Nov 22, 2016 – Proverbs 18

Read Proverbs 18 This chapter is packed full of thoughts about relationships and things that affect relationships – friends, wife, effect of speech, pride. As you read, think about these questions… What relationships do you see mentioned? How can types of speech affect these relationships? Why is wisdom important in relationships? Friends are mentioned several […]

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Oct 18, 2016 – Proverbs 17

Read Proverbs 17 This chapter continues with ideas surrounding righteous living. Many topics are addressed. Pick out one or two topics you see in this chapter, and think about these things… Why does the author include that in this chapter? How are doing with living according to the wisdom given? How can you improve? Did […]

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Oct 11, 2016 – Prov 16

Read Proverbs 16 Now, Proverbs moves to talking about righteous living. Rather than contrasting with wickedness, the focus is righteousness. Many topics are presented that we’ve already seen, yet these extoll the virtues of righteousness. I want you to look for what this chapter says about two topics – making plans, and pride. What is […]

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Oct 4, 2016 – Proverbs 15

Read Proverbs 15 This is the final chapter in a lengthy section contrasting wickedness and righteousness. Many ideas previously seen are also in this chapter. But, I’d like you to focus on a specific topic today. Speech or the way you talk appears frequently in this chapter. Look back through this chapter and think about […]

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Sep 27, 2016 – Proverbs 14

Read Proverbs 14 This is another chapter where righteous living and wicked living are compared and contrasted. As you think about this chapter, I’d like you to think about the following. Identify 5 actions of the wicked or foolish that you have fallen prey to. Identify 5 actions of the righteous that you would like […]

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Sep 20, 2016 – Prov 13

Read Proverbs 13 Chapter 13 continues the thoughts contrasting righteousness and wickedness. As you read through this chapter, think about these questions… Do any of the topics bother you? Do you agree with any of the proverbs? Do you disagree or struggle with any of these proverbs? Which of the topics do you need to […]

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Sep 13, 2016 – Proverbs 12

Read Proverbs 12 This chapter is similar to the last few. It is a collection of wise sayings and principles from Solomon. He expects the reader to learn from them. With that in mind, then… What do you learn about wickedness and righteousness? What do you learn about relationships? What do you learn about marriage? […]

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Sep 6, 2016 – Proverbs 11

Read Proverbs 11 Honesty, speech, pride, gossip, beauty, generosity, wealth. These are all addressed in today’s reading. What is said about these things in Proverbs 11? Did you see anything unusual here? How can our response to these things be godly? wicked? Many of us are very wealthy when compared to most of the world. […]

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Aug 30, 2016 – Proverbs 10

Read Proverbs 10 This chapter appears to be a collection of wise sayings given by Solomon. However there are themes here that consistent with what is written elsewhere in Proverbs. What is said about the “godly” in this chapter? How are the lazy portrayed? Why is there a contrast between the godly and wicked? What […]

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Aug 16, 2016 – Proverbs 9

Read Proverbs 9 As you read this chapter today, watch for these things… watch for how wisdom is calling watch for the contrast between wisdom and mockers when correction is given watch for how Folly is contrasted with Wisdom The entire book of Proverbs encourages us to seek wisdom. But, in vv 11-12 in this […]

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