Proverbs
In a world of 24/7 political commentary, endless tweets and mindless Tik-Toks, "wisdom cries aloud in the streets, in the market she raises her voice; at the head of the street she cries out, 'How long, O simple ones?'" (Proverbs 1:20-22) Have desires to be heard blinded us to the call to be wise? Is there clarity in the midst of confusion? Join us for a series in the book of Proverbs where we see the wisdom of grace in our daily lives.
In the opening prologue of Proverbs, Solomon helps us see the nature of wisdom, why we need it and where we can find it.
Scripture: Proverbs 1:1-7
In Proverbs 1:8-19 we meet the voice of a loving father pleading with his children for their joy.
Scripture: Proverbs 1:8-19
In the last part of Proverbs 1, we meet the cautious and compelling call of Lady Wisdom.
Scripture: Proverbs 1:20-33
After showing us the danger of sinful paths, Solomon shows us the joy of wisdom's path.
Scripture: Proverbs 2:1-22
In Proverbs 3:1-12, we see the wonderful promise and joyful task of trusting in God.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:1-12
In Proverbs 3:13-35 we see how beneficial wisdom is to a believer and how winsome it makes us towards others.
Scripture: Proverbs 3:13-35
In Proverbs 4 we read of the ways in which those who went before us confirm and encourage us to pursue the path of righteousness.
Scripture: Proverbs 4:1-27
In Proverbs 5 we encounter the danger of sexual sin and the reward of faithfulness.
Scripture: Proverbs 5:1-23
In Proverbs 6:1-19, we see the danger of inactivity towards what is good and the warning of activity towards what is sinful.
Scripture: Proverbs 6:1-19
Proverbs 6 warns of the dangerous end and subtle creep of sexual sin.
Scripture: Proverbs 6:20-35
Proverbs 7 and 8 hold the song of two women side by side for the wise man to consider.
Scripture: Proverbs 7:1-8:36
In the conclusion of Solomon's prologue, he uses language to leverage our hearts into the most important decision we can make: Whom do you follow?
Scripture: Proverbs 9:1-18
As Solomon begins the second section of Proverbs he grounds wisdom in God's provision.
Scripture: Proverbs 10:1-5
Our mouths are more than mechanisms for speech, they also communicate our hearts, our habits and our hopes.
Scripture: Proverbs 10:6-32
In the opening verses of Proverbs 11, we see the astounding comfort of righteousness.
Scripture: Proverbs 11:1-8
In Proverbs 11:9-15 Solomon turns his attention to the public interactions of the righteous.
Scripture: Proverbs 11:9-15
Watch our most recent sermon in Proverbs for tips on how to get rich quick (and still die) and four principles for gospel generosity.
Scripture: Proverbs 11:16-28
Solomon continues to address the way in which Christians interact with others in Proverbs 11 and 12.
Scripture: Proverbs 11:29-12:12
In Proverbs 12:13-13:5 Solomon emphasizes the importance of truth in our words and truth in our hearts as we relate to God and to others.
Scripture: Proverbs 12:13-13:5
In Proverbs 13:6-19, Solomon wants us to be wise in the area of riches, safety and ultimate satisfaction.
Scripture: Proverbs 13:6-19
In chapters 13-14 of Proverbs we see the swirling rhythm of the book and the way in which God's wisdom impacts our thoughts on everything.
Scripture: Proverbs 13:20-14:13
In the middle of Proverbs 14 we get a glimpse into a key theme in the book of Proverbs: relational ethics.
Scripture: Proverbs 14:20-32
It’s easy to be uncomfortable with the idea of a sovereign God who is in authority over everything, but in Proverbs 16:1-9 we see that God in his Sovereignty is the author of our Salvation; that he’s inviting us into a better way: a life lived in response to his steadfast love and faithfulness.
Scripture: Proverbs 16:1-9
In Proverbs 16 Solomon continues to draw us deeper into God's wisdom by showing us the power and nature of the God who makes wisdom work.
Scripture: Proverbs 16:10-15
Proverbs 16:16-25 helps us to see the value of the wisdom of God’s words. We need them to get on a path to life and without them, we’ll make our own path that leads to danger. God’s wise words are the most valuable possession we have because they reveal all we need to know about God and how Jesus Christ restores our relationship to him.
Scripture: Proverbs 16:16-25
Proverbs 15 has a lot to say about our words, but more to say about what our hearts want.
Scripture: Proverbs 15:1-33
Proverbs 20 gives us a glimpse into our heart by showing the King who will examine it.
Scripture: Proverbs 20:2-12
In Solomon's introduction to the "Words of the Wise," he eagerly invites us to share in the joy of applying wisdom.
Scripture: Proverbs 22:17-21
In Proverbs 22:22-29, Solomon warns us of the dubious ways to make money and what it looks like to trust God in our labors.
Scripture: Proverbs 22:22-29
Proverbs 23:1-8 shares three bleak pictures of never getting what you want in order to point us to the true wealth we have in the gospel.
Scripture: Proverbs 23:1-8
Before the Proverbial father's turns his son into the world, he calls him to consider his father's heart for him.
Scripture: Proverbs 23:13-28
In Proverbs 23:29-35, Solomon soberly and cautiously walks is through the dangers of alcohol abuse.
Scripture: Proverbs 23:29-35
In the first part of Proverbs 24 we see the challenge of caring for others and the hope which satisfies and compels us.
Scripture: Proverbs 24:1-14
In the second half of Proverbs 24 we see a hope in the midst of wickedness.
Scripture: Proverbs 24:15-22
It's not often Christians discuss the issue of gluttony, but Proverbs offers us a gospel-shaped view of our food and desires.
Scripture: Proverbs 25:16, 27-28
In Proverbs 26 we get a window into the personality tests of our own hearts.
Scripture: Proverbs 26:1-28
In Proverbs 27:5-10, Solomon shares with us what it looks like to receive and practice a biblical friendship.
Scripture: Proverbs 27:5-10
In the closing part of Proverbs 27 we see a glimpse into the reflection of our hear and the hope we might find for it.
Scripture: Proverbs 27:19-22/span>
The book of Proverbs helps us understand our anger by showing the various places it hides and the hope we have for a tranquil heart.
Scripture: Proverbs 29:22-23
In Proverbs 30 we meet the sage of Agur who models for us in his introduction the art and need of preaching wisdom to one's self.
Scripture: Proverbs 30:1-9
King Lemuel closes the book of Proverbs by holding up the picture of the faithful king and the excellent wife.
Scripture: Proverbs 31:1-31