Proverbs 3 Bible Study

During our stay-at-home order with the COVID-19 State of Emergency, we are studying the Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 together online. Join us Wednesday evenings at 7pm for Prayer and Bible study! Bible study questions are below.

We use 8x8 Video Meetings to meet together through video calling. You can access the join in Wednesday evenings by clicking this link: https://8x8.vc/gbclaurel
You can also call in by phone by dialing 209-844-4600 and entering this PIN - 3582 9012 53

Join the Video Call

DURING THE MEETING

Click the icon that looks like 4 boxes in the bottom right to see everyone's video the same size as a grid.
Two video calls in the same room will result in feedback. Please join together on one device. If you join from separate devices in the same room, one of you will need to mute your microphone and sound.
You may leave your microphone unmuted for ease of talking together during the Bible study.
We would love if you would please turn on your video for us to enjoy seeing one another during our study!

Bible Study Questions

What is your favorite verse in the Book of Proverbs? Why?
What makes the Book of Proverbs difficult, and what makes it appealing?
How should we read the Book of Proverbs?
- Is it a coherent whole, or a collection of independent sayings?
- Should we learn from it systematically, or glean it from it like a buffet?
- Is it truth? Promises? Inspiring ideas? Powerful suggestions? Good advice?
- Should we depend on these proverbs, or consider them with a multitude of counsel?
Where is Christ in the Book of Proverbs?
How does the Book of Proverbs equip us for wisdom?

Which of these have you prayed for in the last week: peace, success, relationships, direction, health, provision? Which do you want most?
What pattern do you observe in Proverbs 3:1-10?
How do we guard ourselves from forgetting God's teaching (Proverbs 3:1)?
How do our hearts keep God's commandments (Proverbs 3:1)?
How would steadfast love and faithfulness forsake us (Proverbs 3:3)?
How can we work on these in the midst of difficult conflicts in our relationships (Proverbs 3:4)?

Look at Proverbs 15:1. How is this more than "fortune cookie" advice, or good relationship practice?
How would you explain Proverbs 3:5-6 to an unsaved friend?
How can we know God's will? How does He direct our paths (Proverbs 3:6)?
In what ways are we wise in our own eyes (Proverbs 3:7), leaning on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5)?
How can we acknowledge God in all our ways (Proverbs 3:6)?
In what ways might we find health and strength as a result (Proverbs 3:8)?

What does it mean to honor the Lord (Proverbs 3:9)?
In what ways can we honor the Lord with our wealth (Proverbs 3:9)?
Is Proverbs 3:10 the motivation for our giving?
How do we know if God is disciplining us (Proverbs 3:11-12)?
Compare Psalm 103:13 with Proverbs 3:12. How are the Father's mercy and discipline related?
What are some of the difficult aspects of disciplining your children (Proverbs 3:12)? How does this give insight to God's discipline for us?

The Book of Proverbs is wisdom literature, full of principles. But are there any promises in Proverbs?
How do we find happiness in wisdom (Proverbs 3:13)?
What might be the motivation for pursuing wealth (Proverbs 3:14-15)? What is the outcome?
When do we tend to pray for wisdom? What are we seeking when we pray for wisdom?
What is the significance of the hands in Proverbs 3:16? The tree of life in Proverbs 3:18?
What do we learn from God's wisdom in creation (Proverbs 3:19-20)?

What patterns do you observe in Proverbs 3:21-35?
What does "these" in Proverbs 3:21 refer to?
How does what we wear represent something about us (Proverbs 3:22)?
What makes it difficult to take action with a decision (Proverbs 3:23)? What makes it difficult to wait (Proverbs 3:24)? What would help make it easier?
How will wisdom affect our fears (Proverbs 3:24-26)?
How do people sometimes avoid helping others (Proverbs 3:27-28)?

How does wisdom help shape relationships (Proverbs 3:21-35)?
How does wisdom help to guard against scheming (Proverbs 3:29), contentiousness (3:30), and envy (3:31)?
What is the fruit of wisdom as seen in the conclusion of Proverbs 3 in verses 33-35?
What might this blessing and curse look like (Proverbs 3:33)?
What can we learn from the New Testament's use of Proverbs 3:34?
How could you share the gospel from Proverbs 3?

Get in Touch

Gatherings

Sunday Morning Bible Study9:30am

Sunday Morning Worship Service11:00am

Midweek Life GroupsRequest Info

Contact

Address 7107 Cherry Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707

Phone301-725-5347

Email office@GraceIs.Us

Proverbs 3 Bible Study

During our stay-at-home order with the COVID-19 State of Emergency, we are studying the Book of Proverbs Chapter 3 together online. Join us Wednesday evenings at 7pm for Prayer and Bible study! Bible study questions are below.

We use 8×8 Video Meetings to meet together through video calling. You can access the join in Wednesday evenings by clicking this link: https://8×8.vc/gbclaurelYou can also call in by phone by dialing 209-844-4600 and entering this PIN – 3582 9012 53

Join the Video Call

DURING THE MEETING

Click the icon that looks like 4 boxes in the bottom right to see everyone’s video the same size as a grid.
Two video calls in the same room will result in feedback. Please join together on one device. If you join from separate devices in the same room, one of you will need to mute your microphone and sound.
You may leave your microphone unmuted for ease of talking together during the Bible study.
We would love if you would please turn on your video for us to enjoy seeing one another during our study!

Bible Study Questions

▸ May 6 – Overview of Proverbs

What is your favorite verse in the Book of Proverbs? Why?
What makes the Book of Proverbs difficult, and what makes it appealing?
How should we read the Book of Proverbs?

Is it a coherent whole, or a collection of independent sayings?
Should we learn from it systematically, or glean it from it like a buffet?
Is it truth? Promises? Inspiring ideas? Powerful suggestions? Good advice?
Should we depend on these proverbs, or consider them with a multitude of counsel?

Where is Christ in the Book of Proverbs?
How does the Book of Proverbs equip us for wisdom?

▸ May 13 – Proverbs 3:1-4

Which of these have you prayed for in the last week: peace, success, relationships, direction, health, provision? Which do you want most?
What pattern do you observe in Proverbs 3:1-10?
How do we guard ourselves from forgetting God’s teaching (Proverbs 3:1)?
How do our hearts keep God’s commandments (Proverbs 3:1)?
How would steadfast love and faithfulness forsake us (Proverbs 3:3)?
How can we work on these in the midst of difficult conflicts in our relationships (Proverbs 3:4)?

▸ May 20 – Proverbs 3:5-8

Look at Proverbs 15:1. How is this more than “fortune cookie” advice, or good relationship practice?
How would you explain Proverbs 3:5-6 to an unsaved friend?
How can we know God’s will? How does He direct our paths (Proverbs 3:6)?
In what ways are we wise in our own eyes (Proverbs 3:7), leaning on our own understanding (Proverbs 3:5)?
How can we acknowledge God in all our ways (Proverbs 3:6)?
In what ways might we find health and strength as a result (Proverbs 3:8)?

▸ May 27 – Proverbs 3:9-12

What does it mean to honor the Lord (Proverbs 3:9)?
In what ways can we honor the Lord with our wealth (Proverbs 3:9)?
Is Proverbs 3:10 the motivation for our giving?
How do we know if God is disciplining us (Proverbs 3:11-12)?
Compare Psalm 103:13 with Proverbs 3:12. How are the Father’s mercy and discipline related?
What are some of the difficult aspects of disciplining your children (Proverbs 3:12)? How does this give insight to God’s discipline for us?

▸ June 3 – Proverbs 3:13-20

The Book of Proverbs is wisdom literature, full of principles. But are there any promises in Proverbs?
How do we find happiness in wisdom (Proverbs 3:13)?
What might be the motivation for pursuing wealth (Proverbs 3:14-15)? What is the outcome?
When do we tend to pray for wisdom? What are we seeking when we pray for wisdom?
What is the significance of the hands in Proverbs 3:16? The tree of life in Proverbs 3:18?
What do we learn from God’s wisdom in creation (Proverbs 3:19-20)?

▸ June 10 – Proverbs 3:21-28

What patterns do you observe in Proverbs 3:21-35?
What does “these” in Proverbs 3:21 refer to?
How does what we wear represent something about us (Proverbs 3:22)?
What makes it difficult to take action with a decision (Proverbs 3:23)? What makes it difficult to wait (Proverbs 3:24)? What would help make it easier?
How will wisdom affect our fears (Proverbs 3:24-26)?
How do people sometimes avoid helping others (Proverbs 3:27-28)?

▸ June 17 – Proverbs 3:28-35

How does wisdom help shape relationships (Proverbs 3:21-35)?
How does wisdom help to guard against scheming (Proverbs 3:29), contentiousness (3:30), and envy (3:31)?
What is the fruit of wisdom as seen in the conclusion of Proverbs 3 in verses 33-35?
What might this blessing and curse look like (Proverbs 3:33)?
What can we learn from the New Testament’s use of Proverbs 3:34?
How could you share the gospel from Proverbs 3?

Get in Touch

Gatherings

Sunday Morning Bible Study9:30am
Sunday Morning Worship Service11:00am
Midweek Life GroupsRequest Info

Contact

Address 7107 Cherry Lane, Laurel, Maryland 20707
Phone301-725-5347
Email office@GraceIs.Us