OT notes Prov.1:20-33

1) Prov. 1-9 is neglected even more than the other sections as it deals with a personification, even hypostatis,of Wisdom, Some will smile that hokmah, wisdom, is female.If one chooses, you can go into some journey in class on wisdom and the Spirit, wisdom by way of the logos of John 1:14 and hints in the gospels such as Mt. 11 (see Ben Witherington on Wisdom in John, for instance) 2) It is not an easy way for wisdom in the world, as it is rejected.Consider this with care. Wisdom provides a way to a better life. why would we reject it? 3)Wisdom cries out in public, but is publicly rejected. this will preach well. Consider ways we reject, publicly and privately, wise counsel. 4) When wisdom is not heeded, wisdom can mock our distress when we seek help too late. Actions are not easily erased. consequences do occur(27-28). 5) v. 31 has some real depth to it.Instead of being able to fee don the tree of wisdom, we will starve as we would eat of our own meager offerings. 32 one could do a sermon merely on complacency of v.32 6) V.33 ends with a wonderful set of promise, words redolent of salvation as well as wisdom.