Devotionals Oct 8 – Nov 7, 2022: Proverbs: Covenantal, Christ-Centered Instruction

The book of Proverbs was written by King Solomon to his young adult son. Solomon’s purpose in writing Proverbs was “that the generation to come might know them [God’s wonderful works]…that they might set their hope in God, and not forget the works of God, but keep his commandments” (Ps. 78:6–7). Throughout the book, Solomon is fulfilling his covenantal duty as a father to teach his son wisdom and understanding (4:1–4). Since the covenant is central to the book, Proverbs is not merely a...