Bible Study notes for the book of Proverbs. This Bible study is somewhat challenging and needs a different approach from other books of the Bible. Proverbs is made of many apparently unrelated wisdoms with very little interconnecting them. So each wisdom can require individual discussion and consideration. Therefore, don’t expect to have a sense of accomplishment or conclusion when completing chapters. Rather take each wisdom as a jewel in and of itself, pray and seek guidance from the Holy Spirit during discussion.
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Proverbs 1
Wisdom of Many Generations.Job/Ecclesiastes/Proverbs/some Psalms --- Wisdom LiteratureWisdom was course of study for those to serve in Court - Israel and Egypt 1-6 Cross-reference 1 Kings 4:30-34 vs. Matt 12:42Purpose of the book?Who for --- elite?Why study?What is Wisdom (Ex 35:35)What is instruction? Fruit experience - older and wiserDisciplined living - fruit of spirit Gal...
Proverbs 2
Verses 1-5 How shoud we treat God's words?How do you treat treasure? Is that how you treat God's wisdom?How are we to use our ears, hearts, voices, and mind?What will we receive and how will we receive it?Is there a difference in the way we seek after financial things than how we seek after God's...
Proverbs 3
Verses 1-12: These verses are organized by advice and benefit Review the verses and discuss each advice and each benefit. Hint: There are six treasures of guidance and cautions. See if you can find each treasure and match the associating benefit.Review each command and how Solomon tells his son to hold onto them - what...
Proverbs 4
Verses 1-6: What is the request of the father to his son?How does Solomon appeal to his son?What concerns Solomon about how the son treats knowledge?Who seems to be responsible for getting and keeping wisdom?What do you think Solomon means by "give her your love". Verses 7-9 - Benefits of wisdom How much is wisdom...
Proverbs 5
Verses 1-6 How does Solomon start this chapter?How does Solomon describe the desception of the strange woman? How can you know her?What difference is there between the lips of the woman and what Solomon instructs to be on the lips of his son?What would you imagine temptation would say to you that would seem like...
Proverbs 7
Verses 1-5 Solomon starts each of his chapters so far with instructions on keeping his wisdom and heeding his commandments. How does his request differ from the typical advice a father would give his son?What does heeding Solomon's instructions provide according to these verses?What does it mean to make wisdom as your family or kin?Again,...
Proverbs 8
Verses 1-5 How does wisdom make itself known?Where does wisdom make itself known?Would someone be able to hide from wisdom?Who does wisdom cry out to - a select few?Who is singled out for understanding? What do they need in order to hear wisdom? Intellect, education? Verses 6-11 How does Solomon describe his teachings? Is this...
Proverbs 17
Verses 1-5 How does wisdom make itself known?Where does wisdom make itself known?Would someone be able to hide from wisdom?Who does wisdom cry out to - a select few?Who is singled out for understanding? What do they need in order to hear wisdom? Intellect, education? Verses 6-11 How does Solomon describe his teachings? Is this...