Proverbs

Today, we begin our study of the book of Proverbs. What are proverbs? Dictionary.com gives a few definitions. The one that I think is most useful for us is "a wise saying or precept." The book of Proverbs in the Bible is a collection of wise sayings. Why do I want to take time and study Provers. I think we can see the answer in the first chapter.

Listen, my son, to your father's instruction and do not forsake your mother's teaching.

Proverbs 1:8

King Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs as a way of passing wisdom down to his son. Solomon, if you recall, asked God for wisdom and God granted it. Solomon became known as wisest man on earth. He didn't want just to keep his wisdom to himself, he wanted to pass it on to his son. As a father wanting to pass along Godly wisdom to my sons, I think it's going to be great to study Proverbs!

Discussion questions

• Dictionary.com defines wisdom as "the quality or state of being wise; knowledge of what is true or right coupled with just judgment as to action; sagacity, discernment, or insight." How would you define wisdom?
• Do you think it is good to have wisdom?
• Where do you think wisdom comes from?
• How do you think wisdom will be useful to you?