Skilful Living 4Proverbs 8:1-36 - An Invitation from Lady Wisdom

lady wisdom calls out

• contrast with the ‘unruly woman’ (7:6-27, 9:13ff)

• lady wisdom’s location (vs 1-4)• wisdom offered to the ‘simple’ and the

‘foolish’ (vs 5)• she is trustworthy and truthful (vs 6-9)

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wisdom and leadership

• prudence, knowledge, discretion, sound judgement and power (vs 12-14)

• wisdom and leadership (vs 15-21)

sofia and christ (vs 22-31)

• pre-existence (vs 22-26)• role in creation (vs 27-29)• rejoicing in the presence of God, his

world and the human race (vs 30-31)• 1 corinthians 1:24• john 1:1-2, colossians 1:15-18, hebrews

1:1-2• application – how green is god?

choose wisdom… choose life

• listen … pay eager attention (vs 32-34)

• life or death

Skilful Living 4Proverbs 8:1-36 - An Invitation from Lady Wisdom