Summer Sermon Series

Proverbs is a precious book to me. Its teachings are practical, memorable, and accessible. Many people are drawn to this book more than to others in the Old Testament because of its personal focus and its relative disinterest in covenants, rituals, and cultural peculiarities. Of course, I would agree with all that; but actually, none of those is my main reason for loving this book. For me, it’s much more personal. I was converted reading Proverbs. Surprised? Keep reading…

This summer, we are going to delve into this practical and precious book. May through August will find us in a sermon series examining the principles and people of Proverbs. But let me make this crystal clear right up front: this will not be a “Work harder! Do better!” kind of series. Remember what Jesus did for the travelers on the Emmaus Road? “Beginning with Moses and all the Prophets, he interpreted to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning himself” (Luke 24:27). Proverbs, as Jesus read it, was all about Him, and so that’s how we’re going to preach it.  Of course there will be practical application. Of course there will be personal conviction. But we will not read Proverbs in a way that implies Jesus has not come. In fact, read rightly, Proverbs might even help someone get saved!

One more thing: can I encourage you to read one chapter a day in Proverbs while we’re in this study, especially if you’re not presently in a Bible reading plan? If you begin May 1 and read through August 31, you could work through the thirty-one chapters of Proverbs four times this summer, looking for Jesus and learning wisdom. I’m sure the benefits will be incalculable.