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.
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.