For a person of faith, much of our learning is experiential. In Lesson 5: Wisdom is Experiential we explore the experiential focus of knowing wisdom. Introduction We learn in a number of different ways. For example, by being told (see Proverbs 4.3-4). By watching a demonstration, thus by observation (see Proverbs 6.6-11). Or, from reasoning […]
Word pictures make it much easier to grasp concepts. In Lesson 4: Word Pictures in Proverbs we explore some of the common mental models Solomon used in sharing the precepts. Introduction For many, a word picture makes it much easier to remember things. As such, those pictures in our mind act as a template or […]
The process of knowing wisdom produces character transformation that’s “sweet to the soul.” In other words, wisdom is closely connected to my personal relationship with God. Introduction The process of knowing wisdom changes who I am. In fact, knowing wisdom involves being aware of the eternal life precepts or fundamental disciplines. Then, I must absorb […]
In Lesson Three: Wisdom is Eternal, wisdom speaks to us about her role in the creation story. One takeaway is that wisdom is eternal. Introduction In Proverbs Chapter 8 wisdom speaks to us. There, she explains her eternal nature. More specifically, Proverbs 8.22-31 are descriptive. In contrast, Proverbs 8.32-36 are a call to action. The […]
This lesson discusses life outcomes that result from being precept-driven. Hence, Lesson 2, Part 2: Absorbing the Precepts. Introduction In Lesson 2 we defined wisdom, from Proverbs 2.6. Wisdom is the ability to balance knowing and doing. Most importantly, the Know-Do balance point is our Being. As such, being is having a personal relationship with […]
