Join us for 31, a month-long journey through the wisdom of Proverbs. Each Sunday, explore practical themes like work, parenting, and the power of our words while learning how godly wisdom can shape every area of our lives. With daily readings and Sunday messages, this series invites us to grow in our relationship with God and others by applying His truth in transformative ways.
Takeaway: Read, reflect, and respond to God’s Wisdom found in the 31 chapters of Proverbs.
Proverb of the day
- January 1st … Proverbs 1
- January 2nd … Proverbs 2
- All the way to January 31st … Proverbs 31
Life is a blessing, but it’s challenging to navigate well.
King Solomon
- Proverbs 1:1: The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel.
Agur son of Jakeh
- Proverbs 30:1a: The words of Agur son of Jakeh
King Lemuel
- Proverbs 31:1: The words of King Lemuel, a pronouncement that his mother taught him:
The book of Proverbs is a collection of short sayings instructing the reader how to live well. Generally speaking, a proverb is a succinct and persuasive saying proven true by experience. The topics addressed cover aspects of God’s universe and how it operates. Over time, these statements were collected and related to one another. The result is a collection of timeless truths or basic values proven by previous generations. The unifying purpose of the collection is to encourage the reader to live righteously and justly before God.
– Bill Arnold and Bryan Beyer
– Bill Arnold and Bryan Beyer
Teach a youth about the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
– Proverbs 22:6 (HCSB)
– Proverbs 22:6 (HCSB)
"For Christ-followers, regularly hearing from God through His Word is the single most powerful predictor of spiritual growth."
1. Decreases a person’s odds of struggling with select issues.
2. Makes it much less likely that a person will give into certain temptations.
3. Impacts how one feels about their spiritual growth.
4. Produces a more proactive faith.
2. Makes it much less likely that a person will give into certain temptations.
3. Impacts how one feels about their spiritual growth.
4. Produces a more proactive faith.
- Read
- Reflect
- Respond
Read
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: For learning wisdom and discipline;
for understanding insightful sayings; for receiving prudent instruction in righteousness, justice, and integrity; for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to a young man —let a wise person listen and increase learning,
and let a discerning person obtain guidance —for understanding a proverb or a parable,
the words of the wise, and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.
– Proverbs 1:1-7 (HCSB)
for understanding insightful sayings; for receiving prudent instruction in righteousness, justice, and integrity; for teaching shrewdness to the inexperienced, knowledge and discretion to a young man —let a wise person listen and increase learning,
and let a discerning person obtain guidance —for understanding a proverb or a parable,
the words of the wise, and their riddles. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and discipline.
– Proverbs 1:1-7 (HCSB)
Reflect
Relationship
- Read
- Reflect
- Respond
- Relationship
“The Bible is a means to bring men [and women] to an intimate and satisfying knowledge of God, that they may enter into Him, that they may delight in His Presence, may taste and know the inner sweetness of the very God Himself in the core and center of their hearts.”
– A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
– A.W. Tozer, The Pursuit of God
Discussion Questions //
- Who is the wisest person you know? Share about someone in your life (a grandparent, parent, mentor, etc.) who you consider wise. What makes them stand out to you, and how have they impacted your life?
- What is a proverb? Proverbs are short, impactful sayings that teach practical wisdom for life. We have access to truth from God, penned by Solomon, the wisest person who ever lived. How does it impact your view of Proverbs to think of them as God’s wisdom shared with us to live our lives well today?
- What does it mean to “read” God’s Word? Discuss why starting with reading the Bible, specifically Proverbs, is essential for growing in wisdom. How might developing, or strengthening, a daily habit of reading Proverbs help you in navigating life’s challenges?
- How can you “reflect” on what you’ve read? Reflecting involves taking time to meditate on the meaning of the text. What are some practical ways you can reflect on a verse or passage, and how might it deepen your understanding of God’s wisdom in Proverbs?
- What does it look like to “respond” to God’s Word? Responding to the Bible means applying its wisdom to your life. What are some areas of your life (i.e., relationships, work, parenting, speech, finances, etc.) where you hope to see change as a result of this journey through Proverbs?
- How can Proverbs help you grow in your relationship with God and others? In what specific ways do you hope this “31” study of Proverbs will help you strengthen your relationship with God? How might it also help you navigate and improve your relationships with others?
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