Hey Huddle Leader! The top section of the Huddle is designed to complete in about 10-15 minutes. The second part will include the top section, but with more discussion questions and possibly some more verses. The prayer portion will be at the end so if you do the top portion you will have to scroll down to the prayer section. At One Life we evaluate everything for continual improvement, so if you have suggestions for the Huddle please email chrischaudoin@onelifechurch.org.

Opening Discussion

• What’s a decision you made that added up to a good benefit over time?
• If you could travel back in time what one decision would you change?

Shortened Version

Read and Discuss

Proverbs 3:13-18

13 Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,

14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.

15 She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire can equal her.

16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor.

17 Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful.

18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy.

• What are some characteristics of wisdom that stick out to you?
• Why are the sayings in Proverbs considered principles and not promises?
• What are some ways you’ve seen wisdom do the things in this passage?
  • When are times it didn’t quite turn out the way described in the passage?

Read Proverbs 4:10-15,18-19

10 Listen, my son. Accept my words, and you will live many years. 11 I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life. 14 Keep off the path of the wicked; don’t proceed on the way of evil ones. 15 Avoid it; don’t travel on it. Turn away from it, and pass it by.

18 The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. 19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they don’t know what makes them stumble.

• What are some ways wisdom can keep us on straight paths?
• Why does the path of the wicked have appeal even though we know it doesn’t lead anywhere good?
• What’s one thing you can do this week to stay (or get onto) the path of wisdom?

Discipleship Questions

• Who is someone in your life that can help you stay on the path of wisdom?
• When do you have the biggest tendency toward the path of the wicked?
• What is one thing you can do each morning to start your day on the path of wisdom?

Extended Version

Read and Discuss

Proverbs 3:13-18

13 Happy is a man who finds wisdom and who acquires understanding,

14 for she is more profitable than silver, and her revenue is better than gold.

15 She is more precious than jewels; nothing you desire can equal her.

16 Long life is in her right hand; in her left, riches and honor.

17 Her ways are pleasant, and all her paths, peaceful.

18 She is a tree of life to those who embrace her, and those who hold on to her are happy.

• What are some characteristics of wisdom that stick out to you?
• Why are the sayings in Proverbs considered principles and not promises?
• How has wisdom made you happy?
• How has wisdom set you on a peaceful path?
• What are some ways you’ve seen wisdom do the things in this passage?
  • When are times it didn’t quite turn out the way described in the passage?

Read the following Proverbs

Proverbs 23:17-18

17 Don’t let your heart envy sinners; instead, always fear the Lord. 18 For then you will have a future, and your hope will not be dashed.

Proverbs 15:16-17

16 Better a little with the fear of the Lord than great treasure with turmoil.

17 Better a meal of vegetables where there is love than a fattened ox with hatred.

Proverbs 16:8

8 Better a little with righteousness than great income with injustice.

Proverbs 13:23

23 The uncultivated field of the poor yields abundant food, but without justice, it is swept away.

• What is Solomon saying about life?
• Why might followers of Jesus envy a sinner?
  • How can we remind ourselves of the goodness of Christ in those moments?
• Are there any areas of your life where you have a lot, but it has cost you peace and happiness?
• What are some wise ways you can strike a good balance in life?

Read Proverbs 4:10-15,18-19

10 Listen, my son. Accept my words, and you will live many years. 11 I am teaching you the way of wisdom; I am guiding you on straight paths. 12 When you walk, your steps will not be hindered; when you run, you will not stumble. 13 Hold on to instruction; don’t let go. Guard it, for it is your life. 14 Keep off the path of the wicked; don’t proceed on the way of evil ones. 15 Avoid it; don’t travel on it. Turn away from it, and pass it by.

18 The path of the righteous is like the light of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. 19 But the way of the wicked is like the darkest gloom; they don’t know what makes them stumble.

• What are some ways wisdom can keep us on straight paths?
• Why does the path of the wicked have appeal even though we know it doesn’t lead anywhere good?
• Is the direction your life is heading on the path of wisdom or destruction?
  • How would you know if you were on the path of destruction?
• What’s one thing you can do this week to stay (or get onto) the path of wisdom?

Read Matthew 7:13-14

13 “Enter through the narrow gate. For the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, and there are many who go through it. 14 How narrow is the gate and difficult the road that leads to life, and few find it.

• How does Jesus reiterate what Solomon said about the path of our lives?
• Why is the road that leads to life narrow and difficult?
• What are some ways the path to destruction is easy?
• Why do people choose destruction over life?
• How do people get deceived and go down the wrong path?
• What are some ways you can help guide people to the right path?

Discipleship Questions

• Who is someone in your life that can help you stay on the path of wisdom?
• When do you have the biggest tendency toward the path of the wicked?
• What is one thing you can do each morning to start your day on the path of wisdom?

Prayer TACOS

Thanksgiving- Thank the Lord for showing us the path to life and how to stay on it

Adoration- Worship the Lord for His wisdom

Confess the times you’ve envied the wicked and followed them instead of the Lord.

Others- Pray for someone you know who is heading down the path of destruction. Ask the Lord for boldness as you talk to them this week.

Self- Ask the Lord to show you any areas where your life is heading in the wrong direction. Pray that He would put people in your life to help you get or stay on the path to life.