Proverbs

Proverbs 1 - The Preamble to Proverbs - November 18, 2018

Which life sounds like more fun, the life of the wise or the life of the fool?

 

Have you ever felt like a fool?  When?  What happened?

 

Have you ever heard conventional wisdom and thought it had to be wrong?  Do you still think so?

 

How well are you at receiving instruction?  How well do you do with taking orders?

 

Young People:  What have you done to make your parents proud?  What could you do to make your parents proud?  Do you value pleasing your parents?

 

Adults:  Is there anything you know you’re too stubborn to ever admit you’re wrong about?  Why? 

 

Have you ever tried to take a major decision out to its logical end?  What was the result?

1 Kings 3 - Get Smart! - November 11, 2018

Have you ever gotten a job or some responsibility that you felt utterly unprepared for?  Where did you turn for advice?

 

For your job or other responsibilities, where do you often go to get guidance?  Anywhere?

 

Have you ever read the wisdom books of the Bible?  Do you have a favorite proverb or verse from any of these books?  Does anything about them confuse you?

 

Who is the wisest person you know?  Do you try to spend time with that person in order for them to “rub off” on you?

 

Have you ever asked God to give you wisdom?  Do you feel like he answered your prayer? 

 

What kind of wisdom do you need in your life right now?