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Proverbs 3-4

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Wisdom’s Benefits Continued

 Proverbs 3:1-4:27

Again Solomon strives to convince his son that wisdom is worth pursuing. Ask God to impart His discernment and understanding to you, as well as a wise hunger for the knowledge that Proverbs offers.

 1. What does God’s discipline have to do with wisdom?

 2. In Hebrew, the short poem in 3:13-18 begins and ends with the same word: blessed. Why is wisdom worth more than silver, gold, and rubies?

 3. Why do you think Solomon includes 3:19-20 in this discourse on wisdom?

 4. What does Solomon promise to those who hold fast to wisdom (3:23-26)?

 5. How would you summarize the kind of person Solomon is exhorting us to be?

 6.  How do the three contrasts in 3:33-35 give a strong incentive to choose the right path in life?

 7.  Solomon says that heeding wisdom yields a longer life (3:2; 9:11; 10:27; 14:27; 15:24). Do you think the longer life comes from God’s direct blessing, the fact that the wise avoid danger, or both?

 8. Is God using any of your current circumstances to discipline you? If so, how should you respond?

 9. What does it mean that God gives grace to the humble (3:34)? What is grace? What is humility?

 10. What does it mean to guard your heart (4:23)? Why is it important?

 Talk with God about which of the items from the list above He would like to write on your heart. Consider memorizing the relevant verses. Ask God to make you wise in this area, even if it takes discipline from Him. Jot here any thoughts about how you would like to respond to what you’ve studied.

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Proverbs 1-2

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“Warnings against Rejecting Wisdom”

 Proverbs 1-2

1. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge (1:7) and of wisdom (9:10). Do you think knowledge and wisdom are essentially the same, or is there a distinction? Explain.

 2. Would you say your lifestyle shows that you really fear God in a healthy sense? Why or why not? How can you grow in this area?

 3. Accepting rebuke is a major virtue in Proverbs (3:11; 9:8, etc.). How are you at accepting rebuke?

 4. How accessible is wisdom for those who really seek it (1:20-21)?

 5.  Observe how each of the three groups in 1:22 displays a lack of wisdom. What do they have in common?

 6.  How are the ways of wisdom and folly contrasted in 1:32-33?

 7. Proverbs 1:33 says those who heed wisdom will “live in safety.” What about those godly Christians who suffer car accidents, violent crimes, and so on? Do these events prove 1:33 is wrong?

 8. Why is it wise to pray passionately for wisdom?

 9. Do you take personal responsibility for how your life will end up? (1:32-33)

 10. What are the benefits of memorizing Scripture (2:1-5)?

 

 11. How does receiving God’s wisdom affect one’s sense of personal well-being (2:10)?

 

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