Proverbs 3:1-35
Proverbs: The Way of Wisdom
Wisdom in Relationships
(Proverbs 3:1-35)
The Appeal and Promises
The benefits of wisdom are a prolonged life and prosperity.
(3:1-4)
Wisdom in Relationship to the Lord
Fully trust the Lord and submit to his guidance;
the results are health and wholeness.
(3:5-12)
The Value of Wisdom
Wisdom is of supreme and of lasting value;
it leads to a blessed life.
(3:13-20)
The Benefits of Wisdom
Wisdom paves a path to a full and fulfilling life.
(3:21-26)
Wisdom in Relationship to Neighbors
Acts of kindness are the expression of wise living.
(3:27-30)
Wisdom in Relationship to the Wicked
Do not envy seemingly successful wicked people;
take the long range view of life and wait for God's blessing.
(3:31-35)
The Way of Wisdom:
Love the Lord with all your heart
and love your neighbor as yourself.
Next Steps
• Take an action step to deepen your relationship with the Lord.
• Take an action step to be more kind and generous with others.
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 25
• Tuesday - Proverbs 26
• Wednesday - Proverbs 27
• Thursday - Proverbs 28
• Friday - Proverbs 4:1-27
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 3:1-35.
• 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 is the truest measure of success in this life? How consistently does this drive us?
• The passage tells us to “trust the Lord with all your heart.” What evidence do we have this is a wise decision?
• How does God “direct our paths?” How have you experienced this?
• Which admonition in this chapter is most clearly directed at you?
• Which promise in this chapter is most clearly meaningful to you?
• How have you practiced vv.27-28?
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