Opening Prayer
Invite God to lead your time together and to help you grow in wisdom.

‍Big Ideas:
‍Wisdom begins with reverence for God.
The choices we make shape the direction and quality of our lives.
Real wisdom doesn’t come from us—it comes from God.
We need God’s guidance to live wisely.

Scripture & Discussion:
Romans 1:21–22
Question: What do these verses reveal about people who reject God’s wisdom? How does that lead to foolish living?

Proverbs 1:7
Question: What does it mean to “fear the Lord” in a healthy way? How is that different from being scared of God?
Reflection: Share a time you acted foolishly. What did you learn?
“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
Question: How can we stay teachable and open to correction?

Proverbs 3:5–7
Question: What’s the first step to making wise decisions?
Why is trusting God instead of yourself sometimes hard?
Look up the Hebrew meaning of “acknowledge” (it implies deep, personal knowing). How does that help you better understand how to involve God in your decisions?
What does God promise to do when we trust and acknowledge Him?
Question: What does “fear the Lord” mean to you personally?
What happens when we live with that kind of reverence for God? Have you seen that in your own life?

Sermon Reflections:
Pastor Brent said, “Your life today is shaped by your past choices.”
Question: Can you think of good or bad examples of how this has played out in your life?

Point: Our culture encourages self-reliance.
Question: What makes it hard to seek God's wisdom first?

Pastor Brent also said, “If you have to get hit by every car to learn not to walk into the street, life will be brutal.”
Question: What does this teach us about the importance of learning from wisdom instead of painful experience?
Question: How can we become more open to learning, even when correction is hard?

Practical Next Steps:
Daily Wisdom: Read one chapter of Proverbs each day this month. Write down anything that stands out or applies to your life.
‍Decision Check - Pray & Pause: Before any big decision this week, pause, pray, and ask: “Am I trusting God or just going with my own thinking?” Journal what changes you notice
‍Memory Verse: Memorize Proverbs 3:5–6 to remind yourself to trust God daily.
‍Quiet Time: Spend quiet time in prayer, focusing on God’s greatness. How does this shape how you view your current struggles?
‍Wise Relationships: Identify one relationship where you need God’s wisdom. Pray and ask a godly person for advice.
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Closing Prayer:
Thank God for being the source of all wisdom. Ask Him to help you apply what you learned this week.