Wisdom From Jesus for 2020

 

Jesus’ Wisdom in Your Predicaments

          A.  The Predicament     John 6:1-5

 

          B.  The Wisdom      John 6:10-15

 

1. 1.   In your predicament, be honest yet open.

 

1. 2.   Realize your predicament is God’s opportunity.

 

1. 3.   Look for the bigger story.

 

Jesus’ Wisdom about Power

          A.  The Power John 2:1-16

 

          B. The Wisdom John 2:23-3:4

 

1. 1. Power attracts and distracts.

 

1. 2. Superficiality is our normal comfort zone.

 

1. 3. Only deep, internal change connects me to true power.

                                                                             “put your name into 2:24”

 

Jesus’ Wisdom in His Welcome

          A.  The Welcome

 

          B.  The Wisdom

 

1. 1. Jesus welcomes me.

 

1. 2. Jesus believes in the best of me.

 

1. 3. Jesus challenges me to examine my wants 1:38

 

Big Idea: Gaining wisdom from Jesus requires accepting his deep changes in my heart.