Main Idea: Godly wisdom recognizes the dangers and deceptions of humanistic reasoning and makes choices based on the Word of God.

• Godly wisdom recognizes the danger of humanistic ‘wisdom’ (10:1–13)

Point #1. Israel’s problem was not a lack of provision but a failure of straying from the Word of God (10:1-5).

Point #2. Israel’s refusal to walk according to God’s Word came at a cost (10:6-10).

Point #3. Israel’s ‘exemplary’ behavior must be taken to heart (10:11-13).
If it is too busy to have all of these subpoints, you can just keep the main point and place 10:1-13 on the screen.

• Godly wisdom recognizes the deception of human ‘wisdom’ (10:14–22)

Point #1. The command to flee from idolatry (10:14-15).

Point #2. The significance of the Lord’s Supper (10:16-17).

Point #3. The example of Israel’s Priests (10:18).

Point #4. The significance for Paul’s argument (10:19-22).

• Godly wisdom applied (10:23–11:1)

Point #1. Meat sold in the market (10:23-26).

Point #2. Eating as a guest in someone’s home (10:27-30).

Point #3. Summary and Conclusion (10:31–11:1).

Principles and Application

Point #1. God cares about the way we live our life, and He is jealous for exclusive loyalty to Him.

Point #2. Christians must beware of worldly wisdom that is self-justifying by nature.

Point #3. The Word of God gives us godly wisdom to recognize the dangers that could get us off course and keep us from winning the prize.

Point #4. When we do all things to the glory of God, we reflect the character of God.