Just so you know I haven’t disappeared again, here is a special Friday edition of
Read: Proverbs Chapter 3
Key Verses: 1-2
1 My son, forget not my law; but let thine heart keep my commandments: 2 For length of days, and long life, and peace, shall they add to thee. (KJV)
1 My son, forget not my law or teaching, but let your heart keep my commandments; 2 For length of days and years of a life [worth living] and tranquility [inward and outward and continuing through old age till death], these shall they add to you. (AMP)
1-2 Good friend, don’t forget all I’ve taught you; take to heart my commands. They’ll help you life a long, long time, a long life lived full and well. (MSG)
KJV: King James Version AMP: The Amplified Bible MSG: The Message
Insight:
- And we further expand on the importance of Godly wisdom for our daily lives.
- Keep God’s commands close and the benefits abound: long life, good health, peace, favor…
- Some of the most popular verses are 5-6 which say trust in the LORD with all your heart, and go on to admonish you to acknowledge the LORD in ALL that you do. And if you are able to do that: God will guide your way.
- Verses 25-26 tell us not to be afraid because the LORD will be our confidence.
Discussion Question:
How mindful are you of God in your daily life? Do you acknowledge him in everything you do?
~Please share your thoughts and commentary below.
Read: Proverbs Chapter 2
Key Verses: 3-5
3 Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; 4 If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest her as for hid treasures; 5 Then shalt thou understand the fear of the LORD, and the find the knowledge of God. (KJV)
3 Yes, if you cry out for insight and raise your voice for understanding, 4 If you seek [Wisdom] as for silver and search for skillful and godly Wisdom as for hidden treasures, 5 Then you will understand the reverent and worshipful fear of the Lord and find the knowledge of [our omniscient] God. (AMP)
3-5 That’s right–if you make Insight your priority, and won’t take no for an answer, searching for it like a prospector panning for gold, like an adventurer on a treasure hunt, believe me, before you know it Fear-of-GOD will be yours; you’ll have come upon the Knowledge of God. (MSG)
KJV: King James Version AMP: The Amplified Bible MSG: The Message
Insight:
- Here we see the benefits of finding and practicing wisdom
- God is the ultimate bestower of wisdom (look to the Bible for instruction and understanding)
- We should be seeking after wisdom like searching for treasure
- If life is a journey, where are you on that path?
Discussion Question:
Do you hunger and thirst for godly wisdom? Where would you rate your journey to spiritual maturity on a scale from 1-5 (with 5 being the lowest mark)?
~Please share your thoughts and commentary below.
Read: Proverbs Chapter 1
Key Verses: 32-33
32 For the turning away of the simple shall slay them, and the prosperity of fools shall destroy them. 33 But whoso hearkenth unto me shall dwell safely, and shall be quiet from fear of evil. (KJV)
32 For the backsliding of the simple shall slay them, and the careless ease of [self-confident] fools shall destroy them. 33 But whoso hearkens to me [Wisdom] shall dwell securely and in confident trust and shall be quiet, without fear or dread of evil. (AMP)
32-33 Carelessness kills; complacency is murder. First pay attention to me, and then relax. Now you can take it easy–you’re in good hands. (MSG)
KJV: King James Version AMP: The Amplified Bible MSG: The Message
Insight:
- The opening chapter of the book of Proverbs (a wisdom book)
- Written/compiled by King Solomon (there are other authors)
- Instructions for daily living
Discussion Question:
What is the difference between being smart and having wisdom?
~Please share your thoughts and commentary below.
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