• We look for big things and want to do big things and as a result many little things go unnoticed 2Kings 5:13

• In overlooking the little things, we miss some great lessons

• Big things do not always teach the biggest lessons or accomplish the best results Matt 10:42

• The wisdom of four little creatures teach us some valuable lessons

• LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION)

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• LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION)– Diligent preparation (v. 25) Prov 6:6-8

• “A people” -- “They live in communities regulated by definite laws, each member bearing a well defined and separate part of the work of the colony” (American International Encyclopedia)

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• LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION)– Christians should profit from the ant’s

wisdom• Work during summer of life Jer 8:20• Lost opportunity regretted Matt 25:1-10• Begin early Eccl 12:1• Time coming when work ceases Jhn 9:4• Time for rest in eternity Rev 14:13

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• LESSON FROM THE ANT (PREPARATION)– Stores food in a safe place Matt 6:19-20;

1Tim 6:17

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• LESSON FROM THE CONIES (REFUGE)

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• LESSON FROM THE CONIES (REFUGE)– A sure refuge (v. 26) Psa 104:18– God is and has been man’s refuge since the

beginning Psa 46:1; 94:22– Christ is our rock and our refuge Jer 10:23;

Isa 28:15; 2Cor 1:9; 1Tim 6:17; Matt 15:9

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• LESSON FROM THE CONIES (REFUGE)– Our refuge is in the body of Christ -

established on a sure foundation (bed rock) Matt 16:18; Acts 4:11; Eph 2:20; 1Pet 2:4-5• Song: “He Hideth My Soul”

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• LESSON FROM LOCUST (COOPERATION)

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• LESSON FROM LOCUST (COOPERATION)– Unity and cooperation (v. 27)

• Devastation of locust in Egypt Ex 10:14-15

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• LESSON FROM LOCUST (COOPERATION)– Lessons for the church

• Strength is dissipated in division Matt 12:25; • We must speak the same thing 1Cor 1:10-13• If locust can cooperate without a king, surely

we can with one

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• LESSON FROM SPIDER (PERSEVERANCE)

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• LESSON FROM SPIDER (PERSEVERANCE)– Fearless labor and perseverance (v. 28)– Christians must have perseverance and

courage• A fearless labor Matt 10:28• Endurance to end Matt 24:13• Use our abilities not hide them Matt 25

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• Prepare now by taking advantage of opportunities in “summer” 2Cor 6:2

• Take refuge in Christ (Rock) Gal 3:27• Cooperate with God’s people 1Cor 1:10• Persevere to the end and the reward is yours

Rev 2:10

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