PROVERBS 22

What things would you like most to be said about you at your
funeral?

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?

CAPTURE THE
ESSENCE

2.   Notice what is said in verse 19 about trusting God. How exactly
does the book of Proverbs help to build our faith in God?

3.   Recall once more how Jesus tells us
to "seek first the kingdom
of God and His
righteousness." What guidelines from God for kings or rulers can you find
in this chapter? (See especially verse 11.)
And what conclusions could you make from them about the Lord's kingship and kingdom?

FOR LIFE
TODAY

4.   If God had written this chapter
only for you, which words or phrases do you think He might have underlined, and
why?