Today’s the day we start our Proverbs 31 Woman Bible Study! *cues confetti*
I have the honor of meeting with you each and every day for next few weeks. (Can you tell I’m super excited!)
Today’s video lesson is my introduction to the Proverbs 31 Woman Bible Study. I want to be sure you are prepared, have all of your materials, and you’re ready to rock and roll for this very special bible study series!
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Let me ask you this. . .
Do you ever get a tad overwhelmed when you read about the Proverbs 31 Woman? Like you don’t match up to all of who she is and what she does?
Tune in to today’s video lesson, as I demystify this Virtuous Woman! She’s not as mysterious as you may think. . .
Bible Study Notes
- The Proverbs 31 Woman isn’t just about her deeds, but her character!
- Good, Godly character starts within your heart. So guard it and allow the Holy Spirit to mold it.
- The entire chapter is actually a teaching written from a mother to her son.
- We need to be sure we are teaching our sons about the character of a Godly wife. Let’s not leave it up to chance! Legacy and eternity are on the line!
- I’m also sharing a few of my favorite Bible Study Resources!
- My favorite bible.
- Highlighters & Pens especially for Bible Studies (you’ll love these!)
- Strong’s Concordance (never study your bible without this!)
- Halley’s Bible Handbook
- You can take a look at the whole list here!
- Here is a video explaining how I use some of these resources and why they are my favorites!
Now Keep Reading!
Proverbs 31 Woman Bible Study – Day 1
(Introduction)
I have found that many women get so overwhelmed with reading about this woman. They often question whether or not they can live up to these standards. (I know that’s how I used to feel.)
It can seem like an impossible standard to reach because she seems so perfect! After all the Proverbs 31 Woman raises the bar of what we should aspire to be like.
I want to share this with you, though. . .
. . .it’s not about her deeds that makes he the epitome of womanhood, but it’s her character!
The real question we should be asking ourselves is not how can I be like her, but how can I have the character of the Proverbs 31 Woman?
(That shifts things a bit doesn’t it?)
You see, character leads to deeds.
Good, Godly character will always lead to good, Godly deeds. And well, not so Godly character will eventually lead to not so Godly deeds.
Related: Everything You Never Knew About The Proverbs 31 Woman
Godly Character Starts In Our Hearts
So then where does good, Godly character begin? It starts in our hearts.
Proverbs 4:23 reminds us to guard (or keep) our hearts with all vigliance for out of it springs forth life.
That’s POWERFUL, ladies!!
That word “heart” is the hebrew word “leb.”
Here’s what it means:
- seat of emotions and passions
- seat of appetites
- conscience
- moral character
If you were to replace “heart” for one of these meanings, in the above scripture, I think you’ll see how important it is for us to take our guarding our hearts seriously. Our hearts encompass our emotions, passions, conscience, and CHARACTER. God wants us to guard our heart because He knows that’s where life happens.
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A Mother Teaching Her Son
Another really interesting thing about the entire chapter of Proverbs 31 is at the very beginning, we are told this proverb is a teaching, which King Lemuel’s mother taught him.
How interesting is it that his mother would teach her son about the traits of a Godly woman and what to look for in a wife?!
Have you sat down and talked to your sons about the character traits of a Godly wife?
I wonder how many good, Godly Christian families have taught their sons what to look for in a wife so they can carry on their family’s teachings, faith, and legacy to a new generation of Believers?
We certainly have our work cut out for us, as mothers. But we can know this…if King Lemuel’s mother had the foresight to teach her son, then we have all the blueprint we need to teach our sons, too!
One final thing, as you are on this journey of studying the Proverbs 31 Woman. . .
. . . be open to how the Holy Spirit will move and speak to you about her character traits and how you can be molded by the hands of The Potter, after her.
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I hope you learned a lot in this introductory video lesson! There’s so much more for us to learn and discover in The Proverbs 31 Woman Bible Study together!
Be sure to check out the next lesson in The Proverbs 31 Woman Bible Study Series! We’re going to understand what “virtuous” really means. I think you might be pleasantly surprised at what we discover!
In the meantime. . .
. . .if you are intrigued about studying more about the Proverbs 31 Woman, I’d like to invite you to join my Proverbs 31 Woman Bible Study!
I take a counter-culture, deep-dive approach into the characteristics about this woman and how we can apply them to our lives. It’s not a beat-you-over-the-head-with-an-impossible-standard type of bible study, either.
It’s about liberating you, to know the truth of God’s Word, so you can live in the fullness of your calling and purpose.
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Let’s Chat!
I realized how many times I read the scripture without having a clear understanding of what I am reading. I am very grateful for this study so I can deepen my knowledge in God’s word. There are areas in my life where God wants to work in order bo become more like the Proverbs 31 woman.
I am so glad you’re learning from this study! So glad you’re here with us! 🙂
I think day 1 was good, I find it funny whenever i read this area I always really skip the beginning verses and just start reading about the “proverbs 31 woman”, so I never really paid attention that it was from a mother to a son. I have a 3yo so he is still a little young, but I want to certainly put this into practice and teach him but also be an example for him! I feel like I have been working on a lot of areas in my life right now concerning my relationship with God and I am looking forward to increasing my knowledge through this study and my maturity levels in all the character traits. Thank you! – Ashley
You are on the right track Ashley! I just love that this scripture is just as much for men, as it is for women. Keep raising up your son in a Godly way!
I liked the first lesson. I really need to work on my character and find my true self.
Like most of the comments I have read and heard this scripture but I don’t think it connected until now. My son’s are grown now but I have 5 grandsons! And a plethora of nephews.
This is so powerful that I believe we should be teaching this to our daughters as well.
I believe this Proverbs 31 woman gives, is kind & does things out of the goodness of her heart & with good intentions for her husband, family & to others. An honorable woman. I do admire her. My sons are 25 & 30, and I believe it’s never too late to give guidance & keep in prayer for their future wife(s). As for my thoughts I am thankful for this scripture & am inspired by it. I Love how it is a mother speaking to her son. What a wonderful bible study! Thank you!
I really enjoyed this first lesson. I’ve heard a lot of people speak about the Proverbs woman but up until this moment I never knew that it was a mother speaking to her son ,. Great revelation. Thanks
It changes the perspective doesn’t it, Moneka?!
Never realized that we need to be looking at the character of the woman. I always looked at the deeds and thought “how can I ever live up to thst?” But now I have a new perspective. I have talked to my son about looking to be equally yoked to the woman he was going to spend the rest of his life with, but have never really broken down to him what characteristics to look for.
Just took the pressure off of performance, instead of grooming your character, huh?
This is why I LOVE digging deep into the Word of God!
So glad you’re here!
She is a inspiration to me how she grows in strength and wisdom teaching her son about godly women. It’s a honor to praise our Heavenly Father 4 the love he gives us. I love this lesson so far great testimony
Great reflection, Talisha!
So glad you’re here!
Omg! I just reread the Proverbs 31. I find myself described in almost each verse. It makes me really question the relationship I’m in now, and even though its on it’s last leg, I know I’m doing the right thing by letting go, because reading the scripture made it more evident that he does not know what he has, and that’s why he doesn’t really value it as much as he should due to his own insecurities and lack of trust. I will not lower my standards or who I am (A PROVERBS 31 WOMAN) for anyone.
What an eye opener, I never thought to sit down with my some and talk to him about the traits of a Godly woman and what to look for, I always thought that just by me being a good role model as woman, mother that that was enough teaching in itself.
I know I have a lot to work on and I know I don’t measure up but I know God has me on the right track because it’s his desire and my will that will help me on this journey to discover the true essence of who I really am in Christ. I understand now it’s not all about doing a good deed but your character will lead you to do good deeds.
I don’t measure up, my character is flawed, I just recently took a step back to check myself and found that my struggle is with myself and trusting Gods love until. I get my Character in line with the word of God. My life will continue to look like me walking in the same circle. This Bible study came at the right time. I’m excited about change, my Character, and falling in love with God all over again. Thank you for the support, God Bless you for what your doing.
Hello, My name is Keera and Today is day one. My major takeaway was the importance of Guarding your heart. I looked up this verse in several versions. The scripture had many key words like Guard, Heart, Vigilance, Diligence, and Keep. Another thing that stood out was that we are responsible for our character and teaching it to the next generation. I’m currently single with no kids or a significant love one. This devotional made me revisit the qualities that I want in a mate. As far as how I measure up as a Proverbs 31 woman… I feel that I’m not completely there but I’m striving to be All that God wants me to Be.
I signed up and the kids had me busy and I couldn’t sit down and study like I wanted to! As a homeschool mama it’s hard sometimes to find a moment! I am going through now because late is better then never right? Thank you for providing this study! I am so excited to sit down and do it! The Proverbs 31 woman has always seemed inspiring to me but I’m also a bit intimidated. I cannot wait to see how you teach us to be more like her.
It’s all good! It’s a self-study and will be here when you’re ready to dig in!
Anyone who reads Proverbs 31 can tell that this woman is filled with kindness, love, compassion. She is giving and honest and respectful of things and people. She shows great strength and character. It appears as those around her also hold a great amount of respect for her as well. I think that striving to build strong character is a great goal to achieve, but I also think we should not directly compare ourselves to this woman in so much that we discourage ourselves. We need to dive into God’s word and allow Him to speak to us and fill our hearts with Godly things and I believe we can achieve great character. It isn’t about what we can do, but what HE can do through us.
I have spoken to my child vaguely about the type of man she should look for in a spouse, but I have failed to really dive into deeper discussion. I want her to know the kind of man to look and pray for. I admire this woman for taking the time to sit with her son and discuss such an important topic with him.
I am going to apply this to my life by taking more time to discuss this with my daughter. It is my prayer that through this Bible study, I will allow the Lord to do a great work inside me, so I can develop more and become more like the Proverbs 31 woman.
As many time as I have read the Proverbs 31 I have never seen it this away “being a Proverbs 31 Woman isn’t about your deeds, but your character”. My feelings about how I measure up to the character traits of this Godly woman is I feel that I am slacking in so many areas. Wow so many times you say you want to be like this person or that person, but you never hear anything one say I want her traits. Wow mind is on overload but its a good thang.
This was a great reminder to me to slow down. I’m thankful for this study as I had started spending less and less time with God. When life keeps us busy it can keep us focused on our deeds vs our character. Staying too busy, taking on one too many tasks, can leave us burning the candle at both ends and our character being not always our best. I read this this morning and it goes right along with this. God is working. And Hebis always on time.
“Lord, take me where you want me to go, Let me meet who you want me to meet, tell me what you want me to say, and keep me out of your way.”
Hi there. I am a few days late and finally had the chance to start on day 1. I definitely need to work on myself and am definitely lacking in some traits. I really enjoyed the video too. I am looking forward to learning more.
By the way Angelica I am a mother of 5 daughters.
As I was recording Proverbs 31:10 in the workbook, the first thought that came to my mind was that NONE of the qualities [(spiritual, capable, intelligent, noble and virtuous – Amplified translation)] describing this woman are predicated on her outward appearance!! These qualities are all INTERNAL and considered to be PRICELESS!!
My second thought was that I need to focus on the “internals” within God’s own temple – ME!! My prayer is that He will open my eyes to see what is going on with my heart, mind & soul and transform these aspects of who I am as His temple via the power of the Holy Spirit.
YES!! Such good insights!!
I just started today and I’m really excited. I have always had a desire about getting closer to God and reading/understanding the word more. After reading Proberbs 31 I realize that being a virtuous woman comes from within more than what you have on the outside. I do have some characteristics but I can definitely use some work.
So glad you’re here!
I am so excited to be getting started. I too enjoyed your statement ” A Proverbs 31 Women is less about your deeds and more about your character. I hope to have my character measure up with the Proverbs 31 Woman some day.
And you will!
As a a Pastor my thought life is already filled with insecurities and “measuring upl especially with my male counterparts. Not to be like them but simply to impact those around me . This study re-directs my thoughts and heart to a more authentic form of worship work on me not to measure up but to level up in my Godly Character such a great nudge and reminder it’s not about what you do but how you do it 🙂
#godlycharacterp31#
YES!’ Godly character for the win!! So glad you’re here!
I am liking the sound of this new shift in my life. I love the introduction and it has given me confirmation that signing up for this bible study was the right move. I continuously let down the guard with my heart and it has always been misused. I can not wait to indulge in this study.
So glad you’re here!