Monday Night Fellowship
October 17, 2005
Order
Snack
Games – ultimate Frisbee or pew beach volleyball or 9 square
Drinks and Sit down
Announcements – concert
Songs
Proverbs
Review
Jeopardy Style Review – read the definition and have them ask the question (use PowerPoint)
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? To live long and prosper, success, happiness, gaining wisdom is necessary for a growing relationship with Jesus.
Why are we studying proverbs? (WRITE IT DOWN)
To gain wisdom
To develop holy habits
Bible Reading
Prayer
Journaling
Check Up
How many of you managed the discipline to accomplish all seven chapters this week? And how many actually did one a day?
How many of you have never read all seven chapters daily for one week?
Proverbs Discussion
Review Process:
Pray
Read the chapter
Select a verse
Paraphrase the verse
Write a handle of the verse
Prayer of application
Memorize one a week
Guidelines:
Read the verse you liked in that chapter.
Read your paraphrase (optional).
Read your handle (optional).
Tell us why you picked it.
We'll discuss it (optional).
Only three per chapter (be willing to volunteer, but don't dominate the conversation).
Chapter 10
Noteworthy
2, 3, 5, 12, 16, 19, 22
Verses on offering good advice: 11, 13, 20, 21, 31, 32
Chapter 11
9, 13, 14, 16, 22
vs 16 – What's the general truth? Sad but true.
Vs 22 – Ladies, what do you think about this verse?
Chapter 12
1, 13, 14, 16, 18, 19, 25, 26
vs 13 – How do the wicked get trapped by their own words?
Vs 14 – What is the general truth? Learning to speak and work well brings many benefits.
Vs 25 – Who do you need to give a word of encouragment to?
Chapter 13
1, 6, 13
Chapter 14
12, 11, 13, 15, 23, 29
Chapter 15
1, 2, 3, 7, 14
vs. 3 – God sees the good things you do too.
Vs 7 – are you wise enough to give good advice for your friends?
Vs 14 – are you hungry for truth or are you feeding on trash?
ex. Hungry for truth – reading your proverbs, paying attention to the sermon (taking notes), being involved in youth group
ex. Trash – teen magazines, MTV,
vs 17 – is this generally true?
Vs 19 – is the path of the upright easy?
Vs 22 – who are your counselors? Mom, Dad, youth leader, pastor, friends, godly friends
vs 30 – Put a smile on your face
Chapter 16
Noteworthy – 1, 3, 4, 9, 18, 21, 33
vs 1 – What is the general truth?
Vs 3 – Is this generally true?
God's sovereignty – vs 4, 9, 33
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