Week 1 of 10
Theme Identification
Choose the themes your group will study together.
Primary Passage
Proverbs 1:1–7
Supporting References
Proverbs 4:23
Proverbs 10:19
Proverbs 13:20
Cross-References
Luke 6:45
James 1:22
Hebrews 2:1
Jeremiah 17:9
Possible Themes to Choose
Discipline / InstructionPride / HumilityRelationshipsRighteousness / WickednessSelf-ControlSovereignty of GodRight SpeechConsequencesGuard Your HeartMoney: Wealth / Poverty / Greed / Generosity
Discussion Flow
- What is Proverbs trying to produce?
- What kind of man is being formed?
- Where is this most needed right now?
Key Questions
- Where do men our age tend to drift?
- What do we know but don’t consistently practice?
- Where would others see the biggest gap?
Guiding the Discussion
This week is about listening before deciding. Proverbs 1:1–7 establishes the purpose of the entire book: wisdom, instruction, understanding, discipline, and the fear of the Lord. Use the possible themes as a way to hear where God may already be working within your group. Week 1 intentionally allows flexibility, so don’t rush the decision. The themes chosen should not simply be interesting—they should expose areas where wisdom is still being formed. If your group chooses different themes, preserve the overall progression of the study while keeping the Four Types of People and the Fear of the Lord in their intended place.