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Explore the wisdom of our Father in heaven and how it manifests in various aspects of life, including creation, salvation, and Jesus Christ. Discover how to seek and receive God's wisdom for a fulfilling life.
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SEEKING GOD “Through Our Father’s Wisdom”
What is wisdom 1 • Wisdom is based upon knowledge • They are often mentioned together – Romans 11:33; 1Corinthians 1:24, 2:25; Colossians 2:3 • They are inseparable! • Wisdom is not just knowledge, but “know how”– 2Peter 2:9; Deuteronomy 34:9 • Formulate a plan and execute it in the best and most effective manner– Exodus 31:1-5; Romans 31:1-5; 2Chronicles 1:7-12; Ephesians 1:9
Our Father’s Wisdom 1 • God’s wisdom is vastly superior to human • God alone is wise… – Romans 16:25-27; 1Corinthians 1:25 • God does not think the way we think… – Isaiah 55:8; 1Corinthians 1:18-25 • God is the source of wisdom and knowledge – Proverbs 2:6 • Wisdom and power belongs to Him – Daniel 2:20
Our Father’s wisdom in creation 1 • God created the heavens and the earth – Genesis1:1; Isaiah 40:26; Colossians 1:16; Revelation 10:6; Psalm 104”24-27 • God set the planet in motion on its axis at just the right speed – Ephesians 1:8-10 • The perfect mixture of oxygen and hydrogen for our breathing and water supply • The layer of ozone in the atmosphere above us to keep us from harmful sun rays
Our Father’s wisdom in salvation 1 • The most important way God has shown His wisdom is in our salvation – 1Corinthians 1:21, 26-27 • Look at how He set up the plan of salvation– 1Corinthians 1:21, 26-27 • He made it available to sinners – to all – Proverbs 2:1-9; Job 28:23
Our Father’s wisdom in Jesus Christ 1 • Jesus is the epitome of God’s wisdom – John 1:14 , 14:9 • Jesus Christ in the person is the very essence of the wisdom of God • God’s wisdom was manifest in the person of Jesus Christ and the salvation that He brought – Ephesians 1:7-10 • His salvation applies to everyone, Jew, Gentile, big sinners and little sinners – Ephesians 3:8-13
Our Father’s wisdom freely given 1 • If you lack wisdom of God – James 1:5 7; Matthew 7:7-8 • God gives wisdom to those who ask – Proverbs 2:6; James 3:17 • “Wisdom is not knowing good and evil” – Proverbs 8:12-21 • “Wisdom is knowing good from evil” – Proverbs 2:6 • Listen to the voice of Your Father – Proverbs 2:1-9