Proverbs (LifeChange)

I haven’t made it through this book and may not finish it. It includes some word study, but the words they used for the studies are not the same words used in other translations which can totally change the message you glean from the scripture. Also, it is more geared for group study and I thought from the description it would be good for individual study. I may give it more time, but so far not very insightful and not impressed.

I was expecting a book of proverbs just there are books solely publishing the psalms but its a study course, a good one.

This is by far the best Bible study I've ever done. It challenged, convicted and changed me. It has set me free to make decisions with out having to analyze if I'm doing the right thing. It's Gods wisdom and judgement, not mans fuzzy thinking. Many Christians quote Proverbs 3:5-6 without consulting the rest of the proverbs, and end up making incredibly silly decisions, by "not leaning on their own understanding" it's time to lean hard on Gods understanding of life decisions. Get the book! In all your getting, get wisdom, get understanding.

The Navigators have produced another well-written Bible Study in the Life Change series. This one features the book of Proverbs over the course of 15 lessons. Unlike some of the more lengthy studies out there, these lessons are structured in the inductive style which allows one to study Scripture passages and then apply them to one's own life. Each lesson also includes the option of more in-depth questions for personal reflection or group discussion. Study helps, instruction for group leaders, and some Biblical background information are included. If you're tired of book studies and want to get back to The Book, this Bible study will guide you in the way of wisdom, and other life lessons where God desires for you to live more faithfully each day.

My men's group has been going through books like the EveryMan series and what not. We were getting to a point where we were really aching for some solid scripture vs. all the stories and examples presented in such books with light scripture. So we figured we'd start with this book. We are only a few chapters into it and everyone is benefiting greatly from this study! Proverbs isn't the easiest book of the bible to study, yet the way the information is presented here is a nice overview with opportunities to dig deeper. The questions are challenging and thought-provoking, especially the sidebar questions. Each chapter is long enough to spend 10-15 minutes a day going over and meditating on a question or two. And its long enough that you can't do it the night before the study and actually have an effective result on your life. The book of Proverbs needs to be chewed on and taken in to let it change your life. Overall, our group of 10 are all enjoying this series of bible study and will probably be back for another round with a different book of the bible.

Overall this is an excellent fill-in-the-blank workbook for Bible study groups on 15 themes from Proverbs. Topics addressed include family, friendship, wealth and poverty & life and death. Most quotes are from the NIV with a few from the RSV and KJV. Originally written in 1990 by Ron Rhodes, this popular booklet is in its seventh printing. Suggestions are made on how to use the guide as an individual and as a group. For a more in-depth commentary on Proverbs a good companion is THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO THE BOOK OF PROVERBS by Cody Jones. The comments are interesting and very readable and put things into a historical setting. It includes many historical drawings and photos to give you a sense of the culture of the time. A topical guide is included along with 6 translations in parallel to aid understanding.