“Wisdom Wins” - Proverbs 21:22-31

[22] A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
[23] Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.
[24] “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
[25] The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
[26] All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.
[27] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
[28] A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
[29] A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.
[30] No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.
[31] The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. (ESV)

BIG IDEA: Wisdom Works and Wickedness Doesn’t

Wisdom

Reveal Answer

You
[22] A wise man scales the city of the mighty and brings down the stronghold in which they trust.
[23] Whoever keeps his mouth and his tongue keeps himself out of trouble.

Wisdom

Reveal Answer

for You
[24] “Scoffer” is the name of the arrogant, haughty man who acts with arrogant pride.
[25] The desire of the sluggard kills him, for his hands refuse to labor.
[26] All day long he craves and craves, but the righteous gives and does not hold back.

Wisdom

Reveal Answer

You
[27] The sacrifice of the wicked is an abomination; how much more when he brings it with evil intent.
[28] A false witness will perish, but the word of a man who hears will endure.
[29] A wicked man puts on a bold face, but the upright gives thought to his ways.

Wisdom

Reveal Answer

You
[30] No wisdom, no understanding, no counsel can avail against the LORD.
[31] The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but the victory belongs to the LORD. (ESV)

Spotlight on Christ: Mark 16:1-8

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Discussion Questions:
1. What was the big idea of the sermon? Is it faithful to what the text says?

2. What struck you most about the passage as you listened?

3. How does this passage help or motivate us to live for God through Christ?

4. What are some ways that living for yourself and doing what you want seems to work out for some people? What ways are you tempted to follow? Why?

5. Why is it that wickedness never works out in the end? Have you reckoned with that in your own life?

6. What do you need to do to start pursuing wisdom?

7. In what ways do you need to change the way you live to avoid wickedness and pursue what is good?