Proverbs WisdomThis Great God We Serve…, Proverbs August 17, 2014This Great God We Serve30There is no wisdom, no insight, no plan that can succeed against the Lord.31The horse is made ready for the day of battle, but victory rests with the Lord.Proverbs 21:30-31The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.Proverbs 9:10Fear: measure all sources of fear against God (ref. 2Corinthians 4:17)Do not be afraid of those who kill the body but cannot kill the soul. Rather, be afraid of the One who can destroy both soul and body in hell. Matthew 10:28There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.1John 4:18App: If you’re going to fear anything, fear the LordKnowledge (to know): to be well acquainted with and by in a very personal way The man without the Spirit does not accept the things that come from the Spirit of God but considers them foolishness, and cannot understand them because they are discerned only through the Spirit. 1Corinthians 2:14“Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. 39 The promise is for you and your children and for all who are far off—for all whom the Lord our God will call.”Act 2:38b-39 App: Your greatest purpose in life is to know HimThis Great God we serve is Wise (See James 1:2-5)For the LORD gives wisdom;from His mouth come knowledge and understanding.7 He holds success in store for the upright … Proverbs 2:6-7a App: Where do you need wisdom right now? Ask God19 By wisdom the LORD laid the earth’s foundations, by understanding He set the heavens in place; 20 by His knowledge the watery depths were divided, and the clouds let drop the dew. Proverbs 3:19-20 What is God’s Spirit speaking into your life today? How must you respond?