MNF - September 26, 2005

MNF

September 26, 2005

Order

1. Cake and Ice Cream

2. Games – 9 Square
   

3. Drinks and Sit down

4. Songs

5. Prayer

6. Proverbs

Review

What is a proverb? A short saying that expresses a general truth

What is wisdom? “skillful living”

Dictionary.com – insight, ability to discern or judge what is right, true, or lasting

The ability to choose what is best, not merely what is right or wrong, good or bad.

Wisdom is skillful living.

Why do I want it? Avoid unnecessary heartache, to have a truly successful life, gaining wisdom is necessary for a growing relationship with Jesus

Why are we studying proverbs? (WRITE IT DOWN)

1. To gain wisdom

2. To develop holy habits

• Bible Reading

• Prayer

• Journaling

Our Theme Verse: 1:4 - “for giving prudence to the simple, knowledge and discretion to the young” (NIV)

Check Up

How many of you managed the discipline to accomplish all seven chapters this week? And how many actually did one a day?

Proverbs Discussion

So let's go through these proverbs together:

Guidelines:

1. Read the verse you liked in that chapter.

2. Read your paraphrase (optional).

3. Read your handle (optional).

4. Tell us why you picked it.

5. We'll discuss it (optional).

6. Only three per chapter (be willing to volunteer, but don't dominate the conversation).

19 – Noteworthy – 2, 3, 5, 8, 11, 14, 17, 18, 26

20 – Noteworthy – 3, 7, 11, 12, 16, 19, 20, 22, 25, 27

21 – Noteworthy – 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 20, 23, 30, 31

22 – Noteworthy – 1, 6, 7, 15, 29

23 – Noteworthy – 9, 13-14, 15-16, 21, 22-25

24 – Noteworthy – 6, 10, 11-12, 16, 27

25 – Noteworthy – 6-7, 15, 16*, 17, 20, 21, 27