Wisdom’s Value Is Beyond Comparison

Big Truth:

Wisdom’s Value Is Beyond Comparison

Proverbs 2:1-5; 3:13-15; 8:18-19

Bible Verse:

for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

Proverbs 8:11

Big Ideas:

  • Wisdom is more valuable than riches.
  • Wisdom is more valuable than our greatest desires.
  • The right response to true wisdom is joyful sacrifice.

Bible Passage:

Psalm 19:1-14

Influence:

FOCUS: Living In Wisdom

SERIES: Proverbs

This semester looks at how we are to live wisely for Christ in a world that is dark and decaying in sin. It overviews Proverbs in four mini-series, leading students to understand what wisdom is, why it is worthy to be pursued, how we ought to strive for it, and how we live in light of wisdom given from God. 

View tips to teach and talk in this series here!

 

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Every student should know:

  • What wisdom is.
  • Why wisdom is worthy to be pursued.
  • How to grow in wisdom.

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Every student should strive to:

  • Read through the book of Proverbs one time each month.
  • Memorize the Bible verse each week.
  • Repent of the ways they have not pursued God and His wisdom.

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Every student should feel:

  • Love for God who gives all wisdom.
  • Satisfied and secure in the wisdom of God.
  • Responsible to use their influence to live for Jesus alone.

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Every student should want:

  • To fear the Lord and keep His commandments.
  • To live their lives in pursuit of true wisdom.
  • To guard their heart from all impurity.