Scott Nickell returns to the podcast this week to explore building blocks found in the book of Proverbs, from which God shows us how to build a life—a life that looks like Jesus.

DISCUSSION GUIDE

Opening questions 

• Nickell talks about his sabbatical and the importance of rest. Did you get the chance to rest this Labor Day weekend?

• Where have you been winning in your walk with Christ this week?

Nickell talks about the importance that he has found in surrounding himself with people in similar roles with similar responsibilities as him. How have you seen this principle ring true in your life?

What is the difference between direction and vision?

There are a lot of upcoming changes in our church. What are some things you’re excited about? Is there any way that you feel the Holy Spirit tugging on your heart to serve?

“When we are at war, what really matters becomes really clear.” How does understanding the fact that we are constantly in a battle with the enemy change how you prioritize things in your life?

Do you agree that our hobbies need to be called into question? Why or why not?

Who is it in your life that is close to you but far from God? Are you praying for them? Have you invited them to church? Have you ever had a serious, real conversation with them?

Time is limited and heaven and hell are real. What would it look like if you actually believed that? How would your life be different? What would you not have time for?

“What you feed grows, what you starve dies.” What would it look like if you prioritized the search for wisdom in your life?

"Be killing sin or it will be killing you." What is the importance of killing sin early before it grows? How can we spot pitfalls in our own lives?

Biblical worldview: Seeing the world the way Jesus sees the world and loving the world the way Jesus loves the world. Does having a biblical worldview matter? Why or why not? What do things look like when men that claim Jesus don’t have a biblical worldview? What happens to the church, their families, the people around them?

Young men, how can you avoid boredom and take on responsibility? What can you be apart of that matters

College students, what kind of man do you want to be when you're 40? How can you look like that man now

New husbands, how can you get around some couples that are further along the walk than you? How do you think that could help you see what it looks like to have a Godly marriage?

Fathers, Just like you are in a war, your kids are in a war and the enemy is real. How does this fact change the way we view raising up our kids to defend themselves agianst the enemy? 

Key Texts:

Ephesians 6:10-11 (NIV) Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God, so that you can take your stand against the devil’s schemes.

2 Timothy 2:3-4 (NIV) Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries to please his commanding officer.

Luke 2:52 (ESV) And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.

Read Proverbs 2:1-13

Proverbs 4:23 (ESV) Keep your heart with all vigilance, for from it flow the springs of life.

Galatians 6:7 (NIV) Do not be deceived: God cannot be mocked. A man reaps what he sows. Whoever sows to please their flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; whoever sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.

2 Timothy 3:16-17 (ESV) 16  All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work.

Psalm 127:3-5 (ESV) Behold, children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward. Like arrows in the hand of a warrior are the children of one's youth. Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gate. 

 

Next Steps:

• Sign up for Locker Room Groups at southland.church/groups

• Sign up for Fight Club at our Nicholasville Campus starting on September 8th at https://southland.church/announcements/nic-fight-club 

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