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A Study Through Proverbs

Popular Proverbs Studies

“The Hand that Rocks the Cradle” (Proverbs 31)

“The Hand that Rocks the Cradle” (Proverbs 31)

Scripture reading - Proverbs 31, 1 Kings 12 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. The “virtuous woman" is the subject of Proverbs 31, perhaps the most beloved of all the Proverbs because it addresses the most central figure in life apart from our...

Is There a “Karen” Haunting Your Life? (Proverbs 26)

Is There a “Karen” Haunting Your Life? (Proverbs 26)

Scripture reading – Proverbs 25; Proverbs 26 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  This is the second of two Bible studies for today. The first devotion was taken from Proverbs 25:6-7. This second one is from Proverbs 26 and will consider one...

Is Proverbs 22:6 A Parenting Guarantee? (Proverbs 21; Proverbs 22)

Is Proverbs 22:6 A Parenting Guarantee? (Proverbs 21; Proverbs 22)

Scripture reading - Proverbs 21; Proverbs 22 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. * Please note that today’s Bible study will be published in two parts. The first devotional will consider Proverbs 21, and the second Proverbs 22.   Proverbs 22  ...

To Spank or Not to Spank: A Bible Study in Corporal Discipline

To Spank or Not to Spank: A Bible Study in Corporal Discipline

Scripture reading - Proverbs 13; Proverbs 14) Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Dedicated followers of www.HeartofAShepherd began a chronological, two-year journey through the Scriptures on January 1, 2023.  According to my estimate, today is...

The Lips of a Strange Woman (Proverbs 5)

The Lips of a Strange Woman (Proverbs 5)

Scripture reading - Proverbs 5; Proverbs 6 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  Our devotional series continues in the book of Proverbs. You will notice that the subject of Proverbs 5 is an oft-repeated theme of Solomon’s wisdom– the tragic...

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How Fruitful and Rewarding Is Your Life? (Ezekiel 15)

How Fruitful and Rewarding Is Your Life? (Ezekiel 15)

Scripture reading - Ezekiel 15 Click on this link to translate this Bible study into Hebrew, German, Russian, Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, French, or Portuguese. The prophecies the LORD imparted to Ezekiel continue in today’s Scripture reading (Ezekiel 15). With the...

“The Hand that Rocks the Cradle” (Proverbs 31)

“The Hand that Rocks the Cradle” (Proverbs 31)

Scripture reading - Proverbs 31, 1 Kings 12 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study. The “virtuous woman" is the subject of Proverbs 31, perhaps the most beloved of all the Proverbs because it addresses the most central figure in life apart from our...

What is the Source of Wisdom and Discernment? (Proverbs 30)

What is the Source of Wisdom and Discernment? (Proverbs 30)

Scripture reading - Proverbs 30 Click on this link for translations of this bible study. The human author of Proverbs 30 is debated among scholars. Some believe “Agur” was another name for Solomon; however, calling himself “Agur, the son of Jakeh” seems to negate that...

Is There a “Karen” Haunting Your Life? (Proverbs 26)

Is There a “Karen” Haunting Your Life? (Proverbs 26)

Scripture reading – Proverbs 25; Proverbs 26 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  This is the second of two Bible studies for today. The first devotion was taken from Proverbs 25:6-7. This second one is from Proverbs 26 and will consider one...

What Does a Wise Man Build? “A Home” (Proverbs 24; 1 Kings 5)

What Does a Wise Man Build? “A Home” (Proverbs 24; 1 Kings 5)

Scripture reading - Proverbs 24; 1 Kings 5 Click on this link for translations of this Bible study.  While our Scripture reading continues in the Book of Proverbs (Proverbs 24), our chronological study of God’s Word returns to 1 Kings 5. Today’s devotional will be...

Popular Devotional Studies

Marriage

Restoring Order: Let the Women Keep Silent [*Read before you balk] (1 Corinthians 14)

Restoring Order: Let the Women Keep Silent [*Read before you balk] (1 Corinthians 14)

Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - 1 Corinthians 14 Charity and Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 14:1) After encouraging the church to be loving and to exemplify the...

Prayer

The Fury and Death of Herod, God’s Enemy (Acts 12)

The Fury and Death of Herod, God’s Enemy (Acts 12)

Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French.    Scripture reading – Acts 12 Acts 12 begins with the phrase, “about that time,” and gives us cause to consider “the time” setting for today’s Bible...

Hard Topics

Restoring Order: Let the Women Keep Silent [*Read before you balk] (1 Corinthians 14)

Restoring Order: Let the Women Keep Silent [*Read before you balk] (1 Corinthians 14)

Click this link to translate this Bible study into Russian, Chinese, Arabic, German, Spanish, Portuguese, or French. Scripture reading - 1 Corinthians 14 Charity and Spiritual Gifts (1 Corinthians 14:1) After encouraging the church to be loving and to exemplify the...