Two Banquets (Proverbs 9:1-18)
Session Notes:
9:1-6: Wisdom’s Delectable Feast
9:7-12: Advanced Instructions for Wisdom’s Guests
9:13-18: Folly’s Scrappy Leftovers
Discussion Questions:
1 Why do you think the father paints the picture of two banquets here? How does this help us make sense of what is being offered to us?
2 How would you put the message of Proverbs 9:1-18 in your own words?
3 What kind of benefits does Lady Wisdom offer her guests? What kind of benefits does Lady Folly offer her guests?
4 Below are the individual messages of each of the ten lessons in Proverbs. Which ones resonated with you the most? Why?
‣ Lesson 1 - The Allure of Profit (Proverbs 1:8-19)
‣ Lesson 2 - Keep to the Good Path (Proverbs 2:1-22)
‣ Lesson 3 - Shaping Attitudes (Proverbs 3:1-12)
‣ Lesson 4 - Grace and Kindness (Proverbs 3:21-35)
‣ Lesson 5 - Wisdom Is Worth It (Proverbs 4:1-9)
‣ Lesson 6 - The Two Paths (Proverbs 4:10-19)
‣ Lesson 7 - Walking Straight (Proverbs 4:20-27)
‣ Lesson 8 - Choosing Your Delights (Proverbs 5:1-23)
‣ Lesson 9 - Choose Companions Carefully (Proverbs 6:20-35)
‣ Lesson 10 - Steer Clear of Seduction (Proverbs 7:1-27)