Main Reading: Proverbs 1–3; Proverbs 9:10; Psalm 111
Theme: True Wisdom Begins With Reverence for God
Messianic Focus: Yeshua Embodies Divine Wisdom and Teaches the Way of Life

🌿 Overview

The Scriptures teach that wisdom is not intellectual achievement, cleverness, or life-hacking.
Biblical wisdom is skill in living — a life aligned with God’s character, His ways, and His purposes.

Proverbs opens with a bold claim:

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge…”
—Prov. 1:7

Fear of the LORD—yirat Adonai—is not terror, but reverence, awe, and humble submission.

This week centers on learning how wisdom:

• flows from honoring God
• shapes choices, character, and relationships
• protects from sin and foolishness
• forms a life of integrity
• aligns the heart with the path of righteousness

And ultimately, how Yeshua is the living expression of God’s wisdom, calling His disciples into the same wise way of life.

🌿 Key Scriptures

• Proverbs 1:1–7 — Purpose of wisdom
• Proverbs 2 — Pursuing wisdom with all your heart
• Proverbs 3:1–12 — Trust in the Lord; straight paths
• Proverbs 9:10 — Fear of the LORD as the foundation
• Psalm 111:10 — Wisdom rooted in reverence

🌿 Supporting Readings

• Job 28
• Ecclesiastes 12:13
• Deut. 4:5–8
• Matthew 7:24–27
• Luke 2:40, 52
• 1 Corinthians 1:24, 30
• James 3:13–18

🌿 Hebrew Notes (Integrated)

1. Chokhmah — חָכְמָה — “wisdom, skill, mastery”

Used for artisans, leaders, judges, and sages.
Biblical wisdom is the art of godly living.

2. Yirah — יִרְאָה — “fear, reverence, awe”

Not dread — but deep respect that leads to obedience.

3. Binah — בִּינָה — “understanding, discernment”

Insight to distinguish between truth and deception.

4. Musar — מוּסָר — “discipline, correction, training”

Wisdom is formed through instruction, humility, and teachability.

🌿 Messianic Connection

1. Yeshua is the embodiment of God’s wisdom

1 Corinthians 1:24 calls Him “the wisdom of God.”

His teachings, parables, choices, and character express wisdom perfectly.

2. Yeshua grew in wisdom (Luke 2:40, 52)

Even Messiah embraced the path of learning and growth.

3. Yeshua teaches the wise foundation of life

Matthew 7:24–27 — obeying His words is building on rock.

4. Yeshua exposes false wisdom

Pride, self-reliance, anger, hypocrisy — all are forms of foolishness.

5. The Spirit gives disciples the wisdom of Messiah

The Spirit becomes our counselor, granting wisdom, insight, and understanding.

🌿 Moral & Spiritual Application

1. Wisdom begins with worship

Reverence for God sets the foundation for every wise decision.

2. Wisdom must be pursued intentionally

Proverbs describes seeking wisdom like searching for treasure.

3. Wise people are teachable people

Correction and discipline produce maturity.

4. Wisdom protects from sin and deception

It guards the path, clarifies choices, and reveals the snares of sin.

5. Wisdom is relational

Not just information — it is walking closely with God.

🕎 7-Day Devotional

🌿 Discussion Questions

1. How does biblical wisdom differ from worldly wisdom?
2. What does “fear of the LORD” mean to you personally?
3. What part of Proverbs 1–3 stood out most to you this week?
4. Where in your life do you need discernment and wise decision-making?
5. How does seeing Yeshua as God’s wisdom shape your discipleship?

🌿 Prayer Focus

Ask God to fill you with reverence and awe for Him.
Pray for the Spirit to give you discernment, insight, and wise judgment.
Invite Yeshua to shape your thoughts, desires, and choices.

🌿 Memory Verse

Proverbs 9:10

“The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom,
and the knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.”