Knowing Faith After the Fact: What Does Jesus Have To Do With Proverbs? with Samuel Bierig
Dec 9, 2025
Samuel Bierig, Vice President at Spurgeon College and author focused on biblical theology, discusses the intricate relationship between Jesus and Proverbs. He highlights that all Scripture points to Christ, urging readers to view Proverbs as a cohesive work rather than isolated lessons. Bierig warns against moralizing Proverbs outside its context and emphasizes the 'fear of the Lord' as essential for understanding its wisdom. He frames Proverbs not as strict law, but as practical guidance for believers growing in grace.
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Proverbs Points Toward Christ
- All Scripture points to Christ, and Proverbs is no exception.
- Proverbs frames wisdom as the way of walking with the fear of the Lord toward reconciliation.
Read Proverbs As A Journey
- Proverbs is a composed unit that uses path and journey metaphors to shape life.
- Reading proverbs individually risks moralizing instead of seeing their collective wisdom for the walk of faith.
Approach Proverbs With Repentant Trust
- Approach Proverbs from the posture of the younger son: repent, trust the Father's love, and pursue sanctification.
- Let Proverbs form daily choices, speech, and stewardship rather than just provide isolated rules.
