Proverbs: The Wisdom of Christ

The Heart of the Matter: Fear the Lord We started our Proverbs study last August. Today we are wrapping it up. I trust and have prayed that the Lord would use this in our lives. And based on conversations with some of you, I believe he has. Before I read our concluding verses, I want to reminder you of how Proverbs defines wisdom. Do you remember? Biblical wisdom is (1) seeking t

14:10 The heart knows its own bitterness, and no stranger shares its joy.14:13 Even in laughter the heart may ache, and the end of joy may be grief.15:11 Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the LORD; how much more the hearts of the children of man!15:13 A glad heart makes a cheerful face, but by sorrow of heart the spirit is crushed.15:15 All the days of the afflicted are evil, but t

14:30 A tranquil[w] heart gives life to the flesh, but envy[x] makes the bones rot.15:27 Whoever is greedy for unjust gain troubles his own household, but he who hates bribes will live.27:4 Wrath is cruel, anger is overwhelming, but who can stand before jealousy?27:20 Sheol and Abaddon are never satisfied, and never satisfied are the eyes of man.28:16 A ruler who lacks understandin

The Proverbs 1-31 Woman Our sermon text this morning comes mainly from Proverbs 31. Verses 1-3 and 10-31. You can find that on page 654 in the pew Bible. There are also 3 other verses from earlier in Proverbs. Those are printed on the first page of the hymn insert. We’ll begin with those and then I’ll read from chapter 31. By the way, Proverbs 31 is the last chapter of Prover

Proverbs 31:10–31The Woman Who Fears the LORD [10] An excellent wife who can find? She is far more precious than jewels. [11] The heart of her husband trusts in her, and he will have no lack of gain. [12] She does him good, and not harm, all the days of her life. [13] She seeks wool and flax, and works with willing hands. [14] She is like the ships of the merchant; she brings her

We are winding down our Proverbs study. Today, we do not have a Proverbs insert. That is because we are covering all of chapter 30. Next week, we’ll be in the last half of chapter 31, and we’ll have a couple of concluding sermons. The author of chapter 30 identifies himself as Agur. We don’t know who he is, but he is a man of great wisdom. He tells us these words are an orac

30:1 The words of Agur son of Jakeh. The oracle.[o] The man declares, I am weary, O God; I am weary, O God, and worn out.[p]30:2 Surely I am too stupid to be a man. I have not the understanding of a man.30:3 I have not learned wisdom, nor have I knowledge of the Holy One.30:4 Who has ascended to heaven and come down? Who has gathered the wind in his fists? Who has wrapped up the wa

Thank you to Tim Townsend for preaching last week… a very clear and convicting exposition on finances and wealth in Proverbs – and very much centered on Christ. Please take out the Proverbs insert. Our Proverbs theme today is more broadly related to wisdom. So far, we’ve covered the various contrasts between wisdom and foolishness and between righteousness and wickedness. Bu

(A) God's Sovereignty Over All Things10:22 The blessing of the LORD makes rich, and he adds no sorrow with it.15:3 The eyes of the LORD are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.16:33 The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the LORD.18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe.20:12 The hearing ear an