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Prov 2:1-17/Gen 3:1-6

Exploring the Fundamentals of Wisdom


• RECAP

A.Where does Wisdom come from?

• According to Scripture Wisdom comes from

God through Jesus

• God has hidden all the treasures of wisdom

and knowledge in Christ

• Col. 2:3 (GW


• RECAP

A. The ESSENCE of Wisdom lies in the word “SKILL” – The ability to do a job.

1. The Hebrew term was used of “Skillful” workers who were known to be:

- Wise /Experience /Skilled in their craft - This type of skill is usually focused on one or two areas and

acquired by hard work. •

B. Scripture Meaning (Working Definition) • When the Scriptures speak of Wisdom…it is the scriptures way

of teaching us how to develop GODLY LIFE SKILLS FOR LIVING LIFE SUCCESFULLY.


• RECAP A. The Importance of Wisdom It helps the believer DEVELOP GODLY LIFE SKILLS to walk in LIBERTY

WHICH INCLUDE: 1. Insight (Bina) The ability to perceive clearly; understanding 2. Counsel (‘esa) advice that usually involves planning, strategy, or

purpose 3. Discernment (ta’am) acute judgment, good sense, tact- sensible

answers

• Prudence(phronesis)- it implies provision against possible contingencies. In other words, it takes care, caution or good judgment in looking ahead


• RECAP A. Two Kinds of Wisdom James 3:13-18 1. Earthly 2. Heavenly

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A. Acquiring Wisdom 1. Ask God for it Jas 1:5 2. Provided in Our Union with Christ 1Cor 1:30/Col 2:3 3. Through the Word Col 3:16 4. Through the Prayers of Others Eph 1:17 5. Through Discipline Pro 29:11/Ps 37:30 6. Through the Laying on of Hands Deut 34:9


A.What is the basic element to

Wisdom?

• The Fear of the Lord

Job 28:28(GW)

• … ‘The fear of the Lord is wisdom!


2 Words that Define Fear

1.Maraᵓ - which indicates “TERROR”

2.Yārēʾ – REVERENCE (Holy)


This Phrase means WE are to have a “HOLY

REVERENCE” for God. This would entail the following fundamentals of Reverence:

1. RESPECT: We offer RESPECT for who He is

2. RECOGNITION: We offer RECOGNITION for what He’s done

3. SUBMISSION: We SUBMIT our life to His rule and authority

4. SUBJECTION : We SUBJECT ourselves to His will

5. OBEDIENCE: We OBEY the Word of the Lord


Defining the Tools that assist in our Development

Wisdom:

• Wisdom is a divine gift from God that

enhances our ability to live out our daily life

skillfully • Only the LORD gives wisdom… Prov 2:6a

• If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to

all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him. James 1:5 (NKJV)


1. Knowledge: • Knowledge is the mental accumulation and

acquisition of facts/ information(details) that makes us aware and familiar with any particular

subject issue problem person life in general


a.Yada - to know: Usually describes the process

whereby one gains knowledge

• Observing –perception, impression, behaviors

• Thinking -reflecting, opinion, rumors

• Experience - emotions, pain, love, joy

• Investigating – proving, seeking, confirming

• Senses –touch, taste, seeing, hearing

• Relationship –advice, fatherly, motherly


Understanding • The ability to see beyond the given details of

(a)ny particular situation..and MAKE AN APPROPRIATE OR GODLY ASSESSMENT and come to the correct decision/choice.

• And to man He said, ‘Behold, the fear of

the Lord, that is wisdom, And to depart from evil is understanding. Job 28:28

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A. How do we Acquire Godly Knowledge and Understanding? 1. We must seek for it

• Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures. Pr 2:3–4

• The mind of a person who has understanding acquires

knowledge. The ears of wise people seek knowledge Pr 18:15.

1. God must give it • The LORD gives wisdom. From his mouth come knowledge and

understanding Pr 2:6. •


1. (Hb) 2 Words for Wisdom a. Hokma(hōk –ma): focuses on living skillfully b. Sahkal (saw-kal): focuses on acing prudently(wisely)

• 1. Prudent gives us two perspectives

a. Positive • The process of thinking through. Have insight, caution or

good judgment in looking ahead, providing for the future. Insight. Success.

a. Negative • Give attention to. Involves one in what he Pays attention

in regards to one’s own interest

• (earthly wisdom – envious, self seeking)


A.Wisdom will save you… from the way of evil, from the person who speaks deceitful things, from those who abandon the paths of righteousness to walk the

ways of darkness, from those who enjoy doing evil, from those who find joy in the deviousness of evil. from an adulterous woman/man, from a loose woman/wayward men with their smooth talk who

leaves their spouse and forgets their marriage vows to God. •

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