BIBLE STUDY BOOK OF PROVERBS WEEK # 2

Bible Study:  (Book of Proverbs; Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom)

Date: ………10/3/14

Study: Week # 2

 

 

Prayer:

Father God, knowledge is a very important thing to have, and we need knowledge of You and of Your Word, and how to live from Your Word. Father, I ask You to fill us with the knowledge we need from this bible study, and with understanding and wisdom. Fill us with a passion to know You and love You with all our hearts. Lord, teach us to view every point with You in mind, and that our relationship with You be close. Please enable us to gain understanding of the knowledge we receive, and to use that knowledge with wisdom you can only give. Lord, minister to our hearts as we study the book of Proverbs. In Jesus' name.  Amen.

 

Title:  Knowledge Part 2

 

Knowledge also includes the following components:

• content knowledge: knowledge of the facts, concepts, theories, structures, practices, and beliefs about subjects, disciplines, or domains of learning
• pedagogical knowledge: knowledge of the concepts, theories, and research concerning effective learning, learners, and the goals and processes of education
• pedagogical content knowledge (Shulman, 1986): the interconnections between pedagogical knowledge and content knowledge (educators use this knowledge to make decisions about how to structure learning experiences, making knowledge accessible for specific groups of learners in ways that help develop deep understanding)
• knowledge of learners: knowledge of learners as individuals, including the diverse and complex ways they use their knowledge, beliefs, personal theories, and experiences to make sense of new knowledge
• knowledge of self: knowledge of the cognitive, social, and affective factors that influence the ways in which they themselves teach and learn
• knowledge of context: knowledge of the ways in which the physical and social context may shape the potential for learning.

 

We will explore knowledge on a spiritual level; we will explore also questions like, where does knowledge come from, etc.?

 

QUESTIONS:  How Long Will Knowledge Be Useful?

1 Corinthians 13:8b-12 (Phi) For if there are prophecies they will be fulfilled and done with, if there are "tongues" the need for them will disappear, if there is knowledge it will be swallowed up in truth. For our knowledge is always incomplete and our prophecy is always incomplete, and when the complete comes, that is the end of the incomplete. When I was a little child I talked and felt like a little child. Now that I am a man I am finished with childish things. At present we are men looking at puzzling reflections in a mirror. The time will come when we shall see reality whole and face to face! At present all I know is a small fraction of the truth, but the time will come when I shall know it as fully as God has known me!

 

In The Meantime:

Knowledge is needed because there are problems as a result of The Fall. Knowledge that is true allows problems to be solved and avoided. If a car breaks down, mechanical knowledge is useful, otherwise it is unnecessary. It is the same with all of life's problems. God gives us knowledge to help "fix" broken people, protect ourselves from the difficulties of life, and allow love to express itself in good works.

 

QUESTIONS:  Knowledge Allows Love To Do What?

Proverbs 3:19-20a (NIV) By wisdom the Lord laid the earth's foundations, by understanding he set the heavens in place; by his knowledge the deeps were divided.

Proverbs 24:3-4 (NIV) By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding it is established; through knowledge its rooms are filled with rare and beautiful treasures.

 

Love without Knowledge?

Sandy Gregory's story of the ignorant but loving mother: She feeds her children an all meat diet, because she believes meat is the best kind of food. One day she gains some important knowledge after reading a nutrition guide, and she starts buying a mixture of food types for her children. As a result her children become healthier. Question: Did this mother love her children more before or after she gained the knowledge?  Hmmm.... The same! But until the knowledge, her love was fruitless, even counterproductive. Knowledge that is true allows love to blossom into good fruit.

Rom 10:2 (NIV) For I can testify about them that they are zealous for God, but their zeal is not based on knowledge.

Proverbs 19:2 (NIV) It is not good to have zeal without knowledge, nor to be hasty and miss the way.

Hosea 4:6 (NIV) My people are destroyed from lack of knowledge.

 

The "Simple" [those who are deliberately ignorant and actively avoid truth]

Proverbs 1:28-33 (NIV) "They will call to me but I will not answer; they will look for me but will not find me. Since they hated knowledge and did not choose to fear the Lord, since they would not accept my advice and spurned my rebuke, they will eat of the fruit of their ways and be filled with the fruit of their schemes. For the waywardness of the simple will kill them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them; but whoever listens to me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm."

Ephesians 5:17 (NIV) Therefore, do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord's will is.

Proverbs 23:23 (NIV) Buy the truth and do not sell it; get wisdom, discipline, and understanding.

Proverbs 9:6 (NIV) Leave your simple ways and you will live; walk in the way of understanding.

James 1:5 (NIV) If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

 

Proverbs 8:11 (NIV) For wisdom is more precious than rubies, and nothing you desire can compare with her.

Proverbs 19:8 (NIV) He who gets wisdom loves his own soul; he who cherishes understanding prospers.

Proverbs 13:20 (NIV) He who walks with the wise grows wise, but a companion of fools suffers harm.

Proverbs 24:5-6 (NIV) A wise man has great power, and a man of knowledge increases strength. For waging war you need guidance, and for victory many advisers.

 

Knowledge to Be Avoided:

Genesis 2:17 (NIV) But you must not eat from the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, for when you eat of it you will surely die.

1 Corinthians 14:20 (NIV) Brothers, stop thinking like children. In regard to evil be infants, but in your thinking be like adults.

Romans 16:19b (NIV) But I want you to be wise about what is good, and innocent about what is evil.

Romans 16:19b (Phi) I want to see you experts in good, and not even beginners at evil.

Matthew 10:16 (NIV) I am sending you out as sheep among wolves. Therefore, be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves.

 

Our Own Understanding

Philippians 4:7 (NEB) Then, the peace of God, which is beyond our utmost understanding, will keep guard over your hearts and thoughts, in Christ Jesus.

Job 36:26 (NIV) How great is God, beyond our understanding!

Proverbs 3:5,7a (NIV) Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding.... Do not be wise in your own eyes.

 

Knowledge without Love?

1 Corinthians 8:1b-2 (Phi) It is easy to think that we "know" over problems like this, but we should remember that while this "knowing" may make a man look big, it is only love that can make him grow to his full stature. For if a man thinks he "knows" he may still be quite ignorant of what he ought to know.

1 Corinthians 8:1b (NIV) Knowledge puffs up, but love builds up.

1 Corinthians 13:2 (NIV) If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge... but have not love, I am nothing.

 

The Source of True Knowledge

Proverbs 2:6, 9-11 (NIV) For the Lord gives wisdom, and from his mouth come knowledge and understanding.... Then you will understand what is right and just and fair--every good path. For wisdom will enter your heart, and knowledge will be pleasant to your soul. Discretion will protect you, and understanding will guard you.

Matthew 11:25 (NIV) At that time Jesus said, "I praise you, Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because you have hidden these things from the wise and the learned, and revealed them to little children."

James 1:17 (NAS) Every good thing bestowed and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation, or shifting shadow.

 

God's Secret, Revealed By the Spirit

1 Corinthians 2:6-10a (Phi) We do, of course, speak wisdom among those who are spiritually mature, but it is not what is called wisdom by this world, nor by the powers-that-be, who soon will be only the powers that have been. The wisdom we speak of is that mysterious secret wisdom of God, which he planned before the creation for our glory today.... But, as it is written: "No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him". Thus God has, through the Spirit, let us share his secret.

1 Corinthians 2:10a (NIV) But God has revealed it [wisdom] to us by his Spirit.

Philippians 1:9-10 (Jer) My prayer is that your love for each other may increase more and more and never stop improving your knowledge and deepening your perception so that you can always recognize what is best. This will help you to become pure and blameless, and prepare you for the Day of Christ.

Colossians 1:9,10 (NIV) For this reason, since the day we heard about you, we have not stopped praying for you and asking God to fill you with the knowledge of his will through all spiritual wisdom and understanding. And we pray this in order that you may live a life worthy of the Lord and may please him in every way: bearing fruit in every good work, growing in the knowledge of God.

 

Can We Ever Know Enough?

2 Peter 1:2-3 (Phi) May you know more and more of grace and peace as your knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord grows deeper. He has by his own action given us everything that is necessary for living the truly good life, in allowing us to know the one who has called us to him, through his glorious goodness.

Romans 15:14 (NIV) I myself am convinced, my brothers, that you yourselves are full of goodness, complete in knowledge and competent to instruct one another.

Colossians 1:28 (Phi) So naturally, we proclaim Christ! We warn everyone we meet, and we teach everyone we can, all that we know about him, so that we may bring every man up to his full maturity in Christ.

Philippians 3:16 (Phi) It is important that we go forward in the light of such truth as we have already learned.

James 4:17b (Phi) If a man knows what is right and fails to do it, his failure is a real sin.

 

To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit. (1 Cor. 12:8 NIV)

 

 

The Spiritual Gift of Knowledge Defined

The word of knowledge is the ability to research, remember, and make effective use of a variety of information on a number of diverse subjects.

 

People with the Gift of Knowledge

These people love to study, love to learn, and are not content with a surface-level knowledge of topics. They are compelled to conduct thorough research and compile their findings so that others can benefit from their long hours of focused study. People with this spiritual gift love God with all their minds (Mark 12:29-30). And these people tend to like footnotes.

 

Knowledge in Jesus' Ministry

Throughout his ministry, Jesus frequently quoted the Old Testament Scriptures from memory because he had committed himself to studying Scripture so faithfully. Jesus also rebuked the scholars of his day because they studied the Bible but failed to love him, which is the purpose of all study (John 5:39). Knowledge is illustrated in the lives of Ezra (Ezra 7:10), Solomon (Ecclesiastes 1:13; 7:25; 8:9), and Timothy (2 Timothy 2:15).

Scriptures References:

Proverbs 12:23

Proverbs 14:6

Proverbs 17:27

Proverbs 18:15

Proverbs 19:2

Proverbs 21:11

Proverbs 22:12

Proverbs 24:3-4

Proverbs 24:14

 

 

Questions:

1).        How long will knowledge be useful?

2).        Knowledge allows love to do what?

3).        Knowledge that is ______ allows love to blossom into good fruit.

4).        What does Hosea 4:6, and Proverbs 19:2 says?

5).        What can make a man grow to his full stature?

6).        What is the true source of knowledge?

7).        How do you define the spiritual gift of knowledge?

8).        Describe people with the gift of knowledge.

9).        Why was Jesus' ministry so full of knowledge?

 

 

 

Weekly Reading: (optional)

Proverbs:       Chapters 5-8

 

 

God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change; courage to change the things we can, and the WISDOM to know the different, amen…..

 

God bless this study (II Timothy 2:15)

 

BIBLE STUDY OF BOOK OF PROVERBS WEEK # 1 (READING ASSIGNMENT)

 I have read my four chapters of this week reading from Proverbs.  Reading is a blessing!!          

BIBLE STUDY OF BOOK OF PROVERBS (KNOWLEDGE)

Let's look at Knowledge's components.....................

 

Facts:
1. Something that actually exists; reality; truth: Your fears have no basis in fact.
2. Something known to exist or to have happened: Space travel is now a fact.
3. A truth known by actual experience or observation; something known to be true: Scientists gather facts about plant growth.
4. Something said to be true or supposed to have happened: The facts given by the witness are highly questionable.

 

Information
1. Knowledge communicated or received concerning a particular fact or circumstance; news: information concerning a crime.
2. Knowledge gained through study, communication, research, instruction, etc.; factual data: His wealth of general information is amazing.
3. The act or fact of informing.
4. An office, station, service, or employee whose function is to provide information to the public: The ticket seller said to ask information for a timetable.

 

Memory
1. The mental capacity or faculty of retaining and reviving facts, events, impressions, etc., or of recalling or recognizing previous experiences.
2. This faculty as possessed by a particular individual: to have a good memory.
3. The act or fact of retaining and recalling impressions, facts, etc.; remembrance; recollection: to draw from memory.
4. The length of time over which recollection extends: a time within the memory of living persons.
5. A mental impression retained; a recollection: one's earliest memories.
6. The reputation of a person or thing, especially after death; fame: a ruler of beloved memory.
7. The state or fact of being remembered.

 

Scholars
1. A learned or erudite person, especially one who has profound knowledge of a particular subject.
2. A student; pupil.
3. A student who has been awarded a scholarship.

 

BIBLE STUDY BOOK OF PROVERBS WEEK #1 (ANSWERS)

  Questions:

 

 

1).        Name the component to knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.

 

Knowledge; Facts, Information, Memory, Scholars

 

Understanding; Meaning, Principles, Reason, Teacher

 

Wisdom; What to do next, Application, Action, Prophets

 

2).        Explain those with knowledge.

Those with knowledge are able to collect, remember, and access information. They "know" the Scriptures. God's word is literally "in them". They are scholars. But, it is possible to have knowledge and lack understanding and wisdom; to have the facts, but have no clue as to the meaning or what to do next.

 

3).        Explain those with understanding.

Those with understanding are able to abstract the meaning out of information. They "see through" the facts to the dynamics of what, how, and why. They are teachers. Understanding is a lens which brings the facts into crisp focus. Understanding produces "rules of thumb" or principles.

 

4).        Explain those with wisdom.

Those with wisdom know which principle to apply now. Understanding without wisdom can appear contradictory (Proverbs 26:4-5). For example, "He who hesitates is lost", is a valid principle as well as: "Haste makes waste". We see the truth of both. But which should we apply next? Those with wisdom know what to do next; they know which way to go. They do the right thing. In contrast, there are many who have great knowledge and understanding, but consistently do the wrong thing. Wisdom, in this sense, is the goal, and knowledge and understanding only have eternal value as they result in wisdom, or what we end up doing.

 

5).        What is the differences of meaning of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom?

Knowledge is the facts. Understanding is the ability to lift the meaning out of the facts, and Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Since God rarely gives all three gifts to any person, we need to cooperate and assist each other with our particular gift in every area.  We will use the book of Proverbs later to get an ideal more on knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. 

 

6).        How can we gain spiritual knowledge and wisdom?

James 1:5 (NIV) If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him. We must read the Bible, because wisdom is found in the Bible through reading the book of Proverbs, and spiritual knowledge and wisdom can be gained by seeking God whole heartedly through fasting and prayer. There is a secular (natural) knowledge, but spiritual knowledge only comes from God.

 

7).        Who despise knowledge and wisdom?

Fools hate spiritual knowledge and seldom seek it out. Professing Christians who ignore the greatest storehouse of spiritual knowledge in the universe are the most foolish. That storehouse is the Bible, the Word of God the Holy Scriptures.  "The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction" (Proverbs 1.7).

 

8).        Instruction is something that everyone needs in order to gain what?

Instruction is very important for those who desire to live a long and fruitful life and gain wisdom and knowledge. Those who instruct others must first have knowledge. As one is instructed he learns knowledge and is therefore able to instruct others.

 

9).        Christian should listen to their heavenly Father in what ways?

The way we listen to Him is by hearing, reading, studying, memorizing and meditating on Scripture. If you want to grow spiritually listen to the Lord as often as possible through prayer and reading the Scriptures.  "Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days" (Proverbs 19.20).  "Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge" (Proverbs 22.17).

 

          

BIBLE STUDY ON BOOK OF PROVERBS WEEK # 1

Bible Study:  (Book of Proverbs; Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom)

Date: ………9/26/14

Study: Week # 1

 

 

Prayer:

Father God, today we will lift up Your Might Name in praises; glory be to God, thank You Jesus, Hallelujah, we worship You in the beauty of holiness, because You are holy. Thank You, Father, for Your Holy Spirit, Your Comforter, Your peace too. Today we ask that You guide us into truth and knowledge, so we can make right decisions. Let us learn from Your stories of old so we may grow in You, and in Your grace forever. We ask for knowledge to know You and Your Word. Lord, God, You are omniscience, and we need Your knowledge, wisdom, and understanding each to live in this world. Thank You, Lord. Amen.

 

Title:  Knowledge Part 1

 

The word "knowledge" is translated from the Hebrew word "daath," meaning "cunning knowledge" (Strong's); "to perceive, to be sensible of, by sight, by touch, but chiefly in the mind; hence, to understand, observe; to consider; to mark and observe with a purpose . . ." (Wilson's).   With each of these three words there is a "cross-over" of meanings; they tend to blend into one another. They all have to do with perceiving and discerning in order to act wisely, with understanding and in genuine knowledge that glorifies God. It is about learning to know what to do with what we know through wisdom, understanding and knowledge.

 

 

There are many definitions of knowledge. A dictionary definition is "the facts, feelings or experiences known by a person or group of people" (Collins English Dictionary). Knowledge is derived from information but it is richer and more meaningful than information. It includes familiarity, awareness and understanding gained through experience or study, and results from making comparisons, identifying consequences, and making connections. Some experts include wisdom and insight in their definitions of knowledge. In organizational terms, knowledge is generally thought of as being "know how", "applied information", "information with judgment" or "the capacity for effective action".

 

 

Let's start this study with an explanation on each one (knowledge, understanding, and wisdom) as our introduction for week number one.  I truly believe that we need all three to grow spiritually in the Lord, and in the things He desires us to accomplish in this life.

 

 

I           Those with knowledge are able to collect, remember, and access information. They "know" the Scriptures. God's word is literally "in them". They are scholars. But, it is possible to have knowledge and lack understanding and wisdom; to have the facts, but have no clue as to the meaning or what to do next.

II         Those with understanding are able to abstract the meaning out of information. They "see through" the facts to the dynamics of what, how, and why. They are teachers. Understanding is a lens which brings the facts into crisp focus. Understanding produces "rules of thumb" or principles.

III        Those with wisdom know which principle to apply now. Understanding without wisdom can appear contradictory (Proverbs 26:4-5). For example, "He who hesitates is lost", is a valid principle as well as: "Haste makes waste". We see the truth of both. But which should we apply next? Those with wisdom know what to do next; they know which way to go. They do the right thing. In contrast, there are many who have great knowledge and understanding, but consistently do the wrong thing. Wisdom, in this sense, is the goal, and knowledge and understanding only have eternal value as they result in wisdom, or what we end up doing.

James 1:5 (NIV) If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.

God promises wisdom to those who ask. Knowledge and understanding may be beyond us. Most often, when we pray for wisdom, God calls us into fellowship with believers who can provide an answer, but whom we may not like. God has given generously, but we will not submit ourselves to the Body of Christ to receive it!

The above definitions give the words a "special meaning". More often than not, the words are used in English as synonyms; and so it is with Scripture. By attaching "special meaning" to the words, it is hoped that real differences in function can be made clear. We will attempt to do this in our study. 

 

Knowledge

Facts

Information

Memory

Scholars

 

Understanding

Meaning

Principles

Reason

Teacher

 

Wisdom

What to do next

Application

Action

Prophets

 

Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom

1 Corinthians 12:8 (NIV) To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by means of the same Spirit.

 

Scripture often uses the words knowledge, understanding, and wisdom interchangeably, but occasionally they are spoken of as separate and distinct. Thus, it may be useful to attempt to define the differences of meaning.

 

Knowledge is the facts. Understanding is the ability to lift the meaning out of the facts, and Wisdom is knowing what to do next. Since God rarely gives all three gifts to any person, we need to cooperate and assist each other with our particular gift in every area.  We will use the book of Proverbs later to get an ideal more on knowledge, understanding, and wisdom. 

 

How can I gain spiritual knowledge and wisdom?

Instruction is very important for those who desire to live a long and fruitful life and gain wisdom and knowledge. Those who instruct others must first have knowledge. As one is instructed he learns knowledge and is therefore able to instruct others.

"Apply your heart to instruction, and your ears to words of knowledge" (Proverbs 23.12).

 

All Christians should have a deep hunger and thirst for knowledge of the God (Psalm 42.1-2; 63.1; 143.6; Proverbs 9.10; 30.3), the Father, Son and HOLY SPIRIT. The way to gain that knowledge is through the study of the Scriptures. The more we study the Bible the more we learn of our Father, our Savior Jesus and the HOLY SPIRIT who dwells within all true born-again believers.

Fools hate spiritual knowledge and seldom seek it out. Professing Christians who ignore the greatest storehouse of spiritual knowledge in the universe are the most foolish. That storehouse is the Bible, the Word of Godâ"€the Holy Scriptures.

"The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction" (Proverbs 1.7).

Every believer should spend most time reading and studying (Deuteronomy 4.9-10; Proverbs 8.34; 23.12; Luke 8.15, 21; 11.28; James 1.22; Revelation 1.3, Deuteronomy 17.19; Psalm 42.1-2; 63.1; 143.6; Revelation 1.3), (Deuteronomy 8.3; Matthew 4.4; Proverbs 2.1-5; 8.34; 22.17; John 5.39; Acts 17.11; Romans 15.4; 2 Timothy 2.15; 3.15).

Memorizing the following passages will equip a believer to gain strength in the faith: (Deuteronomy 6.6; Psalm 37.31; 40.8; 119.11; Proverbs 2.1; 3.1, 3; 4.1, 21; 6.21; 22.18; Isaiah 51.7; Ezekiel 3.10) and contemplating on (Joshua 1.8; Job 22.22; 23.12; Psalm 1.2; 4.4; 19.14; 63.6; 77.12; 104.34; 119.15, 23, 27, 48, 78, 97, 99, 148; 143.5; 1 Timothy 4.15).

 

Instruction is something that everyone needs in order to gain knowledge. One should get as much as possible and no one can do without it. Every child needs instruction from his or her parents and that is why children are commanded to listen to what their parents teach them (Proverbs 1.8; 3.1; 4.1; 6.20; 23.22). Students need to listen to the instruction of their teachers if they want to learn something. On the job the new employee needs to listen to the instruction of the one training him.

The same is true in the spiritual realm. Parents should instruct their children in the ways of the Lord and in His Word. Fathers should be the head of the house and do most of the teaching (Deuteronomy 4.9; 6.6-7; 11.18; 32.46; Psalm 78.5). In the church the pastors and Bible teachers are to instruct the congregation and show them how to study the Bible on their own. They are to make disciples of everyone in the church (2 Timothy 2.2).

 

Christians who can study the Bible on their own have the special privilege of being taught by God the Father (James 1.5), by the Lord Himself (1 Corinthians 2.16; 2 Timothy 2.7), and by HOLY SPIRIT (1 John 2.27). Do not waste that great privilege. Sit at the feet of the Savior, God the Father and the HOLY SPIRIT.

"To know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple, to the young man knowledge and discretion--A wise man will hear and increase learning, and a man of understanding will attain wise counsel" (Proverbs 1:2-5).

 

Listening is a very effective way of gaining knowledge and wisdom and it is a very rare attribute. Most people want to talk and talk and only a miniscule fraction of people want to listen. A person who listens to others is a wise person (1.5; 8.33; 12.15; 13.1; 19.20). Everyone needs to listen and learn from others. Christians should listen to their heavenly Father. The way we listen to Him is by hearing, reading, studying, memorizing and meditating on Scripture. If you want to grow spiritually listen to the Lord as often as possible through prayer and reading the Scriptures.

 

"Listen to counsel and receive instruction, that you may be wise in your latter days" (Proverbs 19.20).

"Incline your ear and hear the words of the wise, and apply your heart to my knowledge" (Proverbs 22.17).

When a Christian stops listening to the Lord, his or her life goes downhill. The traits of a person who is out of true fellowship with the Lord becomes evident with chronic manifestations of sinful behavior such as bringing division into Christian ministries or unfairly condemning others. Scripture tells us that even prayers from such a person are an abomination to God (Proverbs 28.9).

He or she will stray from the Word--stop obeying it (Proverbs 19.27) and slip into a backslidden condition and will eventually walk in the counsel of the wicked, stand in the path of sinners and sit in the seat of scoffers (Psalm 1.1). This person's life will no longer be like a tree planted by streams of water which yields its fruit in due season, whose leaf does not wither. Instead of prospering, eventually this type of person will come to ruin (Psalm 1.3).  "He who is devoid of wisdom despises his neighbor, but a man of understanding holds his peace" (Proverbs 11:12).

Wisdom is a precious treasure that everyone should seek after with greater zeal, more than worldly riches or anything else (Proverbs 2.1-5). Wisdom is more valuable than gold, silver, precious jewels or anything one can lust after (Proverbs 3.13-14; 8.10-11; 16.16). Everyone who seeks after wisdom on a daily basis loves his own soul (Proverbs 19.8).

 

Wisdom is found in the Bible. If you want wisdom directly from the Creator of the universe, study the Bible. Study Scripture daily (Acts 17.11) and study it diligently (2 Timothy 2.15). When you think you have studied the Bible enough start all over and study it more than before. Never stop studying Scripture because no one can grasp all the depths of the holy, infallible Word of God in this lifetime.

 

Definition:

knowl·edge noun \ˈnä-lij\

Information, understanding, or skill that you get from experience or education

Awareness of something : the state of being aware of something

 

Scripture References:

Proverbs 1:7

Proverbs 1:22

Proverbs 2:1, 3, 5

Proverbs 3:19-20

Proverbs 5:1-2

Proverbs 8:8-9, 12

Proverbs 10:14

Proverbs 11:9

 

Questions:

1).        Name the component to knowledge, understanding, and wisdom.

2).        Explain those with knowledge.

3).        Explain those with understanding.

4).        Explain those with wisdom.

5).        What is the differences of meaning of knowledge, understanding, and wisdom?

6).        How can we gain spiritual knowledge and wisdom?

7).        Who despise knowledge and wisdom?

8).        Instruction is something that everyone needs in order to gain what?

9).        Christian should listen to their heavenly Father in what ways?

 

Weekly Reading: (optional)

Proverbs 1-4

 

 

God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change; courage to change the things we can, and the WISDOM to know the different, amen…..

 

God bless this study (II Timothy 2:15)

 

BIBLE STUDY OF BOOK OF PROVERBS INTRODUCTION:

Bible Study: (Book of Proverbs; Knowledge, Understanding, and Wisdom)

Date:  9/25/14………This will be a new Bible Study time. (Fridays)

 

Prayer:

Father God, we come to asking You to help us gain knowledge of Your Word by reading and studying it, understanding of that knowledge, and the wisdom to use the understanding of that knowledge of Your Word. Bless us with wisdom.  Your Word says, ask and it shall be given, seek and you will find, and knock and the door will be open to us.  We ask for wisdom now in Jesus' name.  As we study Your Word, bless us to always keep Your Word before us.  Holy Spirit we ask that You bring all we study back to our memory when we need it.  Thank You, Lord, for Your Word. We praise You and honor You for all You do for us.  We cast down imaginations, and every high thing that exalt itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; In our last study "In the School of Faith" we learned about having faith in You.  We walk in that faith right now that You will give us wisdom to understand the knowledge we are about to receive in this study.  Thank You, Jesus. In Jesus' Mighty Name, Amen.

 

Title:  Introduction

In this study we will start off by looking at understanding, knowledge, wisdom, and then we will walk through the book of Proverbs.  Two of its most often used synonyms are "knowledge" and "understanding" (also translated "discernment"). So one might say that the wisdom referred to is the "expertise" that results from having "knowledge" with "understanding" (8:12). "Knowledge" in Hebrew refers to data derived from the bodily senses: eyes, ears, nose, and touch. "Understanding" has to do with the way knowledge is assessed and applied. When we have factual "knowledge" and know how to understand or use it, this in general is the "wisdom" this book is talking about [Words for Wisdom and Folly]. At the time it was believed that thoughtful learning of this kind occurred in the "heart," not the head, and that the wisdom thus acquired was manifest in different ways ["Heart"]. Those with expertise in a trade are called wise (Exodus 31:2-4).  A king whose heart is skilled in interpreting laws and discerning good and evil is also thought to be wise (1 Kings 3:9).  Solomon is eulogized as one of the wisest kings of the time because of his knowledge of plants, animals, birds, reptiles, and fish (4:33); for his giftedness in composing thousands of songs and proverbs (4:32); and because of his insight (3:28) and breadth of understanding (4:29).  Every year thousands of books published have titles with the same first two words—"How to . . ." By reading these books you can learn how to paint like the old masters, how to get a job, how to get federal grants, a divorce, free publicity, a mortgage or even a nightclub gig. You can read about how to buy a car, a house, a small business or a personal computer. You can become a balloon artist, an astrologer, an athlete, a golfer, a fashion designer, a good dancer, a pilot, a master manipulator, a mechanic or a vampire. Experts out there will make you expert at petting a cat, picking lottery numbers, losing five pounds fast, building fences or bearing children.
 

All these books are offering us wisdom—skill in one area or another. Books like these proliferate because we all need wisdom to live successfully. Wisdom brings success and prosperity in our work, in dealings with family and friends, and in our relationship with God. One book of the Bible—the Proverbs of Solomon—specializes in wisdom. It gives us direction and guidance that is practical, concrete, reasonable, wholesome, understandable, shrewd and fruitful. By reading it we gain skill in all areas of life.  By reading God's Word we gain knowledge. By reading God's Word we gain understanding.  By reading God's Word we can have wisdom when we ask for it, then we can live a godly life. May this study be a blessing to anyone who look upon it, in search for a greater understanding of God's Word.  In this bible study I hope to find a life changing experience. I hope to understand what it mean to know God in the fullest, to say what Proverbs is saying to me, and most of all, to walk in wisdom as God would have me to do. I believe the Book of Proverbs will enable a person to "know wisdom and instruction, to perceive the words of understanding, to receive the instruction of wisdom, justice, judgment, and equity; to give prudence to the simple to the young person knowledge and discretion."  Let get started!

God grant us the serenity to accept the things we cannot change; courage to change the things we can, and the WISDOM to know the different, amen…..

 

The table of content . . .

 

Introduction

Week # 1          Knowledge Part I

Week # 2          Knowledge Part II

Week # 3          Understanding Part I

Week # 4          Understanding Part II

Week # 5          Wisdom Part I

Week # 6          Wisdom Part II

Week # 7          Book of Proverbs I

Week # 8          Book of Proverbs II/Conclusion

 

In this study there will be a prayer, questions, and quizzes at the end of the study, so there will be time to read all scriptures.  Each will teach us more on the Book of Proverbs, and as we read the scriptures, it will teach us how to live a godly life unto God according to the book of Proverbs.  I've changed the date on the Bible Study from Tuesdays to Fridays.

This is not according to the layout of the book itself, just covering the study week with chapters to finish reading before the bible study is over.

 

Weekly Reading (optional):

Week #1           Proverbs 1–4

Week #2           Proverbs 5-8

Week #3           Proverbs 9-12

Week #4           Proverbs 13-16

Week #5           Proverbs 17-20

Week #6           Proverbs 21-24

Week #7           Proverbs 25-28

Week #8           Proverbs 29–31

 

God bless this study (II Timothy 2:15)

 

UPDATES ON BIBLE STUDY:

 

I am getting my next bible study together. Its a joy to research and read scriptures to put a study together.  I put it together, then I study it for my spiritually growth.  Its a joy in my soul!!!  The next study is all about knowledge, understanding, and wisdom from the book of Proverbs. A great book in the Bible.  It need to be understood, and applied to our life, amen.  I will post it hopefully in the next week. LOL