Proverbs

Question 1

proverbs is the…

Answer 1

best known form of wisdom writings

Question 2

proverbs characterized by…

Answer 2

pithy and memorable sayings

Question 3

proverbs answers

Answer 3

the basic approach to life

Question 4

Proverbs provides

Answer 4

norms (and not universals); there are exceptions

Question 5

Proverbs has what kind of effect?

Answer 5

cause and effect

Question 6

step 1

Answer 6

literary context of the rest of wisdom literature; understand unit/section w/in book

Question 7

step 2

Answer 7

agrarian context; references to kings/monarchy

Question 8

step 3

Answer 8

norms, not universal

Question 9

step 4

Answer 9

NT wealth and blessing are more spiritual and eschatological

Question 10

step 5

Answer 10

catch the big picture (i.e. character formation)