Revelation 12:11

James 3:13-18

The Big Idea: Godly wisdom is transformational for everyone involved

1. The Birthmark of Wisdom is a Humility

John 5:44

2. The Two Versions of wisdom

a. Ungodly wisdom – resulting in a disordered soul

b. God’s wisdom - resulting in human flourishing

3. The Fruit of Wisdom is a harvest of right relationships

Proverbs 3:13-18

Response:

• Ask God for wisdom

• Commit to peacemaking

• B.L.E.S.S. Your Oikos

DISCOVERY BIBLE STUDY

► This week's Passage: Ephesians 3:7-13

► Connection questions:

1. What are you thankful for?

2. What is a challenge you are facing?

3. How did you do with last week’s “I will” statement?

► Have at least one member of the group restate the passage in their own words

► Individual answers to five questions:

1. What stands out to you?

2. What does this passage tell us about people?

3. What does this passage tell us about God?

4. Based on the passage, what is one thing I could do differently starting now and what would happen if I did? (each person commits to their action for one week using an “I will…” statement)

5. Who are you going to tell about what you discovered? (each person commits to having that conversation before the next meeting)