As we wrap up our studies in Proverbs for this year, we are reminded that God created the world with order, but sin has disordered it. Our relationships with God, others, and creation are all disordered. Those who belong to Christ are the first fruits of the new creation, a new kingdom of restored order. […]
Proverbs 13:12-19 // The Fulfilling Path Read More »
This week’s sermon flows naturally from last week’s message from Jeff Walsh on the Parable of the Talents and the reminder that all we have belongs to God and we are simply stewards. Proverbs has a lot to say about how we are to think about money and possessions. Things aren’t always what they seem.
Proverbs 13:7-11 // The Prosperous Path Read More »
We return to Proverbs for our pursuit of Wisdom for the New Year. In the words of Alistair Begg, “Wisdom is knowing how to live God’s way in God’s world.” We want to do more than resolve to do good, but to seek God’s will for our daily lives. This week we find the path
Proverbs 13:2-4 // The Satisfying Path Read More »
Introduction This January we are returning to the book of Proverbs seeking wisdom for the New Year. God designed and created this world with order and purpose, but sin brought disorder to our relationships with God, creation, one another, and even ourselves. Jesus paved the way for a new restored order through His life, death,
Proverbs 4:10-19 // Choose the Path of Wisdom Read More »
Wise Christians connect the dots between their earthly outcomes and their character and decisions.
Proverbs 11:28-31 // Wisdom and Consequences Read More »
For the past few weeks, we’ve been looking at different topics in Proverbs. We talked about our words (“How to Use Your Words Wisely“), work (“How to Work Wisely“), and wisdom vs. folly and righteousness vs. wickedness (“Wisdom for Everyday Christian Life“). Today we’ll be looking at another important topic introduced in Proverbs 10:27-30: the
Proverbs 10:27-30 // Wisdom & Fearing God Read More »