PW: Proverbs

Wisdom that Works.

How exactly does one become wise? With the overwhelming flood of information
and opinion in our times--much of it a mixture of spin, sound bites, and
trivialities--it is crucial we turn back to the Bible and pay close attention
to the deep insights that have stood the test of time.

Proverbs 1:20 tells us that Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets " she raises her voice. The wisdom of God does not stand aloof, but instead " graciously moves toward us, into the world where we live and struggle day by
day--offering us her very best, if we will only listen.

Pastor and teacher Ray Ortlund unpacks the book of Proverbs in twenty-one
straightforward sermons, providing a biblical worldview on everything from
money, sex, and power to that of the daily routines of an average life. Drawing
relevant parallels from ancient culture to present day, he helps us understand
how the book of Proverbs is practical help for ordinary people going through
everyday life.

Most importantly, Ortlund shows how the Proverbs point to Jesus and his counsel
for the perplexed, his strength for the defeated, his warning to the proud, his
mercy for the broken. With careful treatment of the Scriptures and
uncomplicated language, Proverbs: Wisdom that Works bridges the gap between
real-life experience and the scholarly depth of many commentaries.

Proverbs: Wisdom that Works models powerful, profound, relevant expository " preaching. The expositions are God-centered, Christ-centered, practical,
evangelistic, life-changing, and life-giving. For Proverbs 1û9, each exposition
digs deeply into the meaning of the passage in its original context, connects
it with the New Testament (especially with Jesus Christ), and demonstrates
astutely its contemporary relevance with illustrations and quotations. The last
seven chapters bring together various proverbs under seven topics: the tongue,
humility, family, emotions, friendship, money, and life and death. The oral
style provides easy reading for deep, wise insights. A superb source for
preachers preparing a series of Christian sermons on the book of Proverbs and
for Bible study groups interested in studying biblical wisdom. - Sidney " Greidanus

Series: Preaching the Word.

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