PROVERBS 10

In the way we read and study the
Bible, what kind of old mental habits or faulty assumptions can most easily
block this book of Proverbs from coming alive in our minds and hearts?

SEEING WHAT'S
THERE

1.   For each proverb in this chapter,
decide what topic or topics it most addresses. Then make a list of all the
topics covered in this chapter, and which verse numbers to list under each one.
Which of these topics, if any, would you consider to be the most prominent in
this chapter? Which would you consider to be most important?

2.   What contrasts do you see presented
in this chapter between the righteous and the wicked?

CAPTURE THE
ESSENCE

3.   Would you say the truths in this
chapter apply only to Christians, or to believers and unbelievers alike?

4.   Scripturally speaking, what would
you say is the difference between a proverb
and a promise?

5.   In Prov 9:10, Solomon says that fearing God is the starting point for
wisdom. Review carefully the attitudes and behaviors that are taught in this chapter.
In which of them is it easiest for you to see reverence for God as the
underlying motive or foundation? In which of them is it more difficult to see
that foundation?

FOR LIFE
TODAY

6.   Suppose you heard a voice from
heaven saying to you, "Don't get over-ambitious and try to apply too much
from this chapter to your life right now. Just pick one thing to focus on, and
apply it well." What one thing would you choose?

FOR GOING
DEEPER

How is the teaching in verse 12 reflected in 1 Peter 4:8-10?