First Lesson: Proverbs 2:1-8

Theme: God as the source of wisdom and knowledge

Exegetical Note
The fatherly advice in this proverb is to seek out knowledge relentlessly, not as a secular pursuit, but as a religious quest, since all wisdom has its source in God. Also notable here is the connection between wisdom and morality: wisdom is for the upright, those who have integrity and who guard justice.

Call to Worship
Leader: Wisdom and knowledge are wonderful things, and Scripture counsels us to pursue them.
People: GOD HAS GIVEN US MARVELOUS INTELLECTS AND A RELENTLESS CURIOSITY, AND WE MUST USE THEM.
Leader: Scripture reminds us that to pursue wisdom and knowledge is actually a religious quest, for their source is in God.
People: LET US THEREFORE TURN OUR MINDS AS WELL AS OUR HEARTS AND S…