Proverbs 8 bible study8/16/2023 ![]() Verse 21 indicates that God’s wisdom does so in order that “I may cause those who love me to inherit riches-that I may fill their treasuries.” Note: the wisdom of God directs you in the path of righteous living because it is the life of righteousness that is well-pleasing to God and receives His eternal blessing (cp. Verse 20 declares that the wisdom of God walks “in the way of righteousness ” the Word of God instructs us in righteous living the Lord Jesus Christ leads us in the paths of righteousness. I walk in the way of righteousness, in the center of the paths of justice, (21) so that I may cause those who love me to inherit riches-that I may fill their treasuries (Proverbs 8:20-21) How does divine wisdom describe its conduct in verse 20 (printed below?) Why does it lead us along this pathway (see verse 21 printed below?) Why? Because the wisdom of God (revealed and offered to us in the Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments) is incomparably more valuable than all the treasures of the world (verse 11).ĥ. Verse 10 urges us to receive God’s wisdom and value it more than silver and pure gold. Receive my instruction rather than silver receive knowledge rather than choice gold (11) for wisdom is better than rubies, and whatever may be desired cannot compare to it. ![]() What are we urged to do in verse 10 (printed below?) Why are we urged to do so? See Proverbs 8:11 (printed below) The fact that wisdom was with God in the process of creation supports the fact that God is still overseeing His creation. Jesus is declaring that the devil has no accusation that he can bring against Him in other words, the Lord Jesus is a man of complete integrity and righteousness.Ĥ. Proverbs 8:27-31 The Testimony of Wisdom’s Divine Nature as Godhead - It was by wisdom that God created the heavens and the earth. Consider the testimony of the Lord Jesus (the personification of divine wisdom) concerning Himself: “the prince of the world…finds nothing in me” (John 14:30). The wisdom of God not only knows and teaches what is right it personally abides by that righteousness. Verse 13 is expressing the integrity of God’s wisdom. The fear of Jehovah includes the hating of evil I hate pride and arrogance, and evil conduct and the mouth that speaks perversity. What testimony does divine wisdom make in verse 13 (printed below?) What does this tell us about divine wisdom? Verse 12 is expressing the sound depths and reliability of God’s wisdom: “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence I possess knowledge and discretion.” The wisdom of God does not speak hastily or superficially it does not judge according to mere appearance on the contrary, it goes to the very heart and core of a matter, it speaks and reveals what is true.ģ. I, wisdom, dwell with prudence I possess knowledge and discretion. What testimony does divine wisdom make in verse 12 (printed below?) How would you explain the meaning of this? the wisdom of God as revealed in the Scriptures provides us with a standard of what is good.Ģ. This paper was written for the Oxford Institute of Methodist Theological Studies, where the theme was Trinity, Community, and Power. (Proverbs 8:6)Īccording to verse 6 we should pay attention because the wisdom of God (as it is presented in the Scriptures) “will speak of noble things I open my lips to speak what is right.” In contrast to demonic efforts to subvert and destroy God-fearing society and the individual’s moral and spiritual life, the wisdom of God proclaims those things that are “noble” and “right”-i.e. Listen, for I will speak of noble things, I open my lips to speak what is right. ![]() According to Proverbs 8:6 (printed below), why should we pay attention to the wisdom of God? For a comprehensive study of the passage, download the Study Guide (PDF download).ġ. ![]() ![]() Young people continue to face pressures as they grow, and looking to the Virgin Mary for inspiration is not such a bad idea.Below are some preliminary questions to assist in the study of this passage. The Virgin Mary was but a youngling when she first received word that she would be carrying the Son of God with her. And the Lord God will give to him the throne of his father David, and he will reign over the house of Jacob forever, and of his kingdom there will be no end.” He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus. And the angel said to her, Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And he came to her and said, Greetings, O favored one, the Lord is with you! But she was greatly troubled at the saying, and tried to discern what sort of greeting this might be. In the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. ![]()
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