100 Days to a Wiser You
Welcome to this daily guide to studying the
Proverbs. Each day I encourage you to read the chapter in the Book of Proverbs
that corresponds to that day’s date. Then you can use this guide to focus in on
one of the proverbs from that chapter. My prayer is for you to learn it, live
it, and share it.
Pastor Lincoln
June 1, Proverbs 1
Don’t Give In
Prayer: Lord, I commit this summer study of the Proverbs
to you. Give me your wisdom, show me how to use it, and let me share it with others.
In Jesus’ name. Amen
Read Proverbs 1
Observations to Make:
According to vv.2-6 who are these proverbs intended
for? You should list four groups. Circle them in your text.
1.
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Learn it! Write out Pr 1.10 below.
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The negative voice of the sinners can be contrasted
to the positive voices of whom in v.v.8-9?
Live it!
Can you identify a voice in your life that entices
you to sin? Name that voice here and ask the Lord to strengthen your resolve in
the face of temptation.
Share it!
Before the command is given in v.10, the first two
words in v.10 emphasize a relationship. Obedience flows out of a relationship
that is already established between the father and son in this text.
In order to encourage someone in your life to stand
strong against temptation and peer pressure you need to be building and
maintaining a relationship with that person. Identify a relationship you want
to strengthen this summer so that you can more easily share the wisdom you find
in the Proverbs with that person.
June 2, Proverbs 2
Stay Behind Your Shield
Prayer: Lord, help me to do all that is required to find
the knowledge of God. In Jesus’ name. Amen
Read Proverbs 2
Observations to Make:
Circle all the verbs involved in finding the
knowledge of God in vv.1-5. Finding the knowledge of God demands some real work
on our part. It all so involves are entire person. Go back and put a square
around the different senses/body parts involved in finding knowledge.
Learn it! Write out Pr 2.7 below.
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Look at v.12 and v.16. Who does the Lord shield the
blameless from? Name two persons.
Live it!
The shield referenced here was carried by light
infantry to ward off spears and arrows. When your daily walk is blameless the
Lord shields you from attack. Walk with the Lord this day and see how He
shields you.
Share it!
Which of your friends or family members seems to be
under attack in his or her life? Share this image of the
Lord being their shield in a card or in a phone conversation. Assure them that
the Lord protects his faithful ones.
June 3, Proverbs 3
Do the Good You Know You Should Do
Prayer: Lord, I want to learn these Proverbs so I can
readily remember them. Lord please plant them in my
heart and mind so that they will always be close to me. In
Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Read Proverbs 3
Observations to Make:
This is an incredible chapter in the Proverbs. Many
persons claim Proverbs 3.5-6 as their life verse, myself
included. Go back and circle all the references to life in this chapter. The
Lord’s wisdom gives life to those who embrace it.
Learn it! Write out Pr 3.27 below.
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What does this verse along with .28 say about
putting off doing the good we know we should do?
Live it!
In the space below write in a good thing you have put
off doing that you know you should do, and you can do.
Today get started on doing what you know needs to
be done.
Share it!
Encourage someone you are close to, to do the good
you know they have been putting off. You can share this proverb with them for
motivation.
Pick up next week’s study at church Sunday, or call
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