The Inviting Voice

Proverbs 9

Pastor Dan Turner

OUTLINE:
1. The Presentation of Lady Wisdom (vv. 1-12)
     Her Preparation
     Her Invitation
     Her Destination
2. The Presentation of Lady Folly (vv. 13-18)
     Her Preparation
     Her Invitation
     Her Destination
3. The Application (vv. 4-6)
     "Turn in here"
          - Crossroads & Repentance
     "Come, eat & drink"
          - Communion with God
     "Leave bad company"
          - Community with His people
     "Walk in the way"
          - Living on mission

Listen to Wisdom: Giver of Life

Proverbs 8

Pastor Brian Drake

TEXT: Proverbs 8

BIG IDEA: Listen to Wisdom: Giver of Life. Love her, seek her, find her, keep her.

OUTLINE:
1) Wisdom is The Affluent Advisor
2) Wisdom is The Ancient Architect
3) Give Your Affectionate Attention

RESOURCES: Simply Trinity by Matthew Barrett; ESV Study Bible; Kidner’s Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: The Book of Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Baker Commentary on the OT Wisdom and Psalms: Proverbs by Tremper Longman; The Crossway Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Charles Bridges; blueletterbible.com

The Seductive Suicide of Sexual Sin

Proverbs 6:20-7:27

Pastor Garrison Greene

TEXT: Proverbs 6:20-7:27

BIG IDEA: Sexual sin is seductive, but suicidal

OUTLINE:
1) Sexual Sin is Seductive (vs. 6:20-25; 7:6-21)
2) Sexual Sin is Suicidal (vs. 6:25-35; 7:22-27)
i. Discern that your Creator knows best
ii. Devote yourself to the word of God
iii. Determine to take good care of yourself
iv. Delight in belonging to your Savior

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Proverbs by Danny Akin and Jonathan Akin; Kidner’s Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O’Dowd; How Pornography Works: It Hijacks the Male Brain by Albert Mohler; Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks; Disruptive Witness: Speaking Truth in a Distracted Age by Alan Noble; Desiring God by John Piper

Three Portraits of a Fool

Proverbs 6:1-19

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Procure wisdom’s protection from folly’s plight.

OUTLINE:
1) Wisdom For Your Coin (vs. 1-5)
2) Wisdom For Your Calling (vs. 6-11)
3) Wisdom For Your Community (vs. 12-19)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: The Book of Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Proverbs: Wisdom That Works by Ray Ortlund Jr.; Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions & Answers by Jim Newheiser

Wisdom for Sex

Proverbs 5:1-23

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Avoid folly’s path to devastation; only pursue wisdom’s sexual gratification.

OUTLINE:
1) The Allure & Danger of Sexual Immorality (vs. 1-14)
2) The Appeal & Delight of Sexual Constancy (vs. 15-23)
• Accept Your Own Creatureliness
• Acknowledge That We Live Coram Deo
• Apply Yourself to Contentment

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Proverbs Commentaries by Bruce Waltke, Ray Ortlund, Ryan Patrick O’Dowd, Derek Kidner, and Charles Bridges; Ten Words for a Broken Society (#7: No Unsanctioned Sex or Procreation) by Bruce Ashford; The Sanctity of Sex (sermon) by Timothy Keller; The Meaning of Marriage by Timothy & Kathy Keller; Mere Christianity by C.S. Lewis; The Case Against the Sexual Revolution: A New Guide to Sex in the 21st Century by Louise Perry; God’s Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Ed Welch; Precious Remedies Against Satan’s Devices by Thomas Brooks; The Rare Jewel of Christian Contentment by Jeremiah Burroughs

The Journey of Wisdom in the Christian Life

Proverbs 4:1-27

Pastor Adam Brown

BIG IDEA: The wise Christian walks the righteous path by:

OUTLINE:
1. Gaining the Legacy of Wisdom (vv 1-9)
2. Growing in the Light of Wisdom (vv 10-19)
3. Guarding the Location of Wisdom (vv 20-27)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; NIV Biblical Theology Study Bible; Preach the Word: Proverbs - Wisdom That Works by Ray Ortlund Jr; Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Proverbs by Daniel Akin and Jonathan Akin; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Proverbs: A Shorter Commentary by Bruce Waltke; Keeping the Heart: How to Maintain Your Love for God by John Flavel

Flourishing Are The Wise

Proverbs 3:13-35

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Find wisdom if you want to flourish.

OUTLINE:
1) The Flourishing & Fittingness of the Wise (vs. 13-20)
2) The Repose & Righteousness of the Wise (vs. 21-35)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Beginning and End of Wisdom by Douglas Sean O’Donnell; A Biblical Theology of Human Flourishing (Journal Article) by Jonathan Pennington; Preach the Word: Proverbs - Wisdom That Works by Ray Ortlund Jr; How to Reach the West Again by Timothy Keller; The Sermon on the Mount and Human Flourishing by Jonathan Pennington; Christ-Centered Exposition: Exalting Jesus in Proverbs by Daniel Akin and Jonathan Akin; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; You Are Not Your Own: Belonging to God in an Inhuman World by Alan Noble

The Wise Son Trusts The Lord

Proverbs 3:1-12

Pastor Brian Drake

BIG IDEA: Christians should trust their Heavenly Father with all their heart, in all of life’s ways.

OUTLINE:
1) The Wisdom of the Earthly Father
2) The Weight of the LORD
3) The Ways of the Heavenly Father

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; ESV Gospel Transformation Study Bible; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Baker Commentary on the OT Wisdom and Psalms: Proverbs by Tremper Longman; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; The Crossway Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Charles Bridges; blueletterbible.com

In Search of Wisdom

Proverbs 2:1-22

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Seek wisdom from the Source of wisdom to gain the satisfaction and safety of wisdom.

OUTLINE:
1) Wisdom’s Search & Source (vs. 1-8)
2) Wisdom’s Satisfaction & Safety (vs. 9-22)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O’Dowd; Proverbs: Wisdom That Works by Ray Ortlund Jr.

Hear, My Son

Proverbs 1:8-33

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: In world full of competing voices and choices, listen to wisdom.

OUTLINE:
1) Hear the Father’s Guiding Instruction (vs. 8-9)
2) Hate the Gang’s Greedy Temptation (vs. 10-19)
3) Heed the Lady’s Good Admonition (vs. 20-33)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Commentaries by Bruce Waltke, Tremper Longman, Ray Ortlund Jr., Charles Bridges, and Derek Kidner; Lectures on Calvinism by Abraham Kuyper