Wisdom for Wealth Part 1

Proverbs 10:22

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: God’s wisdom for our wealth would call our attention to…

OUTLINE:
1. The Distribution of Wealth
2. The Devices of Wealth
3. The Delight of Wealth

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; The Book of Proverbs Chapters 1-15 by Bruce Waltke; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by Matthew Henry; Whole Bible Commentary: Proverbs by John Gill; God’s Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Proverbs: Heavenly Wisdom by Gary Brady; ESV Expository Commentary: Proverbs by Ryan Patrick O’Dowd; Neither Poverty Nor Riches by Craig Blomberg; Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn; Money, Debt, and Finances by Jim Newheiser; This Is Water: Some Thoughts, Delivered on a Significant Occasion, about Living a Compassionate Life by David Foster Wallace; Christian Hope and Money by Timothy Keller;

Wisdom for Friendship

Proverbs 18:24

Pastor Adam Brown

BIG IDEA: Wisdom helps us to become faithful friends that flourish as we move toward the flawless Friend.

OUTLINE:
1) The Fickle Friends (18:24a)
2) The Faithful Friend (18:24b)
The faithful friend will be:
 • Constant
 • Candid
 • Counselor
 • Considerate
3) The Flawless Friend (18:24b)

Wisdom for Decision Making

Proverbs 16:9

Pastor Brian Drake

BIG IDEA: The heart makes its plans, the LORD makes things stand.
Therefore, a wise decision is…
Humbly Cooperative (v16:9)
Humbly Considerate (v16:9a)
Humbly Committed (v16:9b)

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; God’s Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Just Do Something by Kevin DeYoung

Wisdom for Anger

Proverbs 14:29

Dr. Marc Clauson

OUTLINE:
1. Anger is a problem
2. Anger has a solution
3. Anger has a limited place in life and a large place in God
4. Anger comes in different forms

RESOURCES: Commentary on Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Septuagint; Hebrew Bible; some translations; Greek New Testament (SBL)

Wisdom for Parents

Proverbs 22:6

Pastor Garrison Greene

OUTLINE:
1) Presence
2) Proclamation
3) Portrayal
4) Positivity
5) Praise
6) Penalties
7) Prayer
8) Patience
9) Place

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; John G. Paton: Missionary to the Cannibals of the South Seas by Paul Schlehlein; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Preaching the Word: Proverbs by Ray Ortlund; The Gospel Transformation Bible; God’s Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Proverbs: Stories of Wisdom and Folly by David Murray; Nothing Less by Lifeway Research; Engaging Moms: The Evangelistic Strategy No One Is Talking About But Should Be by Barna & MOPS; The Truth About Men & Church: The Importance of Fathers to Churchgoing by Robbie Low

Wisdom for Marriage

Proverbs 18:22

Pastor Garrison Greene

OUTLINE:
1) Marriage Is A Grand Good
2) Marriage Is a Gracious Gift
3) Marriage Has A Glorious Goal

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Preaching the Word: Ephesians by Kent Hughes; The Future of Christian Marriage (Gospelbound Podcast) with Colin Hansen interviewing Mark Regnerus; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; The New International Commentary on the Old Testament: Proverbs by Bruce Waltke; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Preaching the Word: Proverbs by Ray Ortlund; The Gospel Transformation Bible; God’s Wisdom For Navigating Life by Timothy and Kathy Keller; Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer; Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane Ortlund

Wisdom for Words

Proverbs 12:18

Pastor Garrison Greene

OUTLINE:
1) The Tongue Can Rend
2) The Tongue Can Mend

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Preaching the Word: Hebrews by Kent Hughes; Preaching the Word; Proverbs by Ray Ortlund Jr; Taming the Tongue: How the Gospel Transforms Our Talk by Jeff Robinson; Help Me Teach the Bible: Ray Ortlund on Proverbs (podcast) by Nancy Guthrie; Short Sentences Long Remembered: A Guided Study of Proverbs and Other Wisdom Literature by Leland Ryken; Kidner’s Classic Commentaries: Proverbs by Derek Kidner; God’s Wisdom for Navigating Life by Tim & Kathy Keller; The Surprising Ministry of Encouragement by Ray Ortlund; Do You Bleed Bibline? by Justin Taylor

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