Through studying the Bible, we gain wisdom and understanding.
Bible Reading: Proverbs 1:1-7
1 The proverbs of Solomon, son of David, king of Israel:
2 To know wisdom and instruction,
to understand words of insight,
3 to receive instruction in wise dealing,
in righteousness, justice, and equity;
4 to give prudence to the simple,
knowledge and discretion to the youth—
5 Let the wise hear and increase in learning,
and the one who understands obtain guidance,
6 to understand a proverb and a saying,
the words of the wise and their riddles.
7 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge;
fools despise wisdom and instruction.
Reading Questions: What does reading the Bible do for us? What is the beginning of wisdom? What is the fear of the Lord? Why do fools despise wisdom and discipline?
Journal Writing: What is an important truth from the Bible reading? Why do you need to know that truth?
Application Prayer: Write out a prayer for God’s insight and help into how you can apply the truth from the reading.
Week’s Memory Verse: Mark 12:29-31
Through God’s Word, we learn how to love God with our entire being.
29“The most important commandment,” answered Jesus, “is this: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is one. 30Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ 31The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no commandment greater than these.
I love verses 3 and 7 Fear of the Lord is the beginning of Knowledge
The Israelites trembled in fear and pleaded with Moses to deliver God’s message out of fear that they would have to see God themselves. He is all powerful and to fear the Lord is to be in complete awe of His incredible power. Fear of the Lord causes you to desire what God wants and so produces wisdom.