Opening Up Proverbs (Session 7)

The Call of Wisdom and the Call of Christ

Opening Up Proverbs Chapter 6: The Call of Wisdom and the Call of Christ (8:1–9:18)

The adulteress calls the young man from the darkness and in secret (7:9); Wisdom’s call is open and public (8:1–3).

• The wayward woman is sexually loose (7:10); Wisdom is holy (8:8a).

• The wayward woman is an unreliable liar (7:11); Wisdom is truthful and faithful (8:8b–9).

• The seductress gives you her body but not herself (2:17); Wisdom offers you true love (8:17).

• The adulteress offers fleeting pleasures; Wisdom provides everlasting joy (8:18).

• The adulteress is selfish, giving only to get; Wisdom delights to give and serve.

• The seductress leads you to a chamber of death (7:27); Wisdom gives you everlasting life (8:35; 3:18).

Opening Up Proverbs Chapter 6: The Call of Wisdom and the Call of Christ (8:1–9:18)

The adulteress calls the young man from the darkness and in secret (7:9); Wisdom’s call is open and public (8:1–3).

• The wayward woman is sexually loose (7:10); Wisdom is holy (8:8a).

• The wayward woman is an unreliable liar (7:11); Wisdom is truthful and faithful (8:8b–9).

• The seductress gives you her body but not herself (2:17); Wisdom offers you true love (8:17).

• The adulteress offers fleeting pleasures; Wisdom provides everlasting joy (8:18).

• The adulteress is selfish, giving only to get; Wisdom delights to give and serve.

• The seductress leads you to a chamber of death (7:27); Wisdom gives you everlasting life (8:35; 3:18)

Opening Up Proverbs Chapter 6: The Call of Wisdom and the Call of Christ (8:1–9:18)

The adulteress calls the young man from the darkness and in secret (7:9); Wisdom’s call is open and public (8:1–3).

Seven areas of contrast between Lady Wisdom and the seductress

The adulteress calls the young man from the darkness and in secret (7:9); Wisdom’s call is open and public (8:1–3).

The adulteress calls the young man from the darkness and in secret (7:9); Wisdom’s call is open and public (8:1–3).

The wayward woman is sexually loose (7:10); Wisdom is holy (8:8a).

The wayward woman is an unreliable liar (7:11); Wisdom is truthful and faithful (8:8b–9).

The seductress gives you her body but not herself (2:17); Wisdom offers you true love (8:17).

Who is Wisdom?

The adulteress offers fleeting pleasures; Wisdom provides everlasting joy (8:18).

The adulteress is selfish, giving only to get; Wisdom delights to give and serve.

The seductress leads you to a chamber of death (7:27); Wisdom gives you everlasting life (8:35; 3:18).

Who is Wisdom?

Jesus Christ is wisdom incarnate

1. Wisdom and Jesus call out to you (8:1-5)

2. Wisdom and Jesus should be treasured (8:6-11)

3. Wisdom and Jesus teach you to humbly fear God (8:12-13)

4. Wisdom and Jesus offer you success (8:14-16)

5. Wisdom and Jesus offer you great rewards (8:17-21)

6. Wisdom and Christ display their glory in creation (8:22-31)

7. Wisdom and Christ will bless you with life (8:32-36)

8. Wisdom and Christ invite you to a feast (9:1-5)

What is your reply to Wisdom and to Jesus?

1. Don’t be a scoffer

2. Hunger after God, and He will fill you

FOR FURTHER STUDY

1. What is the relationship between the wisdom of Proverbs and Jesus? Point out several significant areas of correspondence in .

2. How is God portrayed as feeding his people elsewhere in the Old Testament (see ; ; )

Opening Up Proverbs For Further Study

2. How is God portrayed as feeding his people elsewhere in the Old Testament (see Ps. 23; Isa. 55:1–2; 25:6)?

TO THINK ABOUT AND DISCUSS

Contrast the charms of Lady Wisdom in with those of the seductress in .

Opening Up Proverbs To Think about and Discuss

1. Contrast the charms of Lady Wisdom in Proverbs 8 with those of the seductress in Proverbs 7.

2. Contrast the banquets offered by Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly in Proverbs 9.

3. What fundamental choices are you facing in your life which parallel the choices set forth in Proverbs 9?

4. How could you use Proverbs to bring the gospel to others?

Contrast the banquets offered by Lady Wisdom and Madame Folly in .

What fundamental choices are you facing in your life which parallel the choices set forth in ?

How could you use Proverbs to bring the gospel to others?