Big Idea: In order to unlock the secret mystery of God’s wisdom, you must…

#1 Understand the content and conclusion of God’s wisdom
What is the content of God’s secret wisdom?
-Jesus Christ and him crucified
What is the conclusion of God’s wisdom?
-His people sharing in his glory forever

#2 Receive God’s mystery God’s way
How do I receive God’s mystery wisdom?
-It is revealed to believers by the Holy Spirit
Who receives this mystery wisdom?
-It is given to the mature
Who are the mature who get this wisdom?
-All Christians are the “mature” in this context.
-There are degrees of maturity in Christ, but God’s wisdom is accessible to all Christians by virtue of the indwelling Holy Spirit

#3 You must love God
Who are those who love God?
-Those who love God are those who know God is holy
-Those who love God are those who know they are sinners
-Those who love God are those who know Jesus is Lord