02-26-23 Honey for the Soul: The Sweet Hope of Wisdom

ICEBREAKER
What's a wise saying you've heard that has stuck with you and why?
 
We're discussing a teaching series from church called "Honey for the Soul: The Sweet Hope of Wisdom." This is based on Proverbs 24:14 which says, "Wisdom is like honey for you: if you find it, there is a future hope for you." This week, our discussion will be around Proverbs chapter 1, James 1:5, and the benefits of desiring and asking for wisdom.
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REVIEW & DISCUSS

1. Are you participating in the church's reading plan through Proverbs?
   1. How is that going?
   2. Did you watch the introductory videos? What did you think of them?
2. Read Proverbs 24:13-14.
   1. What some ways you enjoy honey and why?
   2. In what ways is wisdom like honey?
   3. What are some benefits of being wise?
3. Who have you know in your life that you considered to be very wise and why?
4. Read Proverbs 1:1-7.
   
   1. In this passage we see hints of several components of wisdom: Knowledge, Understanding, Doing/Applying, and Moral Righteousness. How are these things all connected and why are they necessary for godly wisdom?
      
   2. This passage also lays out what is necessary to gain wisdom: Listening for wisdom, learning from wisdom, letting yourself grow in wisdom, and fearing (respecting and trusting) God.
      
      1. ​Who have you listened to for wisdom?
         
      2. What are some things you have learned that have helped you grow in wisdom?
         
      3. How has your fear of God changed your understanding of what is wise?
         
5. Read James 1:5-8.
   1. When is a time when you either lacked wisdom necessary to make wise choices or chose to not make the wise decision that you knew needed to be made?
   2. Have you ever "asked God for wisdom"? Were you confident in receiving and trusting that wisdom?

PRAYER
First, take some time to identify ways you can pray about what you just discussed. Second, take some time to ask for additional prayer requests. Then close your time together in praise and prayer.