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EXPLORE THE BIBLE: DAILY DISCIPLESHIP GUIDE ADULTS Proverbs; SongProverbs; Songs of SUMMER 2020 2020 SUMMER Proverbs; Song of Songs > > Summer 2020 CSB CSB © 2020 LifeWay Christian Resources A LIFE WELL LIVED Wisdom is a Person with whom we can have a relationship. People want to succeed in life. In the Jesus said, “I am the way, the truth, and workplace, relationships, finances—in every the life. No one comes to the Father except area of life—they crave success. This drive to through me” (John 14:6). He is waiting for thrive inevitably draws them to quick fixes you now. and easy steps. They seek advice from TV talk • A dmit to God that you are a sinner. shows, books, or the Internet to help them Repent, turning away from your sin. live life well. • By faith receive Jesus Christ as God’s Son What we know from the Bible, however, is and accept Jesus’ gift of forgiveness from that the wisdom needed for living life well sin. He took the penalty for your sin by comes not from quick tips and easy steps; true dying on the cross. wisdom is a Person with whom we can have a relationship. • C onfess your faith in Jesus Christ as The Book of Proverbs is about becoming wise Savior and Lord. You may pray a prayer in everyday life. It reveals God’s principles similar to this as you call on God to save for successful living. The theme of the book you: “Dear God, I know that You love me. is stated in this way: “The fear of the Lord I confess my sin and need of salvation. I is the beginning of knowledge” (Prov. 1:7). turn away from my sin and place my faith This means wisdom has a starting point. It in Jesus as my Savior and Lord. In Jesus’ begins with a personal relationship with God. name I pray, amen.” The Bible speaks of Jesus as “the wisdom of After you have received Jesus Christ into God” (1 Cor. 1:24). Thus, coming to a saving your life, tell a pastor or another Christian knowledge of God through the person of about your decision. Show others your Jesus Christ is the beginning of a life well faith in Christ by asking for baptism by lived. immersion in your local church as a public expression of your faith. © 2020 LifeWay Christian Resources CONTENTS Bible Reading Plan . 6 Memory Verses . 7 Introduction to Proverbs; Song of Songs . 8 Using the Daily Discipleship Guide . 10 Leader Helps . 116 Visual Ideas . 160 Coming Next Quarter . 162 Sessions Suggested Use Title Page 1 June 7 Charted Waters* (Prov. 1:7-19) . 12 Leader Helps on page 121 2 June 14 Direction Offered (Prov. 3:1-12) . 20 Leader Helps on page 124 3 June 21 Compassion Demonstrated (Prov. 3:21-35) . 28 Leader Helps on page 127 4 June 28 The Choice (Prov. 4:11-27). 36 Leader Helps on page 130 5 July 5 Following God’s Design (Prov. 5:3-11,15-18) . 44 Leader Helps on page 133 6 July 12 Pursuing Wisdom (Prov. 8:6-21) . 52 Leader Helps on page 136 7 July 19 Living Wisely (Prov. 14:8-15) . 60 Leader Helps on page 139 8 July 26 Pleasing God (Prov. 15:33–16:11) . 68 Leader Helps on page 142 9 August 2 Staying Sober (Prov. 23:17-21,29-35) . 76 Leader Helps on page 145 10 August 9 Accepting Discipline (Prov. 29:1-3,12-20) . 84 Leader Helps on page 148 11 August 16 Finding Honor (Prov. 31:10-16,23-31) . 92 Leader Helps on page 151 12 August 23 Relational Foundations (Song of Sg. 2:15–3:5). 100 Leader Helps on page 154 13 August 30 Relational Investment (Song of Sg. 5:6-16) . 108 Leader Helps on page 157 *Evangelistic Emphasis © 2020 LifeWay Christian Resources Meet the Writers Sharon H. Gritz is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Liz Sherrer is a retired teacher and educational consultant. Kevin Shrum is the Lead Pastor at Inglewood Baptist Church in Nashville, Tennessee. Argile Smith is Senior Pastor at Parkway Baptist Church in Biloxi, Mississippi. Nikki Wilbanks is a stay-at-home mom, writer, and Bible study teacher. Explore the Bible: Daily Discipleship Guide (ISSN 2574-4402; Item 005794512) is published quarterly Daily Discipleship Guide by LifeWay Christian Resources, One LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234, Ben Mandrell, President. Summer 2020 Volume 6 • Number 4 © 2020 LifeWay Christian Resources. Dwayne McCrary For ordering or inquiries visit lifeway.com, or write LifeWay Resources Customer Service, One Team Leader LifeWay Plaza, Nashville, TN 37234-0113. For bulk shipments mailed quarterly to one address, email Ken Braddy [email protected], fax (615) 251-5933, or write to the above address. Manager, Adult Ongoing Bible Studies We believe that the Bible has God for its author; salvation for its end; and truth, without any mixture Brandon Hiltibidal of error, for its matter and that all Scripture is totally true and trustworthy. To review LifeWay’s doctrinal Director, Groups Ministry guideline, please visit lifeway.com/doctrinalguideline. The Key Doctrine statements in this study guide Send questions/comments to are adapted from these guidelines. team leader by email: [email protected] Unless otherwise noted, all Scripture quotations are taken from the Christian Standard Bible®, or by mail to: Copyright © 2017 by Holman Bible Publishers®. Used by permission. Christian Standard Bible® and Explore The Bible: Daily Discipleship Guide CSB® are federally registered trademarks of Holman Bible Publishers. 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The suggestions for pronouncing Bible names are from That’s Easy for You to Say: Your Quick Guide to Pronouncing Bible Names by W. Murray Severance, © 1997 by Broadman & Holman Publishers. Used by permission. 4 EXPLORE THE BIBLE © 2020 LifeWay Christian Resources A WORD FROM THE TEAM LEADER The decision was made to serve donuts on the shuttle vans. The church used off-campus parking and needed to encourage people to park there, so donuts seemed to be a simple solution. The only problem was that parents began dropping their kids off in the remote parking lot so the kids could grab a donut but the parents proceeded to follow the van in their cars and park in the crowded church parking lot. Someone observed what was happening and offered some wisdom—serve coffee on the shuttle van instead. Parents began dropping their kids off at the church and then enjoyed a few moments of peace and some coffee while riding the shuttle from the remote lot. We live in a world that may seem simple at times, but the simple is often what makes it so complex. This is true in part because we live in a system where everything is connected. One decision has a ripple effect. Systems theory refers to this as simplexity, and simplexity points to our need for wisdom. Some people seek out professional analysts to help them navigate this world while others turn to their trusted friends and mentors. Solomon discovered that the only place to go when trying to figure out this simplex world was to the One who created it in the first place. Solomon recorded the wisdom God revealed to him in Proverbs and Song of Songs. Learning from these Bible books helps us fulfill Paul’s directive to live as wise people (Eph. 5:15). As we study Proverbs and Song of Songs, we will discover the wisdom of God for living in ways that please our Creator. Not everything we discover will be easy nor will it be simple, but it will be right. May God grant us a glimpse of His wisdom and give us courage to act on what we discover. Dwayne McCrary Team Leader, Adult Explore the Bible 5 © 2020 LifeWay Christian Resources BIBLE READING PLAN JUNE JULY AUGUST ❏ 1. Proverbs 1:1-7 ❏ 1. Proverbs 13:15-25 ❏ 1. Proverbs 27:1-14 ❏ 2. Proverbs 1:8-19 ❏ 2. Proverbs 14:1-11 ❏ 2. Proverbs 27:15-27 ❏ 3. Proverbs 1:20-33 ❏ 3. Proverbs 14:12-21 ❏ 3. Proverbs 28:1-14 ❏ 4. Proverbs 1:1-22 ❏ 4. Proverbs 14:22-35 ❏ 4. Proverbs 28:15-28 ❏ 5. Proverbs 3:1-12 ❏ 5. Proverbs 15:1-11 ❏ 5. Proverbs 29:1-16 ❏ 6. Proverbs 3:13-26 ❏ 6. Proverbs 15:12-22 ❏ 6. Proverbs 29:17-27 ❏ 7. Proverbs 3:27-35 ❏ 7. Proverbs 15:23-33 ❏ 7. Proverbs 30:1-17 ❏ 8. Proverbs 4:1-19 ❏ 8. Proverbs 16:1-9 ❏ 8. Proverbs 30:18-33 ❏ 9. Proverbs 4:20-27 ❏ 9. Proverbs 16:10-20 ❏ 9. Proverbs 31:1-9 ❏ 10. Proverbs 5:1-14 ❏ 10. Proverbs 16:21-33 ❏ 10. Proverbs 31:10-20 ❏ 11. Proverbs 5:15-23 ❏ 11.