Many books have been written in which the author claims to be imparting some wisdom to his readers. What makes the book of Proverbs different is the author and the source of his wisdom.
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This material has also been published in paperback by Gospel Armory. Check it out here: My Son, Hear My Words: Notes on Proverbs.
A list of all of the articles in this series is available here – Proverbs Study (Index)
January 7, 2013
Introduction to the Book of Proverbs
January 3, 2013
Preface to the Study of Proverbs
The book of Proverbs is filled with practical wisdom that can be used in everyday life. It shows us the wisdom that comes from above and calls us to pursue that instead of the wisdom of the world.
The purpose of the book of Proverbs can be found in the opening verses:
“The proverbs of Solomon the son of David, king of Israel: to know wisdom and instruction, to discern the sayings of understanding, to receive instruction in wise behavior, righteousness, justice and equity; to give prudence to the naive, to the youth knowledge and discretion, a wise man will hear and increase in learning, and a man of understanding will acquire wise counsel, to understand a proverb and a figure, the words of the wise and their riddles” (1:1-6).
These verses mention five things this study is designed to do and will help us do:
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