Proverbs - (The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible) by Samuel Bierig (Paperback)

About the Book

Book Synopsis

Samuel Bierig walks readers through a Christ-centered study of Proverbs and gives practical direction and strength for the journey of faith.

Did you know that life is all about our direction? With each decision, we are heading either toward God or away from him. Our steps will ultimately either bring light and love or darkness and alienation into our lives. Proverbs provides us with detailed directions for this journey of faith, and even better, points us to Jesus, the one whose steps were always in the right direction.

Rather than moralistic advice, Proverbs: Walking in the Way of Christ, offers a fresh, gospel-focused perspective on the wisdom given in Proverbs and how to apply it to daily life. Readers will see how Christ has fulfilled the commands in Proverbs and now gives his power to his followers to walk in his footsteps.

Featuring eleven lessons from the book of Proverbs, this easy-to-use small group resource includes leader's notes, discussion questions, a short article, a practical application section that can be used for one-to-one discipleship, small group, or large group settings. It is part of The Gospel-Centered Life in the Bible series, examining how the gospel story is revealed through both the Old and New Testaments, published in partnership with Serge.

Review Quotes

"Decades ago, someone pointed out to me that Proverbs has thirty-one chapters, one for each day of the month. He challenged me to read a chapter of wisdom every day and thereby read through the book every month. As a result, I've read the book of Proverbs more than any other book of the Bible. And yet, no one in my acquaintance knows Proverbs better than Sam Bierig. Sam has spent countless hours studying Solomon's collection of wisdom. What I especially appreciate is his Christ-centered focus. So I eagerly recommend this study guide to you."
Donald S. Whitney, Professor of Biblical Spirituality, John H. Powell Professor of Pastoral Ministry, and Director of the Center for Biblical Spirituality, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; author of Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life, Praying the Bible, and Family Worship

"For years I've read a chapter of Proverbs each day of the month, a discipline that has shaped my thinking, my leadership, and my family. Sam Bierig's Proverbs: Walking in the Way of Christ gives that ancient rhythm its proper theological anchor. By recovering consecutive reading, Bierig restores what a topical approach strips away: wisdom as a unified, Christ-formed way of life."
Robert Bortins, CEO, Classical Conversations

"The book of Proverbs gives insight into the real-life issues Christians face every day. This book of ancient discipleship is like a diamond mine of wisdom for walking with the Lord, and Sam Bierig is the right guide into these proverbial treasures. His scholarship on the book of Proverbs will help you appraise and value the gold and silver from Solomon's storehouse. As a pastor, Sam helps you take God's truth to heart and apply it to your life as you aim to walk in the way of Christ."
A. Medders, General Editor and Fellow, The Spurgeon Library; visiting professor of Christian Studies, Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; director of theology and content, Send Network

"Sam Bierig has long poured over the words of wisdom in this ancient book of Scripture, and he proves a thoughtful, caring guide to the sages' wisdom contained herein. With characteristic love for Jesus and his church, Bierig has done a masterful job of explaining the wisdom of Proverbs and demonstrating how it points us directly to the ultimate wise Person, Jesus himself. Read and be blessed by Bierig's labor of love for the church!"
Russell L. Meek, Professor of Old Testament, William Tennent School of Theology

About the Author

Samuel Bierig, PhD, serves as Vice President of Undergraduate Studies, Dean of Spurgeon College, and Associate Professor of Biblical and Systematic Theology at Spurgeon College in Kansas City, MO. Sam has served as an elder at Liberty Baptist Church and currently serves in Interim roles throughout Kansas City. He is the author of several books, including Jonah: Thrown into the Heart of God, No Neutral Words, Fulfill Your Student Ministry, and Proverbs: Walking in the Way of Christ. He is happily married to Mallory, and they have four children.