Cornerstone Baptist Church

Wisdom, Foolishness, and Christian Living

1). The Dravidic King is merciful to those within and without (vv. 1-2) 2). The ordinary response to the King's mercy is rejection (vv. 3-4) 3).Those sent by the King can trust in the provision of the King (vv. 5-14). 4) Every knee will bow to the gracious King (vv. 15-19)

Death comes to all, yet those approved by God through Christ can joyfully enjoy His good gifts -- living with gratitude, purpose, and hope under His sovereign hand.

Pursue wisdom: Obey the governing authorities, We're limited in what we can accomplish in this life, Evil oftentimes triumphs in this life, Look ahead to the next life, Enjoy this life.

We won't fully understand God's plans. 1). Be humbled. 2). Fear and obey God. 3). Remember that you're a sinner.

1. Pursue Wisdom From God (vv. 6:10-12; 7:5-10); 2. Look After Your Reputation (v. 7:1); 3. Think about Death Regularly (vv. 7:2-4); 4. Pursue Correction (7:5-10)

The King's Kindness Transforms Shame into Sonship

1. Government will let you down (5:8-9). 2. Money will let you down (5:10-17). 3. Take joy in what God has given you (5:18-6:9).

Be slow to make commitments to the Lord (v. 1-3). Be sure to keep your commitments to the Lord (v. 4-7).

1. Recognize the oppression of the world (vv. 1-3); 2. Don't work out of envy (v. 4, 6); 3. Don't be lazy (v. 5); 4. Value relationships more than work (vv. 7-12); 5. Remember that your work will let you down (vv. 13-16).

1). The origin of the house: From nothing to Glory. - The God who builds. 2). The king who administers justice and order. 3). Eyes of faith to see our promised King and promised inheritance.

(1) God is doing something beautiful with every seaon of life (3:1-11a). (2)We won’t always see the beauty (3:11b). (3) How should we respond? (3:12-22) (a) Take pleasure in the good parts of life; (b) Do good; (c) Trust God with the hard parts; (d) Be humble before Him.

(1) Don't treat things of this life as permanent gifts (1:16-2:12). (2) The reason: Death will take it all (2:14-23). (3) Instead, enjoy the things of life as temporary gifts (2:24-26).

The stuff of this world can't be kept, can't be changed, and can't satisfy. This world will quickly forget you; we need the one who is from above.

Seeing a picture of the glorious end will produce in us fervency and faithfulness now.

Obey Your Leaders (v.17). Pray For Missionaries (vv. 18-19). Just in God’s Word of the Gospel (vv. 20-25).

The Son of David: God's Eternal Promise, Our Living Hope. 1. The origin of the house: From nothing to glory - The God who builds. 2. The means of the house: built by mercy, not by might. 3. The purpose of the house: Radical transformation - From dynasty to eternity.

Hold on to Jesus our stable place - past, present and future. As we unashamedly hold on through trials we show the worth of Christ.

1). God will build a house for David: Rethinking Security and Salvation 2). God will build a house for God: The incarnation as the eternal dwelling place 3). God has made a place for us: Abiding in Christ, our redeemer and dwelling.

Love Fellow Christians (vv.1-3), Love Your Spouse (v. 4), Don't Love Money (vv. 5-6)

The salvation of Zion is better than Sinai salvation. The judgement of Zion is actually worse than the judgement of Sinai.

(1) Keep the danger of letting go of Jesus in mind (2) Pursue Holiness (3) Always recognize your need for the Lord

Introduction: Two Ways of Seeing I. The Lens of Election Rightly Estimates the Holiness of God and the Depravity of Man II. The Lens of Election Draws Broken People to a Perfect God by the Force of His Bountiful Grace III. The Lens of Election Centers on the Necessity of Atonement IV. The Lens of Election Preserves, Protects, and Provides a Glad People unto God Conclusion: Perception and Position

Suffering will tempt you to sin (v. 4), Keep suffering in perspective (v. 11), Suffering shows you God is your Father (vv. 5-10), God gives you suffering for your spiritual good (vv. 10-11)

Keep running the race by (1) laying aside sun [v. 1] (2) seeking out examples of faithful Christians [v. 1] (3) and by looking to Jesus [vv. 2-3]