Proverbs for Kings
Classes
Class 1: How to Prepare for Kingship
The class covers Proverbs chapters 25 to 29, focusing on Solomon's proverbs compiled by Hezekiah's men. It emphasizes the principles of kingship, including handling issues, discerning character, managing relationships, showing integrity, and governing wisely.
Class 2: How to Handle Issues (Prov 25)
The class covers Proverbs 25:2-15, focusing on how to handle issues wisely, emphasizing the importance of searching for truth, resolving conflicts privately, and maintaining self-discipline. It highlights the responsibilities of those in leadership roles to purify their environment and resolve disputes fairly.
Class 3: How to Discern Character (Prov 26)
The class explores Proverbs 26, focusing on discerning character traits like the useless fool, the hopeless sluggard, the meddlesome troublemaker, and the hateful hypocrite. It emphasizes the importance of wisdom in leadership and personal conduct, drawing parallels to Solomon's reign and the need for discernment in ecclesial life.
Class 4: How to Manage Relationships (Prov 27)
The class explores Proverbs 27:5-17, focusing on the importance of managing relationships, particularly friendships. It emphasizes the value of open and honest communication, including constructive criticism, in nurturing true friendships and spiritual growth.
Class 5: How to Show Integrity (Prov 28)
The class explores Proverbs 28, focusing on the principles of integrity and wisdom for kings, emphasizing the importance of upholding justice, restraining desires, confessing sins, and living uprightly. The class also highlights the benefits of true gain through diligent labor and generosity, contrasting these with the consequences of pursuing vain dreams and dishonesty.
Class 6: How to Govern Wisely (Prov 29)
The class covers Proverbs 29, focusing on principles of wise governance for kings, emphasizing humility, righteousness, and care for the poor. It also draws parallels to the parable of the prodigal son from Luke 15.