PROVERBS 27

What things would you say you are most looking forward to in your
earthly future?

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.   Recall again Solomon's statement
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

3.   Suppose that at the end of this
chapter, Solomon added this line: "If you remember only one thing from
this chapter, let it be this: ..." How do you think he would complete that
sentence, especially if he had you in
mind?

FOR GOING
DEEPER

Compare verse 1 with
what James says in James 4:13-16. How closely do the teachings in these passages match one
another?