Proverbs: 8 Week Series

The Book of Proverbs is an 8-week series on how to be wise. This product, like all our resources, is a download item. When students think of “wisdom”, the image of an old man with glasses and a mustache might pop in their heads. It’s easy for them to miss the fact that “wisdom” is simply understanding how God wants them to live and then doing it. Students need to know that being wise is something worth searching for and Wisdom is attainable. Why is wisdom important? Because teenagers... Live in a world that encourages bad decision making. Need help navigating friendships, especially when those relationships negatively influences them. Are making life choices that will affect their future. The good news is that God gives us a “how to” manuel on wisdom in the book of Proverbs. That’s why we created The Book of Proverbs series – to help students discover “how to be wise”. Series Overview Week 1: Wisdom: The purpose of Proverbs. Bible: Proverbs 1:1-7 Bottom Line: Wisdom equals understanding. Week 2: Trusting God Bible: Proverbs 3:5-6 Bottom Line: Wisdom helps you trust God. Week 3: Communication Bible: Proverbs 10:31-32 Bottom Line: Wisdom helps you to honor God when you speak. Week 4: Relationships Bible: Proverbs 13:20 Bottom Line: Wise Relationships help you to honor God Week 5: Pride or Humility? Bible: Proverbs 16:5; Proverbs 16:18; Mark 10:43; Proverbs 11:2 Bottom Line: Wisdom helps you to be humble. Week 6: Wisdom Stops Sin Bible: Proverbs 5:21-22; Proverbs 8:33-36; 1 John 1:9 Bottom Line: Wisdom helps you see your sin. Week 7: Serving Others, Serving God Bible: Proverbs 17:17; Philippians 2:1-11; Luke 22:41-42; Matthew 14:25-31; 1 Peter 4:10-11 Bottom Line: Wisdom helps you understand why it’s important to serve others. Week 8: Happiness From Within Bible: Proverbs 3:13-18; Ecclesiastes 2:10-11; Ecclesiastes 2:26; Nehemiah 8:10 Bottom Line: Our growing wisdom brings God happiness. What You Get A total of 8 weeks of lessons (Word & PDF) Series artwork for making your own slides Fun opening games Creative teachings Small group activities Engaging discussion questions