Discovering Wisdom: A Proverbs Reading Plan for Beginners
If you’re a young Christian looking to really dive deep into God’s Word and start a daily Bible reading habit, the book of Proverbs is a great place to start! This Proverbs reading plan will help you read through this wisdom-packed book in just 31 days!
Written primarily by King Solomon, the book of Proverbs is a treasure trove of wisdom and guidance for Christians seeking to deepen their faith. Reading Proverbs daily will help you gain insight and inspiration from the wise sayings and teachings of the wisest man who ever lived.
While daily Proverbs reading is great for beginners, even seasoned Christians can benefit from reading it over and over again!
Introduction to Proverbs and Its Purpose
In the Old Testament, we read the story of King David’s son, Solomon, who succeeded him on the throne. In 1 Kings 3:5 God speaks to Solomon and says, “Ask what I shall give thee.”
Solomon could’ve asked God for anything; riches, fame, victory in battle. But he asked instead that God would give him the wisdom to be a good king to the people of Israel.
Give therefore thy servant an understanding heart to judge thy people, that I may discern between good and bad: for who is able to judge this thy so great a people?
1 Kings 3:9
God was pleased that Solomon made such a request, and He not only gave him a wise and understanding heart, but also riches and honor.
Behold, I have done according to thy words: lo, I have given thee a wise and an understanding heart; so that there was none like thee before thee, neither after thee shall any arise like unto thee. And I have also given thee that which thou hast not asked, both riches, and honour: so that there shall not be any among the kings like unto thee all thy days. And if thou wilt walk in my ways, to keep my statutes and my commandments, as thy father David did walk, then I will lengthen thy days.
2 Kings 3:12-14
While the book of Proverbs was written mostly by King Solomon, other wise men contributed, too.
Its purpose is to provide practical advice for daily living and to help readers grow in their understanding of God’s will for their lives. Whether you’re new to Proverbs or have been studying it for years, reading Proverbs is a great way to deepen your faith and gain wisdom from this timeless book.
How to Read Proverbs
God knows that we humans are full of questions about how we should live our lives. And He gave us the whole Bible to show us the way. But He purposefully made the book of Proverbs the perfect length for us to be able to glean timeless wisdom every day.
Since Proverbs has 31 chapters, you can read a Proverb a day and finish the book in a month. And since God’s Word is a living, holy Book, reading Proverbs every day can and will make a positive change in your life.
If you read the Proverb of the day for an entire year, you will find that God brings verses to your attention as you need them. When you’re struggling as a mom or in your walk with Christ, keep consistently reading Proverbs.
When you read one chapter of Proverbs for each day of the month, you can read this wisdom-packed book twelve times in a year–gleaning new truths of Scripture each time.
Is the Book of Proverbs Boring and Repetitive?
If you determine to read Proverbs in a year–over and over again, will it get boring and repetitive? After all, what book is interesting enough to read through twelve times?
But Scripture is the inspired Word of God. It never gets old or boring! Proverbs is full of practical wisdom, passed out in bite-sized chunks.
You may read the same chapter three months in a row, and God will speak to you in a different way each time. That is the power of the Holy Spirit that lives in you.
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Proverbs of the Day Reading Plan
Starting a daily Bible reading habit is much easier than you think with this Proverbs Bible reading plan! The Discovering Wisdom Bible Reading Plan is an easy way to start making God’s Word a priority in your life.
The chapters in Proverbs aren’t very long–usually between 25-30 verses, so you can read in just a few minutes. It’s like having a masterclass in wisdom from the wisest man who ever lived. (God’s Words, not mine!)
Even though the plan is set to begin on the first of each month, you can start this new Bible reading plan at any time! Grow your faith and your wisdom while you strengthen your Biblical muscles in the beautiful book of Proverbs!
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