Renew our commitment to the family: Guard their Hearts

The following questions are to be used as a study aid for the sermon preached by Pastor Tommy Dove at the Grace Place on Sunday, May 4, 2014. To get the most from these questions, go to https://soundcloud.com/#graceplacehermitage and listen to the service first.

These questions can be used in your private Bible study during the week or as the topic for a small group study. For more information on hosting or leading a small group study, click on "GP Small Groups" under "GP Ministries" at www.graceplace.us.

Fellowship: (Break bread with your community, share life from last week, announcements for next week)

Icebreaker: (Get to know your fellow believers a little bit better using this week’s topic)

How do you feel about running?  Love it or only when chased?

Have you ever run a marathon?  How far?

Have you ever participated in a 5K for charity?  Which one?

Worship: (Optional for communities who have the time and talent)

“Perfect Wisdom of Our God”  Keith and Kristyn Getty (Find on GP Community Groups Facebook page)

Scripture: (Read the word together – use different readers, different versions, just read it

Proverbs 4:1-27

Lesson: (Delve deeper into the Word and into the sermon using open-ended questions)

Walking is an action most of us take for granted until some accident or illness takes away that simple pleasure.  The writer of Proverbs 4 uses the simple act of walking as a metaphor for an obedient life.  He reminds us to keep our feet on the right path that has been shown us by those who have walked it before us.  Guard your Heart!  Don’t stumble!

What is wisdom?

How is wisdom different from knowledge?

Why is it important to be taught God’s principles when we are young?

Why is wisdom important in our walk with Christ?

How do we keep from losing our way as we get older?

What does it mean to guard your heart?

How do you share your heart with others?

Prayer: (Share each other’s burdens, become a community of believers)