find salvation Pro21:21, when we seek the truth we find God, for God is the truth Joh17:17, He is the way the truth and the light, Joh14:6, 1 John 1:5!!!

Application

YHWH teach us to seek and share Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, that all are redeemed all are (1) in You. In YHWH Yeshua Holy and Precious name I pray and I claim this petition Amen Amen Amen Amen !!!!

Conclusion

Sir 20 teaches all to seek and share Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, Sir 19:20, Sir 20:1-32, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, that all keep their eyes on YHWH, Ps 44:1-26, Ps 95:7-11, Sir 20:30-32, Mat 25:1-13, 2 Co 4:18!!!!

Are you filled with Wisdom, Understanding, Knowledge in all manner of workmanship, that Your focus is always on YHWH?

We must seek and share 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, Sir 3:25, Sir 4:11-19, Sir 6:37, Sir 10:1-5, Sir 11:1-34, Sir 14:20-27, Sir 15:1-20, Sir 16:24-30, Sir 18:27-29, Sir 19:20, Sir 20:1-32, Isa 11:2, Eze 37:14, Col 1:9, that we are focused on YHWH that we Keep Your Eyes on YHWH at all times Ps 44:1-26, Ps 95:7-11, Sir 20:30-32, Mat 25:1-13, 2 Co 4:18!!!!