Sunday, June 1, 2025
A Treasure Hunt
Proverbs 2
I. What Is the Treasure?
Proverbs 2:5-6 – “Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord, and you will gain knowledge of God. For the Lord grants wisdom! From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.”
Proverbs 2:10 – “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy.”
The treasure is God’s wisdom – understanding life from His perspective.
II. How Do We Find the Treasure?
Proverbs 2:1-4 – “My child, listen to what I say, and treasure my commands. Tune your ears to wisdom, and concentrate on understanding. Cry out for insight, and ask for understanding. Search for them as you would for silver; seek them like hidden treasures.”
We find God’s wisdom through dedicated study of His Word and earnest prayer!
III. What Are the Benefits of Finding This Treasure?
1. Protection and Safety
Proverbs 2:7-8 – “He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest. He is a shield to those who walk with integrity. He guards the paths of the just and protects those who are faithful to him.”
Proverbs 2:11-12 – “Wise choices will watch over you. Understanding will keep you safe. Wisdom will save you from evil people, from those whose words are twisted.”
2. Clear Direction
Proverbs 2:9 – “Then you will understand what is right, just, and fair, and you will find the right way to go.”
3. Joy and Satisfaction
Proverbs 2:10 – “For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will fill you with joy.”
4. Lasting Security
Proverbs 2:21 – “For only the godly will live in the land, and those with integrity will remain in it.”