Category: 31 days in Proverbs

Day 30: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. What most stood out OR caught your attention in Proverb 30 and why?
  2. How can the modern person relate to the plea of Agur in verses 7-9 about not being rich or poor?
  3. In verses 15-16, the leech and its daughters represent insatiable greed. Can you identify current societal issues or personal experiences that reflect this insatiable desire?
  4. How does the observation of the four wonders of the earth (verses 18-20) inspire awe and reverence for God’s creation?

Day 29: 31 Days in Proverbs

Question to Ponder

  1. Discuss the role of a just ruler according to Proverbs 29. How can this wisdom apply to today’s leaders?
  2. How does Proverbs 29 address the cause of the poor?
  3. Ponder the dangers of pride and anger as illustrated in Proverbs 29. How can you personally manage these emotions?

Day 28: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. How does Proverbs 28 differentiate between the righteous and the wicked?
  2. How do the lessons about leadership in Proverbs 28 apply to today’s leaders?
  3. What are the consequences of choosing wealth over integrity according to this chapter?
  4. How does this chapter view self-trust and self-reliance in comparison to seeking advice from others?
  5. How can we apply the principle of ‘trusting in the Lord’ in your day-to-day life? (what are some issues with which you are currently wrestling/self-debating and how can simple trusting in the Lord help you in these?)

Day 27: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. How do you interpret the phrase “do not boast about tomorrow”? How can this concept be applied in today’s world?
  2. In what ways can self-praise be harmful according to verse 2?
  3. How do verses 5-6 illustrate the importance of honest rebuke in a friendship? Think of an experience where this concept was applicable (where you received honest rebuke or had to give it. . . or both)?
  4. What does this chapter teach us about the consequences of anger and envy?
  5. How might the advice in this chapter change the way you approach your daily life?

Day 26: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. How does the behavior of the sluggard in verses 13-16 apply to modern day procrastination?
  2. Verse 12 warns against thinking oneself wise. How can one stay humble and open to learning?
  3. How does Proverbs 26 speak to the importance of our words and actions aligning?
  4. How does the proverb “As a dog returns to its vomit, so a fool repeats his folly” (v11) encourage personal growth and learning from mistakes?

Day 25: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. How does the analogy of a king refining silver apply to the role of leaders in society today?
  2. Why do you think the text emphasizes humility in a leader?
  3. In what ways can we display reliability and sensitivity to others in difficult times?
  4. How can the metaphor of a city with broken walls be applied to personal situations involving self-control?
  5. How does this chapter depict the role of wisdom in governance and leadership?

Day 24: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. How does this chapter emphasize the importance of not envying the wicked? How can we apply this lesson in our lives today?
  2. What can we understand about the nature of God as the ultimate judge from Proverbs 24?
  3. How does the advice in verses 17-20 guide us in dealing with our adversaries?
  4. How does the concept of retribution or ‘karma’ justice play out in this chapter?

Day 23: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. In what ways did these collection of proverbs change you?
  2. What does Proverbs 23 teach us about the pitfalls of accepting generosity from individuals with ulterior motives?
  3. How does Proverbs 23:26-28 help shape our understanding of moral integrity?
  4. What are some strategies you can use to avoid wasting wisdom on people who won’t appreciate or heed it?
  5. What is the importance of discipline as taught in Proverbs 23, and how can you apply it to your life?

Day 22: 31 Days in Proverbs

Questions to Ponder

  1. How can you apply the principle of valuing a good name over wealth in today’s materialistic society?
  2. What might it look like to “train up a child in the way he should go” in modern society?
  3. In your opinion, why does the Bible advise against mingling with a hot-tempered person?