AUGUST 2024 Overview

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Wisdom is finding out what you should do and doing it.

WEEK ONE

Jesus Grows in Wisdom

Luke 2:41-52

ASK THIS:

What does it mean to be wise?

WEEK TWO

Speck and Plank

Matthew 7:1-5

ASK THIS:

What are you learning about yourself?

WEEK THREE

Rehoboam Listens to Fools

2 Chronicles 10 (supporting: Proverbs 13:20)

ASK THIS:

Who are some wise people in your life?

WEEK FOUR

Renew Your Mind

Romans 12:2

ASK THIS:

How are you wiser than you used to be?

MEMORY VERSE

“If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault."

James 1:5, NIrV

DO THIS:

MORNING TIME

As your kid starts their day, share a story of when you saw them make a wise choice.

DRIVE TIME

While on the go, ask your kid: “Who is someone that helped you lately? Who is someone you have helped?”

MEAL TIME

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What does it mean to be wise?”

BED TIME

Pray for each other: “God, help us to look to You for wisdom, and to the wise people You have placed in our lives.”

Week 1 | 4 - 10 August

Jesus Grows in Wisdom

Luke 2:41-52

ASK THIS:

What does it mean to be wise?

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What do you think is the difference between wisdom and intelligence?

– What does it mean to be wise?

– What are some wise choices you’ve made recently?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, Your Word is full of wisdom, and we are grateful that You have given it to us. Help us grow in wisdom the way Jesus did by following Your commands and learning Your truth. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

DO THIS (MORNING TIME):

As your kid starts their day, share a story of when you saw them make a wise choice.

MEMORY VERSE:

“If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault."

James 1:5, NIrV


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Week 2 | 11 - 17 August

Speck and Plank

Matthew 7:1-5

ASK THIS :

What are you learning about yourself?

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What is your biggest “pet peeve”— something small that people do that drives you crazy?

– How can God’s perspective of you help you become more like Jesus in that area?

– What are you learning about yourself?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for making all of us different. Thank You that we can use those differences to follow Jesus more closely. Help us to see where we have our own planks’ to work on and to give grace to those around us for their ‘specks.’ Show us Your perspective so we can make the wise choice every time we need to this week. We love You and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

DO THIS (MEAL TIME):

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “What are you learning about yourself?”

MEMORY VERSE:

“If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault."

James 1:5, NIrV


For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org

Week 3 | 18 - 24 August

Rehoboam Listens to Fools

2 Chronicles 10 (supporting: Proverbs 13:20)

ASK THIS :

Who are some wise people in your life?

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– Who are some wise people in your life?

– Have you ever followed bad advice? What happened?

– What can you do if you find yourself surrounded by people who make unwise choices and try to involve you in them?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for these friends and leaders in our lives. Thanks for giving us good opportunities to hang out with wise people. Please help us listen to those around us who are giving good advice and who point us to You when we need wisdom. We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

DO THIS (BED TIME):

Pray for each other: “God, surround us with wise people and bring wise people into our lives to help us, guide us, and discover more about You.”

MEMORY VERSE:

“If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault."

James 1:5, NIrV


For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org

Week 4 | 25 - 31 August 

Renew Your Mind

Romans 12:2

ASK THIS:

How are you wiser than you used to be?

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What are some ways we can be ready to make wise choices?

– How are you wiser than you used to be?

– Is there a verse that has helped you never stop growing in wisdom? What is it?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for giving us wisdom so generously! Please help us to make the wise choice whenever we get the chance! We love You, and we pray these things in Jesus’ name. Amen.”

DO THIS (DRIVE TIME):

While on the go, ask your kid: “What’s something new you learned this week?”

MEMORY VERSE:

“If any of you needs wisdom, you should ask God for it. He will give it to you. God gives freely to everyone and doesn’t find fault."

James 1:5, NIrV


For more blog postsand parenting resources, visit:ParentCue.org