Proverbs Overview
Who wrote a majority of the book of Proverbs?
Solomon
Death and life are in the power of the ___________, and those who love it will eat its fruits. (18:21)
Tongue
Proverbs 25:21-22
If your enemy is hungry, give him bread to eat,
and if he is thirsty, give him water to drink,
for you will heap burning coals on his head,
and the Lord will reward you.
Wisdom to Handle Enemies
What insect are we told to model our work ethic after?
Ant
Who was Solomon's mother?
Bathsheba
Name 2 things Solomon was known for.
1. Wisdom
2. King for 40 years (David's heir & son)
3. Built the temple
4. Wrote 3 books of the Bible (Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon)
5. Extreme riches
When a man's ways please the LORD, he makes even his ___________ to be at peace with him. (16:7)
Enemies
Proverbs 13:3
Whoever guards his mouth preserves his life;
he who opens wide his lips comes to ruin.
Wisdom to Handle Our Words
Give me an example that we talked of in class about how you specifically can "take care of the poor" at your age.
1. Don't judge brands and make fun of those who have less than you.
2. Set aside some allowance to donate.
3. Donate gently used items to reputable organizations.
4. Purchase food & donate to Little Free Food Pantries.
Which of the 12 tribes did the lineage of Jesus go through?
Judah
What type of book is Proverbs? Example: The first 5 books of the Bible are books of Law.
Poetry
There is one whose rash words are like sword thrusts, but the tongue of the wise brings ______________. (12:18)
Healing
Proverbs 11:13
Whoever goes about slandering reveals secrets,
but he who is trustworthy in spirit keeps a thing covered.
Wisdom to Handle Gossip
What is our 3 question filter to see if we should say the words we want to? (Hint: Are my words...?)
TRUE?
KIND/HELPFUL?
NECESSARY?
Who went from being demon possessed to financially contributing to Jesus' ministry & being one of his closest followers?
Mary Magdalene
What was going on in the United Kingdom of Israel when Proverbs was written?
Stable peace, prosperity, wealthy with international trade, allied with influential nations, temple had been built and worship was centralized---but, cracks were starting to form as they married people from other nations and idolatry was seeping in
Whoever works his land will have plenty of bread, but he who follows ________________ pursuits lacks sense. (12:11)
Worthless
Proverbs 21:13
Whoever closes his ear to the cry of the poor
will himself call out and not be answered.
Wisdom to Take Care of the Poor
Our words can do two things. What are those two things?
Build Up or Tear Down
Name the 4 other members of Moses' family.
Amram, Jochebed, Miriam, & Aaron
What book of the NEW TESTAMENT is considered to be the "sister" book of Proverbs? (Meaning very similar)
Book of James
Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his __________, but he who is generous to the needy honors him. (14:31)
Maker
Proverbs 10:4-5
A slack hand causes poverty,
but the hand of the diligent makes rich.
He who gathers in summer is a prudent son,
but he who sleeps in harvest is a son who brings shame.
Wisdom to Handle Laziness
Explain Proverbs 27:6: Faithful are the wounds of a friend;profuse are the kisses of an enemy.
What king was punished for his pride for 7 years by becoming like a beast out in the wild? (God made him eat grass like an oxen!)
King Nebuchadnezzar