Intro to the Book of Proverbs
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Solomon was the wisest man on earth and he had some wisdom to share with everyone.
Key Points:
- The book of Proverbs comes from Solomon.
- The book of Proverbs can give anyone wisdom for life.
- Anyone who knows Jesus can actually live the Proverbs.
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 1:4 These proverbs will give insight to the simple, knowledge and discernment to the young.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- What’s the best decision you’ve ever made? Explain. What’s a bad decision you’ve made? Explain.
- Who wrote the book of Proverbs? Who was his Dad?
- How do the proverbs help us?
- How does Jesus help us to live a smart and good life?
- Read James 3:13. How do our actions prove that we are wise? Why is humility important to honoring God?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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This is part of the Proverbs for Kids series.
How to Be a Wise Kid
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Wisdom isn't just for owls. It's for every kid who wants to pursue God!
Key Points:
- Wise kids are smart.
- Wise kids have kindness deep down.
- Wise kids live a long time.
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 3:5 Trust in the LORD with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- Make a list of wise choices kids can make. Make a list of unwise choices kids can make. Why should we stick with the wise choices?
- Why do you think we should trust God’s perspective over our own?
- Why is it important to be kind?
- Why is obedience important to a kid?
- Read Jeremiah 29:11. What does it mean to you that God has a plan for your life? How does our obedience affect this promise?
- Read Psalm 9:10. How does knowing God help you to trust him more?
- Read Proverbs 28:26. How does obeying God keep us safe?
- Read 1 Corinthians 13:4. What does this verse say about love? How can you love others this way?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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This is part of the Proverbs for Kids series.
Life’s Biggest Choices
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If you learn how to make good kid choices now, then when you grow up, you’ll know how to make good grown-up choices!
Key Points:
- God lets you make choices.
- God gives you wisdom for making good choices.
- If it honors God, then it’s a good choice.
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 16:3 Commit your actions to the LORD, and your plans will succeed.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- Make a list of good choices you should make at school. Make a list of good choices you should make at home.
- Why do you think God doesn’t want us to be robots?
- How do your parents help you to make good choices?
- How does the Bible help us to make good choices?
- Read Psalm 143:8. Who deserves our trust? What does it mean to give ourselves to God?
- Read Proverbs 3:5-6. Why is it better to trust God’s plan?
- Read Psalm 56:3. What are some things that cause you to fear? How can you trust God with those things?
- Read Hebrews 13:5. Why shouldn’t we trust in money or stuff? Who provides what we need?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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This is part of the Proverbs for Kids series.
Wisdom Can Be Your Friend
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Wisdom is just like a friend who doesn't want to see you sad or in trouble.
Key Points:
- Wisdom can be your friend.
- Your parents can introduce you to wisdom.
- Wisdom will keep you on the right path.
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 4:6 Don’t turn your back on wisdom, for she will protect you. Love her, and she will guard you.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- List some of the important qualities a good friend should have. Do you have those qualities in your life?
- What is wisdom? How does it help us?
- What are some wise things your parents have taught you?
- How do you know if you’re on the right path? How do you know if you’re on the wrong path?
- Read Matthew 6:33. Who should be first in our lives? How should we live? What does God promise to give us if we stay on his path?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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This is part of the Proverbs for Kids series.
Learning Wisdom from Animals
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God uses some pretty unimportant animals to teach us some really important lessons.
Key Points:
- The ant teaches us to prepare for the future.
- The rock badgers teaches us how to be safe.
- The locust teaches us about strength in numbers.
- The lizard teaches us about our bright future.
Memory Verse:
Proverbs 30:25 Ants—they aren’t strong, but they store up food all summer.
Talk About It
- What’s your favorite part of the video? What’s one thing you learned from it?
- What’s the coolest animal you’ve ever seen in a zoo or in a book? Describe why it was so cool to you?
- What does the ant teach us? What about the rock badger?
- Why do we need other Christians to help us? Where can we live with God in the future?
- Read Hebrews 10:24-25. What are some good things you can do to honor God? How does going to church help us to live for God?
- How will you apply this lesson to your life this week?
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This is part of the Proverbs for Kids series.
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- God Never Said That
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