Proverbs July 9-15 Study Guide

100 Days to a Wiser You

You are doing it! You are receiving and storing up wisdom and you are getting wiser. This week faithfully execute the applications encouraged in this study. You aren’t living it you haven’t learned it! I’m pray for you

- Pastor Lincoln

July 9, Proverbs 9

Stolen Water

Prayer: Lord, today help me to listen to Wisdom and turn a deaf ear to Folly. - In Jesus’ name. Amen

Read Proverbs 9

Observations to Make:

Circle vv.4-6 and write next to them “Invitation of Wisdom.” No go below to vv. 16-18, circle these verses and write, “Invitation of Folly.” Note both include invitations to who? – to do what?- leading to what?

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 9.17 below.

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Live it!

When was the last time you felt like you were getting away with something? The sense of getting away with something is appealing to our sinful nature, but at the same time it is an indication that we are out of step with God’s will. The next time you have feel like you are getting away with something, repent and let that feeling drive you back to the Lord.

Share it!

This would be a great proverb to post on the fridge, just be sure to add v.18 to your post-it, drawing a big circle around the word “BUT.”

July 10, Proverbs 10

Walking Securely

Prayer: Lord, strengthen my character and keep feet on the right path. - In Jesus Name. Amen

Read Proverbs 10

Observations to Make:

This proverb is full of contrasts between the wicked and righteous, the foolish and the wise. Note all the occurrences of the conjunction but. But indicates a contrast of two things. List here 5 things being contrasted:

Examples: wise son / foolish son, illgotten treasures / righteousness, lazy hands/ diligent hands

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 10.9 below.

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Who is contrasted here?

While one walks securely, what about the other?

Live it!

There is security that comes with integrity, with living a blameless life – there is nothing to be found out! Consider your personal conduct this past week. Have you been conducting yourself with integrity? Is there anything to be found out, a crooked path you have taken? If so confess it to the Lord and get secure in Him.

Share it!

Pray for the integrity of the people in your life. Do you have someone who is a model of integrity for you? Encourage them by sharing this proverb with them and letting them know they embody its truth for you.

July 11, Proverbs 11

The Refreshers Refreshed

Prayer: Lord, help me to sow generously into the lives of the people around me. - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 11

Observations to Make:

As you read Pr 11 today note that many of the proverbs convey the principle that a man reaps what he sows. Find 4 examples and cite the verses here.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 11.25 below.

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Here is a proverb that affirms the benefits of generosity. So do the verses above and below it.

Live it!

List here many of the benefits of generosity, not just the ones in this proverb but the ones you have experienced personally. Determine to “refresh” someone even today.

Share it!

Generosity can be taught. But it is better caught, meaning people will learn from our example of generosity. Invite someone to participate in an act of generosity with you. Include your kids, your spouse, or a friend in a generous act done for someone else. Show them that refreshing others brings its own refreshment.

July 12, Proverbs 12

Truthful Lips

Prayer: Lord, help me to tell the truth and stop and confess a lie. - In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 12

Observations to Make:

Here is another chapter filled with contrasts. Here, as you have done in the past, contrast the ends of the persons compared in the proverb. For example, v.2: obtains favor from the Lord vs the Lord condemns. v.3: cannot be established, vs cannot be uprooted.

Write out the contrasting ends for 7,8, 11,13,14

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Learn it! Write out Proverbs 12.19 below.

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Turn to the 10 commandments in Exodus 20 and list the number of the commandment that condemns lying.

Live it!

The truth will outlive a lie. A lie has what we might call limited staying power. The little expression "only a moment" is literally "till I wink again." That’s not long. Review your speech of the last two days. Identify the times when you were not speaking truth and get right with God and anyone else who may have been impacted by your untruths.

Share it!

Imagine you are teaching the children this Sunday at church and your task is to convey the truth of this proverb. How would you teach it? What props might you use? How would you explain the idea that a lying tongue lasts only a moment?

June 13, Proverbs 13

Keep Guard

Prayer: Lord, restrain my tongue today. – In Jesus Name, Amen.

Read Proverbs 13

Observations to Make:

As you read the proverbs in Pr 13, list below all the proverbs in this chapter that have to do with receiving instruction and correction. The first one is 13.1. List the rest.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 13.3 below.

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Look up these similar proverbs that address the topic of idle talk: Proverbs 10:10; 17:28; 21.23. Mark them idle talk.

Live it!

The lesson of this proverb seems to be that the more we control our tongue the more we keep ourselves out of trouble. Determine today to hold your tongue three times when you would like to say something, but it isn’t necessary. At the end of the day look back and evaluate how the control of your tongue made a difference.

Share it!

Maybe you’ve heard a similar saying to this proverb, loose lips sink ships. The old Arab proverb says "Take heed that your tongue does not cut your throat." How would you paraphrase this proverb to share with others. Write your paraphrase here.

June 14, Proverbs 14

A Peaceful Heart

Prayer: Lord, Make me content with blessings you have showered on me! – In Jesus Name, Amen.

Read Proverbs 14

Observations to Make:

Take the first 5 proverbs in this chapter and give them titles. Here are some examples for vv. 6-10:

.6 Wisdom, the Haves and the Have-Nots; .7 Stay Clear of the Fool; .8 Thinking Ahead, .9 Getting Right .10 Secret Sorrows, Private Joys

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 14.30 below.

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What is the result of contentment (peace)? Of envy?

Live it!

Think of a time in your life when you felt most content, most at peace. What was going on in your life at that time? What is it that you envy now that is preventing greater peace in your life? Share that with the Lord.

Share it!

Ask the people in your life today if they are experiencing peace. Talk to them about how the Bible says envy is a peace blocker. Share with them the areas where you are struggling with envy and covenant to pray for one another.

July 15, Proverbs 15

A Happy Heart

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your wisdom. Make me to keep your commandments in my heart. In Jesus name. Amen.

Read Proverbs 15

Observations to Make:

Prov 15 is filled with “heart proverbs/ Draw a heart next to all the relevant proverbs.

Learn it! Write out Proverbs 15.13 below.

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Look up Pr 17.22 and write in a margin a reference to Pr 15.13. Do the same here in the margin next to Pr 15.33, writing Pr 17.22.

Live it!

If a happy heart is reflected in the face, then we can assume that a sad face reflects a sad heart. Examine the faces you encounter today. What kind of heart do they reflect? Ask the Lord to make you more sensitive to the hurts and joys of others. What did your face reflect today? Joy or sadness?

Share it!

Make it your personal challenge to make as many people smile today as possible. Keep track and tally up the smiles at the end of the day. Come on - you can make at least one person smile!!!

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