“Wednesday Service”
An Overview of The Bible
The Book of Proverbs: Part 2
Proverbs 10-31
• Proverbs are short CLEVER sayings that offer wisdom
• Section 1 Introduction: Proverbs 1-9
• Section 2 Shorter Proverbs Proverbs 10-29
• Section 3 Conclusion: Proverbs 30-31
• Proverbs 1-9 include TEN speeches written as though from a FATHER to a son.
• Proverbs 1-9 also contains FOUR poems from “Lady WISDOM”
• Proverbs 10-29 contains HUNDREDS of ancient Proverbs that apply wisdom to every topic you could think of.
• Proverbs are not strict “LAWS” they are generalities.
• Proverbs doesn’t focus on the EXCEPTIONS.
• Proverbs 30-31 is two collections of POEMS
• The primary way God tells us how to live is through the BIBLE
• Proverbs 31:1-9 Wisdom for LEADERSHIP
• Proverbs 31:10-31 is an ALPHABET poem about a wise woman of noble character
• The Book of Proverbs is a guide for how to successfully live in God’s good world, and it is worth your time to read from it every day.
