Message Outline

1. Fear of the Lord is the REVERENCE the CRESTURE owes to the CREATOR and the REDEEMED owes to the REDEEMER

2. God’s wisdom is ENDLESSLY COMPLEX

‌3. Wisdom is AVAILABLE and GOOD for everyone
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4. Living with wisdom REFLECTS God’s GOODNESS
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5. Without the fear of the Lord, YOUR “wisdom” is USELESS

Discussion Questions
SCRIPTURE:
1. What does it mean to fear the Lord, and what does that look like in our lives?
2. Will living a life of wisdom always bring a good return? Why or why not?
3. What does it mean when Scripture tells us that the world "became fools when they claim to be wise (Romans 1:20-23)?”

PRAYERFULNESS:
4. Do you think it’s important to pray for wisdom? Who should be doing that?

LOVING:
5. How does our access to God’s wisdom show His love for us?

WORSHIP:
6. How does God’s wisdom give us a reason to worship Him?

PROVERB: “a short pithy saying in general use, stating a general truth or piece of advice.”

David Guzik (on the fear of the Lord): “It is the proper reverence that the creature owes to the Creator and that the redeemed owes to the Redeemer.”
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James Montgomery Boice: “It is probably a safe bet to say that most people today are not much interested in wisdom. They are interested in making money and in having a good time. Some are interested in knowing something, in getting an education. Almost everyone wants to be well liked. But wisdom? The pursuit of wisdom is not a popular ideal.”