Wk 1 // July 13 & 14
Wk 1 // HOW TO HAVE THE BEST FAMILY WEEKEND
July 13 & 14, 2024
Small Group Study
SERMON RECAP
Spend a few minutes recapping this week's sermon together.
Tap here to view the sermon notes.
INTRODUCTION
Going after all that God has for us in this life doesn’t just mean that we seek to avoid evil. That’s only half of the equation. We are destroyed by both sin AND folly. This means that something may not be sinful… but it’s still stupid. Something may seem very logical and intelligent… but it’s evil. God’s best means that we learn to embrace both righteousness and wisdom.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Proverbs 22:1-8
Proverbs is an incredible book of truisms from God to guide us toward a life led by the wisdom that He provides. It’s like a point-by-point road map of how to have an effective life, family, moral compass, etc., etc.. Any of these one-liners could be almost endlessly elaborated on as we apply them to our lives.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Proverbs 22:9-16
Truth is challenging. It’s like a mirror and many times we don’t like what we’re looking at. When this happens, don’t avoid looking in the mirror. Instead, God’s best life for you means that you change what’s looking back at you. Applying God’s wisdom to your life in all scenarios while simultaneously pursuing His righteousness daily… well, that’s a life worth living!
APPLICATION
PRAYER
Pray that God would open the floodgates of wisdom on you and challenge you to go after His best life for you.
July 13 & 14, 2024
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
- What is the wisest thing you’ve ever heard or read that wasn’t religious or spiritual in nature?
- Who is the wisest person you know and what do you say they are so wise?
Going after all that God has for us in this life doesn’t just mean that we seek to avoid evil. That’s only half of the equation. We are destroyed by both sin AND folly. This means that something may not be sinful… but it’s still stupid. Something may seem very logical and intelligent… but it’s evil. God’s best means that we learn to embrace both righteousness and wisdom.
STUDY [tap on scripture to read]
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Proverbs 22:1-8
- Are these statements promises from God for every person in every situation for all time? Why or why not?
- How have you seen verse 6 lived out effectively?
Proverbs is an incredible book of truisms from God to guide us toward a life led by the wisdom that He provides. It’s like a point-by-point road map of how to have an effective life, family, moral compass, etc., etc.. Any of these one-liners could be almost endlessly elaborated on as we apply them to our lives.
HAVE A VOLUNTEER READ Proverbs 22:9-16
- Which of these statements has been applied to your life and made the biggest impact?
- Which of these statements do you find most challenging as you seek to go after God’s best life for you?
Truth is challenging. It’s like a mirror and many times we don’t like what we’re looking at. When this happens, don’t avoid looking in the mirror. Instead, God’s best life for you means that you change what’s looking back at you. Applying God’s wisdom to your life in all scenarios while simultaneously pursuing His righteousness daily… well, that’s a life worth living!
APPLICATION
- What is one dumb (or ineffective) thing you’re going to work to avoid doing this week?
- What is one specific wise thing you’re going to add to your life this week?
PRAYER
Pray that God would open the floodgates of wisdom on you and challenge you to go after His best life for you.
