Biblical Cosmology: Proverbs Study Guide

Observe: (Make a list or mark each term with a designated symbol)

Who, what, when, where, why, how?

Repeated words or phrases

Verbs, tenses, cause and effect and more

Look up the definitions of certain words in Hebrew (Old Testament) and Greek (New Testament)

Draw what is being depicted based on the scripture

Interpret:

What is the context for this passage (culture, audience, situation etc.)?

Are you assuming anything about the text that’s not explicitly stated or shown in the text?

What passages of scripture relate to this scripture? Is the same thing said or explained clearly elsewhere in the Bible?

2 Corinthians 13:1 “This is the third time I am coming to you. In the mouth of two or three witnesses shall every word be established.”

John 8:17

“It is also written in your law, that the testimony of two men is true.”

Application:

Is there a part of me that is not trusting or believing the Word?

What was the application intended for the original audience?

How can you apply what you’ve learned to your life?

Scripture:

Proverbs 3:19

The LORD by wisdom hath founded the earth; by understanding hath he established the heavens.

Proverbs 8:27-28

27 When he prepared the heavens, I was there: when he set a compass upon the face of the depth: 28 When he established the clouds above: when he strengthened the fountains of the deep:

Proverbs 25:3

The heaven for height, and the earth for depth, and the heart of kings is unsearchable.

Proverbs 30:4

Who hath ascended up into heaven, or descended? who hath gathered the wind in his fists? who hath bound the waters in a garment? who hath established all the ends of the earth? what is his name, and what is his son's name, if thou canst tell?