Bible Study Questions on The Book of Proverbs

1 Bible Study Questions on The book of Proverbs by David E. Pratte A workbook suitable for Bible classes, family studies, or personal Bible Study Available in print at Bible Study Questions on the book of Proverbs : A workbook suitable for Bible classes, family studies, or personal Bible Study Copyright David E. Pratte, 2015. All rights reserved ISBN-13: 978-1516930685. ISBN-10: 1516930681. Printed books, booklets, and tracts available at Free Bible Study articles online at Free Bible courses online at Free class books at Free commentaries on Bible books at Contact the author at Note carefully: No teaching in any of our materials is intended or should ever be construed to justify or to in any way incite or encourage personal vengeance or physical violence against any person.

2 He who glories, let him glory in the Lord . 1 Corinthians 1:31. Front Page Photo The Temple in Jerusalem (Model of an artist's conception). And when the queen of Sheba had seen the wisdom of Solomon, the house that he had built, . Then she said to the king: It was a true report which I heard in my own land about your words and your wisdom. and indeed the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You exceed the fame of which I heard. Happy are your men and happy are these your servants, who stand continually before you and hear your wisdom!' 2 Chronicles 9:3-7 (NKJV). Photo credit: Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons Workbook on Proverbs Page #2. Other Books by the Author Topical Bible Studies Growing a Godly Marriage & Raising Godly Children Why Believe in God, Jesus, and the Bible ?

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5 Studies may proceed at whatever speed and depth will best accomplish the needs of the students. Questions labeled think are intended to encourage students to apply what they have learned. When Questions refer to a map, students should consult maps in a Bible dictionary or similar reference work or in the back of their Bibles. (Note: My abbreviation b/c/v means book , chapter, and verse. ). For class instruction, I urge teachers to assign the Questions as homework so students come to class prepared. Then let class time consist of discussion that focuses on the Scriptures themselves. Let the teacher use other Scriptures, Questions , applications, and comments to promote productive discussion, not just reading the Questions to see whether they were answered correctly.

6 Please, do not let the class period consist primarily of the following: Joe, will you answer number 1? Sue, what about number 2? Etc. I also urge students to emphasize the Bible teaching. Please, do not become bogged down over What did the author mean by question #5? My meaning is relatively unimportant. The issue is what the Bible says. Concentrate on the meaning and applications of Scripture. If a question helps promote Bible understanding, stay with it. If it becomes unproductive, move on. The Questions are not intended just to help students understand the Scriptures. They are also designed to help students learn good principles of Bible Study . Good Bible Study requires defining the meaning of keywords, studying parallel passages, explaining the meaning of the text clearly, making applications, and defending the truth as well as exposing religious error.

7 I have included Questions to encourage students to practice all these Study principles. Note that some Questions on this book are more difficult and advanced. The Study leader may want to skip some Questions if he/she is teaching a less advanced Study . Finally, I encourage plain applications of the principles studied. God's word is written so souls may please God and have eternal life. Please Study it with the respect and devotion it deserves! For whatever good this material achieves, to God be the glory. Bible Study commentary and notes to accompany some of our workbooks are available at David E. Pratte, June 21, 2017. Workbooks, commentaries, and topical studies for sale in print at To join our mailing list to be informed of new books or special sales, contact the author at Workbook on Proverbs Page #4.

8 Assignments on Proverbs 1. Please read Proverbs 1 and answer the following Questions . 1. Read as much of the book of Proverbs as you can and summarize its theme. 2. Define proverb.. 3. What men wrote various of the Proverbs ? Give proof. 4. Special Assignment: List some of the main events in the life of Solomon. Give book , chapter, & verse (b/c/v) for your statements. 5. Explain why this book was written (1:2). 6. Define wisdom, instruction, and understanding.. 7. What other purposes are accomplished by the Proverbs (1:3-6)? 8. What is the source of true wisdom 1:7? What lessons can we learn? 9. What are some methods that evil people use to entice others to participate with them in sin 1:10-16? 10. What advice does Solomon give to help his son avoid temptation to evil?

9 11. What consequences come to those who are greedy of gain 1:17-19? Page #5 Workbook on Proverbs 12. Application: What lessons should we learn from Solomon's advice in 1:10-19? 13. Summarize the theme of 1:20-33. (Think: How is the term wisdom used in the book of Proverbs ?). 14. In what places does Wisdom call to people 1:20,21? (Think: What can we learn?). 15. What question does Wisdom ask in 1:22? How does the verse describe those who do not accept wisdom? (Think: In what sense do such people hate knowledge?). 16. What does Wisdom call on the people to do? What promise does she make 1:23? 17. How had people reacted to Wisdom's call 1:24,25? 18. Define reproof and counsel. 19. What problems does Wisdom say would come upon the people, and how would she react 1:26,27?

10 20. What will people do when terror comes upon them, and what problems will they have . 1:28-31? Why would these problems occur? 21. Application: What should we learn from these warnings? Give examples. 22. What warning does Wisdom give and what promise does she make in 1:32,33? Workbook on Proverbs Page #6. Assignments on Proverbs 2. Please read Proverbs 2 and answer the following Questions . 1. What attitude should we have toward wisdom according to 2:1,2? What will we do if we have this attitude? 2. How does Solomon describe the desire we should have for wisdom in 2:3? What does this show about our human wisdom compared to wisdom we obtain from another source? 3. If one has the proper appreciation for wisdom, how diligently will he work to obtain it.