Read for This Week’s Study: Song of Solomon 1:1-8:14; Gen. 2:7; 1 Cor. 7:3-5; John 17:3; 1 John 1:9; Rom. 1:24-27; Gal. 5:24. Memory Text: “Set me as a seal upon your heart, as a seal upon your arm; for love is as strong as death, jealousy as cruel as the grave; Its flames are flames of fire, a most vehement flame” (Song of … Continue reading –>
Plans go wrong for lack of advice; many advisers bring success. Proverbs 15:22 NLT …..victory depends on having many advisers. Proverbs 24:6 NLT None of us enjoys getting our ideas shot down by a committee or board. Yet there is safety in numbers, but only if all speak their mind in a humble and Christlike way. … Continue reading –>
Further Thought: Keeping the heart in heaven. “Christians should be careful that they keep the heart with all diligence. They should cultivate a love for meditation, and cherish a spirit of devotion. Many seem to begrudge moments spent in meditation, and the searching of the Scriptures, and prayer, as though the time thus occupied was lost. … Continue reading –>
The book of Proverbs closes with praise for a wife of noble character. Identify the characteristics and qualities that are lauded. Prov. 31:10-31. The woman described is special, and so is the poetry. Each of the verses beginning with Proverbs 31:10 begins with one of the 22 letters of the Hebrew alphabet. One senses from this tribute to … Continue reading –>
In what way does the book of Proverbs sprinkle humor on some of the irritations in domestic living? Prov. 21:9, Prov. 21:19; Prov. 27:15-16. What effect does this humor have? A number of the proverbs consider the ways we treat each other in close relationships. They make their point with a light touch and a flash of wit, like … Continue reading –>
What does Proverbs teach about the importance of discipline and correction of a child? Prov. 10:17; Prov. 23:13-14; Prov. 29:1; Prov. 29:15. Parents sometimes discipline their children to impress upon them what is socially unacceptable behavior, to punish for disobedience, or even to express their displeasure when embarrassed. But what is God’s intention regarding discipline for these young members of … Continue reading –>
Love the right woman. Of course. If it’s not the “right” woman, how can you love her? Or does it matter that much? Other women will be around. You can find one somewhere. Is that the message of Scripture about marriage? If you are a married man, imagine how you might feel if it dawned … Continue reading –>
The memory text opens our singing with Hymn 279, “Only Trust Him”, Hymn 535, “I Am Trusting Thee, Lord Jesus”, and Hymn 524, “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”. Wise words for families will make sure that there is “Love at Home”, Hymn 652. We may then ask “Lord, Bless Our Homes”, Hymn 654 with … Continue reading –>
Note the character qualities of fathers described in Proverbs that can have long-term consequences for children: Prov. 13:22-24 Prov. 14:26 Prov. 15:1, Prov. 15:18; Prov. 16:32 Prov. 15:27 Prov. 29:17 The characters of fathers have a direct impact on their children and the legacy they pass on to them. Children look to their fathers for support, devoted affection, … Continue reading –>
Key Thought: Whatever our situation or place in life, Proverbs addresses family relationships and wisdom applied to the home. May 4, 2019 1. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 5:3-11. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is. What are some of the problems and consequences with … Continue reading –>
