1. Skilful Living 4 Proverbs 8:1-36 - An Invitation from Lady Wisdom

2. lady wisdom calls out contrast with the ‘unruly woman’ (7:6- 27, 9:13ff) lady wisdom’s location (vs 1-4) wisdom offered to the ‘simple’ and the ‘foolish’ (vs 5) she is trustworthy and truthful (vs 6-9)

4. wisdom and leadership prudence, knowledge, discretion, sound judgement and power (vs 12-14) wisdom and leadership (vs 15-21)

5. sofia and christ (vs 22-31) pre-existence (vs 22-26) role in creation (vs 27-29) rejoicing in the presence of God, his world and the human race (vs 30-31) 1 corinthians 1:24 john 1:1-2, colossians 1:15-18, hebrews 1:1-2 application – how green is god?

6. choose wisdom… choose life listen … pay eager attention (vs 32-34) life or death

7. Skilful Living 4 Proverbs 8:1-36 - An Invitation from Lady Wisdom