Proverbs 3:5-8
Who do you lean on when life gets uncertain?
Introduction:
Wise living is not relying on our own understanding but choosing to trust God and
following His guidance for our lives; even when it doesn’t make sense to us.
Starting Out:
Who do you turn to when you need advice for big life decisions (love, marriage,
career, relationships, major purchases, relocation, etc.)?
Following up:
Did you make a convincing argument for following Christ with anyone in your oikos
this week?
Proverbs 3:5-8:
1. What 3 tasks does Solomon give us in this passage?
2. Why do you think it’s so challenging for us to trust in the Lord with ALL our
hearts?
3. What usually happens when we lean on our own understanding?
4. What does it mean to acknowledge God with all our ways? (v.6)
5. How does fearing the Lord help us turn away from evil?
6. How can trusting, acknowledging, and fearing God be healing and refreshing to
us? (v.8)
Taking It Home:
7. Have you ever “wrestled” with God over something in the Bible or with His calling
for your life?
8. How much different would your life look if you actually trusted, acknowledged,
and feared?
9. Are there areas of your life that you find it hard to trust God with?
Emphasis on Oikos:
10. There are plenty of people whom God has placed in your life that are already
followers of Christ what are you doing to disciple them?
Other Scriptures to engage with this week:
Jeremiah 29:1-23 • John 12:20-36 • 2 Corinthians 6:14-7:1 • Matthew 25:14-30 • Genesis 22:1-19 • Psalm 111