Asked by Makayla

When we compare Jesus’s wisdom to human wisdom, what do we learn?

Jesus found the Pharisees wiser than Solomon.
Jesus advised the Pharisees to carefully study Proverbs.
Jesus looked to the Sanhedrin for answers.
Jesus’s wisdom is superior to human wisdom.
Jesus depends on Solomon’s wisdom.

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Only statement 4 is correct: "Jesus’s wisdom is superior to human wisdom."

Why:
- The Gospels present Jesus as greater than Solomon in wisdom (e.g. Matthew 12:42 / Luke 11:31 — "something greater than Solomon is here") and the New Testament explicitly contrasts Christ’s wisdom with worldly human wisdom (1 Corinthians 1:20–25; Colossians 2:3).

Why the others are incorrect:
- "Jesus found the Pharisees wiser than Solomon." — No. Jesus repeatedly rebuked the Pharisees (e.g. Matthew 23) and never praised them as wiser than Solomon; he contrasts himself with Solomon.
- "Jesus advised the Pharisees to carefully study Proverbs." — Jesus urged people to search the Scriptures (John 5:39) but there is no record of him specifically telling the Pharisees to study Proverbs.
- "Jesus looked to the Sanhedrin for answers." — The Sanhedrin questioned and opposed Jesus (e.g. Mark 14:55–64); he did not seek their guidance.
- "Jesus depends on Solomon’s wisdom." — Jesus refers to Solomon as an example of wisdom but presents his own wisdom as greater and authoritative (see Matthew 12:42 / Luke 11:31).

If you want, I can list the specific Gospel passages that show Jesus’ superior wisdom and examples of his interactions with the Pharisees and the Sanhedrin.