Today we are continuing in the wisdom books with the book of Job. We are going to start in a predictable way with the Bible Project videowhich gives us a short review of Proverbs & Ecclesiastes and a goodoverview of Job: On a separate piece of paper, jot down some answers to the following questions: What popped out to you …

Ahhhh, Sunday! Spend some time this morning just enjoying theFather’s presence. Sit quietly with Him, thank Him for who He is,thank Him for His endless love for you and His delight in you.

Read Ecclesiastes 12 The opening verses remind me of our time in Revelation. Days oftrouble are surely coming. Write out the answers to the following questions on a sheet of paper: What do we learn about God from this chapter? How about us? What do we learn about people? How is the Teacher calling us to respond?

Read Ecclesiastes 9 More lessons from “under the sun.” On a separate piece of paper, write out the answers to the following questions: After reading this chapter, what are the sobering or discouraging parts? What are the observations that are encouraging or bring life? What’s your take home from this chapter?

As we continue reading through wisdom literature, remember fromProverbs that wisdom was around before all of creation. And we canglean from wisdom’s insights as we seek to live life well and for theFather’s glory. Read Ecclesiastes 1 According to the Bible Project video, we are now reading from the“middle aged critic” portion of the wisdom literature. What does the author …

Read Proverbs 30 (focusing especially on verses 24-31) I love verses 7-8, his utterly honest appraisal of himself and what hesees as necessary to live wisely. If you could ask two things of the Lord, what would you ask? In verses 24-31, what’s the most interesting creature to you, and what do you learn from them? (Don’t be ashamed to …

Read Proverbs 8 We are hearing from the wise, young, teacher as we read these nextcouple days! On a separate piece of paper, write out the answers to the following questions: Who is the “me” in verse 22? Describe God’s work in creation from these verses (mainly 22-31) Why does it matter that wisdom was around before any of the …