Main Point: Wisdom is a journey away from ourselves and toward the Lord Jesus.

1. A Journey (v. 1-6)

2. In the Right Direction (v. 7)

Main Point: Sellouts will be found out, either by judgment or by mercy.

1. Sellouts to Evil (v. 1-16)

2. Found Out by Judgment (v. 17-26)

3. Found Out by Mercy (v. 27-29)

Main Point: God’s majesty (kingship) is evident as he exercises His right to make the low high.

1. How Majestic is your name! (v.1, 9)

2. The praises of the weak overcome God’s enemies (v. 2)

3. Mankind given dominion over all creation (v. 3 - 8)

Main Point: True unity is possible only through Christ.

1. Unity in Prayer (v. 18-20)

2. Unity in Encouragement (v. 21-22)

3. Unity in Love (v. 23-24)

Main Point: If Jesus has all authority, he can forgive sins.

1. The Natural World Obeys Him - 8:23-27

2. The Supernatural World Obeys Him - 8:28-34

3. God Has Authorized Him - 9:1-8

Main Point: Real unity requires real power against a real enemy.

1. Real Power (v. 10)

2. Real Enemy (v. 11-13)

3. Real Unity (v. 14-18)

Main Point: Christians are servants to Christ first, and servants or masters to men second.

I. Servants and Masters to Men

II. Servants of Christ

III. Which Comes First, and Why?

Main Point:

It is right for children to walk in obedience to their parents, and fathers to raise children in the Lord, that they may experience the closeness to God that is the inheritance of the children of God, unified with Christ, through the Holy Spirit!

1. Children, obey your parents in the Lord

2. Fathers, bring up your children in the Lord

Faith Looks Like:

1. A Struggle

2. Remembering God's Promises

3. Obeying Despite Fear and Discomfort

4. Remembering Whose Name is on the Deed

1. Wives, submit to your husbands... (22-24)

2. Husbands, love your wives... (25-33)