Wise Up: Proverbs 1-9

Whoever finds wisdom finds life and obtains favor from the Lord. This page serves as a table of contents to my series of posts on Proverbs 1-9

What Should I Know Before I Get Started?

Introduction (Prov 1:1)

• Interpretive Overview
• Genre
  • Why “Proverbs Aren’t Promises” is Misleading
  • Why “Proverbs Aren’t Promises” is Still Misleading
• Author
• Audience
• Three Kinds of People
• Solomon’s Intentions and Oversight
• Why We Should Read Proverbs

Purposes of Proverbs (Prov 1:2-6)

1. To know wisdom and instruction
2. To recognize those who speak wisdom
3. To live wisely
4. To transform people
5. To master the word of wisdom

How Do I Get Started?

Beginning the Path of Wisdom (Prov 1:7-9)

• The Fear of the Lord
• Listen to Instruction
• Wisdom Ought to be Attractive

Easy Money Will Keep You from Being Wise (Prov 1:10-19)
Just Do Nothing, and You’ll Ruin Everything (Prov 1:20-33)
How to Become Wise (Prov 2:1-22)

How Will Wisdom Affect My World?

Wisdom in Disappointment (Prov 3:1-12)
Wisdom in Satisfaction (Prov 3:13-26)
Wisdom and Humility (Prov 3:27-35)
Wisdom and Hope (Prov 4:1-27)

• How to See Everything Change

How Do I Avoid Folly?

The Illusion of Sexual Freedom (Prov 5:1-23)
Three Kinds of Fool (Prov 6:1-19)

• The Savior
• The Sluggard
• The Sower of Discord

Easy Sex Will Keep You from Being Wise (Prov 6:20-35)

• 10 Reasons to Avoid Sexual Immorality
• 10 Reasons to Choose Sexual Immorality

Unmasking Immorality’s Deception (Prov 7:1-27)

• The 11 Deceptive Tactics of Seduction

How Do I Stay the Course for Life?

Remember that Wisdom Turns Nobodies into Somebodies (Prov 8:1-36)
Choose Your Restaurant Wisely (Prov 9:1-18)