
At Trailhead, we believe that church is not just about growing in God’s Word but doing so in community. We have designed this study guide to help you follow along with Sunday’s message. Study the scriptures, take notes, and then reinforce what you learned by answering a few questions. Ask others to join you in discussion, whether it be with your family or your Trailhead study group. Let’s have church!
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Ephesians 5:14-16 (NIV)
14 …“Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you.” 15 Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise,16 making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
Proverbs 4:7-9 (NIV)
7 The beginning of wisdom is this: Get wisdom. Though it cost all you have, get understanding. 8 Cherish her, and she will exalt you; embrace her, and she will honor you. 9 She will give you a garland to grace your head and present you with a glorious crown.”
Ecclesiastes 7:19 (NIV)
Wisdom makes one wise person more powerful than ten rulers in a city.
Luke 2:52 (NIV)
And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
Proverbs 15:2a (NKJV)
The tongue of the wise uses knowledge rightly…
1 Corinthians 2:7 (NKJV)
But we speak the wisdom of God in a mystery, the hidden wisdom which God [a]ordained before the ages for our glory,
Proverbs 4:6-13 (NKJV)
6 Do not forsake her, and she will preserve you; Love her, and she will keep you. 7 Wisdom is the principal thing;
Therefore get wisdom. And in all your getting, get understanding. 8 Exalt her, and she will promote you;
She will bring you honor, when you embrace her.
9 She will place on your head an ornament of grace;
A crown of glory she will deliver to you.” 10 Hear, my son, and receive my sayings, And the years of your life will be many.
11 I have taught you in the way of wisdom; I have led you in right paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered, And when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Take firm hold of instruction, do not let go; Keep her, for she is your life.
Benefits of Wisdom
1) She will
2) She will give you
3) She will
4) She will bring you
5) She will keep you in
6) She will
Proverbs 3:13-18 (NKJV)
13 Happy is the man who finds wisdom, And the man who gains understanding; 14 For her proceeds are better than the profits of silver, And her gain than fine gold.
15 She is more precious than rubies, And all the things you may desire cannot compare with her. 16 Length of days is in her right hand, In her left hand riches and honor. 17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, And all her paths are peace. 18 She is a tree of life to those who take hold of her,
And happy are all who retain her.
4 Clear Steps to applying the Wisdom of God to our lives.
1) We must
2) We must read and understand His
3) We must
4) We must learn to
James 3:13-18 (NIV)
13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 13 Who is wise and understanding among you? Let them show it by their good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. 14 But if you harbor bitter envy and selfish ambition in your hearts, do not boast about it or deny the truth. 15 Such “wisdom” does not come down from heaven but is earthly, unspiritual, demonic. 16 For where you have envy and selfish ambition, there you find disorder and every evil practice. 17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
James 1:5 (NIV)
If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you.
Other Notes
Discussion Questions
1) How would you define “wisdom?” How does this differ from knowledge? Does wisdom hold more or less value when it comes to your life?
2) Think about the benefits of wisdom noted above. What does this say about the importance of why you should pursue wisdom? How does one do this and what are some ways you can grow in wisdom?
3) Do you feel that many Christians forget about the impmortance of seeking wisdom? What are some of the consequences of not prioritizing this in your spiritual walk?
Personal Reflection
How wise do you think you are? Are you happy with where you are or do you feel growth is needed? What steps can you take to continue growing in wisdom?