2-19-23
February 19, 2023

“God’s Wisdom and His Care for You”

Proverbs 16:1-9
February 19, 2023

Main point: The book of Proverbs describes the sovereignty, wisdom, and love of God. Is God in control? Is His wisdom perfect? Does He love you? Can you trust Him?

I. The Sovereignty of God
Proverbs 16:1,4,9

II. The Wisdom of God
Proverbs 2:6-7; 3:19-20; 21:30

III. The Love of God
Proverbs 10:25; 11:4

Here are some books which may assist you in deeper study and application of the truths presented in today’s sermon. While the elders cannot endorse every concept presented in each book, we do believe these resources will be helpful in profitably thinking through today’s topic.

• Trusting God by Jerry Bridges
• Transforming Grace by Jerry Bridges
• The Sovereignty of God by A.W. Pink
• Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God by J.I. Packer
• Suffering and the Sovereignty of God by John Piper and Justin Taylor
• The Love of God by Oswald Chambers

Questions for Spiritual Growth

Our Cornerstone mission is To Know Christ and Make Him Known. Community Groups help us to live out our mission as we discuss the Scripture passage from the sermon, how to apply it, and pray for one another.

  1. According to Proverbs 27:1, what should be our perspective on the future? How does this affect our need to trust God?

  2. What is a definition of the sovereignty of God? What Bible verses help support your definition?

  3. Proverbs 16:9; 10:21; 21:1; Lamentation 3:37-38; James 4:13-15. What do these verses say about people acting contrary to God’s sovereign will or God influencing the decision of people?

  4. What is a definition of the wisdom of God?

  5. Our prayers often seem to go unanswered, yet God is still handling us with wisdom and love. What Bible verses give you assurance of God’s love for you?

  6. When it comes to God’s sovereignty, wisdom, and love, what is the connection between Romans 8:28 and 8:29?

  7. When you have doubted God’s love, what has helped you regain your confidence in His love for you?

  8. God in His love always wills what is best for us. In His wisdom He always knows what is best, and in His sovereignty He has the power to bring it about. How can this statement encourage you this week?