Book of Proverbs

  • Devotions on Proverbs: Proverbs 2:12-22

    B2 Proverbs 2:12-22 C1 The wisdom that comes from God will do 3 things: D1 Save from evil people D2 Save from evil man/woman D3 Save from God’s judgment and being cut off from the land of the living C2 Save from evil people D1 The Hebrew word for save is נָצַל nâtsa. It…

  • Devotions on Proverbs: Proverbs 2:1-11

    B1 Proverbs 2:1-11 C1 Note the conditions needed for the result D1 Depending on how you understand the verses there several of conditions to be meet before there is a result. These are (listed by verb). In summary, we must be willing to listen, pay attention closely, ask diligently, and strongly desire and use…

  • Devotions on Proverbs: Proverbs 1:20-33

    B3 Proverbs 1:20-33 B3 Proverbs 1:20-33 C1 Wisdom is personified pleading for those without wisdom to come and learn wisdom. C2 Being wise in not automatically known. C3 Parts D1 Announcement and invitation in Proverbs 1:20-21. D2 Her message in Proverbs 1:22-33 E1 People naturally love being simple. Proverbs 1:22 F1 Love is to…

  • Devotions on Proverbs Read Proverbs 1:8-19

    B3 Proverbs 1:8-19 C1 Here we read the general principle to avoid sin, to avoid seduction of sin by friends, pastors, leaders, politicians, family, etc. C2 Choices have consequences. C3 The foundation of seduction is a lie and sinful desire. C4 The hook of seduction is something sounds too good to be true. This…

  • A Few Thoughts About Proverbs 1:1-7

    B1 General Instruction about wisdom B2 Chapter 1:1-7 Why study Proverbs? C1 Teaching—note the verbs—to D1 To know wisdom and instruction E1 Wisdom is knowing the facts and using and applying them in a godly way E2 Instruction is obtaining facts D2 To perceive words of understanding. Rote memory is not enough. We must…