Want to learn more about Proverbs? Use these Bible Studies for personal devotion, group Bible studies, or teaching a church class. Below are links to the lessons in this 13-part series.
Introduction: This week we begin our study of the book of Proverbs. The book was mostly written by King Solomon, son of King David. Solomon is called the wisest man that ever lived. (See 1 Kings 4:29-34) We have lots to learn from him. While you know I like to...
Introduction: How would you define trust? Do you know people that you can trust completely? Would you trust certain people (or everyone you consider trustworthy) only for certain things? Our lesson this week is about Jesus being the "North star" that we can full...
Introduction: What does it mean to have a "good name?" We had some visitors in our class last week. Their last name was "Carrington." Some would say that is a good name. When I was growing up, the people who owned the garbage service had the last name "Smellin...
Introduction: In recent years our society has taken a new view of medicine. Instead of simply fixing what is "broken," we now try to prevent "breakdowns" by having regular check-ups and addressing potential problems before they become real problems. Is this ide...
Introduction: "Outcome determinative."If you are over 40 years old you can see that certain of the choices you made as a young person determined the course of your life. I call those choices "outcome determinative." King Solomon tells us that when it comes to Go...
Introduction: This week our lesson turns to the topic of money. This is where "the rubber meets the road" when it comes to our relationship with God. We certainly are not saved by works or by giving money, but I think our attitude towards God and money gives a...
Introduction: How much influence can one leader can have on a country, the church or the family? I was a teen in the 1960's and a young adult in the 70's. I remember, as a young adult, wishing I had been born earlier because I believed the United States had pas...
Introduction: What percentage of the good and bad in your life comes from what you have said? Have you said something in the past that has made your life much worse? This week we look at the importance of what we say. King Solomon has much inspired advice on t...
Introduction: Have you ever thought about what a painting says about the artist? What a book says about the author? What a song says about the composer? What does God's creation say about Him? Solomon tells us that God's creation teaches us lessons for life a...
Introduction: You may have heard the Carribean song that goes, "If you want to be happy for the rest of your life...." The song continues with the solution, "Don't make a pretty woman your wife." I'm too smart to take a vote in class about whether husbands think...
Introduction: Do you have friends? If so, do you want or need more friends? Is it possible you need replacements for your current friends? How do you stack up as a friend? Do you need remedial work in the friendship department? Let's dive in and find out what...
Introduction: This week our study of Proverbs turns to marriage. Since King Solomon had 700 wives and 300 concubines ( 1 Kings 11:3) he obviously had lots of experience and should have had volumes to write about marriage! Seriously, Solomon's wives led him astra...
Introduction: If you are a parent, especially the parent of a teenager, no doubt you have asked yourself, "What should I do now?" The correct answers to problems are not always obvious. Some say it takes the wisdom of Solomon to raise kids right. Some say the wi...
