· John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
· Main Idea: Wisdom is the ability to choose the path of peace.
· Proverbs 3:13 “Blessed are those who find wisdom, those who gain understanding”
· There is a gap between the way we value wisdom and the way the Bible values wisdom.
· 1) Where do you seek understanding? (vs. 13)
· 14 for she is more profitable than silver
and yields better returns than gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies;
nothing you desire can compare with her.
16 Long life is in her right hand;
in her left hand are riches and honor. Proverbs 3:14-16
· 2) What do you value the most? (vs. 14-16)
· Time spent gaining wisdom is never lost!
· 17 Her ways are pleasant ways,
and all her paths are peace. Proverbs 3:17
· 3) What path are you choosing? (vs. 17)
· She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her;
those who hold her fast will be blessed. Proverbs 3:18
· 4) Are the rhythms of your life consistent with God’s Wisdom? (vs. 18)
· LIFE Groups can help you develop the rhythms that look like God’s wisdom.
LIFE GROUP DISCUSSION GUIDE
Starter: What is the best and worst advice anyone has given you?
Dig Deeper:
Read Proverbs 3:13
1. How does this verse mold your understanding of blessing?
Read Proverbs 3:14-16
2. What is your version of gold, silver and rubies?
3. How does that connect to the picture of value painted in these verses?
Read Proverbs 3:17
4. Share a time when you chose the wrong path in life. What happened? How did it impact you? What is one important decision or aspect of life where you are seeking the path of peace currently?
Read Proverbs 3:18
5. How have others invested in your spiritual journey? Share about a most impactful person or season that shaped you to be more like Jesus.
6. Who is one person that you can help guide towards God’s wisdom?
Closing Questions
7. Which of the 4 questions from the sermon was most impactful to you? Why?
8. What is your next step toward Jesus this week?
