Information on wisdom

1. Wisdom is a key word in the New Testament. Jas. 3:13 uses this word as both an adjective and a verb.

2. Wisdom has been called “the furthest reach of the human mind” (Barclay, NT Words, p. 259).

3. Sometimes wisdom is used ironically (1 Cor. 1:20) , sarcastically (Lk. 10:21), or braggingly (Rom. 1:22).

4. Normally this word is used to describe Himself or righteous people.

5. True wisdom cannot be disconnected from a Godly life.

6. Wisdom may come with a price (1 Cor. 3:18).

7. Some may not_________________ this wisdom (1 Cor. 2:8) .

8. Christians know wisdom makes them (2 Tim. 3:15) _________________________________

9. Wisdom is associated with great men such _______________________ (1 Kgs. 3:12; 4:29).

10. We find wisdom joined with _____________________________ (Dan. 1:17).

11. ____________________________ is a sign of wisdom (Deut. 4:6).

12. Wisdom can _________________ others (Mt. 13:53-54).

13. Wisdom may help us in the presence of our ________________________ (Lk. 21:15).

14. On one level wisdom helps us solve various problems. On another it helps us live as God wants.

15. Prov. 9:10 – There is a _______________________ of wisdom.

16. What will a wise person do with the opportunities they have in life? ______________________

17. Why are some Old Testament books called “wisdom literature”? ________________________

18. Can this “wisdom” be taught? Col. 1:28 - _____________________

19. Can we find this wisdom on our own (Job 28:12)? _____________________

20. Who will not find this wisdom (Prov. 14:6)? ______________________________

21. Do we need to be old before finding this wisdom (Lk. 2:40, 52)? __________________

22. Some of this wisdom involves (Prov. 22:6) ___________________________

23. Divine wisdom also helps us with ______________________ (Prov. 24:29).

24. God wants us to __________________________ (Col. 4:5).