Episode 12: Proverbs 31 Woman - Women of the Bible Series

Car Chat Podcast with Amy & Jamy

On this episode of the Car Chat Podcast, we are pulling up a seat at the table for the Proverbs 31 woman.

Um. So. What do you know about the Proverbs 31 Woman? She may have been the theme of a women's event, a book from your mentor, or a cross-stitched name on a throw pillow at your aunt's house.

But who is she?

It's easy to get overwhelmed with the list of amazing things that she does. But every action comes from a belief, a character trait, a virtue that drives her behavior. Her external actions are only the results of an internal life of dependence on and followship of Jesus. She is the picture of what wisdom looks like lived out. She is a poem and not a real person. She is the potential of WHO YOU can become.

We will see that the Proverbs 31 woman has many virtues, but we will highlight 4 in this episode:

1. dignity

2. patience

3. courage/strength

4. devotion

Our hope is that you will walk away encouraged and excited about who you can be as you hold to the truth, see life from God's perspective, and live accordingly. We can live wise lives as we attach ourselves to Jesus.

Much love,
Amy and Jamy
SHOW NOTES:

• Click HERE: The Hebrew song Eshet Chayil [Woman of Valor: Proverbs 31] with translation.“There is a widespread custom of singing Eshet Chayil [woman of valor: Prov 31] on Friday nights at home before kiddush, as a song of praise to the woman of the house.” - The Jewish Chronicle
  
  
• Click HERE: Bible Gateway ( in New English Translation) with amazing footnotes with the poem acrostic in Hebrew!

DISCUSSION QUESTIONS: Episode 12 ~ Proverbs 31 Woman

*See episode description in the show notes. Review Proverbs 31:10-31 for her story.

1. What did you learn for the first time about the Proverbs 31 Woman? What surprised you about this lesson?
2. How did the discussion on properly interpreting proverbs change your view of the Proverbs 31 Woman?
3. Amy described wisdom as “the ability to discern what is true, what is right, and what is lasting; seeing life from God’s perspective and acting accordingly.” What does this look like in real life?
4. How do you see the Proverbs 31 Woman as an example of wisdom? Brainstorm specific ways that you can be a wise woman in your specific lives right now.
5. Review the specific actions of the Virtuous Woman and discuss what they represent. Share one that comes most easily to you and one that you struggle with most.
6. Review the four descriptions of the Proverbs 31 Woman from the podcast and discuss which one resonates the most with you.
   • Has dignity
   • Is patient
   • Is courageous and strong
   • Is devoted
7. “She is us. Who God is to her, He is to me.” This is the primary question we seek to answer with each character study podcast. It hits a bit different with the Proverbs 31 Woman. Who is God in this passage? What does that mean to you in your life today?