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We often feel reluctance regarding our obligation to advance the gospel to people and places it has not yet reached. But Paul shows us that it’s possible to be eager about this obligation. His example shows us four ways that gospel eagerness can show up in our lives.

Paul’s introduction in Romans comes down to this: our lives are lived for the sake of the Son!

Romans helps us see the world and history – and our lives – in a God-centered way. Romans is paradigm shifting. Worshiping through Romans is like seeing and hearing for the first time. It reinforces and magnifies the glorious message of Christ in all of the Bible.

Proverbs address the topic of wealth in more than 100 verses, teaching that wise people heed warnings about wealth and seek true wealth. Proverbs main teachings about wealth are summarized in eight statements in this message.

Proverbs ushers us into a rhythm of life where hard work and meaningful rest are both opportunities for worship. By working, we point to a powerful God who made us to work hard as He works. Building order, beauty, and flourishing. By resting, we point to a sovereign God who sustains us while we rest, and will usher us into future, everlasting rest. I’m going to walk us through 6 principles Proverbs outlines about the umbrella topic work and rest.

God’s vision for womanhood calls the world’s vision up short. The picture of womanhood portrayed in Proverbs 31 is not a standard to be met, but a vision to inspire.

Against the backdrop of sexual chaos, is a vision for sexuality that God has designed. Proverbs poetically reveals the dangers of sexual sin and the wonder of righteous sexuality. And holds out the merciful opportunity to walk the path of repentance and wisdom.

Proverbs is as much about righteousness as it is about wisdom, so the wise man in Proverbs is also the righteous man. What is the relationship between wisdom and righteousness? The path of righteousness is the response of a wise person to the warnings and promises given by a righteous God.

Proverbs says that life and death are in the power of the tongue. Our words can destroy or build up. To exalt God and encourage others with our words we need the power of the gospel to change our hearts.

Proverbs exposes the fact that we can’t see ourselves clearly. We’re living through a spiritual battle and spiritual blindness is common. We need the loving grace of other people to help correct us back to the joyful life of wisely following Jesus.

We are typically aware of our need for wisdom to navigate the complexities of life. But God’s wisdom rescues us from something far more important—sin and its lasting consequences. We should, therefore, diligently pursue wisdom.

Here’s the main claim God makes in this text this morning: Heed wisdom’s warning and invitation. Wisdom calls us to cut ties with the world and to build our lives upon God Himself. To know Him and enjoy Him forever.

But how does a dead King usher in all the sweeping promises of the Kingdom that is to come? That’s what’s agonizing Jesus’ followers during his arrest, trials, crucifixion, death, and burial. And honestly, that’s what can agonize you and me as we follow Jesus through this world experiencing the trials and opposition He predicted. Beholding the risen King rightly fills our hearts with joy, resolve, adventure, and steadfastness.