MEETING AGENDA:
- OPENING PRAYER – Ask one person to Open the meeting in prayer.
- DEVELOPMENT QUESTIONS – Ask everyone the Development Questions.
- ATTENDANCE – Take attendance through the SG Attendance System.
- TODAY’S LESSON – Go over this week’s SG lesson.
- CLOSING PRAYER – Ask for prayer requests and pray.
Development Questions
Question #1
Who would like to share a highlight, praise report, or testimony from this week?
Question #2
What did you learn from this week’s sermon?
Question #3
What was your most important accomplishment this week?
This Week's Passage:
Proverbs 22:1-16 (NIV)
1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 2 Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. 3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. 4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. 5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them. 6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. 7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. 8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken. 9 The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. 10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. 11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. 12 The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. 13 The sluggard says, "There's a lion outside! I'll be killed in the public square!" 14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the LORD's wrath falls into it. 15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away. 16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty.
1 A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold. 2 Rich and poor have this in common: The LORD is the Maker of them all. 3 The prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and pay the penalty. 4 Humility is the fear of the LORD; its wages are riches and honor and life. 5 In the paths of the wicked are snares and pitfalls, but those who would preserve their life stay far from them. 6 Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it. 7 The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender. 8 Whoever sows injustice reaps calamity, and the rod they wield in fury will be broken. 9 The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor. 10 Drive out the mocker, and out goes strife; quarrels and insults are ended. 11 One who loves a pure heart and who speaks with grace will have the king for a friend. 12 The eyes of the LORD keep watch over knowledge, but he frustrates the words of the unfaithful. 13 The sluggard says, "There's a lion outside! I'll be killed in the public square!" 14 The mouth of an adulterous woman is a deep pit; a man who is under the LORD's wrath falls into it. 15 Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline will drive it far away. 16 One who oppresses the poor to increase his wealth and one who gives gifts to the rich--both come to poverty.
Connection Question:
According to Proverbs 22:1, why might God value a “good name” more than wealth, and how does that challenge our priorities today?
Truth #1:
A GOOD NAME AND GODLY CHARACTER ARE MORE VALUABLE THAN WEALTH
Discussion Points:
- God values integrity above riches (Proverbs 22:1; Proverbs 10:9).
- The wise avoid danger through discernment (Proverbs 22:3; Proverbs 14:16).
- Humility and fear of the Lord lead to true blessing (Proverbs 22:4; James 4:10).
Growth Question:
What does it practically mean for you to value your character above your wealth?
Truth #2:
GODLY TRAINING AND SELF-DISCIPLINE PRODUCE LIFELONG FRUIT
Discussion Points:
- Training children shapes their lifelong direction (Proverbs 22:6; Deuteronomy 6:6–7).
- Human hearts naturally incline toward foolishness (Proverbs 22:15; Psalm 51:5).
- God calls His people to cultivate responsibility and diligence (Proverbs 13:4).
Growth Question:
What steps can you take to pursue greater diligence in your daily walk?
Truth #3:
GOD HONORS GENEROSITY, JUSTICE, AND RIGHTEOUS SPEECH
Discussion Points:
- Injustice leads to calamity because God opposes oppression (Proverbs 22:8, 16; Isaiah 10:1–3).
- Generosity brings blessing to both giver and receiver (Proverbs 22:9; Proverbs 11:24–25).
- Removing mockers ends conflict and restores peace (Proverbs 22:10; 1 Corinthians 15:33).
- Pure hearts and gracious speech open doors of influence (Proverbs 22:11; Proverbs 16:24).
Growth Question:
Where do you see injustice today that God calls His people to confront?
GO THEREFORE QUESTION:
Considering all of Proverbs 22:1–16, which area—character, discipline, or generosity is God asking you to grow in right now, and what first step will you take?
PRAYER:
Question #1
Who are you praying for
to be saved?
to be saved?
Question #2
Who can you invite to Church and/or to Small Group?
Question #3
What are your prayer requests?