Greatest Hits: Week 3--Pursuing God's Wisdom--The Path To True Living

Opening Prayer
Begin the session with a prayer inviting God’s presence and seeking His wisdom.

Example Prayer:
"Heavenly Father, we thank You for bringing us together today. As we dive into Your Word, open our hearts and minds to receive Your wisdom. Guide our discussion and help us grow in our understanding and relationship with You. Amen."

Scripture Readings
Choose key scriptures that were highlighted in the sermon for group members to read aloud.

Suggested Readings:
1. Judges 17:6
2. Mark 8:31-33
3. John 18:4-11
4. Proverbs 2:6; 3:1-10

Discussion Topics and Related Questions

Topic 1: The Necessity of God’s Wisdom
- Question: Why is relying on our own understanding insufficient according to Proverbs 3:5-6?
- Question: How does God’s wisdom protect us from self-harm and poor decisions?

Topic 2: Being Honest with Ourselves
- Question: Identify some reasons we struggle with self-honesty. How can we overcome these barriers with God’s help?
- Question: Reflect on a decision you regret. How might pursuing God’s wisdom have changed the outcome?

Topic 3: Principles of Wisdom
- Question: Discuss what it means to "trust in the Lord with all your heart" (Proverbs 3:5). How can this be applied practically in your daily life?
- Question: How does the fear of the Lord lead to wisdom (Proverbs 3:7-8), and what are the outcomes of this wisdom?

Topic 4: Honoring God
- Question: Why is honoring God with our wealth significant (Proverbs 3:9-10)? Can you share a personal experience where you’ve seen the blessings of honoring God?

Follow-Up Exercise
Encourage group members to choose one aspect of wisdom discussed (obeying, trusting, fearing, or honoring God) and apply it to their life this week. Suggest they keep a journal of their experiences and reflections to share in the next meeting.

Exercise:
1. Pick one principle (Obey, Trust, Fear, Honor).
2. Reflect on how you can incorporate this into your week.
3. Journal your experiences and be ready to share next week.

Closing Prayer
Conclude with a prayer, asking for God’s help in living out the discussed principles.

Example Prayer:
"Lord, thank You for the wisdom shared today. As we go into this week, help us to live out the truths we've learned. Strengthen us to obey, trust, fear, and honor You in all that we do. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."