Choose wisdom

Introduction

VBS

The Armor of God

The choice of two kingdoms.

Kingdom Keepers (Theme song)

1st verse

There’s two kingdoms, But they’re not the same, There’s only one King, Who will never change. There’s a kingdom of lies, Fear and shame, And a kingdom of truth, Where Jesus reigns.

2nd verse

There’s two kingdoms, What will you choose? The Spirit of God is calling you, To make a stand, For what is right, In the armor of God, Turning darkness to light.

Proverbs - wisdom literature

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

Proverbs 2:2 “2 Make your ear attentive to wisdom, Incline your heart to understanding;”

Proverbs 2:6 “6 For the Lord gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding.”

Proverbs 3:13 “13 How blessed is the man who finds wisdom And the man who gains understanding.”

Proverbs 4:5 “5 Acquire wisdom! Acquire understanding! Do not forget nor turn away from the words of my mouth.”

Proverbs 5:1 “1 My son, give attention to my wisdom, Incline your ear to my understanding;”

Proverb characters

Wise fatherly King

Lady Wisdom

Divine wisdom leads to stability and life

Wicked Man

Wiley woman “Lady folly”

Attractive way leads to disorder and death

Solomon

1 Kings 3:5-14

James 1:5 NASB95

But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all generously and without reproach, and it will be given to him.

Proverbs 8 - A look at Lady Wisdom

I. The call of wisdom (vv 1-9)

II. The cost of wisdom (vv 10-11, 18-21)

III. The council of wisdom (vv 12-17)

IV. Wisdom in creation (vv 22-31)

Conclusion (vv 32-36)

Closing call (repeat of start)

New Testament

1 Corinthians 1:18-31