Proverbs for the Public Square

"By the blessing of the upright a city is built up, but by the mouth of the wicked it is torn down." (Proverbs 11:11) Proverbs was written for people with neighbors. Before it says a word about marriage or money, it pictures Wisdom standing in the busiest part of town, calling out at the city gate, the place where deals were made, disputes were settled, and the poor came to be heard. Proverbs for the Public Square is a six-week Bible study on what that wisdom means for Christians in public life today: at work, in business, on boards and councils, in church business meetings, and online. It is built for small groups, Sunday school classes, mens groups, and church leadership teams. Every session includes: - Scripture printed in full (Berean Standard Bible) - A Mentor and Student conversation - Teaching, plus a Going Deeper look at a Bible story - Ten discussion questions and a case study - A take-home practice, a prayer, and five short daily readings For leaders: a Leaders Guide with 90- and 60-minute plans, ground rules for keeping the group nonpartisan, and Leader Notes for every session. Nonpartisan by design: no parties, no candidates, no voter guide. Christians who vote differently can do this study together.