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Lesson 92-93 – Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon. Wisdom Literature. Proverbs. What is a Proverb? Who does it come from? Proverbs 1:7 Theme of the book “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” What does that mean?. Proverbs 3:5-6.
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Lesson 92-93 – Proverbs, Ecclesiastes, Song of Solomon Wisdom Literature
Proverbs • What is a Proverb? • Who does it come from? • Proverbs 1:7 Theme of the book • “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge.” • What does that mean?
Proverbs 3:5-6 • Why would the Solomon put this in a book of “understanding”? • This seems to be a “disclaimer” • What does it mean to trust? • How is this verse applicable to Solomon specifically? • Initial request for wisdom • Remember the Queen of Sheba
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Proverbs 3:5-6 – Let’s memorize 5 Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding. 6 In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths.
Time to modernize the Proverbs • Each of you will receive about 3 proverbs • For your proverb: • Figure out what it means • Create a modern version of it • Try not to make it too similar; it’s for a worksheet tomorrow. • For example: Proverbs 23:7 • What does it mean? • Modern version? • “You are what you think”
Proverbs Quiz Proverbs 2:3 - 6 Seeking for knowledge is like looking for treasure Proverbs 3:5 - 6 Follow God (and not what knowledge you think you have), and he'll show you what to do Proverbs 4:23 Keep things of importance close to your heart Proverbs 6:24 - 27 Don't seek after evil women. Being in a dangerous place will do damage to you Proverbs 6:6 - 8 Your laziness drags down others Proverbs 9:9 A wise man knows how to learn Proverbs 11:13 Place your trust in those who keep secrets Proverbs 11:22 Good girls are pretty
Proverbs Quiz • Proverbs 12:4 • A bad wife will give you bone cancer • Proverbs 13:10 • Pride leads to hate; truth leads to knowledge • Proverbs 13:24 • If a man doesn't punish his children, they will not learn • Proverbs 14:12 • Just because a choice seems right to you doesn't mean it will end well. • Proverbs 14:23 • Only hard work will help you, talking about hard work brings poverty • Proverbs 15:01 • Speak respectfully and receive respect in turn, but speak harshly and you will stir up anger • Proverbs 15:16-17 • The amount of wealth/goods does not always lead to everlasting happiness • Proverbs 16:24 • Sincere compliments are good and uplifting
Proverbs Quiz • Proverbs 16:32 • Tolerance is power • Proverbs 17:17 • Family first; they will support you • Proverbs 17:22 • Being happy will have hope but depression takes it away • Proverbs 17:27-28 • A silent man is a wise man • Proverbs 18:24 • If you show kindness to your friends, they will be with you for life • Proverbs 21:17 • A man that loves the world loves death • Proverbs 21:23 • Speak no evil • Proverbs 21:9,19 • Don't get a bad wife • Teach a child good and when they are an old grandma they will be awesome. • Proverbs 22:6
Proverbs Quiz • Proverbs 24:10 • Do not give up in your trials, for if you do, you will only show weakness • Proverbs 24:33-34 • You need to work to get what you want • Proverbs 24:6 • Seek wisdom in good friends • Proverbs 25:21-22 • Be kind and provide to your enemy when they are in need, for it is the Lord's place to judge, not yours. • Proverbs 25:28 • Self-discipline is your protection • Proverbs 26:11 • A criminal always goes back to the scene of the crime • Proverbs 29:11 • Things that are special to you shouldn't always be shared • Proverbs 29:15 • To learn is good, but if you don't learn you'll shame your family
Proverbs Quiz • Proverbs 29:18 • Living the law leads to a happy life • Proverbs 29:2 • This is why it's generally a bad idea to have dictators or tyrants • Proverbs 30:8-9 • I'm content with being middle class • Proverbs 31:10-31 • A woman who works hard should be praised • Ecclesiastes 1:18 • As you get older, you learn about many things. It is easy to be saddened by this knowledge • Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 • There is a time for everything • Ecclesiastes 4:13 • It is better to be young and willing to change, then to be old and already set in one's ways • Ecclesiastes 5:12 • Need help but dragged down • Anyone can win, it's not always the best who do. • Ecclesiastes 9:11
Notebook Ideas • Take 1 or 2 of the Proverbs you studied today and figure out how you can use it in your own life. What situations would the saying come in handy?