Notes from Proverbs 2

Wednesday, December 12, 2007

Notes from Proverbs 2
Proverbs 2

The structure:
IF (1-4) you diligently seek wisdom
Then (5-8) you find the fear of the Lord
(concerning the son’s relationship to God)
Then (9-11) you find every good path
(concerning the son’s relationship to all others)
The protection of wisdom (12-19) from
                Wicked men (12-15)
                The Adulteress (16-19)
A final promise and warning (20-22)
                The righteous are firmly planted in the land
                The wicked will be cut off

The pursuit of wisdom: the attitude for entering into the God’s classroom
·         Vs 1 Learn from the wisdom of godly parents
o        Step one is to look to me as your parent. This teaches children that there is direction for life to be found outside of themselves.
o        Step two is to show them that we look outside of ourselves ultimately to God for our wisdom. In other words, learn from me how to learn from God.
·         Vs 2 Be ready to listen and obey
·         Vs 3 Eagerly ask questions
·         Vs 4 Work hard
·         “If you want wisdom, you must listen to God attentively (Matt. 13:9), obey Him humbly (John 7:17), ask Him sincerely (James 1:5), and seek Him diligently (Isa. 55:6-7), the way a miner searches for silver and gold.” Warren Wiersbe

Bottom line:
“Obtaining spiritual wisdom isn’t a once-a-week hobby, it is the daily discipline of a lifetime.” Warren Wiersbe
We need this in our own lives, and we need to model it to our children.

Obtaining wisdom in this fashion transforms the desires of the heart (2.10) resulting in a life governed by the ability to show discretion and choose the right path.
·         Discretion: The capacity for private, hidden thoughts or thinking for yourself.

Discussion Questions:
What are some ways that parents can pass on their wisdom to their children?
How would you describe the joy of discovering God’s wisdom to someone else?
How are you doing at modeling seeking God for wisdom?
Do you agree or disagree that the heart can be transformed to want to do good?
Can our capacity to want to do good be used as a barometer of our relationship with God?