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Little Bible — for children and parents
Proverbs 1 — Overview
This chapter tells us why God gave us the book of Proverbs. Learning wisdom helps us live right and please God. The best place to start is by respecting God — that is where real knowledge begins. The chapter also warns…
Proverbs 1:1
God gave Solomon great wisdom. He wrote these sayings so we could learn to live well. Memory phrase: Solomon shared God's wisdom. Talk about it: Who teaches you good things? Prayer: God, thank You for wise teachers.
Proverbs 1:2
God wants us to grow in wisdom — to understand good things and learn how to live the right way. Memory phrase: Wisdom helps me learn. Talk about it: What does being wise mean? Prayer: God, help me love wisdom.
Proverbs 1:3
God's wisdom teaches us to act justly — to be fair, honest, and kind to everyone. Memory phrase: Be fair and right. Talk about it: What does being fair mean? Prayer: God, help me be fair and right.
Proverbs 1:4
Wisdom is for everyone, even young people. It helps us think before we act so we do not make foolish mistakes. Memory phrase: God helps me choose. Talk about it: How do you make good choices? Prayer: God, help me…
Proverbs 1:5
Being wise does not mean you know everything. Wise people never stop listening and growing. Memory phrase: Never stop learning. Talk about it: Why should we never stop learning? Prayer: God, help me keep on learning.
Proverbs 1:6
Some of God's wisdom is hard to understand right away. But if we keep learning, He helps us understand deeper things. Memory phrase: God helps me understand. Talk about it: Who helps you when things are hard? Prayer:…
Proverbs 1:7
True wisdom and knowledge start with respecting and honoring God. People who do not want to listen to God miss out on real wisdom. Memory phrase: Wisdom starts with God. Talk about it: How do we show respect to God?…
Proverbs 1:8
God wants children to listen to and obey their parents. Parents teach us important things about life and about God. Memory phrase: Listen to your parents. Talk about it: Why does God want us to obey parents? Prayer:…
Proverbs 1:9
Listening to and obeying your parents makes you beautiful on the inside. Good character is like something wonderful you wear. Memory phrase: Obedience is beautiful inside. Talk about it: What makes a person beautiful…
Proverbs 1:10
Sometimes people will try to talk us into doing bad things. God wants us to be strong and say no. Memory phrase: Say no to wrong. Talk about it: How do you say no to wrong? Prayer: God, help me say no to wrong.
Proverbs 1:11
Wicked people try to get others to join them in doing cruel and harmful things, even to innocent people. Memory phrase: Never hurt the innocent. Talk about it: What if someone asks you to be mean? Prayer: God, keep…
Proverbs 1:12
Wicked people do not care about the harm they cause. Their hearts are full of cruelty. Memory phrase: Cruelty is always wrong. Talk about it: Why is it wrong to want to hurt others? Prayer: God, give me a kind heart.
Proverbs 1:13
Wicked people think it is fine to take things from others. But getting things by doing wrong is never truly good. Memory phrase: Never take from others. Talk about it: Why is it wrong to take things? Prayer: God,…
Proverbs 1:14
Wicked people make doing wrong seem fun and rewarding. They try to get you to join their plans. Memory phrase: Choose good friends. Talk about it: How do you know if friends are good? Prayer: God, help me choose good…
Proverbs 1:15
God's instruction is clear — do not follow people who are doing evil. Stay far away from their ways. Memory phrase: Stay on God's path. Talk about it: What is the brave thing when friends go wrong? Prayer: God, help…
Proverbs 1:16
People who choose evil rush into it eagerly. Doing wrong gets faster and worse when we do not stop. Memory phrase: Run away from wrong. Talk about it: Why is rushing into bad things dangerous? Prayer: God, help me…
Proverbs 1:17
Even a bird is smart enough to avoid a trap it can see. When we are warned about danger, we should pay attention. Memory phrase: Pay attention to warnings. Talk about it: What do you do when warned of danger? Prayer:…
Proverbs 1:18
When we choose to do wrong, we are really hurting ourselves most of all. Sin always has a cost. Memory phrase: Bad choices hurt us. Talk about it: Can you see how a bad choice hurt someone? Prayer: God, help me see…
Proverbs 1:19
Wanting more and more in a greedy way is dangerous. It leads people away from God and from what truly matters. Memory phrase: Greed always hurts you. Talk about it: Why is always wanting more a bad thing? Prayer:…
Proverbs 1:20
God's wisdom is not hidden — it is calling out to all of us, every day. We only need to choose to listen. Memory phrase: Wisdom calls out loud. Talk about it: Where can we learn wisdom? Prayer: God, help me hear Your…
Proverbs 1:21
Wisdom is available to all people everywhere. God makes sure His wisdom reaches everyone who is willing to listen. Memory phrase: Wisdom is for everyone. Talk about it: Can anyone learn wisdom, not just adults?…
Proverbs 1:22
God wants us to grow up and choose wisdom. Staying foolish on purpose, or making fun of wisdom, makes God sad. Memory phrase: Choose wisdom, not foolishness. Talk about it: What does it mean to refuse to learn?…
Proverbs 1:23
When we turn away from foolishness and listen to God's wisdom, He fills us with His Spirit and understanding. Memory phrase: Turn back to wisdom. Talk about it: What does it feel like to do right? Prayer: God, I want…