Wisdom - Chapters 1-2 - #2

INTRODUCTION:    Last Week, we identified a few important truths about wisdom.

1.      There are many different definitions on what it means to be wise.

2.      Wisdom is more than having and applying a value system.

3.      We need a wisdom system, and Jesus has become for us Wisdom from God.

PROPOSITION:        If you want to know Wisdom, you need to start to delve into God.

TRANSITION:           This morning, I would like to look at our response to two truths of wisdom.

A.     Truth #1 – Pursue the M & M’s of Wisdom.     (Maturity & Mystery)   1 Corinthians 2:6-10a

1.      Delving Into Jesus / Pursuing this Wisdom from God is a step of Maturity for the Christian.

·         Many people get confused about what it means to be mature.

·         Maturity is less about understanding theology & getting information and more about knowing and experiencing Jesus.

2.      Jesus is the Mystery of God revealed.  “What is God Like?  /  If God were flesh and bones, how would he live?”

·         Jesus is God beginning to reveal what He had previously kept concealed.

·         Jesus’ Coming, God being born as and becoming a man was a mystery – It was unexpected.

·         Jesus dying on the cross was a incomprehensible – It was unexpected.

·         God’s emphasis upon and pursuit of the Gentile was stunning – It was unexpected.

·         The simplicity of the Gospel catches people by surprise – It is unexpected.

3.      Pursuing the M & M’s of wisdom is seeking to know, understand & learn about Jesus.

B.     Truth #2 – Be a Student of God’s Teacher and Revealer of Wisdom --- His Spirit.            1 Corinthians 2:10b-16

1.      We cannot intuitively know the mind or heart of God, we need a teacher.            Vs. 11

·         OBJECT LESSON – Have someone seek to read the mind of a volunteer.

2.      You must have the right Spirit.           

·         The prince & the power of this world will only bring you deception and error.           Ephesians 2:1-2; John 8:44

·         God’s Spirit, the Holy Spirit, will lead you into truth.        Vs. 12-13

3.      Without the Spirit, you will not be able to understand the Wisdom of God.          Vs. 14-16

·         Remember, the Heart of Wisdom is Knowing God.

·         How do I get the Spirit of God?           Ephesians 1:13-14

·         How does the H.S. teach me?  Here is a starting point…. Luke 12:11-12; John 14:26; John 16:12-13a

                  My Quiet time in the word; sometimes I have aaahhh haaa moments when all of a sudden things

                  click/fall into place; I listen to others insights and understanding of God & His word; etc…

CONCLUSION: