1. Proverbs Proverbs Wisdom in the Word: Studying Your Bible to Retain Knowledge A Ladies’ Study of

2. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

3. A Wise Woman Hears She obeys the command of Christ: She obeys the command of Christ: – “He who has ears to hear, let him hear!” (Matthew 11:15; 13:9, 43; Mark 4:9; Luke 8:8, 14:35) – “Hear Me, everyone, and understand” (Mark 7:14) She looks for opportunities to hear His words: She looks for opportunities to hear His words: – “Faith comes by hearing” (Romans 10:17) – “Mary…sat at feet and heard His word…” (Luke 10:38-42) She hears the words of God, and puts them into action She hears the words of God, and puts them into action – “blessed are those who hear the word of God and keep it!” (Lk. 11:28) – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22)

4. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

5. A Wise Woman Increases Learning She is careful to learn the right things She is careful to learn the right things – Jesus says, “Learn from Me!” (Matthew 11:29) – These things were written for our learning (Romans 15:4) She works hard to learn God’s will She works hard to learn God’s will – “Be diligent to show yourself approved, a workman…” (2 Tim. 2:15) – “Be even more diligent…” (2 Peter 1:10) – “Give all diligence…adding knowledge….” (2 Peter 1:5-7) She knows learning will be rewarded She knows learning will be rewarded – “If they will learn…they will be established” (Jer. 12:16) – “Learn from me…find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29) – “Through the patience and comfort of the Scriptures might have hope” (Romans 15:4

6. Proverbs 1:5 A wise man will hear and increase learning, And a man of understanding will attain wise counsel,

7. A Wise Woman Attains Wise Counsel She seeks the wisdom of God She seeks the wisdom of God – “If any lack wisdom…ask of God” (James 1:5) – “Wisdom that is from above is…pure” (James 3:17) She solicits advice from godly mentors She solicits advice from godly mentors – Accepting teaching from older Christians (Titus 2:4-5) – Keeping wise company (1 Corinthians 15:33) She does not listen to worldly advice She does not listen to worldly advice – “Do not learn the ways of the Gentiles” (Jer. 10:2) – “Do not be conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2) – “Do not love the world” (1 John 2:15)

8. Remember: Knowledge begins with the fear of the Lord Knowledge begins with the fear of the Lord Foolishness despises wisdom and instruction Foolishness despises wisdom and instruction “The fear of the L ORD is the beginning of knowledge, But fools despise wisdom and instruction.” – Proverbs 1:7

9. A Wise Woman Studies Her Bible! Tips for Study Tips for Study – Use a good translation! – Have a Bible notebook and a set of pens for Bible study – Make a habit! Set aside a time that is especially for study Choose a Method Choose a Method – Through-The-Bible-Plans In Bible order In Bible order In Chronological Order In Chronological Order – Topical Studies, Online Plans, Devotional Books, Blogs

10. A Wise Woman Studies Her Bible! Practice the S-O-A-K Method Practice the S-O-A-K Method – Scripture – Choose Your Section of the Bible for the Day – Observation – Write out 1 or 2 things that stood out – Application – Personalize the verses to your life! – Kneel in Prayer – Pray about the verses that you just read! Write your own Devotional Method Write your own Devotional Method – Choose a verse or part of a verse each day – Write a short paragraph about the verse, designed to encourage you or someone else

11. A Wise Woman Studies Her Bible! Practice the Bible-marking Method Practice the Bible-marking Method – Color code your Bible! – Use one of the Bible-marking guides provided, or personalize your own method to fit your own personal topical studies Write it Down Write it Down – Copy a specific passage, writing it down in your own handwriting, adding the words to your heart as you add them to your page. Just read it! Just read it! – The Bible is the greatest book ever written – just read it!