Read Proverbs 8 This chapter shows Wisdom calling out for everyone to hear and consider what she says. There are 5 units of thought in this chapter. Look at verses 1-11. Describe what Wisdom is calling out and saying. How does Wisdom describe her advice? How is the value of wisdom described? Now consider verses […]

Read Proverbs 7 If you are a father, you know that when you want your children to understand something you tell them repetitively, and with different approaches. That is what we see in this chapter. The writer has already warned his son about the adulteress, and now the warning comes again. This warning is important. […]

Read Proverbs 6 Now, read it again. Pay close attention to the very specific advice that is being given in this chapter. There are four main ideas presented Verses 1-5 talk about indebtedness for friends Verses 6-11 compares diligent work and laziness Verses 12-19 address worthless people Verses 20-35 deal with wisdom and immorality Here […]

Read Proverbs 5 Remember back to what you read in Proverbs 1:7. There are two paths – wisdom and foolishness.  This chapter describes the two paths with respect to sexual purity. It is set within the advice of a father to his son. How is the immoral woman described in vv 1-6? Why does the […]

Read Proverbs 4 “Son, my father told me some things that I want to pass on to you.” That’s the idea behind the opening section of this chapter. Passing wisdom for life down from one generation on to the next. Let’s look at this vv 4-9 shows us what needs to be passed down. What […]

Read Proverbs 3 Proverbs is loaded with common sense. This chapter is no different. Using the picture of a father teaching his son, we see the phrase “My child” several times. Each of the three sections in this chapter begins with “My child”. Look at vv 1-10. Think about these questions… What is the very […]

Read Proverbs 2 Wisdom. Seems like very few people are wise. I know there are several people who like to say they have wisdom, but does that show in their lives?  This chapter forces a person to think about 3 things – How do you get wisdom? What are the results of wisdom? and What […]

Read Proverbs 1 Today’s reading is the introduction to the book of Proverbs. This book is a collection of sayings, mostly from King Solomon. This book bubbles over with wisdom that we can learn from. The first section of this chapter is vv 1-7. What is the purpose of these proverbs? What will a person […]