We want to live wisely, but that can seem impossible at times. Discover what the Bible means when it says that wisdom begins with “the fear of the Lord.”

Receive 

What does it look like for you to grow in wisdom? Scripture invites you to begin by fearing the Lord—by learning to revere Him for who He truly is and letting that reverence shape your daily choices.  

Reflect 

• Read the verses connected with this episode below. As you reflect on the Scripture, what stands out to you? 
•  Isaiah 10:13 
•  Psalm 107:27 
•  Exodus 28:3 
•  Deuteronomy 34:9 
•  1 Kings 5 
•  Psalm 37:30 
•  Deuteronomy 4:6-7 
•  Proverbs 1:1, 7-8  
• Proverbs 21:23 
• Proverbs 3:18 
• Proverbs 16:7 
• Proverbs 15:32-33 
• Proverbs 10:1, 27 
• Proverbs 25:1 
• Proverbs 9:10 
•  Proverbs 14:27 
•  Proverbs 19:23 
•  Proverbs 22:4 
• Proverbs 2:1-5 
• When you hear Proverbs 1:7 say that “the fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge,” what stands out to you personally? How does that shape the way you think about wisdom and learning? 
• As you reflect on Scripture, what kinds of good fruit or growth does the Bible connect with fearing the Lord? Where have you seen any of these take shape in your own life? 
• How does it encourage or comfort you to remember that the benefits of fearing the Lord are meant to guide how we live, rather than serve as promises to hang on to? 

Respond 

(Use this prayer to start a conversation with God) 

Jesus, help me to truly revere You—not out of fear that pushes me away, but out of awe that draws me closer. Grow me in wisdom as I learn to trust who You are and submit my heart to You. Show me, day by day, what it looks like to honor You in my thoughts, my choices, and my relationships. Help me recognize how walking in reverence shapes the way I respond to others. May Your wisdom guide me so I can live with a heart that reflects You. 

Discover more about the topics in this episode with these recommended resources

Mentioned in this episode: 

• Our Daily Bread Publishing 

Listen: 

• Proverbial Wisdom  
• A Life of Wisdom and the Proverbs 31 Woman  

Read: 

• Reverent Fear  
• Understanding the Bible: The Wisdom Books  

Watch: 

• Mount Arbel - Sermon on the Mount and the Great Commission