Crossroads Church - Plymouth, IN
Proverbs - God's Wisdom on God and Man
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https://crossroads-efc.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/203/responses/newProverbs 4:6–8 (ESV) - Do not forsake her, and she will keep you; love her, and she will guard you. 7The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom, and whatever you get, get insight. 8Prize her highly, and she will exalt you; she will honor you if you embrace her.
Who is God?
1. Creator
Proverbs 22:2 (ESV) - The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.
2. The Righteous and Holy One
Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Proverbs 21:12 (ESV) - The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
3. Omniscient – all-knowing
Proverbs 5:21 (ESV) - For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths.
Proverbs 15:11 (ESV) - Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!
4. Omnipresent – present everywhere always
Proverbs 15:3 (ESV) - The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
5. Omnipotent – all-powerful
Proverbs 21:30 (ESV) - No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.
6. Sovereign – ruler over all/everything; works all things according to His eternal purpose
Proverbs 16:4 (ESV) - The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) - The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:33 (ESV) - The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) - Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 21:1 (ESV) - The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.
1. Creator
Proverbs 22:2 (ESV) - The rich and the poor meet together; the Lord is the Maker of them all.
2. The Righteous and Holy One
Proverbs 9:10 (ESV) - The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is insight.
Proverbs 21:12 (ESV) - The Righteous One observes the house of the wicked; he throws the wicked down to ruin.
3. Omniscient – all-knowing
Proverbs 5:21 (ESV) - For a man’s ways are before the eyes of the Lord, and he ponders all his paths.
Proverbs 15:11 (ESV) - Sheol and Abaddon lie open before the Lord; how much more the hearts of the children of man!
4. Omnipresent – present everywhere always
Proverbs 15:3 (ESV) - The eyes of the Lord are in every place, keeping watch on the evil and the good.
5. Omnipotent – all-powerful
Proverbs 21:30 (ESV) - No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the Lord.
6. Sovereign – ruler over all/everything; works all things according to His eternal purpose
Proverbs 16:4 (ESV) - The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble.
Proverbs 16:9 (ESV) - The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.
Proverbs 16:33 (ESV) - The lot is cast into the lap, but its every decision is from the Lord.
Proverbs 19:21 (ESV) - Many are the plans in the mind of a man, but it is the purpose of the Lord that will stand.
Proverbs 21:1 (ESV) - The king’s heart is a stream of water in the hand of the Lord; he turns it wherever he will.
How does God relate with us?
1. Justly and Lovingly
Proverbs 16:4–6 (ESV) - The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. 5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. 6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 17:3 (ESV) - The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.
Proverbs 20:27 (ESV) - The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.
2. Honestly
Proverbs 30:5–6 (ESV) - Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
1. Justly and Lovingly
Proverbs 16:4–6 (ESV) - The Lord has made everything for its purpose, even the wicked for the day of trouble. 5Everyone who is arrogant in heart is an abomination to the Lord; be assured, he will not go unpunished. 6By steadfast love and faithfulness iniquity is atoned for, and by the fear of the Lord one turns away from evil.
Proverbs 17:3 (ESV) - The crucible is for silver, and the furnace is for gold, and the Lord tests hearts.
Proverbs 20:27 (ESV) - The spirit of man is the lamp of the Lord, searching all his innermost parts.
2. Honestly
Proverbs 30:5–6 (ESV) - Every word of God proves true; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him. 6Do not add to his words, lest he rebuke you and you be found a liar.
How should you respond to God?
1. Fear
Proverbs 28:14 (ESV) - Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Proverbs 23:17 (ESV) - Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
2. Trust
Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) - Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 28:26 (ESV) - Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Proverbs 3:7–8 (ESV) - Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. 8It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
1. Fear
Proverbs 28:14 (ESV) - Blessed is the one who fears the Lord always, but whoever hardens his heart will fall into calamity.
Proverbs 23:17 (ESV) - Let not your heart envy sinners, but continue in the fear of the Lord all the day.
2. Trust
Proverbs 3:5–6 (ESV) - Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding. 6In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths.
Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) - Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.
Proverbs 28:26 (ESV) - Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.
Proverbs 3:7–8 (ESV) - Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the Lord, and turn away from evil. 8It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones.
Colossians 2:1–3 (ESV) - For I want you to know how great a struggle I have for you and for those at Laodicea and for all who have not seen me face to face, 2that their hearts may be encouraged, being knit together in love, to reach all the riches of full assurance of understanding and the knowledge of God’s mystery, which is Christ, 3in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
Discussion Questions
1. Which attribute of God discussed in the message stands out to you the most and why?
2. How do you think God’s sovereignty should affect the way you live?
3. Since God is love (1 John 4:16), how can He be said to hate anyone or anything (Proverbs 16:5)?
4. Read Proverbs 3:5-6. Discuss ways the world promotes leaning on our own understanding and how we can trust the Lord instead.
5. Read Proverbs 3:7-8. Discuss the blessing there is with living in the fear of the Lord.
1. Which attribute of God discussed in the message stands out to you the most and why?
2. How do you think God’s sovereignty should affect the way you live?
3. Since God is love (1 John 4:16), how can He be said to hate anyone or anything (Proverbs 16:5)?
4. Read Proverbs 3:5-6. Discuss ways the world promotes leaning on our own understanding and how we can trust the Lord instead.
5. Read Proverbs 3:7-8. Discuss the blessing there is with living in the fear of the Lord.