Main Texts:

• Proverbs 22:28
• 1 Kings 2:1, 8–9, 36–46

Intro: The Origin of Phrases

• “Honeymoon” – From mead given after marriage.
• “Bite the Bullet” – Soldiers enduring pain without anesthesia.
• “Give Someone the Cold Shoulder” – Guests who overstayed their welcome in the Middle Ages were served cold leftovers like a shoulder of mutton.
• “Don’t Cross the Line” – Originated from physical boundaries drawn on land or in sports; evolved to mean moral/spiritual boundaries.

Proverbs 22:28 – Remove Not the Ancient Landmark

• Historical Context: Stones marked tribal and family lands in Israel.
• Spiritual Significance: