1. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 1 Psalm 96 1 Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. 2 Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.

2. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 2 Psalm 96 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous deeds among all peoples. 4 For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods.

3. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 3 Psalm 96 5 For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.

4. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 4 Psalm 96 7 Ascribe to the Lord, all you families of nations, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering and come into his courts.

5. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 5 Psalm 96 Everyone reads: 9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.

6. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 6 Song of Praise I'll Lean On You, Lord

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8. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 8 Songs of Praise The Wonderful Cross# 239 I Am Thine, O Lord# 535 At The Cross# 255 Offertory

9. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5, NIV) 9

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11. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 Timeless Teaching: God is the Source of true wisdom. 11

12. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 12 Timeless Teaching: God is the Source of true wisdom. Sermon in a Sentence: God is the Source for our true wisdom.

13. What is your response? “Lord, I am making an intentional commitment to always look to You as the Source for my wisdom.” 13 How to Get Wisdom James 1:5

14. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 Question for Meditation: Where am I searching for wisdom? 14

15. 15 I. To know you need wisdom is the first step toward receiving wisdom. II. To look to God for wisdom is the key to receiving wisdom. III. To know the generosity of God is the fulfillment of wisdom. How to Get Wisdom

16. 16 I. To know you need wisdom is the first step toward receiving wisdom. How to Get Wisdom If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5, NIV)

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19. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5, NIV) 19

20. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 The Walk of Faith 20

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22. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 “In seeking wisdom, you are wise; In imagining that you have attained it – you are a fool.” (Talmud, 500 BC – 400 BC) 22

23. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 Question for Meditation: Where am I searching for wisdom? 23

24. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 I. To know you need wisdom is the first step toward receiving wisdom. II. To look to God for wisdom is the key to receiving wisdom. (James 1:5) 24

25. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God…” (James 1:5a, NIV) 25

26. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 Mountain Spring, Leonard Williams, Artist Mountain Spring, Leonard Williams, Artist 26

27. How to Get Wisdom “If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him…for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom…” (James 1:5, Living Bible) 27

28. How to Get Wisdom “If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him…for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom…” (James 1:5, Living Bible) 28

29. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 To ask for wisdom is the key to receiving wisdom. 29

30. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 Question for Meditation: Where am I searching for wisdom? 30

31. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 I. To know you need wisdom is the first step toward receiving wisdom. II. To look to God for wisdom is the key to receiving wisdom. III. To know the generosity of God is the fulfillment of wisdom. 31

32. . If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all with- out finding fault, and it will be given to him. (James 1:5, NIV) 32 How to Get Wisdom James 1:5

33. How to Get Wisdom and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; he will not resent it.” “If you want to know what God wants you to do, ask him, and he will gladly tell you, for he is always ready to give a bountiful supply of wisdom to all who ask him; he will not resent it.” (Living Bible) 33

34. How to Get Wisdom He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to, when you ask it.” “If you don’t know what you’re doing, pray to the Father. He loves to help. You’ll get his help, and won’t be condescended to, when you ask it.” (The Message) 34

35. How to Get Wisdom 1.God is a giving God. 2.God is not a respecter of persons. 3.God gives without criticizing. 4.God promises us that when we ask for wisdom, he will respond. 35

36. How to Get Wisdom (1 John 5:14, paraphrase) “That we can have confidence in God that when we ask God for something, and it agrees with what God wants, then God listens to what we say.” (1 John 5:14, paraphrase) 36

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40. 40 How to Get Wisdom James 1:5

41. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 Question for Meditation: Where am I searching for wisdom? 41

42. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 I. To know you need wisdom is the first step toward receiving wisdom. II. To look to God for wisdom is the key to receiving wisdom. III. To know the generosity of God is the fulfillment of wisdom. 42

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44. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 Sermon in a Sentence: God is the Source for our true wisdom. 44

45. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 What is your response? “Lord, I am making an intentional commitment to always look to You as my Source for my wisdom.” 45

46. How to Get Wisdom James 1:5 46 Response Hymn: Room At The Cross # 415