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Proverbs 2 · Grade 5

Wisdom Is a Gift

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Chapter 2 is one long if-then promise. The if: receive my words, store up my commandments, turn your ear to wisdom, call out for discernment, seek her as silver, and search for her as for hidden treasures. The then: you will understand the fear of Yahweh, and find the knowledge of God. Wisdom requires effort, but the goal is not a set of rules. The goal is knowing God.

Yet the effort is not what makes us wise: For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding. Seeking and receiving belong together. He lays up sound wisdom for the upright. He is a shield to those who walk in integrity, that he may guard the paths of justice, and preserve the way of his saints.

Wisdom guards from two dangers: men who forsake the paths of uprightness, to walk in the ways of darkness, and the strange woman who forgets the covenant of her God. Both lead away from life. The chapter ends with a choice: Therefore walk in the way of good men, and keep the paths of the righteous. In the New Testament, James says, But if any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him (James 1:5).

Show What You Know

  1. What is the then of the if-then promise?

  2. Who gives wisdom?

  3. What does God preserve?

  4. What two dangers does wisdom guard from?

  5. What does James say to do if you lack wisdom?

Crossword

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Across

  1. He is a ____ to those who walk in integrity
  2. and apply your ____ to understanding

Down

  1. Out of his mouth comes ____ and understanding
  2. Therefore walk in the way of ____ men
  3. For Yahweh gives ____

Think About It

  1. Proverbs says to seek wisdom, and also says Yahweh gives it. How do seeking and asking God work together in your life?

  2. The goal of wisdom is to find the knowledge of God. How is knowing God different from knowing facts about Him?

Memory Verse

“For Yahweh gives wisdom. Out of his mouth comes knowledge and understanding.”

Proverbs 2:6 (WEB)

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Prayer

Dear God, thank You for wisdom from Your words. Help me . Amen.

Take It Home

For families: talk about these together.

  • How is knowing God better than treasure?
  • How can wisdom keep you safe?
  • What is one way you could live out this chapter this week?

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