GOD’S WISDOM

GOD’S WISDOM

                                                     LESSON ONE

MAIN IDEA:  What is the wisdom of God? The action God takes to solve problems? God’s problems of doing things? The wisdom which the Lord Jesus impart is far superior to any form of other wisdom. It is wisdom from above which James the apostle, described as “pure”. The Lord truth is forceful and it is able to change the whole character of a man from evil inclinations to godly thoughts and deeds.

STUDY TEXTS: 2Timothy 3:14-17; James 3:17-18

LESSON OBJECTIVE:       To reiterate that the Bible as the wisdom of God is the unfailing guide that points the way to the perfect life for all.

INTRODUCTION:

The divine characteristics of the Word of God makes the Holy Bible the greatest book ever in existence in the world. All through history, great men whose sense of spiritual value were not clouded by devilish philosophies or evil propensities, had always acknowledge the truth of God’s Word, its goodness and irresistible force. Concerning the holy Bible, Abraham Lincoln had this to say: “in regard to this great book, it is the best gift God has given to men. All the good savior gave to the world, was communicated through this book. If not for it we could not know right from wrong. All things most desirable for man’s welfare here and hereafter, are to be found portrayed in it”.

Apostle Paul who derived great benefits from the knowledge of the word of God, stated: “for the word of God is quick (alive), and powerful, and sharper than any two edged sword, piercing even to the joints and marrow, and is a discerning of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12).

The Bible comprises of doctrines, judgments, instructions and divine promises. The doctrines are the basis of Christian beliefs; judgments are for the discipline of the unbelievers, the instruction are for the guidance of the Christian in following the path of life: and the promises give hope and comfort to the faithful.

The psalmist describes the word of God as a lamp to his feet, and a light to his path (Psalm 119:105). And king Solomon whose wisdom, was given to him by God, stated  “for the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way  of life (Proverbs 6:23). Jesus Christ who is the very embodiment of the word of God, declared: I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness but shall have the light of life” (John 8:12)

SUBJECT MATTERS:

1.                 It is the wisdom from above which is pure peaceable, gentle and easy to be entreated. It is full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality and without hypocrisy. (James 3 :17, 1^st cor. 2:6)

2.                 The wisdom found only in the Bible leads one to salvation.        (rom. 1:16-17)

3.                 The statues of the Lord are right, rejoicing the heart; the commandment of the lord is pure, enlightening the eyes.           (Psalm 19-8)

PRACTICAL LESSON:

1.     The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.

2.     It is better to get wisdom which further gives birth to understanding.

3.     Keeping the commandments of the Lord, imparts wisdom which breeds great reward to man,

4.     In all things  get wisdom, as this is the principal thing.

MEMORY VERSE:     proverbs 3:13

Happy is the man that findeth wisdom, and the man that getteth understanding.

DISCUSSION:

1.     Wisdom is the “principal thing”. Discuss.

2.     Mention some of the great rewards in keeping God’s commandments.

Why is God’s wisdom superior to any form of worldly knowledge?