PROVERB=
S 27
What things would you say you are most looking forward to in y=
our
earthly future?
SEEING =
WHAT'S
THERE
1. For each proverb in this chap=
ter,
decide what topic or topics it most addresses. Then make a list of all the
topics covered in this chapter, and which verse numbers to list under each =
one.
Which of these topics, if any, would you consider to be the most prominent =
in
this chapter? Which would you consider to be most important?
CAPTURE=
THE
ESSENCE
2. Recall again Solomon's statem=
ent
that fearing God is the starting
point for wisdom. Review carefully the attitudes and behaviors that are tau=
ght
in this chapter. In which of them is it easiest for you to see reverence for
God as the underlying motive or foundation? In which of them is it more dif=
ficult
to see that foundation?
FOR LIFE
TODAY
3. Suppose that at the end of th=
is
chapter, Solomon added this line: "If you remember only one thing from
this chapter, let it be this: ..." How do you think he would complete =
that
sentence, especially if he had you =
in
mind?
FOR GOI=
NG
DEEPER
Compare verse 1 with
what James says in James 4:13-16. How closely do the teachings in these passages match one
another?