Course Overview

 As we live our lives in this complex world, we all need wisdom and guidance. Where can we turn? In the Bible, we can turn to the book of Proverbs. In it we find principles for living that will help us as we try to live out our Christian life. This study, while useful to any Christian, is specifically designed for men and women in prison or on parole. In each of the chapters there are real life illustrations of the principles taught in Proverbs. Read this study and find wisdom for life.

You will cover

  • • Old Testament Wisdom Literature

  • • Christian Living

  • • Wisdom

  • • Friendship

  • • Family Life

  • • Tongue

Curriculum

  • 1

    Fearing God Helps in Personal Relationships

    • Text – Chapter 1

    • Exam – Chapter 1

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 1
  • 2

    Trusting God Brings Guidance

    • Text – Chapter 2

    • Exam – Chapter 2

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 2
  • 3

    Godly Friends Bring Happiness

    • Text – Chapter 3

    • Exam – Chapter 3

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 3
  • 4

    A Righteous Work Ethic Brings Satisfaction

    • Text – Chapter 4

    • Exam – Chapter 4

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 4
  • 5

    Sexual Purity Brings Stability of Life

    • Text – Chapter 5

    • Exam – Chapter 5

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 5
  • 6

    A Good Marriage Brings God’s Favor

    • Text – Chapter 6

    • Exam – Chapter 6

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 6

    • Write It Out! 1
  • 7

    Love of Righteousness Brings Hatred of Sin

    • Text – Chapter 7

    • Exam – Chapter 7

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 7
  • 8

    Avoiding an Angry Man Brings Safety

    • Text – Chapter 8

    • Exam – Chapter 8

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 8
  • 9

    Pleasant Words Bring Sweetness to the Soul

    • Text – Chapter 9

    • Exam – Chapter 9

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 9
  • 10

    Humbling Yourself Brings Honor

    • Text – Chapter 10

    • Exam – Chapter 10

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 10
  • 11

    Truthfulness Brings God’s Delight

    • Text – Chapter 11

    • Exam – Chapter 11

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 11
  • 12

    Self-Control Brings Victory

    • Text – Chapter 12

    • Exam – Chapter 12

    • What Do You Say? – Chapter 12

    • Write It Out! 2
  • 13

    Prayer Requests

    • Anything we can pray about?

About Your Instructor

Emmaus Worldwide's Correspondence School

Emmaus Worldwide's correspondence school exists to glorify God by providing biblically-sound resources and structured study materials for the purpose of teaching people from every nation to know Jesus Christ as Savior and to live in a way that is consistent with God’s Word.