Break the ice
Let’s make some decisions together. Let’s play a quick game of “Would You Rather?
Would you rather have the ability to see 10 minutes into the future or 150 years into the future?
Would you rather be forced to sing along or dance to every single song you hear?
Would you rather be in jail for five years or be in a coma for a decade?
Would you rather be 11 feet tall or 2 feet tall?
Would you rather be forced to live the same day over and over again for a full year, or take 3 years off the end of your life?
Small group questions
- When is a time you had to make a hard decision? What happened?
- Read Proverbs 2:1-8. What happens when we read and study the Bible?
The Benefits of Wisdom
1My child,[1] listen to what I say,
and treasure my commands.
2Tune your ears to wisdom,
and concentrate on understanding.
3Cry out for insight,
and ask for understanding.
4Search for them as you would for silver;
seek them like hidden treasures.
5Then you will understand what it means to fear the Lord,
and you will gain knowledge of God.
6For the Lord grants wisdom!
From his mouth come knowledge and understanding.
7He grants a treasure of common sense to the honest.
He is a shield to those who walk with integrity.
8He guards the paths of the just
and protects those who are faithful to him.
Translation notes (1)
- 2:1 Hebrew My son.
- What are some of the hard decisions the friends in your life are having to make right now?
- Read John 16:13. How does the Holy Spirit give us wisdom?
13When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you into all truth. He will not speak on his own but will tell you what he has heard. He will tell you about the future.
- What are things in your life that might be distracting you from listening to the Holy Spirit guiding you?
- How can we cut down on some of those distractions?
- Read Proverbs 12:15. Why do you think godly leaders are able to help us when we make decisions?
15Fools think their own way is right,
but the wise listen to others.
8. Who are leaders in your life now who can help give wisdom?
Moving forward
We have talked a lot about decision-making and how to make wise decisions, now let’s put it into practice. What is a decision you are needing to make right now and you need God’s help? Share it with your group. Make a plan this week to look to God for help as you make this decision. Commit as a group to spend time every day reading your Bible, get away from all of the things distracting from listening to the Holy Spirit guiding you, and seek advice from a godly leader in your life. Be sure to talk about how God helped you with the decision you have needed to make when you meet next week.
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