October 3, 2021 - Wisdom

Follow Along with the Message

1. Doing Life

As a church family, we care about each other’s lives: what we’re celebrating, what we’re
mourning, what decisions we are praying through, and everything in between (1
Thessalonians 2:8, Romans 12:10, 15). Suggested time: 10-20 minutes
● How are you doing?
● What can you thank God for this week?
● When were you most aware of Jesus’ presence this week? When were you least
aware of Jesus’ presence this week?
● Do you have any practical needs?

2. Jesus Centered

God uses His Word to reveal Himself to us, equip us to live the good life He’s designed
for us, show us our sin, and strengthen us as we follow Him (2 Timothy 3:16-17,
Colossians 1:9-12, and James 1:22-25). Suggested Time: 20-40 minutes
Primary Passages: 1 Corinthians 2: 1-16

● Solomon, the primary author of Proverbs, set for us an example when he
asked God for wisdom (1 Kings 3: 6-9).
o How does God answer Solomon’s request? (1 Kings 3: 10-15 and 1
Kings 4: 29-34)?
o Why should our pursuit of wisdom be an ongoing discipline as opposed
to a once-and-done task?

● In 1 Corinthians 2:7 the wisdom of God is described as “secret” and “hidden”.
o How is God’s wisdom revealed to us as believers?
● Phil gave us a new word from the Carnuccio dictionary – “Despiracle”.
o Even with the truth of the “miracle” of being indwelled with the Holy
Spirit, why must we remain “desperate” in our pursuit of God’s
wisdom?
o As we work to crowd out worldly voices and opinions vying for our
attention and allegiance, where should we turn first in our pursuit of
wisdom? (Proverbs 1:7)

● As the Spirit teaches us in our hearts about the things freely given us by God
(1 Cor 2:12), what enables us to understand Gospel truth (1 Cor 2:16)?
● What do we see in Ephesians 3:10-11 that suggest our pursuit of God’s
wisdom should be a community endeavor?

3. Engaging the Heart

Jesus calls us to walk in the light, confessing our sins to God and each other. God’s
Spirit works through confession and community to lead us to repentance. (Romans
3:23-24, James 5:16 and 1 John 1:5-10) Suggested Time: 10-20 minutes
● How are you doing abiding with Jesus this week in Scripture and prayer?
● What sin do you need to confess to God? What are you struggling to trust Jesus
with this week? How can you give Him control of it? (As people confess sin,
make sure to remind one another of the good news Jesus offers.)

4. Expanding the Kingdom

Just like God the Father sent Jesus on a mission of reconciliation for us, Jesus sends
us out as ambassadors of His reconciliation. We are called to make disciples wherever
we go. (John 20:21 and 2 Corinthians 5:18-20) Suggested time: 10-20 minutes
● People: Who in your life can you be building with right now? What does that look
like during this season?
● Plan: Are there any rhythms planned (virtual or in-person) that we can invite
these friends into? What spiritual conversations do you want to initiate with them
soon?
● Pray: Let’s pray for our people by name; pray for their needs, opportunities to
connect, and opportunities to have spiritual conversations that help them take
next steps toward Jesus.