PROVERBS
13

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 further contrasts do you see
in this chapter between the righteous and the wicked?

CAPTURE THE
ESSENCE

3.   What would you say are the most
important things this chapter teaches about poverty and wealth?

FOR LIFE
TODAY

4.   Remember again that the word wisdom as used in Proverbs has been
defined essentially as "skill" — the skill needed to live a
productive life that pleases God. As you look back over chapters 12 and 13 in
Proverbs, what areas of skill are taught here that you would most like to see
"sharpened" in your own life?

5.   Again, suppose you were asked to
give a five-minute talk from chapters 12 and 13 before a local high school
assembly, to give them a taste of biblical advice. Which verses from these
chapters would you choose to talk about? What are the main points you would
make, and what true-life examples would you use to illustrate your points?

For Life Today

6.   And once more suppose that you were
also asked to give a five-minute presentation from chapters 12 and 13 to a
class of second-graders. Again, which verses from these chapters would you
choose to talk about with these younger children? What are the main points you
would make, and what true-life examples would you use to illustrate your
points?