In The Beginning

Genesis 1:1-2

Pastor Garrison Greene

TEXT: Genesis 1:1-2

BIG IDEA: The glory of God overflowed into bountiful beginnings.

OUTLINE:
1. The Gist of Genesis
2. The God of Glory
  - God is Eternal
  - God is God
  - God is Almighty
  - God is Abundant
3. The Creation of the Cosmos
4. The Emptiness of the Earth

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Reformed Expository Commentary: Genesis pt. 1 by Richard Phillips; Word Biblical Commentary: Genesis by Gordon Wenham; Kidner Classic Commentaries: Genesis by Derek Kidner; Welwyn Commentary Series: Genesis by Philip Eveson; Genesis Commentary by John Calvin; The Story of God Bible Commentary: Genesis by Tremper Longman; Preaching the Word: Genesis by Kent Hughes; Reformation Commentary on Scripture: Genesis 1-11 ed. John Thompson; Delighting In the Trinity: An Introduction to the Christian Faith by Michael Reeves; Biblical Critical Theory: How the Bible’s Unfolding Story Makes Sense of Modern Life and Culture by Christopher Watkins

Becoming & Beloved

Ephesians 5:1

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: Become like the God who calls you beloved.

OUTLINE:
1. You Are Called To Become
2. You Are Called Beloved

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Ephesians: An Exegetical Commentary by Harold Hoehner; Reformed Expository Commentary by Bryan Chapel; Brazos Theological Commentary on the Bible: Ephesians by Michel Allen; An Expositional Commentary: Ephesians by James Montgomery Boice; Knowing God by J.I. Packer; Communion With God by John Owen

Fear for Wisdom

Proverbs 9:10

Pastor Garrison Greene

BIG IDEA: The fear of the Lord is the foundation for building a life of wisdom.

OUTLINE:
1) The Fear of the Lord: What It Means
2) The Foundation of Wisdom: What It Builds
3) The Formation of Fear: How It Grows

RESOURCES: ESV Study Bible; Commentary on the Whole Bible: Proverbs by John Gill; Proverbs: Heavenly Wisdom by Gary Brady; Proverbs: Wisdom That Works by Ray Ortlund Jr.; God’s Wisdom For Navigating Life by Tim and Kathy Keller; Proverbs by Charles Bridges; Proverbs by Derek Kidner; Rejoice and Tremble by Michael Reeves; Ligonier Series on the Fear of the Lord by Michael Reeves

Wisdom for Wealth Part 2

Proverbs 11:4

Pastor Garrison Greene

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

OUTLINE:
1. The Deficiencies of Wealth
2. The Dangers of Wealth
3. The Duties 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 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