Proverbs | January 5, 2025

 

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Proverbs 1

1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel: 2 To know wisdom and instruction, to understand words of insight, 3 to receive instruction in wise dealing, in righteousness, justice, and equity; 4 to give prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the youth-- 5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning, and the one who understands obtain guidance, 6 to understand a proverb and a saying, the words of the wise and their riddles. 7 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.

Talk Sheet Questions

  1. What are the purposes for the book of Proverbs that we see in the opening verses? Which do you connect with the most?

  2. What kind of people are the Proverbs intended for? (4-5, 7) What characterizes each group?

  3. How is Proverbs different from other parts of the Bible, like the law, or the prophets, or the gospels, or the epistles?

  4. How would you define the Fear of the Lord in your own words?

  5. What does someone who fears the Lord do or not do?

Prayer

Pray that we would love and fear the Lord.

 
Scott Reavely