Old Testament Survey- Proverbs
The Theme of Proverbs:
The book of Proverbs is a collection of short statements setting forth moral lessons of life.
It is a practical book applying the principles of righteousness, purity and godliness to everyday Life
It teaches not wisdom based on human understanding but wisdom based on the fear of the lord.
The grand theme is wisdom based upon righteous character.
Author:
Solomon who wrote the first 24 chapters and 2 prophets Agur & Lemuel (who wrote the last two Chpts)
The book has been broken down into a 5-point basic outline
Values attaining to true wisdom
The Proverbs of Solomon
Admonitions to study wisdom – headed the words of the wise
Proverbs of Solomon collected by Hezekiah
Wise instruction of Agur to his students- the proverbs 31 women by Lemuel taught to him by his own mother.
Proverb means- a comparison