Wisdom of God

I. The difference between God’s wisdom and men’s. I Corinthians 1:17-25

The wisdom of the world is based on man’s knowledge and understanding. It is limited. Any wisdom that is contrary to God’s word and principles that he has established is human wisdom. Any thinking or action that is contrary to God’s thinking or will is human wisdom. The wisdom of the world puts God on the side, not in the center of our life, and often removes God from our live. The wisdom of the man puts its focus on man and his abilities. The wisdom of man sees man as the final authority and does not accept the revelation of Jesus Christ. The wisdom of this world can’t distinguish between right and wrong.

God’s wisdom is based on God’s knowledge and understanding that is revealed through the Bible and the Holy Spirit. When we have the wisdom of God our thoughts and actions will be lined up with the Bible. When we have the wisdom of God, Jesus Christ will be at the center of our lives. When we have the wisdom of God, we will not depend on our own strength or abilities.

II. What is the wisdom of God for those who are perishing? I Corinthians 1:18
     Foolishness
III. What is the wisdom of God for those who are being saved?
      It is the power of God.
IV. What are some things that those who don’t have Christ consider foolish?
      1) Those that are least in the kingdom of God are the greater.
      2) Those who give liberally will become rich.
      3) Those that humble themselves will be lifted up.
      4) Love your enemies and pray for them.
      5) Those who die to self will find life.
V. Who is the power of God and wisdom of God? I Corinthians 1:24
    Christ
VI. What is wiser than man’s wisdom? I Corinthians 1:25
    God’s foolishness
VII. Are we able to know God through our wisdom? I Corinthians 1:21
VIII. What kind of people does God love to choose and use for His kingdom? I Corinthians 1:26-29
       1) Those who are not wise by human standards.
       2) Those who are not influential or of noble birth.
IX. What other things does God like to choose?
      1) Those things that is foolish according to the world.
      2) Those things that is weak.
      3) Those things that is lowly.
      4) Those things that is despised.
X. Why does God do this?
     1) To shame the wise and strong.
     2) To bring glory to God and that people might boast in Him alone.
XI. Where does wisdom come from? I Corinthians 1:30
      It is from God through Christ.
XII. According to verse 30, what kind of wisdom does God give?
      Righteous, holy, and redemptive
XIII. How do we obtain or find this wisdom?
     We find it in the Bible with the help of the Holy Spirit and other wise men of God.
XIV. List some things we do as Christians that show that we have God’s wisdom?
     1) We don’t steal, cheat, lie, kill, or commit adultery.
     2) We don’t worship idols or evil spirits.
     3) We love other people as God loves us.
     4) We don’t boast in our wisdom or own strength.
     5) We put God first in our lives.