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The book of Proverbs is what the title implies—a collection or anthology of individual proverbs. Proverbs is an example of “Wisdom Literature” in the OT, the other books being Job, Ecclesiastes, and the Song of Solomon, together with the wisdom psalms. A key term in Proverbs is of course “wisdom.” Much of what is written in Proverbs is observations about life, how we should live our life, what we need to avoid, and what does it all mean?
Warren Baldwin’s book Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbs is a wonderful book outlining much of the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs. Baldwin breaks down Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbs into eight sections: Husband and wife; Mom, Dad and The Kids; Accepting God’s Will; Discipline; Responsibility; Wisdom in Relationships; Spiritual Living; and Community. Each chapter has 10-15 readings on the topic. This will make a great devotional book by reading one or two proverbs a day (which is what I did!), or it would make a great book for a small study group. Baldwin is a rich story teller, each illustration offers examples of living life according to the wisdom found in the book of Proverbs.
If the book of Proverbs is a book that seems a bit overwhelming to read, I encourage you to pick up Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbs by Warren Baldwin. The verses along with rich stories will bless you.
Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems from Proverbs
About:
Warren Baldwin lives in Ulysses, Kansas with his wife Cheryl. They have three children: Wes, Jenny, and Kristin. Mr. Baldwin attended Freed-Hardeman University, Harding Graduate School, and Abilene Christian University. He and Cheryl have ministered with churches in Florida, Wyoming, and Kansas. The Baldwins enjoy sports, Bible camps, and traveling.
FTC Disclosure: Special thanks to Warren Baldwin for sending me a review copy of Roaring Lions, Cracking Rocks, and Other Gems.
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Thank you, Lori, for this very nice review!
I do indeed have a hard time understanding Proverbs (except maybe Proverbs 31 since I have read it so many times). This might be a perfect book to add to my collection of devotionals. Thank you for sharing.