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Proverbs

Proverbs. Keys to Understanding. Keys to Understanding the Book of Proverbs . Key # 1 The fear of the L ord is the heart of wisdom. . Key # 2 The organization of the book of Proverbs is genius. . Key # 3 Proverbs is a type of literature. .

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Proverbs

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  1. Proverbs Keys to Understanding

  2. Keys to Understanding the Book of Proverbs Key # 1 The fear of the Lord is the heart of wisdom. Key # 2 The organization of the book of Proverbs is genius. Key # 3 Proverbs is a type of literature. Key # 4 Growing in wisdom is a process. Key # 5 Proverbs fills a gap between the “theory” of God’s law and “living” God’s law.

  3. Keys to Understanding the Book of Proverbs Key # 4 Growing in wisdom is a process.

  4. The Proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight; for acquiring a disciplined and prudent life, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young – let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance – for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and discipline. Proverbs 1: 1-7

  5. Knowledge Knowledge Understanding Perceive Discipline Insight Understandings Instruction Learning Prudence Prudence Understanding Discretion Discretion NIV in black NKJV in blue and italic Wisdom Wisdom Right, Just, Fair Justice, Judgment, Equity

  6. Keys to Understanding the Book of Proverbs Key # 3 Proverbs is a type of literature.

  7. Contradiction or Not Proverbs 26:4 Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you will be like him yourself. Vs. Proverbs 26:5 Answer a fool according to his folly, or he will be wise in his own eyes.

  8. Hebrew Poetry Key: A, what’s more B A Stern discipline awaits him who leaves the path; he who hates correction will die. Prov 15:10 B A The fear of the Lord teaches a man wisdom, and humility comes before honor. Prov 15:33 B

  9. Promise or Not Proverbs 22:6 Train a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it. Vs. John 3:16 For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life.

  10. Keys to Understanding the Book of Proverbs Key # 2 The organization of the book of Proverbs is genius.

  11. Main Categories in Proverbs God Justice Heart Speech Pathway Instruction Plans Effect Possessions Gaining Using Losing People Authority Spouse Neighbors Children Vulnerable Drugs Sex

  12. Putting the Pieces Together Sign/Symptom Condition Heart Strife Quarrels Insults Insolent fury Look for the mocker Pride and arrogance Prov 21: 24 Prov 13:10 Prov 21: 24 Prov 13:10 Prov 22:10

  13. Keys to Understanding the Book of Proverbs Key # 1 The fear of the Lord is the heart of wisdom.

  14. The Most Important Key The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. Prov 1:7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding. Prov 9:10 The fear of the Lord – that is wisdom, and to shun evil is understanding. Job 28:28

  15. The Most Reasonable Path Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Prov 3:5-6

  16. The Most Reasonable Path Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths. Prov 3:5-6

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