WEEK NINE
Proverbs 9
Proverbs 9:9-10
Give instruction to a wise man, and he will be yet wiser; teach a just man, and he will increase in learning. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom: and the knowledge
of the holy is understanding.
THE THINGS I WANT TO ACCOMPLISH THIS WEEK!!!
I COR. 10:31
Date: Time:
Weekly Memory Verse - Proverbs 9:9-10
Read - Proverbs 9:1-3
Examine -
1. What has wisdom built?
2. Referring to Heb. 3:3-6, what does it mean to build her house?
3. How many pillars did she hew out?
4. What does the #7 represent in the Bible?
(If you don't know, call Pastor Ogle)
5. There are 3 statements in vs. 2; write them out here.
6. What does it appear like she is doing?
7. Now that the food and things are ready what does she do? (vs.3)
8. Why do you think she called from a high place?
Apply -
What are you building?
For what are you preparing?
If your answer is nothing then that is what you will be! Do you pray about your future?
Prayer
Praise
Main thought to meditate on today:
Date: Time:
Weekly Memory Verse - Proverbs 9:9-10
Read - Proverbs 9:4-6
Examine -
1. Define SIMPLE -
2. What two people does she want at her banquet?
3. Define MINGLED -
4. What two things in vs. 5 will they do?
5. Who should they forsake?
6. What will be the result of this forsaking?
7. What way should you travel?
Apply -
When wisdom calls you to her table, what do you choose?
Do you lack understanding?
Are you simple?
Prayer
Praise
Main thought to meditate on today:
Date: Time:
Weekly Memory Verse - Proverbs 9:9-10
Read - Proverbs 9:7-9
Examine -
1. Define REPROOF -
2. Define SCORNER -
3. What happens if you reprove a scorner?
4. What happens if you reprove a wicked man?
5. Should we reprove a scorner? Why?
6. Should we rebuke a wise man?
7. What will happen?
8. If we give instruction to a wise man what will happen?
9. What happens if we teach a just man?
Apply -
Are you a scorner or are you wise?
How do you accept rebuke?
Do you thank and love those that rebuke you?
Are you increasing in learning?
Prayer
Praise
Main thought to meditate on today:
Date: Time:
Weekly Memory Verse - Proverbs 9:9-10
Read - Proverbs 9:10-12
Examine -
1. What is the beginning of wisdom?
2. What is the knowledge of the Holy?
3. If we have wisdom and knowledge what will happen?
4. If we are wise, for whom should we be wise?
5. If we scorn who will bear it?
6. What would you scorn?
Apply -
How long do you want to live?
How do you live in the fear of the LORD?
Prayer
Praise
Main thought to meditate on today:
Date: Time:
Weekly Memory Verse - Proverbs 9:9-10
Read - Proverbs 9:13-15
Examine -
1. In verse 13, what 3 things describe the foolish woman?
2. Where (2 places) is she sitting?
3. In verse 3 the wise went to call on the High place of the city, who goes there?
NOTE: Both wisdom and the foolish woman are trying to attract the same group of people.
4. What two people are they pursuing?
5. Define RIGHT ( put the definition which you think best fits) -
Apply -
Looking back at Thursday’s Devotions, which person will you hearken to, since two
people call from the high place of the city?
Who are you listening to today?
Prayer
Praise
Main thought to meditate on today:
Date: Time:
Weekly Memory Verse - Proverbs 9:9-10
Read - Proverbs 9:16-18
Examine -
1. Look back at vs. 4 of this chapter and compare it to vs. 16. Is it the same?
2. Who are to turn hither?
3. What did she tell the man that wants understanding?
4. What is the difference in what she offers him?
5. Are stolen waters and bread in secret really pleasant?
6. Who is in her house with her?
7. Where are her former guests?
Apply -
Can you write the two choices that they give in your own words.
Which will you choose?
Prayer
Praise
Main thought to meditate on today:
Date: Time:
Weekly Memory Verse - Proverbs 9:9-10
Read - Reread entire chapter.
Examine - Review all questions for the week and write a summary of the chapter here.
Apply -
Review all decisions you have made this week. Ask God to help you to make these
decisions a permanent part of your life.
Review your memory verse!
Don’t forget to make your wisdom journal entries!
Prayer
Praise
Main thought to meditate on today: