Wisdom Matters

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• Introduction

  “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom; all those who practice it have a good understanding. His praise endures forever!” - Psalm 111:10

  How do we learn to love God?  Jesus answered that question in his Sermon on the Mount saying, “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God” (Matthew 5:8).  At the end of each day we can ask ourselves, “When did I see God today? How did I enjoy, share, and respond to God’s unfathomable love?”  To fear the Lord is to thoughtfully consider our eternal God with the reverent love and honor we owe him. It's to return the love that he has lavished on us.  The psalmist taught that loving God in this way is the beginning of wisdom.  Our goal should be to reverently love God in the ways that will lead us to walk in his presence and be filled with his wisdom. That is how we are most able to lead a pure life—a life that can see God and love him with a pure heart.  Let’s begin our year with the “beginning of wisdom” as we love and honor our amazing God.
• Jan 1
  Do you know God is love?
• Jan 2
  Do you know God through his creation?
• Jan 3
  Do you know God has provided your salvation?
• Jan 4
  Do you know God is unchanging?
• Jan 5
  Do you know God as your strength?
• Jan 6
  Do you know God as your light?
• Jan 7
  Do you know why God works slowly sometimes?
• Jan 8
  Do you know God is faithful to you?
• Jan 9
  Do you know God through his word?
• Jan 10
  Do you know God has called you to be holy?
• Jan 11
  Do you know Jesus as God?
• Jan 12
  Do you know God’s peace?
• Jan 13
  Do you know what God values?
• Jan 14
  Do you know there is only one God?
• Jan 15
  Do you know God is present when you worship?
• Jan 16
  Do you know God with a steadfast faith?
• Jan 17
  Do you know God’s perfection?
• Jan 18
  Do you know God as your Creator?
• Jan 19
  Do you know how to glimpse God?
• Jan 20
  Do you know how to abide with God?
• Jan 21
  Do you know God is at work in your life?
• Jan 23
  Do you know more of God now?
• Jan 24
  Do you know the only God?
• Jan 25
  Do you know God is incomprehensible?
• Jan 26
  Do you know God wants to forgive?
• Jan 27
  Do you know God’s word is your refuge?
• Jan 28
  Do you know God more as each year passes?
• Jan 29
  Do you know how to describe God?
• Jan 30
  Do you know God is great?
• Jan 31
  Do you know God as Abba, Father?

• Introduction

  “For the Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.” - Proverbs 2:6

  My dad worked for IBM, and, as a young girl, I would occasionally visit his office. He always let us peek into the enormous room filled with giant machines that generated a lot of noise and heat. Dad said those machines were called “computers.” Today, the cell phone I carry in my purse has far more capacity for information than the entire room my dad showed me as a child.  We live in a culture flooded with information, but in a sea of information, wisdom matters. How do we process all we can learn into what we should believe? How do we discern fact from opinion? Scripture has answered those questions throughout history. “The Lord gives wisdom; from his mouth come knowledge and understanding” (Proverbs 2:6).  One of the most powerful proofs of the miraculous nature of God’s word is the fact that it has transcended the cultural trends of every generation. Today’s world is filled with information, yet popular movies and television are fascinated with fantasy.  Is an idea or belief based on fact or fiction? God’s word is the wisdom we need so we can process what we learn into what we should know, trust, and believe. The Lord gives wisdom, knowledge, and understanding. When we search his word, we find the truth, wisdom, and discernment we need.
• Feb 1
  Do we choose God’s wisdom over the world’s?
• Feb 2
  Do we choose to stand firm in God’s truth?
• Feb 3
  Do we choose to believe the Bible is totally true?
• Feb 4
  Do we choose to grow up in Christ?
• Feb 5
  Do you choose to invest your life in God’s work?
• Feb 6
  Do you choose to live as a disciple of Christ?
• Feb 7
  Do you choose to live in the light of his truth?
• Feb 8
  Do you choose to approach God in repentance and truth?
• Feb 9
  Do you choose to abide in God’s truth?
• Feb 10
  Do you choose to think about God throughout the day?
• Feb 11
  Do you choose to be sanctified in Christ Jesus?
• Feb 12
  Do you choose to treasure the stability of God?
• Feb 13
  Do you choose to worship God in every season of life?
• Feb 14
  Do you choose God’s high standards as your own?
• Feb 15
  Do you choose to seek God’s Kingdom priorities?
• Feb 16
  Do you choose the way of faithfulness?
• Feb 17
  Do you choose to follow God’s directives?
• Feb 18
  Do you choose to share the word of Christ?
• Feb 19
  Do you choose to believe Jesus is the only way to the Father?
• Feb 20
  Do you choose freedom in Christ?
• Feb 21
  Do you choose to publically live with the love of Christ?
• Feb 22
  Do you choose to unite your heart with God’s?
• Feb 23
  Do you choose to speak God’s word, for his purpose?
• Feb 24
  Do you choose the Lord as your shepherd?
• Feb 25
  Do you choose to enjoy what God has provided?
• Feb 26
  Do you choose the right judgment of God?
• Feb 27
  Do you choose God’s thoughts as your spiritual truth?
• Feb 28
  Do you choose to speak God’s truth to others?

• Introduction

  “Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly, teaching and admonishing one another in all wisdom, singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, with thankfulness in your hearts to God.” - Colossians 3:16

  The word of God is his voice. When we worship God in spirit and truth we are ushered into his holy presence. When we want the presence of Christ to dwell in our hearts and minds we seek his word.  I love to have my sons and their families return home for the weekend. Even in the early morning quiet, while everyone is asleep, I am aware of their presence. I don’t have to see them to think about them. I know I can expect to see them come down the stairs and join me. That is the picture that comes to mind when I think of the word dwell. I enjoy the texts and phone calls, but it isn’t the same as those days when they “live” in my house.   Paul encouraged the early church to allow the word of Christ to dwell among them as their source of teaching, encouragement, instruction, correction, and joy-filled worship and praise.   Our Bibles are so much more than information. God’s word is our inspiration to live with thankfulness in our hearts to God.
• Mar 1
  Do you live daily with God’s voice?
• Mar 2
  Do you delight in God’s laws?
• Mar 3
  Do you choose trends or truth?
• Mar 4
  Do you allow what matters forever to matter most?
• Mar 5
  Do you worship God in spirit and truth?
• Mar 6
  Do you think godly thoughts?
• Mar 7
  Do you think about your thoughts?
• Mar 8
  Do you live with eternal priorities?
• Mar 9
  Do you live empowered by God’s spirit?
• Mar 10
  Do you live for Christ’s return?
• Mar 11
  Do you live with the freedom of Christ?
• Mar 12
  Do you escape your temptations?
• Mar 13
  Do you hand your worries to God?
• Mar 14
  Do you live with the contentment of Christ?
• Mar 15
  Do you live with the peace of Christ?
• Mar 16
  Do you allow the love and forgiveness of Christ to flow through you?
• Mar 17
  Do you allow Christ to provide your spiritual strength?
• Mar 18
  Do you share a good word with others?
• Mar 19
  Do you guard your hearts?
• Mar 20
  Do you trust God completely?
• Mar 21
  Do you think like Christ?
• Mar 22
  Do you give thought to your next step?
• Mar 23
  Do you meditate on God’s word?
• Mar 24
  Do you seek the presence of God and his strength?
• Mar 25
  Do you know how to have God’s peace?
• Mar 26
  Do you know what God is thinking?
• Mar 27
  Do you recognize a false prophet?
• Mar 28
  Do you know God as your perfect and loving judge?
• Mar 29
  Do you know you can argue it out with God?
• Mar 30
  Do you know why God requires our complete commitment?
• Mar 31
  Do you know the key to contentment?

• Introduction

  “And because of him you are in Christ Jesus, who became to us wisdom from God, righteousness and sanctification and redemption.” - 1 Corinthians 1:30

  One of the best descriptions of Jesus is to see him as God, in human form. It is difficult to understand how Jesus could be fully God, yet fully man. Jesus is the only One in human history who will ever carry that distinction. When Jesus spoke, he spoke with the wisdom of God. Jesus lived each day of his life in a righteous, or right, relationship with God. Jesus led a life of holiness, sanctified by God and set apart to serve him. And Jesus was born to be the Messiah and provide for our redemption.  Paul described Jesus as the One who became wisdom, righteousness, sanctification, and redemption. When we received Christ as our Lord and Savior, Jesus became the source of God’s character in us, through his Holy Spirit. Jesus is the model for our own faith and the pathway for our relationship with God as our Father.
• Apr 1
  Why is God with you today?
• Apr 2
  What does it mean to walk faithfully with God?
• Apr 3
  Why is a salvation experience necessary for all people?
• Apr 4
  What will we be like in heaven?
• Apr 5
  What does the cross mean to your life?
• Apr 6
  How can we love others like Jesus?
• Apr 7
  How do you accomplish God’s plan for your life?
• Apr 8
  Where do Christians belong?
• Apr 9
  How can we love as Jesus loves?
• Apr 10
  What can Jesus create from your life?
• Apr 11
  Why are we still waiting for Jesus?
• Apr 12
  Why do we need an advocate with the Father?
• Apr 13
  How do we share the gospel?
• Apr 14
  How can we serve Christ?
• Apr 15
  Why do we need to confess our sins?
• Apr 16
  Are you filled with Christ?
• Apr 17
  What did Jesus not come into the world to accomplish?
• Apr 18
  What is God unable to tolerate?
• Apr 19
  How do we glimpse God’s glory?
• Apr 20
  Have you changed your faith or has faith changed you?
• Apr 21
  What is a Sabbath rest?
• Apr 22
  Why is the Holy Spirit a gift?
• Apr 23
  Why was Jesus, the Messiah, born to die?
• Apr 24
  Why are Christians the “light of the world”?
• Apr 25
  Why did Jesus choose to become a man?
• Apr 26
  Why is Jesus the only way?
• Apr 27
  Why do we need Jesus to be our mediator?
• Apr 28
  Is your life going in God’s direction?
• Apr 29
  Why should we embrace grief?
• Apr 30
  How do we find favor with God?

• Introduction

  “Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct let him show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” - James 3:13

  Yielding to God’s wisdom is spiritual strength. We live in a culture that is impressed with and influenced by success, confidence, and experience. Scripture teaches that yielding to God’s wisdom is spiritual strength. Therefore, as Christians, we should submit all that we know to the One who knows all things. James was writing to his Christian brothers and sisters when he asked, “Who is wise and understanding among you?” James answered his own question by telling his church to look for the person who “by his good conduct” would “show his works in the meekness of wisdom.” Wisdom is knowing what to do with all that you know. Our good conduct, our godly conduct, will yield our good ideas to God’s perfect wisdom.
• May 1
  How do we know when something is God’s wisdom?
• May 2
  How do we keep ourselves from yielding to weakness and doubt?
• May 3
  Why is yielding to the wisdom of Scripture essential?
• May 4
  How does God strengthen us each day?
• May 5
  How do we live with spiritual strength?
• May 6
  How do we pray with spiritual strength?
• May 7
  Why should we pray with others?
• May 8
  What is the strength God provides?
• May 9
  How can we live free from sin?
• May 10
  How do we devote our lives to God?
• May 11
  Why should God’s wisdom transcend human logic?
• May 12
  Why is it wise to stay spiritually strong?
• May 13
  Why is yielding to God’s Spirit necessary?
• May 14
  Are you willing to yield your life to God?
• May 15
  Do you yield your praise to God?
• May 16
  Will you yield your temptations to God?
• May 17
  Are you desperate for the Lord’s strength?
• May 18
  Do you stand firm in faithful service to your King?
• May 19
  Will you yield the fighting to God?
• May 20
  Will you yield your fears to his promises?
• May 21
  Will you yield the wait to God’s timing?
• May 22
  Yielding to God’s wisdom means yielding our ideas to God’s.
• May 23
  Is God’s wisdom your shield?
• May 24
  Do you yield your priorities to God?
• May 25
  Do you find your strength in God’s power?
• May 26
  How do we live with a courageous heart?
• May 27
  How do we yield our strength to God?
• May 28
  Why do we yield the glory to God?
• May 29
  Why should we pray for greatness?
• May 30
  Why should God be our fortress?
• May 31
  Who is wise and understanding among you?

• Introduction

  “Listen to advice and accept instruction, that you may gain wisdom in the future.” - Proverbs 19:20

  God created us to need other people in order to prosper in our lives. Just like our fingerprints, our gifts and abilities are uniquely our own. One of the best examples of the infinite wisdom of God is creation itself. We are each created to be loved and known personally by our Creator and to be cared for by him. God directs our paths, and he often directs our paths to intersect with others. There are people God will bring into our lives for his unique purpose and some who will help us fulfill his calling in our lives. Each of us has wisdom to give as well as a need to receive wisdom from others. God’s word reminds us that we need to *listen* to those around us in order to gain the wisdom we need for our future. This month we will consider the many ways God uses others to guide us to a greater wisdom for our lives and a greater wisdom for our souls as well. Good advice and careful instruction provide wisdom. Are we willing to listen?
• Jun 1
  Who are our counselors?
• Jun 2
  Will you think often about God’s wise counsel?
• Jun 3
  Do you fear the Lord as you seek his counsel?
• Jun 4
  Which friends offer God’s counsel?
• Jun 5
  What is the cost of walking in wisdom?
• Jun 6
  Will you ask God for his wisdom?
• Jun 7
  Who are your wise companions?
• Jun 8
  How will our faith impact our families?
• Jun 9
  Why is Christian unity crucial?
• Jun 10
  Why is biblical wisdom the best help for our souls?
• Jun 11
  Why should we always work hard?
• Jun 12
  Why can it be difficult to get along with a fellow Christian?
• Jun 13
  Whose counsel do you need?
• Jun 14
  Why is the Sermon on the Mount your best advice and instruction?
• Jun 15
  How do we submit our ideas to God’s plan?
• Jun 16
  How do we live with a constant faith in God?
• Jun 17
  How does your faith in Jesus change your life?
• Jun 18
  Why does every Christian need someone to hold them accountable?
• Jun 19
  When is it wise to slow down?
• Jun 20
  Who are the wise people you know?
• Jun 21
  Whose influence should we avoid?
• Jun 22
  How can our influence bless others?
• Jun 23
  How do we discern good advice from the bad?
• Jun 24
  How do we make the best use of our time on earth?
• Jun 25
  Why is wisdom a powerful weapon?
• Jun 26
  What is the most important advice we give others?
• Jun 27
  How do we stand for God against his enemies?
• Jun 28
  How do we wait for Christ’s return?
• Jun 29
  Why is godly encouragement, good advice?
• Jun 30
  Who are your sweetest gifts?

• Introduction

  “Look carefully then how you walk, not as unwise but as wise, making the best use of the time, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” - Ephesians 5:15–17

  This month we will “look carefully” at God’s priorities in the Bible. His priorities are wisdom and will guide our lives. We make thousands of decisions each day. Knowing God’s priorities will help us make choices that align with his will. Paul told the Ephesians, “Look carefully then how you walk” and taught them to make the best use of their time. Knowing God’s will and his priorities will help us to live wisely and with his blessings. God’s priorities are wisdom. Let’s carefully study all that matters to God so that we can be certain his wisdom is our priority as well.
• Jul 1
  What is the highest priority for every Christian?
• Jul 2
  Why can wrong priorities become false gods?
• Jul 3
  Why is loving God an important effort?
• Jul 4
  Do you spend or invest your time?
• Jul 5
  What is the difference between a good idea and a God idea?
• Jul 6
  What should Christians pursue?
• Jul 7
  Which investments earn the highest profit?
• Jul 8
  Why will God hold us accountable for our priorities?
• Jul 9
  Why should serving God be our daily priority?
• Jul 10
  How do we know if loving God is our priority?
• Jul 11
  Why do our thoughts indicate our priorities?
• Jul 12
  Are the Great Commandments your great priority?