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Proverbs: Wisdom for Everyday Life

Study biblical wisdom about speech, work, money, relationships, sexuality, anger, humility, and decision-making

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LESSON 1

The Beginning of Wisdom

Primary passage: Proverbs 1:7

Read Proverbs 1:7 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on the beginning of wisdom and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.

Passage contextPeople: God
LESSON 2

Words Can Heal or Harm

Primary passage: Proverbs 12:18

Read Proverbs 12:18 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on words can heal or harm and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.

LESSON 3

Work and Diligence

Primary passage: Proverbs 6:6

Read Proverbs 6:6 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on work and diligence and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.

LESSON 4

Trust God with Your Path

Primary passage: Proverbs 3:5

Read Proverbs 3:5 in its surrounding paragraph or chapter. In this lesson, focus on trust god with your path and ask what the text actually says before importing a later argument into it. Note the speaker, audience, setting, repeated words, commands, promises, warnings, and how the passage fits the wider biblical story.

Passage contextPeople: God

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