by Sam E. Stone This month’s studies in Proverbs have been extremely practical—helping us to pursue righteousness, make right choices, and teach values. They have brought us to today’s theme. Recording the Teaching/Proverbs 25:1 The book of Proverbs contains two groupings of Solomon’s proverbs (10:1–22:16 and 25:1–29:27). The book also includes collections of sayings […]
Teaching values – The Uniform Lesson for September 18
by Sam E. Stone The book of Proverbs does not read like many of the other Bible books. Because it is considered poetry, this form of wisdom literature often addresses a number of different topics in a single chapter—not necessarily following some orderly outline. We need not try to force the various words of advice […]
Making right choices – The Uniform Lesson for September 11
by Sam E. Stone Solomon presents instruction as a father to his son throughout the book of Proverbs (see 1:8, 10, 15; 2:1; 3:1, 11, 21). Chapter 4 begins, “Listen, my sons, to a father’s instruction; pay attention and gain understanding.” He then contrasts two possible ways to live. The way of wisdom is straight […]
Pursuing righteousness—The Uniform Lesson for September 4
by Sam E. Stone During this quarter’s lessons on “Tradition and Wisdom,” we will focus on the life and teaching of two people—King Solomon in the Old Testament and Jesus in the New Testament. Proverbs is considered part of the “wisdom literature” of the Bible. In fact, Scripture tells us that Solomon, the principal author, […]
Caring for one another—The Uniform Lesson for August 28
by Sam E. Stone The book of Ruth provides an excellent example of today’s lesson title, “Caring for one another.” After Ruth gleaned in the field of Boaz, Naomi told her daughter-in-law, “That man is our close relative; he is one of our kinsman-redeemers” (2:20). Such a person was responsible to look out for the […]
