People of Proverbs | 7.13.25

2025-07-13

A SERMON FROM PROVERBS 1:1-7 Big Idea: Living in the way of wisdom in everyday life. The Wise The Simple The Fool "Wisdom is the practical side of moral goodness” - J.I. Packer GOSPEL CONNECTION Jesus is the power of God and the wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24) Jesus is wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification for us (1 Cor. 1:30) In Jesus are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3) “…but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Ge...

A SERMON FROM PROVERBS 1:1-7

Big Idea: Living in the way of wisdom in everyday life.

The Wise
The Simple
The Fool

"Wisdom is the practical side of moral goodness” - J.I. Packer

GOSPEL CONNECTION

Jesus is the power of God and the wisdom of God (1 Cor. 1:24) Jesus is wisdom, righteousness, and sanctification for us (1 Cor. 1:30) In Jesus are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge (Colossians 2:3) “…but we preach Christ crucified, to Jews a stumbling block and to Gentiles foolishness, 24 but to those who are the called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.” (1 Cor. 1:23-24)

APPLICATION

Which one of the following do you need to do this week to gain wisdom? Accept Jesus as the Savior for your sins; Follow Jesus by searching the Scriptures for truth of gaining insight and growth in wisdom (James 1:5); Grow in Jesus by committing to walk in the footsteps of Jesus (1 John 2:3-6) and the way of wisdom (Prov. 4:13-14) When will you begin?

MEMORY VERSE

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7)

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