20. Proverbs

  • 20. Proverbs (The Choice: Vol.1)

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    The Wise (General Figure) Category: Endurance in righteous living & daily choices Could avoid: Take shortcuts, follow the wicked.“There is a way that appears to be right, but in the end it leads to death.” (Proverbs 14:12)Cross-Refs: Matthew 7:13–14; Romans 6:21. Chose: To fear the LORD and walk in wisdom.“The…

  • 20. Proverbs (The Choice: Vol.2)

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    The Fool Category: Failure of wisdom & discipline Could endure: Listen to wisdom and instruction.“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge.” (Proverbs 1:7)Cross-Refs: Psalm 111:10; Proverbs 9:10. Chose wrongly: Despised wisdom and discipline.“Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Proverbs 1:7)Cross-Refs: Proverbs 12:15; Romans 1:22. Endured (negatively): Ruin, destruction,…

  • Proverbs (Bible Translation History)

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    1. Chronological Evolution of Bible Translations Ancient Translations (Before 5th Century CE) Septuagint (LXX): The Greek translation of Proverbs played a significant role in making Israel’s wisdom literature accessible to Hellenistic Jews. Terms such as sophia (wisdom) and logos (word, reason) deeply influenced early Christian theology, where Christ was identified…

  • 20. Proverbs (Bible Summary)

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    1. Prologue: Purpose and Theme (1:1–7) 2. The Superiority of the Way of Wisdom (1:8—9:18) A. Appeals and Warnings Confronting Youth (1:8–33) B. Commendation of Wisdom (chs. 2–4) 3. Warnings Against Folly (chs. 5–7) A. Warning Against Adultery (ch. 5) B. Warning Against Perverse Ways (6:1–19) C. Cost of Committing…

  • 20. Proverbs (Bible Overview)

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    (1) Book Information 1.1 Title and Definition• Title: Proverbs – from the Hebrew Mishlei, meaning “parables” or “comparisons.” The English title reflects its nature as a collection of wise sayings.• Definition: A compilation of moral and practical wisdom in poetic form, offering instruction in godly living, ethical behaviour, and the…

  • 20. Proverbs (Prefiguring Jesus) 

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    Foreshadowing Jesus in the Book of Proverbs 1. Introduction: Overview of the Book and Its Foreshadowing Themes 2. Historical and Theological Context 3. Narrative Structure and Christ-Centred Motifs 4. Typology and Symbols of Christ 5. Messianic Prophecies and Previews 6. Theological and Christological Significance 7. Redemptive Legacy and Christian Application…