Wisdom Literature in scripture

The emphasis in this study in the Book of James and Proverbs is on understanding and practicing wisdom in daily life. This is a study that benefits everyone because no matter what season of life one is in, wisdom affects all relationships, first with God and then with each other.

Session One (8 Lessons)

Lesson 1

Tests of Faith
[James 1:1-28]

Lesson 2

Hearers and Doers of the Word
[James 1:19-26]

Lesson 3

The Sin of Favoritism
[James 2:1-13]

Lesson 4

Faith and Works
[James 2:14-26]

Lesson 5

Taming the Tongue
[James 3:1-12]

Lesson 6

Wisdom from God
[James 3:1-17]

Lesson 7

Warnings Against Worldliness
[James 4:1-16]

Lesson 8

A Warning, an Exhortation,
and a Prayer
[James 5]

Session Two (8 Lessons)

Lesson 1

Overview of the
Book of Proverbs

Lesson 2

The Fear of the Lord
[Proverbs 1:1-7]

Lesson 3

Wisdom & Folly,
Part 1
[Proverbs 1:8-33]

Lesson 4

Wisdom & Folly,
Part 2
[Proverbs 2]

Lesson 5

Trust in the Lord,
Find Wisdom
[Proverbs 3:1-26]

Lesson 6

A Father's Instruction
on Wisdom
[Proverbs 4]

Lesson 7

Warnings Against Adultery
[Proverbs 5-7]

Lesson 8

Friendship
[Proverbs 9-27]

Session Three (8 Lessons)

Lesson 1

Self Control and Anger
[Proverbs-Various Verses]

Lesson 2

Diligence and Laziness
[Proverbs-Various Verses]

Lesson 3

Getting Godly Counsel
[Proverbs-Various Verses]

Lesson 4

The Wise Use of Money
[Proverbs-Various Verses]

Lesson 5

Pride and Humility
[Proverbs-Various Verses]

Lesson 6

The Family
[Proverbs-Various Verses]

Lesson 7

Speech
[Proverbs-Various Verses]

Lesson 8

Kindness
[Proverbs-Various Verses]