Proverbs
Description
The book of Proverbs uncovers the foundation of wisdom, marks out the paths that make us wise, and points us to the ultimate source of all true understanding: Jesus Christ.
Helping make sense of a unique book, this guide explains the biblical text with clarity and passion-uncovering its wise instruction for godly living that glorifies God and leads to blessing for his people.
Over the course of 12 weeks, these studies explore books of the Bible and:
- Ask thoughtful questions to spur discussion
- Show how each passage unveils the gospel
- Tie the text in with the whole story of Scripture
- Illuminate the doctrines taught in each passage
- Invite you to discover practical implications
- Help you better understand and apply God's Word
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Person
Lydia Brownback (MAR, Westminster Theological Seminary) is the author of several books in addition to the Flourish Bible Study series, including A Woman's Wisdom: How the Book of Proverbs Speaks to Everything; Finding God in My Loneliness; and Sing a New Song. She is a regular speaker at conferences and events and is passionate about teaching God's word.
Content
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Copyright
- Table of Contents
- Series Preface: J. I. Packer and Lane T. Dennis
- Week 1: Overview
- Week 2: The Beginning of Knowledge (1:1-7)
- Week 3: A Father's Invitation to Wisdom (1:8-7:27)
- Week 4: Wisdom Personified (8:1-36)
- Week 5: Lady Wisdom and Lady Folly (9:1-18)
- Week 6: Proverbs of Solomon (10:1-16:33)
- Week 7: More Proverbs of Solomon (17:1-22:16)
- Week 8: Sayings of the Wise (22:17-24:34)
- Week 9: Hezekiah's Collection of Proverbs (25:1-29:27)
- Week 10: The Sayings of Agur and the Words of King Lemuel (30:1-31:9)
- Week 11: An Alphabet of Womanly Excellence (31:10-31)
- Week 12: Summary and Conclusion
