01: The Call of Wisdom – Lesson Plan
Key Thought : The call of wisdom leads us to obedience and the ability to discern between good and evil.
[Lesson plan for The Call of Wisdom December 29, 2014]
1. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 1:5-7.
a. Ask class members to share a thought on what the most important point in this text is.
b. What is wisdom and how does it contrast with knowledge?
c. Personal Application: How does fearing God help us to understand proverbs and the dark sayings of the wise? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your relatives states: “Ho can we love God and also fear Him? Why is being afraid of God the beginning of wisdom?” How would you respond to your relative?
2. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 1:8-15.
a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the most important point is in this passage.
b. Why is it important to follow the instruction and rules of your parents?
c. Personal Application: Have you ever disregarded your parents instructions and rules? Why did you choose not to follow them? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: One of your neighbors states, “Why are so many people choosing to idolize the rebels and anti-establishment leaders promoting anarchy? Police are despised, laws are for suckers, and the only rule seems to be not to get caught.” How would you respond to your neighbor?
3. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 1:22-29.
a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. Why do people who regard knowledge as a very important attribute reject the Bible, its Author, and its teachings?
c. Personal Application: How important is it for God’s Spirit to be poured out on us to understand His Word? Share your thoughts..
d. Case Study: One of your friends states, “This seems to say that God won’t be merciful to the sinner when trouble comes his way. I thought that if we sought Him, He would forgive and answer. What’s different here?” How would you respond to your friend?
4. Have a volunteer read Proverbs 3:7.
a. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main idea of this text is.
b. What does it mean to be wise in our own eyes?
c. Personal Application: How do you react to Bible stories, miracles, and teachings that may conflict with science and logic? Share your thoughts.
d. Case Study: Think of one person who needs to hear a message from this week’s lesson. Tell the class what you plan to do this week to share with them.
(Note : “Truth that is not lived, that is not imparted, loses its life-giving power, its healing virtue. Its blessings can be retained only as it is shared.” MH p. 149.
