WEEK ONE

Jesus Grows in Wisdom

Luke 2:41-52

SAY THIS:

God wants us to talk to him.

WEEK TWO

Speck and Plank

Matthew 7:1-5

SAY THIS:

When you see yourself clearly, you can make the wise choice.

WEEK THREE

Rehoboam Listens to Fools

2 Chronicles 10 (supporting: Proverbs 13:20)

SAY THIS:

Hang out with wise people.

WEEK FOUR 

Renew Your Mind

Romans 12:2

SAY THIS:

Never stop growing in wisdom.

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

ENGAGE IN EVERYDAY MOMENTS TOGETHER:

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 is some wise advice you’ve heard?”

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.”

SAY THIS :

When you see yourself clearly, you can make the wise choice.

ENGAGEMENT QUESTIONS:

– What is something small that people do that drives you crazy?

– What is something that you’re working on?

– What steps can you take to “see yourself clearly” in order to make the wise choice?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You that You love us so well. You are fair and truthful and kind. Thank You that You want us to love each other well too. Please show us where we have planks in our eyes so we can see more clearly. We want to love people fairly and well like You do. We love You, Jesus, and we ask these things in Your name. Amen.”

DO THIS (MEAL TIME):

At a meal this week, have everyone at the table answer this question: “Tell us about a time when you had a choice to make, and you made a wise one. How did it make you feel?”

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

SAY THIS :

Never stop growing in wisdom.

ENGAGEMENT QUETIONS:

– What’s the best advice you’ve been given?

– What are good things we can fill our lives and minds with?

– What has helped you remember to never stop growing in wisdom?

PRAYER:

“Dear God, thank You for loving us so much. Remind us that wise choices start with wise thinking. Help us pay attention to our thoughts and choose things to fill our minds with — things that are good and that remind us of how amazing You are. 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?” Demonstrate a growth mindset by sharing something you are learning as well.

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