Name: Proverbs - miilé - “9&R Pre-Class Muestion: What is Wisdom? Listen, My Son Proverbs 1:1-7, Stephen J. Bennett The Book of Provebs isnot the first ofthe Old Testament books Which can be categorized as Wisdom Literature (Job comes earlier in the canon); but it lays the foundation of traditional wisdom, which other Old Testament books challenge to some degree. The sages gave their advice 1o young men who were learning to make wise choices in life. They should shoose wisdom, not Foolishness, righteousness, not wickedness; iy omy ary ec a : : fearBftbeL ORD, Theres hs choles " rn et mel ary CineNy Sat evar tacr perenne As you listen to De. Bennett's presemntation, answer the content questions which follow: Content Questions: 1. What is a common setting in life where proverbs are used? The Home 2. Why is the wisdom of elder people devalued in modern society? Because of electronic technology 3. What is the purpose of the Book of Proverbs (Prov 1:2)? My youth Itis for instruction and to know wisdom pastor Jason 4. The focus of biblical wisdom is not intelligence. What is it? knew the Itis to make godly choices appropriate 5 What does Proverbs teach about the consequences of wisdom (retribution)? time for play _ Shad Good choices bring peace and joy seriousness — 6. Where can wisdom be found? as well as Wisdom is from God and is found in fear of the LORD when to give 7. What is “the fear of the LORD"? and ask for right and healthy relationship with God advice Piemube ‘Questions: a you know who is wise. What is some wisdom that your parents (or other relatives/elders) passed on to you?” Awatched pot never boils: don't just sit around while you are waiting for something, but also get other things done.