It's May! And that means that we will be going through the entire book of Proverbs. There are 31 chapters in the book of Proverbs and 31 days in May. We encourage you to read the proverb of the day each day. Example: May 1st is Proverbs 1, May 15th is Proverbs 15. You get it, right?
Proverbs 1 sheds light on what the book is all about and sets the stage of how we will be journeying through this book of the Bible.
Proverbs 1 sheds light on what the book is all about and sets the stage of how we will be journeying through this book of the Bible.
The Purpose of Proverbs
1 These are the proverbs of Solomon, David’s son, king of Israel.
2 Their purpose is to teach people wisdom and discipline,
to help them understand the insights of the wise.
3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,
to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
knowledge and discernment to the young.
to help them understand the insights of the wise.
3 Their purpose is to teach people to live disciplined and successful lives,
to help them do what is right, just, and fair.
4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple,
knowledge and discernment to the young.
5 Let the wise listen to these proverbs and become even wiser.
Let those with understanding receive guidance
6 by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables,
the words of the wise and their riddles.
Let those with understanding receive guidance
6 by exploring the meaning in these proverbs and parables,
the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 Fear of the Lord is the foundation of true knowledge,
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
but fools despise wisdom and discipline.
Who doesn't want wisdom? I mean I know that I need more of it. I want to be successful! I long to be more understand and disciplined in my life. And I want to do what is right, just and fair.
The Proverbs push us in the right directions, towards God and right relationships.
Questions:
- Do you have a friend that you could encourage to read through Proverbs with you? And then y'all could discuss what you are learning?
- What adults do you have in your life that could help you in understanding what you are reading?
- What is something that stood out to you as your read Proverbs 1?
Lord, as we journey through the Book of Proverbs, help us to humble ourselves and gain wisdom while seeking to know ourselves, you and others better. If there is something we do not understand, help us to ask you for guidance. We don't want to be foolish, we want to grow in wisdom and in character. Thank you Lord for your Holy Word that guides us and raws us closer to you. In Jesus Name we pray, Amen.
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