The Real God – Wk. 5

The Real God (Wk. 5)

Observations:

WISDOM: The ability to judge rightly and then to take the best course of action.

1. God’s wisdom means that He what we cannot see, what we cannot know, and that He is working all things out in a way that is than anything we could ever imagine.

Genesis 1:1

Psalm 33:6

John 1:1-3

2 Peter 3:8

Ephesians 3:20

A. W. Tozer: All God’s acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time. All His acts are as pure as they are wise, and as good as they are wise and pure. Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.

2. The of God’s wisdom is seen perfectly in His son .

Romans 10:4

1 Cor. 1:18-30

James 3:17

3. God and gives wisdom freely to us and expects us to make wise decisions in life by putting the words of Jesus into .

James 1:5

Matthew 7:25

Application:

1. and rest in God’s wisdom.
2. Get to Jesus.
3. your life upon the words of Jesus.

Family Discussion Points:

*Open by reading 1 Corinthians 1:18-30.

1. Please try to put into words how wise God really is? How difficult is it to grasp the depth and breadth of His wisdom?
2. A.W. Tozer says, “All God’s acts are done in perfect wisdom, first for His own glory, and then for the highest good of the greatest number for the longest time. All His acts are as pure as they are wise, and as good as they are wise and pure. Not only could His acts not be better done: a better way to do them could not be imagined.” – What do you think about that statement? Do you find that truth hard to accept at times? Explain.
3. How is Jesus the culmination of God’s plan?
4. How is the cross (the wisdom of God) foolishness to the world? What does the world think about the Christian life?
5. God promises to freely give wisdom to those who ask Him for it. How often do you find yourself asking for wisdom? How does God provide it?
6. Why do we struggle so much putting the words of Jesus into practice when we know that His ways are wise?
7. What steps can you take this week to relax and rest in God’s wisdom?
8. What are some practical ways you can get to know Jesus better this week? How can you better put His words into practice?

*Close in prayer.