04.26.2020 Wisdom: Proverbs

Second week in our new series on the Wisdom Literature of the Bible. We started with psalms - the ancient poetry that meets us in our modern lives to show us how to feel the full depth of our grief and anger and continue to praise God.

This week, we dig into Proverbs - the big book of little sayings. Some are inspiring: "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another" - Proverbs 27:17
Some are words of advice: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger" - Proverbs 15:1
And others are just... true, I guess: "If a man loudly blesses his neighbor early in the morning, it will be taken as a curse.” – Proverbs 27:14

What does Wisdom does the book of proverbs have to offer us? Should proverbs be reserved for cross-stitched pillows? Or is there a powerful theme beyond these aphorisms? Join us as we meet God and Truth in the book of Proverbs.