How To Receive The Wisdom Of God

TEXT: Job 28:28 - And unto man he said, Behold, the fear of the Lord, that is wisdom; and to depart from evil is understanding.

BIBLICAL CHARACTERS:  JESUS – He grew in spirit and in wisdom. (Luke 2:40 - And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him)

MEMORY VERSE:
 Proverbs 4:7 - Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore get wisdom: and with all thy getting get understanding.

Objective: Help the children understand how to receive the wisdom of God

How To Receive The Wisdom Of God

1. By Reading And Meditating On The Word Of God
   Psalms 119:98 - 99
   98 Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me.
   99 I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation.
   
   
2. By Asking For Wisdom From God In Prayers
   James 1:5 - If any of you lack wisdom, let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not; and it shall be given him. (KJV)

(Another Translation says) But if any man among you is without wisdom, let him make his request to God, who gives freely to all without an unkind word, and it will be given to him.

3. BY Doing According To The Word Of God
   Matthew 7:24 – 25
   24 Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:

25 And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.

BIBLICAL TRUTH: The fear of the lord is the begging of wisdom – Job 28:28
CHALLENGE FACTOR: Do you read and meditate on the word of God to receive wisdom?
POSITIVE CONFESSION: - I will be asking for the wisdom of God in my prayers from today.

ALTER CALL.