Read Matthew 7:24–27 and contrast the wise and foolish builders. What does Jesus emphasize about His words, i.e., what should we do with them? (Cf. Ja. 1:22; Jo. 14:23-24) What happens to both houses? Why did the first house stand? Why did the second house fall? (Cf. Ez. 33:30-32) How does this relate to godly wisdom?

Assignment Question

Homework for Proverbs Chapters 8 &9
1. Read the chapter carefully and answer the following questions one by one 2. 8:1-11 = Where and to whom does wisdom cry out to? Does she exclude anyone? What kinds of things does she say? (Cf. Ps. 32:8-10; Is. 30:19-22; Jer. 6:16) What is Godly wisdom worth? 3. 8:12-21 = Look up and define “wisdom”, “prudence”, “knowledge”, “discretion”. To fear the LORD is synonymous with what? What do the following verses say about this? Ex. 20:20; Job 28:25-28; Ps. 86:11; 97:10; 101:1-8; Prov. 14:16; 16:6; Lk. 12:1-7; Ro. 12:9; I Thes. 5:22. What are some of the things those who love wisdom receive? 4. 8:22-31 = Where and when did wisdom begin? How did God use wisdom in creation? See also Prov. 3:19-20; Jer. 10:12-13. What did God say about His creation in Genesis 1:31? Read Job 37:1-42:6. Jot down what you learn about God and His wisdom in creation from this passage. Don’t get too detailed unless you want to. Just note the gist of it. 5. 8:32-36 = What are the blessings of seeking God’s wisdom? What is the fate of those who don’t seek wisdom? Are you seeking God’s wisdom? Search your heart. Chapter9
2. Do a contrast of wisdom and folly from this chapter. What differences and similarities do you find?
3. Read Matthew 7:24–27 and contrast the wise and foolish builders. What does Jesus emphasize about His words, i.e., what should we do with them? (Cf. Ja. 1:22; Jo. 14:23-24) What happens to both houses? Why did the first house stand? Why did the second house fall? (Cf. Ez. 33:30-32) How does this relate to godly wisdom?
4. 9:7-12 = Contrast the mocker and the wise man. Why is it useless to correct or rebuke a mocker? Why does a wise person accept correction or instruction? Read Acts 18:24–28. Was Apollos knowledgeable? How? How did Apollos show himself to be wise? What was the proof?
5. Are you dining with Wisdom and building on the solid rock of God’s Word? Check your heart.