2081 Jesus Christ, wisdom of

Jesus Christ’s deep understanding of God, people and situations derived from his relationship with God his Father and from knowledge of his word. Christ’s wisdom is seen in his words, actions and dealings with people.

The wisdom of Messiah was foretold and recognised in Jesus Christ

Isa 11:2 See also Pr 8:22-23; Isa 52:13; Jn 1:1; Jn 4:29; 1Co 1:24,30; Col 2:2-3

Wisdom was characteristic of Jesus Christ’s childhood

Lk 2:40 See also Lk 2:46-47,52

Wisdom was characteristic of Jesus Christ’s ministry

Jesus Christ’s wisdom was exceptional Mt 13:54 pp Mk 6:2 See also Mt 12:42 pp Lk 11:31; Mk 11:18; Jn 7:15

Jesus Christ’s wisdom in teaching Mt 7:29 See also Mt 11:4-5 pp Lk 7:22; Mt 13:34; Mt 16:12; Mt 17:13; Mk 1:22 pp Lk 4:32; Lk 24:8; Jn 2:17

Jesus Christ’s wisdom in dealing with people Jn 4:29 See also Mt 18:2-3 pp Mk 9:36-37 pp Lk 9:47-48; Mt 20:25-26 pp Mk 10:42-43; Jn 8:10-11

Jesus Christ’s wisdom in dealing with opposition Lk 14:5-6 pp Mt 12:11-12 See also Mt 22:18-22 pp Mk 12:15-17 pp Lk 20:23-26; Mt 27:14 pp Mk 15:5

Jesus Christ’s wisdom arose from his relationship with God

It was based on prayer Mt 26:36 pp Mk 14:32 pp Lk 22:41 Lk 5:16 See also Mt 14:23 pp Mk 6:46; Mk 1:35; Lk 6:12

It was based on Scripture Mt 4:4 pp Lk 4:4 See also Dt 8:3; Mt 5:17; Mt 22:29; Lk 24:27

Jesus Christ’s life embodies the wisdom of God’s will and purposes

Jn 8:29 See also Jn 5:30; Jn 8:16,28; Jn 14:10

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