TPT The Book of Proverbs: 12-Lesson Study Guide

by Brian Simmons

Overview

The book of Proverbs contains a well of ancient wisdom tucked inside poetic metaphors, symbols, imagery, and nuances ripe with meaning. The Spirit of revelation has breathed upon every verse to embed a deeper meaning of practical insight to guide our steps into the lives God meant for us to live.
              This 12-lesson study guide on the book of Proverbs provides a unique and welcoming opportunity to immerse yourself in God’s precious Word as expressed in The Passion Translation®. Begin your journey with a thorough introduction that details the authorship of Proverbs, date of composition, first recipients, setting, purpose, central message, and key themes. Each lesson then walks you through a portion from the book and includes features such as notable verses, historical and cultural background information, definitions of words and language, cross references to other books of the Bible, maps, and character portraits of figures from the Bible and church history.
              Enrich your biblical understanding of the book of Proverbs, experience God’s love for you, and share his heart with others.
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781424564378
Publisher:	BroadStreet Publishing Group, LLC
Publication date:	10/04/2022
Series:	The Passionate Life Bible Study Series
Pages:	224
Sales rank:	1,073,269
Product dimensions:	5.38(w) x 8.00(h) x (d)

About the Author

DR. BRIAN SIMMONS is a passionate lover of God. After a dramatic conversion to Christ, Brian knew that God was calling him to go to the unreached people of the world and present the gospel of God’s grace to all who would listen. With his wife, Candice, and their three children, he spent eight years in the tropical rain forest of the Darien Province of Panama as a church planter, translator, and consultant. Having been trained in linguistics and Bible translation principles, Brian assisted in the Paya-Kuna New Testament translation project. After his ministry overseas, Brian was instrumental in planting a thriving church in New England (U.S.) and currently travels full time as a speaker and Bible teacher. He is the lead translator of The Passion Translation®.

Table of Contents

From God's Heart to Yours 4

Why I Love the Book of Proverbs 9

Lesson 1 Proverbs: A Wisdom Primer 11

Lesson 2 Wisdom's Foundation: The Fear of the Lord 26

Lesson 3 Wisdom vs. Foliy 43

Lesson 4 Righteousness vs. Wickedness 59

Lesson 5 Truth vs. Deceit 79

Lesson 6 Humility vs. Pride 99

Lesson 7 Joy vs. Sorrow 117

Lesson 8 Generosity vs. Greed 132

Lesson 9 Love vs. Hate 149

Lesson 10 Justice vs. Injustice 167

Lesson 11 Order vs. Disorder 183

Lesson 12 Purity vs. Pleasure 201

Endnotes 217