The book of Proverbs is a guide for pursuing godly wisdom in our daily lives. In this four-week study, we will read a selection of topical proverbs covering different aspects of wisdom, from how to interact with our friends, families, and neighbors, to fearing God and keeping His commands. No matter the subject, these proverbs urge us to wrestle with and reflect on our own response to them. To help you better engage with the proverbs in this reading plan, we have provided you with a short introduction and reflection questions for each day.
In this life, we experience blessings and curses—consequences of choices we make or the choices others make that affect us. The preserving grace of God assures us that He is not temperamental or spiteful, but does discipline His children. His discipline is for our flourishing because how we live and what we do here and now matters.
Reflection Questions:
To what extent do you recognize God’s blessings in your life? What are some ways God has blessed you?
To what extent do you recognize God’s opposition in your life? Are there any areas of your life you feel God has thwarted or opposed?
What do you think God is responding to when He blesses? What do you think God is opposing when He curses?
Galatians 3:10-13 Christ has become our curse! He has redeemed us from the curse of the law.
Gods blessings are meant to protect us and guide us on the path of righteousness and give us hope (Bible dictionary definition).
While it may feel like opposition, God will oppose our SIN, but it’s discipline and discipleship that draws us closer to God and is a blessing!
Amen!
Thank you. That means so much
I really enjoyed the questions and the follow scriptures after the readings. Love this interactive study!
This was very helpful to me this morning. Thank you Lorrie❤️
This may feel weird but, I am finding my dads passing just prior to the pandemic a blessing. I was able to mourn with loved ones. I was able to travel back home to buried him next to my grandparents. I am in awe of God’s mercy and mercy during this time. Blessings to you sisters. ❤️❤️
I like how you worded this. So good!
This was so clear & what I was trying to say…but you said it much better!
I love the response questions, but I also really enjoyed the “blog” post follow up to the scriptures. Both are wonderful & help me with insight. God has definitely, poured blessings on me throughout my life. Always provided for me-Victory by Yolanda Adams gets me every time. One way he “curses” although I would see it more as consequences for not listening to Him can be a “no” to a prayer or even letting me do what I “want” and seeing how wrong I was and I come back to Him.