In Pursuit of Wisdom
A 31 day study of the book of Proverbs
Pastor Larry J. Sanders, Sr.
Keller Springs Baptist Church
Daily Reading Guide
This study consists of weekly devotionals and daily Bible reading. Each day's reading is followed
by questions designed for reflection and application. In pursuit of wisdom begins on July 1 and
concludes on July 31.
7/1 Read week 1 devotion, read Proverbs 1
1. Why is wisdom necessary for life?
2. What happens to those you reject wisdom
7/2 Read Proverbs 2
1. What are the benefits of wisdom?
2. How do we obtain wisdom? See also James 1:5
7/3 Read Proverbs 3
1. How do you know God is trustworthy?
2. What does it mean to honor the Lord with your finances?
7/4 Read Proverbs 4
1. Does having wisdom mean you will live by wisdom?
2. Has your understanding of wisdom changed after reading the first 4 proverbs?
7/5 Read Proverbs 5
1. What helps us to resist temptation?
2. If you were going down the wrong path would you want someone to correct? Why
or why not?
7/6 Read Proverbs 6
1. What are the dangers of co-signing a loan?
2. What is your attitude concerning the list of things God hates?
7/7 Read Proverbs 7
1. How did sexual sin affect Solomon's own life? (See 1 Kings 11:1-6)
2. What is the lesson to be learned from this proverb
7/8 Read Week 2 Devotional, read Proverbs 8
1. List the different comparisons to wisdom
2. From verses 12-21, what result is from finding wisdom?
7/9 Read Proverbs 9
1 Compare and contrast wisdom and folly
2. Who should you not attempt correct?
7/10 Read Proverbs 10
1. How do you define "The fear of the Lord"?
2. How does the Lord use the rod of discipline on hi child?
7/11 Read Proverbs11
1. What verses do you see here that develops the theme of generosity?
2. How do you feel about the teachings on money in this proverb?
7/12 Read Proverbs 12
1. What does this proverb teach about the tongue?
2. What is the result of laziness?
7/13 Read Proverbs 13
1. What happens to the get rich, quick scheme or the shady business person?
2. Proverbs teaches that as a generous rule that righteous living leads to prosperity. Do
agree? Why or why not?
7/14 Read Proverbs 14
1. Do you agree with verses 2, 26-27?
2. In your opinion, how prevalent is a "fear of the Lord"mindset in our church and the
community?
7/15 Read week 3 devotional, read Proverbs 15
1. How do you feel that God is always everywhere, keeping watch?
2 . What does the Lord detest? Could something good actually offend God? How so?
7/16 Read Proverbs 16
What principles for decision-making, goal- goal setting do you see in this proverb?
7/17 Read Proverbs 17
1. What conflict-management technique do you see in verses 1, 4, 9, 11, 14, 17 and 19?
How practical or useful do you think they are?
2. In what ways can you identify with the author's experience of family strife (v1), grief
(vv 21, 25), disgrace (v2) and pride (v6)?
7/18 Read Proverbs 18
1 Following chapter 17:27-28 , what does chapter 18 say about a fool's tongue, lips and
mouth?
2. What examples have you seen of speech bringing life? Bringing death?
7/19 Read Proverbs 19
1. Why do you think it is not good to have zeal without knowledge?
2. What do you think about verse 13?
7/20 Read Proverbs 20
Of the qualities of God mentioned in this proverb, which one brings you special comfort
today? Why?
7/21 Read Proverbs 21
1. If this proverb was a play, who would be the list of characters?
2. What "cry" of the poor particularly tugs at your heart strings? What have you
done about it?
7/22 Read Proverbs 22
1. What distinguishes the wicked, the simple, the mocker the sluggard and the mocker?
2. What parenting principles and promises do you see in verses 6 and 15?
general rule offer an absolute guarantee?
Does this
7/23 Read Proverbs 23
1. How many don'ts can you count in this proverb? How many do's
2. In verses 29-35, along with Proverbs 20:1-what is the teaching on consuming
alcohol drinks?
7/24 Read Proverbs 24
1. Advertising encourages us to envy. What does this proverb imply about envy?
2. What is the difference between God's people falling and the ungodly falling?
7/25 Read Proverbs 25
1. Why is it so crucial to settle legal matters out of court?
2. What does it mean to heap coals on his head?
7/26 Read Proverbs 26
1. Which verse in this proverb hits close to home for you?
2. What life principle is implied in verse 27? Do you agree with it?
7/27 Read Proverbs 27
1. What distinguishes true friends?
2. What stories from personal experiences come to mind of some who has rebuked
you, sharpened you, counseled your or been a good neighbor?
7/28 Read Proverbs 28
1. Which part of verses 6, 19 and 20 ring true with you?
2. What help do you receive from verses 13, 14 and 17?
7/29 Read Proverbs 29
Which verses penetrates an area of your life?
7/30 Read Proverbs 30
1. In what ways are the "sayings of Agbur" like Solomon's proverbs? What do you see
as
differences?
2. What do you think of Agbur's amazing list (18-20)? Is there one you would eliminate
from the list? If so why?
7/31 Read Proverbs 31
1. Do you think the description of the woman beginning in verse 10 was a symbol
for the perfect wife or a real person?
2. In addition to being a person of noble character (verse 10) How many more of her
qualities can you identify.