Is godly, biblical wisdom found in the Bible relevant for today?
Pastor and teacher Raymond D. Ortlund Jr. provides a solid, biblical answer in his Proverbs: Wisdom that Works volume, part of the highly praised Preaching the Word series, noted for its steadfast commitment to biblical authority, readability, and clear exposition of Scripture,
Proverbs 1:20 says: "Wisdom cries aloud in the street, in the markets offering us her very best, if we will only listen." In Wisdom that Works, Ortlund leans on this truth to prove why Christians must look to the Bible and pay attention to the insights it offers Christians today that remain unchanged rather than the world's wisdom. God's wisdom, Ortlund says, is near to those who will listen, moving toward his children amid a world wrought with struggles and challenges.
In this volume, Ortlund unpacks the book of Proverbs in 21 brief sermons on topics like money, sex, and power to how to act wisely—all from a biblical worldview. He looks back at the ancient culture in which Solomon wrote his Proverbs to see how godly wisdom is still fitting and beneficial for Christians today. All 21 Proverbs point to Jesus, offering wise counsel, strength in difficult times, warnings for the arrogant, and tender mercies for the oppressed.
But it's not all theological—each chapter provides practical application from the Scriptures and is designed to help preachers communicate God’s Word clearly and effectively. Sermon illustrations for each Proverb are included in the sermon application index.
