WHEN YOU GROW UP | Connection Group Discussion Guide | Week 3 Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold; for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her. — Proverbs 8:10-11
Connect (5 to 10 minutes) Come together to build relationships through fellowship and sharing about this week’s worship. • Take a few minutes to share your thoughts about worship this week. – What aspects of worship did or did not connect with you? – What story or illustration made an impact on you? • Icebreaker: Share about one of the big “life lessons” you learned from your parents or siblings growing up.
Context (30 to 40 minutes) Dig deeper into the video and scriptures for this week through questions and discussion. Watch the video for this session on your Connection Group DVD or online. • Share about a “hard thing” or a habit that you do on a regular basis, even if you don’t enjoy it. – How is this better for you in the long run, even if it is difficult? • Were you surprised to hear such practical advice in the book of Proverbs? Why or why not? – Share about another scripture that has given practical advice for a situation you were or currently are experiencing. – How did you hear God speaking through this scripture? – What did you do in response to reading this scripture? • What are some “hard things” that your parents taught you to do growing up? – How did these “hard things” turn into larger life lessons for you? – How have you tried to share these “hard things” with others in your life, whether children, friends, or coworkers?