WISDOM’S SEARCH

FOR TRUTH

A Review of the DaVinci Code

In the film actress Audrey Tautou plays the role of Sophie Neveu.

The DaVinci Code author Dan Brown’s choice of the name “Sophie” is interesting.

• Sophie is from SOPHIA.

• In the Greek language the word for “wisdom” is “sophia.”

• The Hebrew Bible book of Proverbs is about Wisdom (chakam or sophia in the Septuagint -ancient Greek version of the Old Testament).

• Sophie is from SOPHIA.

• In the Greek language the word for “wisdom” is “sophia.”

• The Hebrew Bible book of Proverbs is about Wisdom (chakam or sophia in the Septuagint -ancient Greek version of the Old Testament).

• In ancient days SOPHIA (wisdom) was worshipped as a Goddess.

• In Proverbs SOPHIA is personified and spoken of as a woman:

• Proverbs 4:6 (New Living Translation) Don't turn your back on wisdom (sophia), for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.

• Proverbs 7:4 Love wisdom (sophia) like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.

• In ancient days SOPHIA (wisdom) was worshipped as a Goddess.

• In Proverbs SOPHIA is personified and spoken of as a woman:

• Proverbs 4:6 (New Living Translation) Don't turn your back on wisdom (sophia), for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.

• Proverbs 7:4 Love wisdom (sophia) like a sister; make insight a beloved member of your family.

• In the DaVinci Code, Sophie Neveu (wisdom) is on a search for truth.

• It is always Wise to pursue Truth.

• Sophie wants to know the truth about Jesus and the Bible.

• In the DaVinci Code, Sophie Neveu (wisdom) is on a search for truth.

• It is always Wise to pursue Truth.

• Sophie wants to know the truth about Jesus and the Bible.

Wisdom’s Search for Truth

So, what is the truth about Jesus and the Bible.

So, what is the truth about Jesus and the Bible.

Is there a hidden wisdom?Is there a hidden wisdom?

Proverbs 4:7 (NLT) Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!

Proverbs 4:7 (NLT) Getting wisdom is the most important thing you can do!

1 Cor. 2:6-7 (New Living Translation)

Yet when I am among mature Christians, I do speak with words of wisdom, but not the kind of wisdom that belongs to this world, and not the kind that appeals to the rulers of this world, who are being brought to nothing. [7] No, the wisdom we speak of is the secret wisdom of God, which was hidden in former times, though he made it for our benefit before the world began.

1 Cor. 2:6-7 (New Living Translation)

Yet when I am among mature Christians, I do speak with words of wisdom, but not the kind of wisdom that belongs to this world, and not the kind that appeals to the rulers of this world, who are being brought to nothing. [7] No, the wisdom we speak of is the secret wisdom of God, which was hidden in former times, though he made it for our benefit before the world began.

The Secret Wisdom of God

John 1:1-3 (New Revised Standard)

In the beginning was the Word*, and the Word* was with God, and the Word* was God. [2] He was in the beginning with God. [3] All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being

*Word = logos (in the Greek mind) = wisdom (in the Hebrew mind).

John 1:1-3 (New Revised Standard)

In the beginning was the Word*, and the Word* was with God, and the Word* was God. [2] He was in the beginning with God. [3] All things came into being through him, and without him not one thing came into being. What has come into being

*Word = logos (in the Greek mind) = wisdom (in the Hebrew mind).

The Secret Wisdom of Godexisted before the world began

In the beginning echoes the opening phrase of Gen 1:1 in the Septuagint (ancient Greek version), as well as the account of creation of the world through God’s speaking (and God said ), which is here personified in the Word. In the Old Testament, God’s agent in creation is Wisdom (Prov 8:22-23; 8:22-30). The light which the Word brings is for all people, and cannot be overcome by the powers of darkness. – Cambridge Annotated Study Bible

In the beginning echoes the opening phrase of Gen 1:1 in the Septuagint (ancient Greek version), as well as the account of creation of the world through God’s speaking (and God said ), which is here personified in the Word. In the Old Testament, God’s agent in creation is Wisdom (Prov 8:22-23; 8:22-30). The light which the Word brings is for all people, and cannot be overcome by the powers of darkness. – Cambridge Annotated Study Bible

Jesus is God’s Wisdom personified

• We are created in the very image of God.

• We are the object of God’s passionate love and concern.

• We were created to live in relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

• By simply turning from the past and trusting Jesus new life begins

• We are created in the very image of God.

• We are the object of God’s passionate love and concern.

• We were created to live in relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

• By simply turning from the past and trusting Jesus new life begins

What is the Secret Wisdom that Jesus personifies?

John 3:16 (Message Bible) "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.

Proverbs 3:13 (NLT) Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding.

Make this your moment!

John 3:16 (Message Bible) "This is how much God loved the world: He gave his Son, his one and only Son. And this is why: so that no one need be destroyed; by believing in him, anyone can have a whole and lasting life.

Proverbs 3:13 (NLT) Happy is the person who finds wisdom and gains understanding.

Make this your moment!

The secret message of Jesus is one of elegant simplicity