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A 6‑Part Series Comparing Proverbs, Wisdom of Solomon, and Biblical Wisdom

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SESSION 1 — What Is Biblical Wisdom?

Core Scriptures: Proverbs 1:1–7; James 1:5; Psalm 111:10

Goals:

• Define wisdom biblically
• Distinguish wisdom from knowledge
• Introduce the series and its sources

Key Points:

• Wisdom = skill for living God’s way
• Begins with “the fear of the Lord”
• Wisdom is moral, relational, and practical
• God invites us to ask for wisdom

Discussion:

• What’s the difference between being smart and being wise
• Where do you see wisdom lacking in our culture

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SESSION 2 — Lady Wisdom: Proverbs’ Portrait of God’s Wisdom

Core Scriptures: Proverbs 8–9; Proverbs 3:13–18

Goals:

• Explore the personification of Wisdom
• Understand Wisdom’s role in creation
• Connect Proverbs to the rest of Scripture

Key Points:

• Wisdom calls out publicly, inviting all
• Wisdom is woven into creation
• Wisdom leads to life, honor, and peace
• The “Seven Pillars” (Prov 9:1) as a framework for godly living

Discussion:

• What does it mean to “hear” Wisdom’s voice
• Which pillar do you feel God is strengthening in you

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SESSION 3 — Wisdom of Solomon: A Jewish Voice in a Greek World

Core Scriptures: Wisdom 1–5 (overview); Romans 1:18–32

Goals:

• Understand the historical context
• Identify what aligns with Scripture
• Identify what diverges

Key Points:

• Written to encourage faithfulness under cultural pressure
• Strong themes: righteousness, immortality, divine justice
• Aligns with Scripture in morality and monotheism
• Diverges in Greek‑style views of the soul and immortality

Discussion:

• How does cultural pressure affect your walk with God
• What parts of Wisdom of Solomon feel familiar or foreign

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SESSION 4 — Wisdom, Immortality, and the Afterlife

Core Scriptures: Wisdom 3:1–9; Daniel 12:1–3; 1 Corinthians 15

Goals:

• Compare the book’s view of immortality with Scripture
• Clarify biblical resurrection hope
• Strengthen confidence in God’s justice

Key Points:

• Wisdom of Solomon: immortality as inherent
• Scripture: immortality as God’s gift
• Resurrection is central to biblical hope
• God vindicates the righteous in His time

Discussion:

• How does resurrection hope shape daily life
• Why does it matter that immortality is God’s gift

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SESSION 5 — Wisdom in Action: Righteous vs. Wicked

Core Scriptures: Proverbs 10–15; Wisdom 1–5; Psalm 1

Goals:

• Compare moral teaching across the books
• Show continuity in God’s call to righteousness
• Apply wisdom to real-life choices

Key Points:

• Both books contrast righteous and wicked paths
• Proverbs focuses on earthly consequences
• Wisdom of Solomon emphasizes eternal consequences
• Scripture as a whole: righteousness is covenant faithfulness

Discussion:

• Where do you see the “two paths” in your own life
• What helps you stay on the path of wisdom

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SESSION 6 — Christ: The Fulfillment of God’s Wisdom

Core Scriptures: 1 Corinthians 1:24, 30; Colossians 2:2–3; Matthew 12:42

Goals:

• Show how Jesus embodies divine Wisdom
• Tie the whole series together
• Lead into discipleship and application

Key Points:

• Christ is the Wisdom of God
• All wisdom treasures are found in Him
• Proverbs points to Him as the ultimate Wise King
• Wisdom of Solomon anticipates a righteous, divine deliverer
• Walking in wisdom = walking with Christ

Discussion:

• How does seeing Jesus as Wisdom change your walk
• What is one wise step God is calling you to take next

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BONUS SESSION — The Seven Pillars of Wisdom (Proverbs 9:1)

A full session unpacking the seven pillars using Scripture only:

• Fear of the Lord
• Instruction
• Knowledge
• Understanding
• Counsel
• Sound Judgment
• Power / Strength

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Notes: The Book of Wisdom: Bridging Hebrew and Greek Thought