Category Archives: Bible Study

Questions for Reflection for Study of Proverbs 7-12

Posted on February 26, 2018 by Mark Shields

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been sharing some thoughts brought out in the study of the book of Proverbs. This collection of writings urges conduct that expresses a person’s relationship with God in everyday situations. Throughout this book, we … Continue reading →

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Being Industrious

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Mark Shields

In today’s passage Proverbs 6, a lesson is given on being industrious and using good common sense. The passage gives us the lesson using the example of an ant. The ant doesn’t sit around doing nothing but they’ve worked out … Continue reading →

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His Plan for Sex and Love

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Mark Shields

The adulteress as described in Proverbs 5 is very attractive and desirable but in the end would lead to the wrong path in life. The passage commanded to stay away from the adulteress because of personal and public destruction including … Continue reading →

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The Week Ahead

Posted on February 18, 2018 by Mark Shields

This week, we will continue the study of the book of Proverbs and share more thoughts. Below are some questions for reflection. Proverbs 5 * Describe the adulteress. Why should you keep away from her? What are the personal and … Continue reading →

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There is Freedom in Wisdom

Posted on February 14, 2018 by Mark Shields

Some lessons taught in reading Proverbs 4 are that the hardest decisions can be determining what we want out of life, what we should do to obtain it, and setting our priorities. Today’s passage submits that wisdom is what we … Continue reading →