The Blueprints of Creation

Title: The Blueprints of Creation
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01:07 Is Wisdom Even Possible?
02:06 Yes, Wisdom is Possible Because of the Nature of Wisdom and Creation
06:33 Opening Prayer
07:37 Wisdom is Calling
11:39 Who is Wisdom Calling To?
12:52 The Wise and the Foolish are Not Always Distince Categories
15:08 Jesus Calls To You Like Wisdom Does in Proverbs
15:54 The Distinction Between Knowledge, Wisdom, and Prudence
16:58 Knowledge
17:44 Prudence
20:24 Values
21:40 Wisdom is Living in the Patterns of Creation
25:11 Wisdom Predates Creation
28:08 The Radically Different Worldview of God's Wisdom in Creation
31:29 The Foundation of Creation is Delight
36:47 What is Our Response to the Wisdom and Joy of Creation?
36:53 Hear
37:37 Trust
38:45 Choose Wisdom
40:15 A Special Address to Moms
42:50 A Look Ahead: Discovering God's Patterns of Wisdom in Proverbs
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Proverbs 8
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In *The Blueprints of Creation*, Jed Gillis explores Proverbs 8 to show that wisdom is not only accessible but deeply woven into the very structure of creation. Rather than being hidden or reserved for a select few, wisdom stands in public places like crossroads and city gates, calling out to everyone, including those who are simple or foolish. Gillis emphasizes that wisdom is more than practical advice. It reflects the relational, moral, and spiritual patterns that God has designed into the world. To live wisely means to align your life with those patterns in areas such as relationships, time, work, and speech.
Wisdom is not limited to those who already have their lives together. Instead, it extends a gracious invitation to anyone who will listen and learn. Gillis highlights how wisdom relates closely to knowledge, discernment, and values. Knowing how things work, noticing how things are, and holding to what matters most are all part of learning to walk in wisdom. But wisdom goes beyond these. It flows from the character of God himself.
He also shows that wisdom existed before creation. It was present when God laid the foundations of the world, like a master craftsman. This means wisdom is not a human invention or temporary tool. It is part of how the world was made and how it continues to function. The patterns we see, whether in nature, relationships, or daily decisions, are meant to reflect God’s wisdom. When we live in step with that, our lives flourish.
At its core, God's wisdom is not dry or mechanical. Gillis draws attention to the delight and joy found in Proverbs 8. Wisdom was with God, rejoicing in his creation and in the people he made. The foundation of reality is not conflict, chaos, or cold reason. It is joy. Gillis encourages us to respond to this call of wisdom by listening, trusting, and choosing to walk in it. For parents, and especially for mothers, he offers a reminder that teaching children how to live with discernment and joy is a sacred task that connects directly to God’s design for human flourishing.
Proverbs 8 is not just a call to live better. It is a call to see the world as God made it, full of meaning, beauty, and joy, and to walk in step with the wisdom that holds it all together.
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