Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
The Benefits of Wisdom
(Proverbs 2:1-22)

The Appeal and Conditions
The benefits of wisdom come when you prioritize seeking it
with constant pursuit and rigid discipline.
(2:1-4)

Benefit # 1: Knowledge of God and His Protection
Those who fully embrace wisdom know God and His protection.
(2:5-8)

Benefit # 2: Moral Discernment
Those who fully embrace wisdom have skills for living well.
(2:9-11)

Benefit # 3: Protection from Evil Men
Those who fully embrace wisdom are protected from perverse influences.
(2:12-15)

Benefit # 4: Protection from Evil Women
Those who fully embrace wisdom are protected from seductive influences.
(2:16-19)

Benefit # 5: Enablement for Righteous Living
Those who fully embrace wisdom will be blessed on the path of life.
(2:20-22)

The Way of Wisdom:
Passionately pursue wisdom,
and the knowledge and blessings of God will be yours.

Next Steps
• Have an honest discussion with someone about what you are passionately pursuing in life. Be ruthless in your analysis.
• Evaluate your heart and ask if you deeply desire the benefits wisdom provides.

This Week’s Growth Guide

God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.

• Monday - Proverbs 18
• Tuesday - Proverbs 19
• Wednesday - Proverbs 20
• Thursday - Proverbs 21
• Friday - Proverbs 3:1-35

Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.

Home Church Questions
• Read Proverbs 2:1-22.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message?
• What was your main takeaway from this week’s message?
• What kind of discipline is really needed to passionately pursue something you really desire? What do you pursue with passion?
• What does it mean to “know God” in the context of wise living?
• How has knowing God protected you? Have you ever stepped outside of God’s protection?
• How would you distinguish between “evil men” (Ken labeled them “perverse”) and “evil women” (Ken labeled them “seductive”)?
• Verse 9 repeats “right” and “just” and “fair” from 1:3. Why are these relational terms important for wise living?

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