Wk 4 // January 31 & February 1
WK 4 // REVERSE THE CURSE
January 31 & February 1, 2026
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
TAP HERE TO VIEW THE SERMON NOTES.
INTRODUCTION
As we talk tonight, we are not just discussing information but direction. Scripture teaches that wisdom is not automatic, inherited, or accidental. It must be pursued, and it shapes the course of our lives and the generations that follow.
UNDERSTANDING
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PROVERBS 4:7–9
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PROVERBS 9:10
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PROVERBS 3:5–6
Trusting God with direction is often where wisdom moves from theory to practice. As followers of Jesus, we are pursuing a life where we don't just hear God's word and ponder it, but instead, a life that shows we are trusting God by doing what His Word says.
APPLICATION
Wisdom is not just about avoiding mistakes. It is about building a life that stands when pressure comes. We know that this life will provide us plenty of pressure and stress... and God knows this too! This is why He offers us and even calls us to a life guided by His wisdom and direction.
PRAYER
Ask God to help you value wisdom above comfort or convenience. Pray for clarity in areas where you feel uncertain or out of balance. Invite the Holy Spirit to guide your decisions and establish a strong foundation.
January 31 & February 1, 2026
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
TAP HERE TO VIEW THE SERMON NOTES.
- What was one takeaway from this week's sermon for you?
- Were there any stories, ideas, or points that stuck out?
- Was there anything that challenged you?
INTRODUCTION
- When you have a big decision to make, what do you usually rely on first instinct, advice, or prayer?
- What is one area of life where you wish you had made a wiser decision earlier?
- Who is someone you would describe as wise and what makes them stand out?
As we talk tonight, we are not just discussing information but direction. Scripture teaches that wisdom is not automatic, inherited, or accidental. It must be pursued, and it shapes the course of our lives and the generations that follow.
UNDERSTANDING
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PROVERBS 4:7–9
- Why do you think Scripture places such a high value on wisdom?
- What stands out to you about the cost associated with gaining wisdom?
- How does this challenge the way we usually prioritize our time and energy?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PROVERBS 9:10
- What does it mean to fear the Lord in a healthy and life giving way?
- How does humility play a role in becoming wise?
- Why do you think wisdom begins with recognizing that God is in charge and we are not?
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ PROVERBS 3:5–6
- What does it look like to trust God instead of leaning on your own understanding?
- Where do you find it hardest to surrender control?
- How does acknowledging God in all your ways change the direction of your life?
Trusting God with direction is often where wisdom moves from theory to practice. As followers of Jesus, we are pursuing a life where we don't just hear God's word and ponder it, but instead, a life that shows we are trusting God by doing what His Word says.
APPLICATION
- Which area of your life currently needs more intentional wisdom?
- What habits or voices most influence your decisions right now?
- What would it look like to seek God’s wisdom before making your next major choice?
- Where might imbalance be creating stress or unrest in your life?
- Who could you invite to speak wisdom and accountability into your decisions?
Wisdom is not just about avoiding mistakes. It is about building a life that stands when pressure comes. We know that this life will provide us plenty of pressure and stress... and God knows this too! This is why He offers us and even calls us to a life guided by His wisdom and direction.
PRAYER
Ask God to help you value wisdom above comfort or convenience. Pray for clarity in areas where you feel uncertain or out of balance. Invite the Holy Spirit to guide your decisions and establish a strong foundation.